Second Gear Life
This site is written for people who:
・Feel mentally stuck because of past failures or experiences
・Blame themselves for family environment or circumstances
・Want to organize their life through carsMain themes of this site (organized for readers)
- How to escape moments when thinking stops (winning patterns / confusion after failure)
- Understanding situations people tend to carry as “their fault” (family, addiction, environment)
- Understanding Japanese car culture through historical context and real experience
Purpose of this site
This site does not simply tell stories.
It organizes experiences into reusable ways of thinking and decision-making criteria.
The goal is to help readers make their own choices when facing similar situations.Recommended reading order:
① Insights → Understand the mindset
② Car Culture → Learn the background
③ Episodes → Follow real-life experiences
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What Is Second Gear Life?
Second Gear Life is a blog built around the theme:
“Shifting gears once more, and starting to drive through life again.”Inspired by Japanese cars from the 1980s onward, the author shares a personal story of living with cars and repeatedly standing back up through life.
This space is meant not only for car enthusiasts, but also for anyone searching for a way to live life in their own way.
About This Blog
This blog portrays “starting over” from both perspectives: life and cars.
Main topics include:
- 🇯🇵 Legendary Japanese cars (AE86, S2000, Silvia, and more)
- 🧰 Maintenance and repair experiences
- 🏁 Circuit driving and drift practice records
- 💬 Struggles with addiction, family conflicts, and rebuilding life
- 🌍 Overseas sales challenges through eBay and Shopify
This blog is not only about cars, but about life and how we choose to live it.
About This Site (Editorial Policy)
This site is a story-based blog built on the author’s real-life experiences alongside Japanese cars from the 1980s to the 2000s. Rather than simple car reviews or technical specifications, it explores the idea of starting over in life through key moments shared with cars.
The content is presented as personal records and reflections, and does not encourage or promote illegal or dangerous behavior.
Cars That Shaped My Life
Honda S2000
My current car and a symbol of restarting life.
The car that reminded me why driving is enjoyable.
Toyota AE86 Trueno
Mountain passes, practice lots, and drift sessions on track.
Nissan Silvia S15
A step up from the AE86 that expanded my driving world.
💬 These three cars mark turning points in my life.
Each one represents a part of Second Gear Life.
Latest Episodes
The Episode series tells stories of the author’s past struggles and rebirth.
