How Bucky Lasek Built an $800 Subaru into a Widebody STI Swapped Ripper GC8

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2020
  • Bucky Lasek is a name a lot of you have probably heard for a long time - but for many different reasons. Starting out by making a name for himself with a skateboard, Bucky’s side hobby has been cars for a long time. But somewhere around the mid to early 2010s, Bucky found himself as a professional driver - behind the wheel of a factory Subaru rallycross car. After a few years being a pro wheelman, Bucky had to get back into a Subaru of his own.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  Před 4 lety +3

    Make your walls epic! Support AutoFocus and purchase a large wall Photo Print today: www.etsy.com/shop/larrychenphoto

  • @Thunderbolt857
    @Thunderbolt857 Před 4 lety +263

    Bucky : I'd sell my kids before my cars
    Larry : thats awesome
    Lol

    • @TheJammal1
      @TheJammal1 Před 4 lety

      I'd sell* I doubt he's into human trafficking

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto Před 4 lety +1

      Typical of a car enthusiast. :(

  • @franqueee
    @franqueee Před 4 lety +61

    The M4 owner has no idea a professional racecar driver and a world renowned motorsport photographer is 'dissing' him XD

    • @stephanox758
      @stephanox758 Před 3 lety +1

      Man that’s one of those things that reminds you that you just never know what’s going to happen in life lol

  • @knowntalker135
    @knowntalker135 Před 4 lety +415

    Bucky is just a genuine great person! I know Larry is too but we see him more, this might be my dream car maybe one day

    • @Barrenchats
      @Barrenchats Před 4 lety +9

      Hurry not many RS type Impreza's left

    • @jeff666p
      @jeff666p Před 4 lety +4

      @@Barrenchats There's a bunch. Price is going up on them though. I bought mine low milage no rust for 4k 6 years ago. Now they go for 6-7k in that condition. Just swapped in an 06 wrx engine with a grimmspeed downpipe

    • @jm361
      @jm361 Před 4 lety +5

      Well spoken, his a mans man and a ladies man and a car guy true to heart! Anything with Bucky is fun and exciting, just bring something drink and some bandaids too.

    • @Mattle_lutra
      @Mattle_lutra Před 4 lety +4

      This is what I wish my doofy bugeye wagon to be, a cute monster :B

    • @Barrenchats
      @Barrenchats Před 4 lety

      @@Mattle_lutra My Sub'aru Forester dreams of STi's under it's bonet :D

  • @joshuamurphy6593
    @joshuamurphy6593 Před 4 lety +199

    damn I'm getting old...I remember watching the old 411 skate VHS tapes when Bucky was a teenager...

    • @LJenkinsEsqIII
      @LJenkinsEsqIII Před 4 lety +2

      Yep

    • @daevid21
      @daevid21 Před 4 lety +2

      Joshua Murphy I still have a blue buckey lasek helmet haha

    • @dannystumpf321
      @dannystumpf321 Před 4 lety

      Lol he’s getting old too

    • @danpmatz
      @danpmatz Před 4 lety

      I've got an old Gallwing shirt he was wearing at a demo in St Louis Missouri him Tony Hawk and Andrew Reynolds all signed it for me I need to find it.
      I was probably only 12 years old and he gave it to me off his back after the demo

    • @JasonJayWray
      @JasonJayWray Před 3 lety

      Same.... I'm in the 40 club

  • @LastAphelion
    @LastAphelion Před 4 lety +171

    "I'll spit on it if you want me to" "from behind would be the best bet" "just rub it out" "its legit coming out" "his hand is inside right now" "I CAN SEE IT MOVING" HELP

    • @NickTaylorRickPowers
      @NickTaylorRickPowers Před 4 lety +3

      He's inside

    • @jaredguerra2222
      @jaredguerra2222 Před 4 lety +1

      Queue Beavis and Butthead exploding in laughter (Ugh hughguhughuhgughug HnngHEhheh He said rub it out!)

  • @stigmsr1
    @stigmsr1 Před 4 lety +1

    Always been a fan of Bucky since is sk8 days but BuckYeah is my new favorite. Binge watching his whole build👍

  • @H1GHD3FF
    @H1GHD3FF Před 4 lety +197

    "I would sell my kids before I sell my car" "Nice" lmao

    • @derekdok
      @derekdok Před 4 lety +5

      He would be out the door if wifey watches this vid.

    • @Catstew
      @Catstew Před 4 lety +1

      Disturbing to say the least

    • @HeritageM4
      @HeritageM4 Před 4 lety +12

      @@Catstew its a joke

    • @Jay-dk1lp
      @Jay-dk1lp Před 4 lety +1

      I paused the videos and checked the comments to see if any one noticed lol

    • @jbr_cava
      @jbr_cava Před 4 lety

      To which he replied "that is so awesome". I know it's a joke but uhhh. He had this and a few other blonde moments.

  • @marlinprofit7503
    @marlinprofit7503 Před 4 lety +1

    It's always nice to stumble upon someone legit af, Bucky is the real deal.

  • @Krynis
    @Krynis Před 4 lety +130

    No joke, this is actually a super cool build, you can see the love.

  • @runeandrebergtun8892
    @runeandrebergtun8892 Před 4 lety +8

    Bucky popping that panel out was worth a like all by itself.

  • @oftankoftan
    @oftankoftan Před 4 lety +1

    the wheels look amazing. just a simple, flat-styled five-spoked. no bullshit or deep dish. It really makes the white car work.

  • @bennypaddycake7182
    @bennypaddycake7182 Před 4 lety +1

    bucky is one of the skaters that made vert fun to watch

  • @mistakitty
    @mistakitty Před 4 lety +22

    The way Bucky instantly just said "yeah!" At 8:50 really does show how much he loves his car. He just wants others to experience it, solid guy.

  • @TheRwdyAudi
    @TheRwdyAudi Před 4 lety +1

    the rockstar catch can is good touch 😍

  • @amazing116
    @amazing116 Před 4 lety +9

    Bucky is the man. I’m a regular person when I comment him on ig he comments right back. Humble genuine guy and a beast. Good stuff

  • @lucasblanchard47
    @lucasblanchard47 Před 4 lety +34

    Bucky is such a legendary dude! I remember having his signature Vans shoes back in like middle school in the very early 2000s! This is my absolute PERFECT dream car!

  • @noeleenbatchelor3736
    @noeleenbatchelor3736 Před 4 lety +6

    This is one of my favourite Subaru builds, and it gets driven the way it was built to drive you can guarantee that. Good job Bucky.

  • @zeslore2259
    @zeslore2259 Před 4 lety +46

    the most beautiful car ive ever seen. The older imprezas of those years are my dream dailies

    • @mantazini
      @mantazini Před 4 lety +3

      terrible dailies lol ... had few of them

    • @fungus2116
      @fungus2116 Před 4 lety

      The 4 doors or gf8s are great dailys

    • @nudehunter8057
      @nudehunter8057 Před 4 lety +2

      2.2 with 240k for 700 bucks now it's 276k with no major basic maintenance

    • @TranceFur
      @TranceFur Před 4 lety

      Guess that’s LA for you.

  • @benpitts8073
    @benpitts8073 Před 4 lety +8

    Such a well done car, love how the interior has been upgraded and not running some obnoxious exhaust. The body work flows so well with those wheels

  • @martydom9820
    @martydom9820 Před 4 lety +2

    Bucky Lasek was my go to character on Tony Hawk pro skater for the N64. Good times.

  • @robochoa7387
    @robochoa7387 Před 4 lety +65

    It’s about time a gc8 is featured🔥

    • @HOTPLATEGAMING
      @HOTPLATEGAMING Před 4 lety +6

      roberto ochoa
      Not a GC though. It’s a GM
      GC = Sedan
      GM = Coupe

    • @fungus2116
      @fungus2116 Před 4 lety

      Theirs a coupe and a sedan in the video...

    • @saarekas8177
      @saarekas8177 Před 4 lety +1

      @@HOTPLATEGAMING and GF8 = Wagon

    • @HOTPLATEGAMING
      @HOTPLATEGAMING Před 4 lety

      Benis
      But if you read the title of the video (comprehension is key* buddy)
      Bucket Lasek Impreza is not a GC

  • @vmfan96
    @vmfan96 Před 4 lety +61

    🤣 21:15 Bucky is a Legend . He is so down to earth it’s easy to forget he is so accomplished in so many areas that most only dream of. Love how he chased down the M4 you can see the skill with his effortless shifts. 👍 Great work on these vids Larry and team. The combination of discussion, videography, photos and editing is awesome.

  • @OCDRex11
    @OCDRex11 Před 4 lety +2

    I met Bucky at a Subie event a few years ago and the guy seemed so down to earth. Really got a good vibe from him. That was the summer before Subaru let him go too. He knew it was coming and I could tell he was sad. Still, love that he is still a die hard Subaru guy! Beautiful build Bucky!

  • @gregskuza7166
    @gregskuza7166 Před 4 lety +1

    Perfect proportions! Beautiful Car!

  • @BigBlueGuy
    @BigBlueGuy Před 4 lety +1

    Woah! I never would have thought that Bucky Lasek is into cars, or a professional driver. That is really awesome!

  • @perryrodriguez
    @perryrodriguez Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve watched built not bought from the beginning. Watching Bucky build it has been awesome! Thx homie!

  • @pootstevens
    @pootstevens Před 4 lety +1

    Bucky is the man. From way back being my #1 dude in thps to now inspiring me to fix my car a black 1999 Subaru Gc8 coupe in black that has been in pieces for a decade. I doing a similar build but with a eg33 from a svx tied to a dccd five speed with sti Brembos to stop it. The suspension is 100% tssfab made tubular subframe. Just a pile of parts right now but I got that same vision as Bucky I’ve had this car forever it seems it has been off the road for most of its life and countless people have to told me to sell it. I had the car when I was on welfare I’ve had the car towed from rent to rent until I bought my first home. I can’t wait to get that car through the back woods of Connecticut

  • @QuickQuips
    @QuickQuips Před 4 lety +56

    Though he says Gt3rs it also reminds me of Evo RS too. Especially with that white.
    Really well thought out and balanced car. It really reflects his knowledge and passion.

    • @05EVORS
      @05EVORS Před 4 lety +1

      Evo RS FTW! my '05 white car was so much better than my stage 3 VA STi I just sold lol. I saw a 911 RS America going down the 580 freeway in SFBA when I had my Evo brand new and I was like yep...that's what the engineers were gunning for

  • @3ffynephrine615
    @3ffynephrine615 Před 4 lety +4

    Man CZcams's algorithm tho! Bucky's channel came up on my suggestions and here we are, his car on my favorite Hoonigan Channel

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Před 4 lety +1

    I came for the bent removal and stayed for the drive. Thank you for staying safe and continuing to make videos.

  • @aspyr5681
    @aspyr5681 Před 4 lety +1

    I had Bucky Lasek's Vans sneakers and they're the best sneakers I ever had PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ODIN BRING THEM BACK, PLEASE!

  • @mikey_gc8
    @mikey_gc8 Před 4 lety +25

    Buck yeah! My dude is finally getting the exposure with his crazy GC8 habit!

  • @rw8343
    @rw8343 Před 4 lety +53

    my favorite guy to be was Bucky in Tony Hawks Pro skater! he's dope a. f.

    • @greendayyylmao3427
      @greendayyylmao3427 Před 4 lety +2

      his pro decks in pro skater 3 were my favorite

    • @presidenttnediserp428
      @presidenttnediserp428 Před 4 lety +1

      I was more of a Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX fan myself.

    • @mandc20022
      @mandc20022 Před 4 lety +1

      He was ok but I played with Chad

    • @ttamn92
      @ttamn92 Před 4 lety

      @@greendayyylmao3427 mine too!! Lol

    • @MJ-mx2bp
      @MJ-mx2bp Před 3 lety

      Musks was my man... with the Thumpin 5-0!

  • @faascencio
    @faascencio Před 4 lety +1

    Bucky is dope!! Def a genuine dude! As soon as I came across his channel I became a fan.........I've heard of him before but never really followed.

  • @highriskhighreward5881
    @highriskhighreward5881 Před 4 lety +1

    Pro skaters building cars. Instant like

  • @DIGPLatinodriftking1
    @DIGPLatinodriftking1 Před 4 lety +1

    Bucky is such a gnarly guy. This GC is so tastefully modded and simple but it also has its flaws. Just shows how cool and down to earth the man is! What a legend! Thanks for sharing guys!

  • @georgecostanza2695
    @georgecostanza2695 Před 4 lety +7

    I came for the STi... but stayed for the bodywork😂

  • @BalexDawn
    @BalexDawn Před 4 lety +6

    A dude I met one time at a meet in San Diego used to date his daughter and he told me how they used to go off roading a Bucky would Rip and it was so fun. I just sat there thinking like dang what I gotta do to have Bucky rip me on some backroads. But I also did meet and talk to him at a meet once really cool and humble always blessed to meet people of his stature that are humble forever grateful for that moment 🙏🏾

  • @ForgottenRebel77
    @ForgottenRebel77 Před 4 lety +1

    i get the privilege to see this car in person pretty often. Easily my favorite GC8 around.

  • @alenhawk5768
    @alenhawk5768 Před 4 lety +3

    Nicest build ever !

  • @roughndo80
    @roughndo80 Před 4 lety

    Thankyou Bucky, Beautiful Car, ive always wanted a 22B and now you've shown people how to have one without spending $200,000, thankyou.

  • @fmx623
    @fmx623 Před 4 lety +23

    i appreciate bucky’s enthusiasm for his car, i feel the same way about my shitty cars.

  • @meleenterprises
    @meleenterprises Před 4 lety +2

    “Wow that’s a really small battery.” It’s so great to see this build continue to grow. So legit!

  • @clapped_r3219
    @clapped_r3219 Před 4 lety +1

    The dream garage is a widebody GC8, Skyline GTR, and FD RX-7. Love Bucky’s build 👌🏽

  • @YarikBlyat
    @YarikBlyat Před 4 lety

    That car is BALLIN! And wow, it's 2 doors + LHD! Never saw that before!

  • @Feintgames
    @Feintgames Před 3 lety

    Bucky is awesome. Love that he's making this car. The WRC widebody is so cool.
    25:30 RIP Dave Mirra!

  • @rideakhomie
    @rideakhomie Před 4 lety +12

    I love everything about these old subarus. My first car was a 93 impreza AWD 5 speed and i still have it. I dont think i can ever sell it.

  • @michaeldigiorgio
    @michaeldigiorgio Před 3 lety

    I'm not even a Subaru guy and this is the first time I've heard of the driver but what an awesome build. Gorgeous car.

  • @marcov4190
    @marcov4190 Před 4 lety +1

    Best ERA the 90's... amazing car!

  • @isaac-shapiro
    @isaac-shapiro Před 4 lety +5

    hey BUCKY, you're turning my head. that's for sure.

  • @connorkuhlman6702
    @connorkuhlman6702 Před 3 lety

    I think this is my favorite video on CZcams.

  • @scroob72
    @scroob72 Před 4 lety

    Bucky is just a rad dude. Seriously fixing some body work on a car when you first meet him. Straight up gearhead.

  • @nickz4993
    @nickz4993 Před 4 lety +2

    Fantastic guy and ride, love down-to-earth, classic builds like these

  • @jcgarage7889
    @jcgarage7889 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the build and love how it sounds.. this is now how I want mine to sound. Thank you for covering this car.

  • @ConnerSpeed6
    @ConnerSpeed6 Před 4 lety +1

    Dude... Bucky's channel is my favorite new channel on CZcams. Been watching since day 1! Nice video, guys.

  • @rosserd1234
    @rosserd1234 Před 4 lety

    I followed Bucky from the launch control series and watched the car being built on his channel,what a great looking car and a great guy

  • @Dan-dx9qu
    @Dan-dx9qu Před 4 lety

    Awesome build! The ones that give a thumbs down aren’t true car enthusiast!!

  • @TheAmazingMrMcFlyy
    @TheAmazingMrMcFlyy Před 4 lety +2

    Always wanted a gc8, seeing Buckys passion makes me so hype after having a bunch of set backs with my two budget e30 builds

  • @kyledou3659
    @kyledou3659 Před 4 lety +1

    That Group N hydraulic e-brake is sickk

  • @luisamaya1768
    @luisamaya1768 Před 4 lety +2

    I remember seeing this car a couple of weeks ago at the top of Mt Palomar, it was parked next to a bunch of BMWs and Porsches. This car had my full attention to the point that i dont remember much of the other vehicles that were around it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @edwardlusted79
    @edwardlusted79 Před 4 lety +10

    Is it just me who wishes Subaru would make Impreza's how they did then now? Because even those stock WRX and sti where the dream

  • @The_True_
    @The_True_ Před 4 lety +3

    It seems like only yesterday that Bucky was a skate kid with rooster boards chasing a dream. Good to see him catch that dream. ✌😎

  • @Showuk
    @Showuk Před 4 lety

    Oh wow. Last I knew Bucky was just a skater & in the Tony Hawk games!!
    That's an almost perfect impreza build. Absolutely incredible & looks a dream to drive. I've had an RB320 so I do love a good impreza!!

  • @aaden4888
    @aaden4888 Před 4 lety

    This was a blessing to watch. The video and Bucky entirely inspired me to pursue a car that can perform without sacrificing comfort and quality! Great work man, earned my subscription 100%.

  • @vincentcabuyadao5324
    @vincentcabuyadao5324 Před 4 lety +8

    Footage in larry's videos is something else.

  • @pauligunz5686
    @pauligunz5686 Před 2 lety

    I love the sound of the boxer. I've had 3 different subis and swear by them...best cars on the planet...

  • @mr.cangieter8758
    @mr.cangieter8758 Před 4 lety +1

    Grew up idolizing Bucky man. Good times.

  • @weaponizedmemes3461
    @weaponizedmemes3461 Před 4 lety +1

    He was my fav character in Pro Skater

  • @MitchDenham
    @MitchDenham Před 4 lety +1

    I've been a fan of Bucky since I was a kid playing THPS1 way back when, this build is epic 👌

  • @j0sukavids
    @j0sukavids Před 3 lety

    One of the best builds ive seen. Now a fan

  • @okitsadam
    @okitsadam Před 4 lety +1

    One of my favorite skaters turned rally 🤍

  • @bigcase4449
    @bigcase4449 Před 4 lety +1

    Bucky lasek is out here buying up all the coupes

  • @jaehjona
    @jaehjona Před 4 lety

    ...great Easter present....thanks guys! Hoon × Bucky's personal whip = big smiles

  • @connorkuhlman6702
    @connorkuhlman6702 Před 3 lety

    Yo, this car is literally divine.

  • @navsingh9608
    @navsingh9608 Před 4 lety

    Love the build!! That's goals right there! I can see the heart and passion he has for it 👌👌

  • @MiniPunxx
    @MiniPunxx Před 4 lety +1

    SIck skater, awesome driver and genuine petrol head!

  • @PedroFTeixeira
    @PedroFTeixeira Před 4 lety +1

    Following Bucky's build from the beggining! Great stuff!
    I can see that he still hasn't adjusted the handbrake! :D

  • @rhinohippo55
    @rhinohippo55 Před 4 lety +1

    been following this build.... simple and nice

  • @kee360
    @kee360 Před 4 lety

    super clean and the sound is so nice!!! not too abrupt.

  • @shred_zed1
    @shred_zed1 Před 4 lety

    This is legendary, Bucky is a freakin legend, and hoonigan you're a legend.

  • @tougeproject8317
    @tougeproject8317 Před 4 lety

    Nice build. Clean, functional and performance

  • @Beastfromtheeast8
    @Beastfromtheeast8 Před 4 lety +1

    That subie is clean af

  • @Oblio1942
    @Oblio1942 Před 4 lety

    I always knew bucky as a skater, never really followed anything he did in racing cars, but hes always seemed like a really chill dude

  • @shad3128
    @shad3128 Před 3 lety

    I'm stoked on this video. The video with him and Jay Leno was insane to see how many stupid ignorant people were there, but here - it's all love. Bucky deserves the best, dude has been too rad longer than most of us have been alive lol

  • @messmeister92
    @messmeister92 Před 4 lety +1

    Tells you what kind of a stand-up guy Bucky is that he would immediately start fixing a stranger’s car. What a guy.

  • @RZAtomic
    @RZAtomic Před 4 lety

    Nice build. Sleeper and good choice. Exactly what I like
    Congrats man !!!

  • @martijntalma
    @martijntalma Před 3 lety

    8.36 best moment: actually, can i drive it back? without a doubt he said: yeah!! and was practicly out of the car straight away!!! For me that says a lot!! He loves his car dearly, but wants other people to enjoy it as well. Real car guy. very very cool.

  • @Borrie131
    @Borrie131 Před 4 lety +27

    Bucky is the guy you want to drink a beer with and just talk about his ride.

  • @TheDFM007
    @TheDFM007 Před 4 lety +56

    "You're either 1st or Last!" - Ricky Bobby

  • @daves984
    @daves984 Před 4 lety +1

    He was a legend in the early 90s when I was a youth skateboarding.

  • @AcuRobbie
    @AcuRobbie Před 4 lety

    this is a beautiful car. will always love these

  • @meman24
    @meman24 Před 4 lety

    Bucky!!! Had no idea he was a driver too, good to see he's doing well

  • @eddiebreelz4226
    @eddiebreelz4226 Před 4 lety

    Hell yes... us skaters building cars w really do push our self to learn new stuff... great video... damn of even a legend

  • @RAiD2o1
    @RAiD2o1 Před 4 lety +7

    What lens/filter did you use to take those shots? I love how the photos came out so smooth and crisp. Trying to learn from the best 👍🏼👍🏼. Beautifully built car ! 👌🏼

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 Před 3 lety

    THAT is the type of Subaru I want! The subtle and quiet sleeper car. I want my AC.

  • @Bob-ir4lr
    @Bob-ir4lr Před 4 lety

    Ayy glad to see Bucky’s car getting some love

  • @brycehunter4521
    @brycehunter4521 Před 4 lety +1

    i love subaru and what he did is amazing love what he did to it

  • @yusufronco
    @yusufronco Před 4 lety

    those were killer photos of his Impreza 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @philippehebert6483
    @philippehebert6483 Před 4 lety +2

    I remember waaayyy back Bucky had a sick e46 M3 in eurotuner. I think it was supercharged too. This GC8 is awesome.