GT-R: How Japan Created an Unstoppable Monster

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Nissan changed the rules of racing with the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R. It earned the name Godzilla by dominating everything Toyota, Honda, BMW and Ford had to offer. The RB26DETT and ATTESA ET-S system turned the R32 GT-R into the fastest production car. Find out how the top secret 901 Movement created the GT-R and many other cars at Nissan in the 90's.
#R32 #GT-R #JDM
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0:00 - Intro
1:54 - 1984
3:59 - The Change
4:44 - Group A
5:36 - If They Could Win...
7:33 - Nissan Technology vs The Bottom Line
8:28 - I Love You, Skyline
10:25 - The Key
12:08 - The Taillights
13:37 - Gorilla Whale
15:12 - Sell on Monday
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  • @a.m3687
    @a.m36877 ай бұрын

    Fun fact: every generation of the GT-R, starting from the R32 have set a lap record at the Nürbugring. No wonder why Porsche were so salty and accused Nissan of cheating.

  • @tom.m

    @tom.m

    3 ай бұрын

    Weren't they sort of right tho? I thought that was part of the reason official rules were created only a few years later.

  • @a.m3687

    @a.m3687

    3 ай бұрын

    @@tom.m I won't call it cheating. Most of the cars that have set a lap record at the Ring was not 100% factory stock. Including Porsches, Vipers and etc. Porsche runs their cars with the deletion of A/C, Audio and Communication systems. Also with the racing bucket seat from the GT3 Cup race car. What made them look salty was that they accused Nissan of cheating without any proof. In my opinion those times doesn't matter and cannot be compared. Because we never know what damper settings, tyre pressures and weight reductions the manufacturer is using to shave off seconds for the actual lap time.

  • @NazriB

    @NazriB

    26 күн бұрын

    Lies again? Grab Tushy USD SGD

  • @Kowalamaster

    @Kowalamaster

    16 күн бұрын

    A thing I learned recently is if you look up the lap times for the GTR Skylines, You will find that the R32's lap was in wet conditions. in comparison to the R33 and R34. R32 did a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 8:22.38, Key point here, That lap was In the wet. R33 did it in 7:59.887 In the dry. R34 managed a 7:52 again in the dry. But, at the end of the R32 in 1994 they took it around the Nürburgring Nordschleife and managed a time of 7:49 in the dry in a R32 N1 GTR. Because this was faster than the upcoming R33, it was kept quiet.

  • @a.m3687

    @a.m3687

    16 күн бұрын

    @@Kowalamaster Yes indeed, I personally think the R32 would've clocked somewhere between 8:05 to 8:10 in ideal conditions. Never heard of the R32 N1 7:49, any source?

  • @forcex7ae
    @forcex7ae Жыл бұрын

    Man we need more JDM documentaries like this! No over-editing, no bs,no loud music etc ! Absolutely loved your effort! Hoping more wonders from you !!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come for sure!

  • @YokiSumada

    @YokiSumada

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd aight Bet

  • @mindful2107

    @mindful2107

    Жыл бұрын

    So true kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJitzbOEnNywd9I.html

  • @hachiman58

    @hachiman58

    Жыл бұрын

    No thunder? No lighting? No VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO!

  • @wickedsick8584

    @wickedsick8584

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, gotta agree. I can't believe I watched this in one go and I am not even a car guy. Just loved it.

  • @Flora-L1
    @Flora-L1 Жыл бұрын

    This is why the R32 is still my dream car. One day boys. One day.

  • @rexcelent8560

    @rexcelent8560

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here some day baby

  • @cardiv5zuikaku944

    @cardiv5zuikaku944

    Жыл бұрын

    Some day indeed

  • @yo18momas

    @yo18momas

    Жыл бұрын

    One day bro 🙏🏻

  • @siegy9515

    @siegy9515

    Жыл бұрын

    One day

  • @passthecollectionplate

    @passthecollectionplate

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope we all get one boys 💯

  • @victorgerryson2695
    @victorgerryson2695 Жыл бұрын

    In 1990 a gtr pulled up to the start line in a race track in japan.. it's competitors are starring at it's four round read brake lights..and for years that's all they ever see of it🔥

  • @StarboyXL9

    @StarboyXL9

    8 ай бұрын

    "You like my ass? Good. Cuz that's all you'll be seeing of me from now on."

  • @heroscapewarrior4217

    @heroscapewarrior4217

    6 ай бұрын

    Yea that was hard

  • @MikeHunt-ek7mb

    @MikeHunt-ek7mb

    3 ай бұрын

    At least they all had a good view, if I can make lemonade. lol. But seriously, not many get so lucky while fighting a losing battle

  • @Seele2015au
    @Seele2015au Жыл бұрын

    In the second half of the 1980s I worked for a major automotive magazine, and went to Nissan to interview a few brasses, including Yasuharu Namba of NISMO. He was a man of small stature, friendly and gentle and yet not prone to over-familiarity, and I couldn't help sensing that he always had a couple of projects being developed inside his head at all times. When Yutaka Kume announced the 901 movement, almost everyone at the editorial office was skeptical as Nissan seemed like a basket case at the time, I was one of two who were convinced that they're going to pull it off. With hindsight, those were the heady, glory days: heroes could well be those mild-mannered middle-age men in suits and ties, with the fires of a teenager within them.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow you got to meet the legend! How fascinating. I wish there were more interviews and information about these guys out there. I really wanna make people a bigger focus in the car world, the designers and engineers deserve so much more praise.

  • @turboclub.comcarclubfortur3199

    @turboclub.comcarclubfortur3199

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe the current head of Toyota is such a suit with the heart of a youthful petrol head.

  • @yeetthesystem

    @yeetthesystem

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@the.squidd absolutely! The human story is so beautiful to provide the soul to the monsters we love so much. Not even five full minutes in and I'm loving the video! Thanks for this, it's bringing a tear to my eye learning the humanity, such a cool history.

  • @2daysago891

    @2daysago891

    Жыл бұрын

    Most Australian Automotive magazines in the 80s (especially Wheels) were all Holden and Ford Bogan's

  • @zrunner240Z

    @zrunner240Z

    Жыл бұрын

    Give a man named YUTAKA control and BRILLIANCE will follow! Mr. K - Yutaka Katayama - Father of the Datsun 240z! Yutaka Kume.....FATHER OF GODZILLA!

  • @indeed_iditor
    @indeed_iditor Жыл бұрын

    This guy is practically saving us car enthusiasts from becoming just pricey car lovers by telling us the untold stories..... Thanks man!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Doin my best!

  • @adammielniczek7584

    @adammielniczek7584

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd mid4-bmw m1 ,Dude... as U can still c nsx around.

  • @JimmyDropz

    @JimmyDropz

    Жыл бұрын

    Buying a pricey car as a car enthusiasts is a massive L, JDM is where its at, always.

  • @slick4415

    @slick4415

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JimmyDropz r32 gtr not pricey? lmao

  • @ju1cyjon3s31

    @ju1cyjon3s31

    Жыл бұрын

    @@slick4415 they are saying the r32 is cheaper... because the r32 is jdm

  • @stelitejet
    @stelitejet Жыл бұрын

    Yep as a young guy I watched the r32gtr leave the other cars for dead.... Back then I was a Holden supporter.... Then dad brought a skyline as a family car... And l had to admit... It was a great car.. Years went buy and I had to have a skyline... I worked overtime saved and brought a 1990 r32gtr ...ill always remember the day I pulled into my dad's drive way. And I still own that car today. ❤

  • @SuperLadiesman619

    @SuperLadiesman619

    5 ай бұрын

    Noice

  • @JSBIAutomotiveMedia

    @JSBIAutomotiveMedia

    5 күн бұрын

    Lucky bastard :D

  • @iltwpadl1
    @iltwpadl1 Жыл бұрын

    Watching this makes me feel that much more proud and lucky to have a GT-R32 in my garage.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    luckyyyyy

  • @jassim_pic

    @jassim_pic

    11 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @officerjohns9554

    @officerjohns9554

    10 ай бұрын

    damn man

  • @officerjohns9554

    @officerjohns9554

    10 ай бұрын

    def dont sell the car

  • @user-uh9pp7gu3m

    @user-uh9pp7gu3m

    Ай бұрын

    You could have just said it as a flex

  • @sonny9054
    @sonny9054 Жыл бұрын

    The story is so accurate. I’ve never seen a documentary on the R32 that touches on the subject of the R31 GTS-R’s HICAS system as well as the origins of the ATESSA-ETS which is exactly what made this a truly the most advanced production car at its time. Bravo to you guys for creating such a well researched tribute to this legendary car!

  • @TheOystei

    @TheOystei

    Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact, most of the racecars removed the hicas as the drivers felt it made the car less predictable, and to this day it's a very common item to delete on old Nissans.

  • @sonny9054

    @sonny9054

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheOystei san Absolutely true. The over compensating nature of the HICAS system was felt counter intuitive to many professional drivers who were looking for of a slight understeer. I also remember quite a few drivers took out the ATESSA-ETS 4WD system for the very same reason.

  • @Chowyanh

    @Chowyanh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sonny9054 so they chose flexibility over too much contained power. Understeer makes you keep your cornering position making it predictable, oversteer is is too much inertia on the corner practical wastes time. Its a reasonable thing Pro Drivers asked for.

  • @gumdakji7207

    @gumdakji7207

    Жыл бұрын

    yes we use to disable the hicas and atessa system on the skylines. the car handling under stress was more predicable when those systems were disabled

  • @mikebaz7843

    @mikebaz7843

    Жыл бұрын

    I removed Hicas on my GTS-X due to it being overzealous, if you're smooth with steering input though it's amazing through the hills

  • @TheSar
    @TheSar Жыл бұрын

    As an Aussie watching this, you nailed the Godzilla era and the impact it had to motorsport in this country. The R31 and R32 GTRs were the aspiration of many a young petrol head (they still are!)

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could do you guys right!

  • @stevenfarrington2361

    @stevenfarrington2361

    Жыл бұрын

    During that era Aussie had strict rules governing a certain percentage of Australian manufactured content in mass produced cars known as the Australian Design Rule (ADR). As a result Aussie GTRs were further developed by Nissan Australia and had better engine cooling and no 180 km/h speed limiter. They are better overall than JDM cars. ADR also led to improved versions of the Mazda RX7.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevenfarrington2361 Man I need to make another video about how the Australian boys made the GT-R better!

  • @gregsierra414

    @gregsierra414

    Жыл бұрын

    It probably wouldn't have matched the tone of this video, but I can't think about the GT-R period in Australia without thinking of Jim Richards 1992 Bathurst victory speech. With hind sight we see what a marvel the GT-R was but the crowd reactions of the time showed how many people thought the Nissan drivers had an "unfair" advantage.

  • @savageduck4487

    @savageduck4487

    Жыл бұрын

    Was hoping to see one of the Bathurst grid starts where the GTR's would just launch on the green light while the commodores and sierra's looked like they were still in park

  • @THEHergieHerg
    @THEHergieHerg Жыл бұрын

    The way you bring your presentation and deliver your stories is truly epic. It’s why I loved Donut Media, Up to Speed before they lost their way for subscribers and an algorithm. You’re doing an amazing job. It’s a purists dream to watch! I wish you success in the future.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын

    Truly an in-depth look into why the GT-R was and is legendary. I remember driving one in Japan. It was everything people said it is. It's unfortunate that we never got it here in the USA but soon enough for right price tag many will have them. I hope to see them at car shows soon.

  • @IJNAoba9-25-26
    @IJNAoba9-25-26 Жыл бұрын

    The GTR had a mostly stock and innocent looking body with minor bits of Ducts and a small spoiler, while really, it was a complete powerhouse internally. Meaning the GTR is an example of a Sleeper car.

  • @dangerdonk6670

    @dangerdonk6670

    Жыл бұрын

    not at all. It was a sleeper for ONE race. After that literally everyone knew it was the opposite of a sleeper.

  • @ellestice3996

    @ellestice3996

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dangerdonk6670 "Well actually"

  • @gameguy1389

    @gameguy1389

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dangerdonk6670 That is how it is meant...

  • @hugonubario

    @hugonubario

    Жыл бұрын

    I must disagree with that statement the car doesn't look sporty next ot its competition but we all know the car was built to be fast and it was obvious far from a sleeper

  • @a351must2

    @a351must2

    Жыл бұрын

    I dunno about that... back in 1995 I remember walking by one in a parking lot in Japan and it immediately drew my eye to it and made me drool on it even though I didn't know what I was looking at. I figured out really quick after asking some friends about it though. You have to remember that even into the mid-90's most cars on the road were fairly boxy. A Skyline with a GTR drivetrain would've fit as a sleeper, but the GTR looked quite a bit different than a regular Skyline.

  • @darshilbagadia
    @darshilbagadia Жыл бұрын

    1 minute in and I am completely hooked! I do not comment on videos ever, but this particular one is special. Narration is amazing where you feel connected to the story. When I went to your channel to look for more videos I see that you are just starting out, the quality from the start defines the journey, which I am excited to be a part of! I cannot wait for the stories that are yet to come! Subscribed for life, Best of luck with your journey :))

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out my channel!

  • @josephmendrykowski2232

    @josephmendrykowski2232

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm the exact same way right now

  • @Bohoro

    @Bohoro

    Жыл бұрын

    I would suggest you check out Garage Dreams. They do similar content of telling the stories of some legendary cars. Sadly they only upload once every 6-12 months, but their production quality is just as high as this channel. I absolutely love that i found another channel like this

  • @RealKlausSchwab

    @RealKlausSchwab

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd horrible take in the A bomb.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RealKlausSchwab Eh, I stand by my take. You can believe what you do, and I can believe what I do! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate_over_the_atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki#Bombings_as_war_crimes

  • @bannerman6395
    @bannerman639510 ай бұрын

    This video is possibly the most beautiful thing i have ever seen on yt, the amount of work and dedication it must of taken to make this is incredible, To you and the team who worked on this, you are amazing and i hope you continue to do y’all’s magic

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @kurbster2679
    @kurbster2679 Жыл бұрын

    Omg I am astonished at how amazing this video is. The passion and the way you articulate and make things sounds so badass almost made me cry from joy at how beautiful you made the GTR sound you are truly blessed man!!!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SOLDbyYOU
    @SOLDbyYOU Жыл бұрын

    Not only is the Nissan Godzilla a monster… but the construction of the story, and the story teller…. Very very well done.

  • @TheAlphaDingo
    @TheAlphaDingo Жыл бұрын

    as both a car lover and a G fan (Godzilla), how can you not love the nickname they gave the GT-R. An all conquering monster of immense power, unrivalled, undefeated, unmatched. Such a shame that they stopped allowing them to compete here in Australia - the protective union mindset of trying to protect the local manufacturing industries was counter productive. Instead of getting innovative to regain that competitive edge, they got complacent and lazy.

  • @johncoleman6927

    @johncoleman6927

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, few cars sound half as vicious at full tilt, when you expect a redline Godzilla offers more until you expect the gates of hell to open then the shift comes and you get to do it all again, what a work of art.

  • @metactal

    @metactal

    Жыл бұрын

    i am the same

  • @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo

    @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't say undefeated and unmatched..... In short circuits the e30 M3 and 190e bested the GTR ,and in longer tracks the 993 was better.... The GTR didn't have much success in Europe besides Spa. Europe was way more competitive then Australia..... For example AC schintzer won 4/5 at willington 500, that race included the Australian teams along with nismo. The GTR lost to e30 m3 a good handful of times in willington 500 and Macau......

  • @metactal

    @metactal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo NEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRD

  • @johncoleman6927

    @johncoleman6927

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo Thats a good point, It makes the car better that it didnt outmatch everything in every aspect and you know the electrics controlling the awd in that era were shit so it makes sense they would lose time in more complex track sections and corners, it was a best in a straight line and wider corners, which Spa is basically all brakes and wider corners, the weight didnt help it either. Is a fair assessment but only adds to the legend for me in an era where it was exclusively legendary cars racing.

  • @MrVvulf
    @MrVvulf Жыл бұрын

    In 1991 I lived in Japan for a study abroad program. The father of the family I stayed with had a GTR. What an awesome car it was.

  • @sotakoira1390
    @sotakoira13908 ай бұрын

    Oh man, I got to say that SQUIDD didn't just elevate the bar for video essay documentaries about cars, SQUIDD shattered it. It's not just the great editing, or the superb reading and good voice. It's the text and how everything comes together with that. You speak about the cars and the stories in the same way as those brilliant engineers built their cars, with so much love and passion and when the telling is worthy of the story, it resonates. I'm not the first one to point out how good these videos are, but damn. Even the carefully considered cussing to really put the emphasis when needed. I don't think person needs to be into cars to absorbed by the stories you've told and what comes through to everyone is absolute appreciation for the story, events and cars.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    8 ай бұрын

    You're not the first to say it, but it feels just as heart warming to hear it as the first time. Thank you my friend, I'm glad people enjoy listening to the stories, and happy some appreciate my deliberate use of colorful language ^_^

  • @Danjii123
    @Danjii123 Жыл бұрын

    With production value as good as this, this channel is bound to blow up soon. Cheers mate!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    🤜🤛

  • @thecouchpotato7517
    @thecouchpotato7517 Жыл бұрын

    The R32 was stopped from competing cuz they win a lot That's how dominant the R32 was

  • @tomh9391

    @tomh9391

    Жыл бұрын

    Long before the skyline ever came out the Buick turbocharged V6 was banned from racing because it made more power than any NASCAR any car from that era in general within the required cubic inch size. And it's faster than any skyline. The Chevy S10 cyclone from 1992 all-wheel drive turbocharged 4.3 was faster than the skyline s*** it was the fastest production car in the world it was faster than the Lamborghini that came out that same year. I don't understand all this hype about these JDM cars they're not really that powerful and they're not really that hot we have tons of cars built in the United States but nobody seems to talk about him and they have these stupid wait lines to get an imported when you go on Craigslist and buying American car built in the 90s that was faster than the m*********** anyways can cost a quarter of the price. I suggest you look up the cyclone and the typhoon and prepare to have your mind blown.

  • @shad_curry9367

    @shad_curry9367

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomh9391 well the thing is, did the chevy or buick win every race? did it dominate the competition? did it leave an impression?, the thing that makes that skyline so iconic is that unlike the "Chevy S10 cyclone" or the "Buick turbocharged V6" it did all of that.

  • @evanfinch4987

    @evanfinch4987

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomh9391 wait a turbo car was faster than an n/a???????? NO

  • @Payday5

    @Payday5

    Жыл бұрын

    @@evanfinch4987 no way, a turbo car that faster than N/A, dude i dont really know seriously good God

  • @TheChill001

    @TheChill001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomh9391 maybe you forget that nascar simply isn't all that international compared to touring car races, not to mention Nascar's vehicles haven't been actual brand cars for quite some time now. Granted, the Buick GNX was a goddamn brute, but like most american cars...the moment it was a track and not a straight line or an oval, it was game over. It's the sheer combination of optimal handling and good power that makes european and jdm cars all the more impressive. The US did have quite a few cars good on tracks, but not in the same way as japan, europe or even Australia (I mean come on, the Holden Torana was a beast)

  • @seanc6754
    @seanc67545 ай бұрын

    A 8.22 on the nurburgring in a stock 1990 nissan gtr is absolutely wild to think about.. thats insane.. no wonder those cars were so dominant for so long they were way ahead of their time

  • @TheMrFlyBoy18
    @TheMrFlyBoy184 ай бұрын

    Best 16:46 minutes documentary I have ever watched!!!!! Well done good sir, nicely done!!! Makes me want to own a R32 now

  • @verde629
    @verde629 Жыл бұрын

    Car was definitely ahead of its time. 4 seats, turbo charged 6 cylinder and awd

  • @DarkWarjo

    @DarkWarjo

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention the awd was electrically controlled that gave power ratio front/back 50-50 to 0-100 as deemed necessary and also 4wheel steering. Also the turbos were fitted with ceramic turbines that reacted better than steel (also broke more easily....)

  • @DarkWarjo

    @DarkWarjo

    Жыл бұрын

    And boy that Attesa-system is fast in reacting to the need of traction it's insane (and fun)

  • @Royale9
    @Royale9 Жыл бұрын

    You could release the GT-R today and it'd still look brand new. Just doesn't age a second. Timeless

  • @tmo2798

    @tmo2798

    Жыл бұрын

    R34 only.

  • @Sam-km3qv

    @Sam-km3qv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tmo2798 nope r33 and r32 are also timeless the only reason you might think that is because everyone has leds nowadays

  • @llavero5

    @llavero5

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sam-km3qv R32 is ugly, R33 is ok but looks old, R34 looks good.

  • @simracing8055

    @simracing8055

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tmo2798 unpopular opinion the r32 looks better

  • @tmo2798

    @tmo2798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simracing8055 Unpopular is correct. R34 looks best. The bank account looks better in an R32. Even Mexican kids have those in my town.

  • @buggerall
    @buggerall Жыл бұрын

    Boxy, huh? First time I laid eyes on this car in my local car magazine I was in love. I always feel a jolt when I see one in movies or documentaries. Its proportions as a two door coupe are just right and the double tail lights tell you it's "The One". Great work m8!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks friend!

  • @aayushshrestha9631
    @aayushshrestha96317 ай бұрын

    Well-deserved in-depth history for the GT-R's period. Will love to see more. Keep doing what you are doing, team. Much respect.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @Norcal236
    @Norcal236 Жыл бұрын

    It’s insane to me that you just do this in your free time, the production value is off the charts! I personally also like your style of presentation, keep it up man!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s really fun to tell a story around a campfire. This is like a giant campfire!

  • @hoxtongood
    @hoxtongood Жыл бұрын

    I think, what I admire the most in your videos, is the pure simplicity with which you deliver the story, whilst still sounding professional. No pompousness, no meaningless comparisons, no nonsense. You really hit the right formula… Keep up the good work!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks, I really aim to convey the significance of these cars to the audience. The things it took to make them, what inspired the engineers, who had the vision to make them come alive, etc. Glad it seems to be working!

  • @johnathanvanderschyff3513
    @johnathanvanderschyff35134 ай бұрын

    that begining gave me chills

  • @curtisbattle9293
    @curtisbattle9293 Жыл бұрын

    You perfected this great job no ads no overload of music stayed on topic they need to pay you for this. Awesome job

  • @badassassin4294
    @badassassin4294 Жыл бұрын

    IDK why. By the end I was crying. The GTR means so much to me, I just couldn't help shedding a tear at the end. Think that's why its not a car, its a freaking emotion...it riles you up, makes you proud...in the most emotional way possible. Damn! Great presentation there, really made me wanna ball my eyes out.

  • @saimourya3579

    @saimourya3579

    Жыл бұрын

    same here, my friend. I cried at the end. GT-R FTW !!

  • @mohamadambrose8717

    @mohamadambrose8717

    Жыл бұрын

    same

  • @Wiiillllson151

    @Wiiillllson151

    Жыл бұрын

    Same. I'm so obsessed with Skylines that I have 4 (31/2x32/33). They are truly worthy of the title "Ultimate driving Machine"

  • @bendgeddes

    @bendgeddes

    Жыл бұрын

    Bathurst 1992 was one of the greatest among many GTR great moments. Also, Jim Richards gave a legendary podium speech😜

  • @chefgiovanni

    @chefgiovanni

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Wiiillllson151 I feel you. I ordered a Athens Blue G35 with many special upgrades from Japan in 2007. It is still mint with 30K miles. It is a "Baby GTR" . 6 speed RWD, track switch, tire melter. It can go 0-60 in 5 seconds and hits 185 mph tops. On the track it passes 911s . This car was so under rated.

  • @abbag937
    @abbag937 Жыл бұрын

    An aussie here, i just wanted to say that you defo couldnt explain the dominace of the r31 and r32 here in Australia any better ! Awesome vid

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I gave it the respect it deserves! Thanks for watching!

  • @steveblackbird5174
    @steveblackbird5174 Жыл бұрын

    Solid goosebumps watching this episode mate!! Love the channel! Fun fact: Stock v's stock, the Mitsubishi 3000GT/GTO was quicker to 100kph than the R32 GT-R lol Being Australian and growing up during the time of the GT-R's completely dominating here in our group-A racing... there was quite a bit of "interesting modifications" done to the GT-R's. MANY Nismo parts being delivered in plain Nissan boxes if you get what I mean. That was comfirmed many years later when talking over a beer (or twelve) with a team owner and several engineers..They also back in the early 90's added severe weight penalties due to them out performing all the other cars. Epic episode!

  • @CaptainFALKEN

    @CaptainFALKEN

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a 99 3000GT. Cool quick car. First car I got up to 120mph in. Had it towed a few times because of simple problems which was annoying but when it ran, drove like a bat out of hell. Dailied it for 16 months

  • @genesisrain984
    @genesisrain9843 ай бұрын

    What an excellent documentary, well narrated and researched.

  • @IKATEN501
    @IKATEN501 Жыл бұрын

    "Born with only the purpose of running fast. A pure thoroughbread. The r32."

  • @TheCarDoc1
    @TheCarDoc1 Жыл бұрын

    Just started watching and already know this is also going to be ridiculously good video! You've inspired me to change up my style, bravo!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll check your stuff out. I’m sure it’s great, maybe I’ll be inspired to change my style too!

  • @TheCarDoc1

    @TheCarDoc1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd you’re a gent 🥹

  • @kapilbusawah7169

    @kapilbusawah7169

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheCarDoc1 what is this emoji?

  • @TheCarDoc1

    @TheCarDoc1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kapilbusawah7169 its like a tears in eyes emoji aha

  • @prasanna_kumari-p

    @prasanna_kumari-p

    Жыл бұрын

    Upload more

  • @mathewomolo
    @mathewomolo Жыл бұрын

    "Spitting fire and screaming like a demon"- is insanely good.

  • @ghf17gert
    @ghf17gert11 ай бұрын

    Your production and editing really makes these videos engaging! Wonderful music choices.

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

    NSX, GT-R, Supra, RX-7. I wonder what videos are next? A Mitsubishi Lancer Evo + Subaru Impreza WRX STi twin stars video? Maybe a BMW vs Merc vs Audi deep dive.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm thinkin rotary. What would you LIKE to see?

  • @SilverScarletSpider

    @SilverScarletSpider

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd Maybe in the future, something about the Honda Prelude ;)

  • @Sleepytechnician
    @Sleepytechnician Жыл бұрын

    The r32 is the car that got me into cars. I was a 90s kid that only had access to my dads old car mags until the early 2000s. Every. Single. One. Of. Them. Had the r32 in them for one reason or another and I fell in love with its goofy style of sedan-esque/performance car styling and those 4 round brake lights. The constant wins of the skyline line didn’t hurt either. This documentary only servers to further enhance my love for the car and it’s weird case of being both under and over rated.

  • @scottherron

    @scottherron

    Жыл бұрын

    How is it overrated? The r32 was ahead of its time, as a race car and as a street car.

  • @NextLevelChops-vd6ql
    @NextLevelChops-vd6ql3 ай бұрын

    This is the best channel I’ve found in ages! Thank you so much for your work 😊

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @s.s.s.witchy757
    @s.s.s.witchy757 Жыл бұрын

    that speech at the beginning all the way up to "it didnt fucking lose" was the most hype shit ive ever heard

  • @STATZG02
    @STATZG02 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best intro lines I’ve heard watching this kind of content, “ you bought a Skyline GT-R… because it didn’t fucking lose” lmao genius man😂

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s just facts!

  • @STATZG02

    @STATZG02

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd bro frr lmao

  • @MaulanaReshaVivadi
    @MaulanaReshaVivadi Жыл бұрын

    KZread algorithm did it again, popping up well made video. Fantastic Squidd! Great job putting the vintage footage together. Subscribed

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @garnachas14
    @garnachas147 ай бұрын

    Brother, you had me tearing up by the end of the video. I came across your content yesterday and I freaking love it!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Glad you like what you found! I try to relay my passion for these stories the best I can!

  • @garnachas14

    @garnachas14

    7 ай бұрын

    @@the.squidd I'm here for it! Can't wait to watch the rest of them tonight!

  • @sicparvismagna97
    @sicparvismagna976 ай бұрын

    Goosebumps, I am a big fan of your endings and intros mate. Huge respect 🍻

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    6 ай бұрын

    Haha thanks! Hope you like the middle enough too!

  • @maxkaye3221
    @maxkaye3221 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I guess the first vid was just an epic start, huh? I have to say, Your videos are the only automotive history I've watched since forever, and it seems weird that this clean and passionate style of storytelling wasn't on the rise before, so I am only glad to see your channel get popular and influence others!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    I was honestly a bit worried, as the NSX story is one of the best I know of. I felt like the R32 story wouldn't stand up! We'll see how it does, I can't expect the algorithm to bless me twice, but it's good to know that people subbed and came back for more!

  • @boltiborbsheace2599

    @boltiborbsheace2599

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd Bro your videos are so good I'm here waiting for more

  • @Fiasco3
    @Fiasco3 Жыл бұрын

    I think they are also one of the most versatile racing cars. If you needed a car to run multiple classes, even rallying the Skyline could do it.

  • @masondavidson9573
    @masondavidson95735 ай бұрын

    This why the gtr is 100% better then the supra

  • @makingmiracleshappen
    @makingmiracleshappen Жыл бұрын

    I loved how it was so fast, that a competition changed their rules to v8s only just to ban the gtrs.

  • @joaquinvillasenor4818
    @joaquinvillasenor4818 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen countless videos on this car, yet you manage to present new information and make it so entertaining. Great job!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @GoldenSnake32
    @GoldenSnake32 Жыл бұрын

    The car that made me fall in love with Nissan and Japanese cars. Outstanding video man, subbed.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @islandkevon
    @islandkevon Жыл бұрын

    This was such a well-made documentary. Automatic subscription. Keep 'em coming, please.

  • @curbyourshi1056
    @curbyourshi10568 ай бұрын

    Bloody hell. You've got me binge watching... again.... Absolute masterpieces, every video I've consumed of yours.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    8 ай бұрын

    I always love seeing someone comment on video after video, all in a row. It warms my heart knowing you spent your time with me friend. Thank you for watching!

  • @curbyourshi1056

    @curbyourshi1056

    8 ай бұрын

    @@the.squidd 100% excellent work mate. Branch out. You could make amazing content about any multitude of subjects, but obviously your passion is cars. Your research and writing is top notch.

  • @allanhathaway4812
    @allanhathaway4812 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely spot on. The best automotive doco format I have seen. I started in the car trade 1979. In Australia V8s ruled until mid 80s and then Nissan unleashed its turbo 4cyl blue birds ?. This video was so great on detailing the technical history and matching social responses worldwide. I was at Bathurst when Godzilla one. Rainy day big crashes really close racing,and the GTR blasted all that challenged. I worked at Holden GMH. The Nismo teams opened the eyes of many, professionals involved with advances that were developed at the same time as they raced. Electronic data that other companies dreamed about referencing, the GTR had destroyed all that year in group A. The footage of the races in this doco was well edited and covered GODZILLA and the achievements with out bias. Well done.

  • @noelwebb6843

    @noelwebb6843

    16 күн бұрын

    Fred Gibson motorsport played a big role in developing the GTR Godzilla, 4 wheel drive 4 wheel steer. They failed in initial year 1990 dominated in 1991 & had all the dramas of the declared 1992 bathurst 1000's. They were the best car on the track in 92, there is no doubt of it but whether they really belonged to be there is highly questionable

  • @bogdanrus7953
    @bogdanrus7953 Жыл бұрын

    The subject, the writting, the naration, the video choices. Everythin about this video is excelent. Some of the best 16 minutes of footage i've seen on this platform. Thank you for this work of art! I'm glad to be here early, looking foward to see how this channel grows!

  • @scottm6130
    @scottm6130 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVED this video! I remember watching the GTR thoroughly dominate the competition at Bathurst, and falling in love with it. That dominance spawned a love affair, and a cult following here in Australia that is probably stronger now than ever, so much so that most of us can't afford one. What we can afford however is the GTR's forgotten baby brother, the GTS-4. With basically the same attessa system, hiding behind an RB20 instead of the legendary RB26, it's ripe for those of us who can forgive it's lesser nameplate for the opportunity to create something a little different, but much more affordable.

  • @computercures8499
    @computercures849910 ай бұрын

    These videos have such high production value. perfect video, sound, music. just excellent

  • @aldriech.wilhem
    @aldriech.wilhem Жыл бұрын

    KZread recommended me your video and it's so good, I hope you get more popular. I can't wait for the next video already!

  • @iqflume
    @iqflume Жыл бұрын

    Dude the has to be the most underrated video ever made I really do wish your channel gets big I was blown away at the 12k views when I was finished with the video I was expecting for this to be in the millions

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey maybe one day I’ll be big! Who knows. Thanks for the support !

  • @jitinvp3358
    @jitinvp3358 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this! Thank you

  • @RARRRRRRRRRRR
    @RARRRRRRRRRRR9 ай бұрын

    Another INCREDIBLE car doc! This man is the "Doc" when it comes to these! Well done bro! Thanks for your hard work. M it's Most definitely subscribed and will continue to support you and watch the rest of your vids. Surely! Cheers 🍻😊

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    9 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @69drift69
    @69drift69 Жыл бұрын

    Some of my best memories was living in Japan and driving around in my skyline GTR. How sometimes I wish I could turn back the wheels of time. Great video

  • @htejjke2228
    @htejjke2228 Жыл бұрын

    13:04 this shot of the gtr overtaking is epic

  • @thehobbiestbricks661
    @thehobbiestbricks66111 ай бұрын

    Love you videos, great mini car documentaries that I’ve been looking for

  • @KevinWang-gc9px
    @KevinWang-gc9pxАй бұрын

    That intro gave me goosebumps and I’m not even a car guy

  • @boomfield
    @boomfield Жыл бұрын

    the taillights made the difference. Great lookin car, timeless design.. I have seen one Nissan Skyline in my life, sheer beauty

  • @ironmantooltime

    @ironmantooltime

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow they used to be common as sh1t back in the day 😂👍

  • @boomfield

    @boomfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ironmantooltime nah, they did not. At least where i am from in Germany.. I've seen one in front of my house back in 2010, dayum, that was a sweet ride :-)

  • @boomfield

    @boomfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ironmantooltime i am aware.. I am with you regarding the the car will rise, depending on model and spec it is. This is a very "special" car in many ways. through the production years, in my book.. Talking car prices these days, have you seen the cat on my channel ? There are a few, videos, jump in and take a ride..

  • @ironmantooltime

    @ironmantooltime

    Жыл бұрын

    @@boomfield haha nice man, thank fnck you weren't talking about an actual cat 🤣👍

  • @boomfield

    @boomfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ironmantooltime you are welcome :-)

  • @DTD2212
    @DTD2212 Жыл бұрын

    My god, 80s and 90s were the peak of motorsports.

  • @jokerjoker007
    @jokerjoker007 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great doc, really well made and great editing. Masterclass.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @thaitanium9025
    @thaitanium9025 Жыл бұрын

    I could not stop laughing @15:14 hahahahahahaha Awesome piece of documentary.

  • @scottw5253
    @scottw5253 Жыл бұрын

    I never knew that little tid bit about Nissan acquiring a 959 and reverse engineering it. I've been a JDM loyalist and race fan since the early 90's and had never heard that. Makes total sense. The 959 was next level dominance in nearly every way. I can still remember the grade school book fair poster of the red 959 cabriolet that hung next to a posterized shrine to Michael Jordan on the walls of my childhood room

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could teach you a little something!

  • @litecoinawarenessphoenix34

    @litecoinawarenessphoenix34

    Жыл бұрын

    well they had to when audi ame out with the quartto it was all over. 4 wheel drive and turbos where everywhere.

  • @danielcamacho1913

    @danielcamacho1913

    Жыл бұрын

    The bigger the manufacturer, the more likely they buy a few competitors' cars to scrutinize them. They call it "benchmarking". Little did anyone know in the '80s, that by 2008 Porsche would buy a Nissan GT-R to try it for themselves at the Nurburgring.

  • @wood_louse119
    @wood_louse119 Жыл бұрын

    R32 in my opinion is the sexiest car ever made, and nothing can change my mind

  • @alstound

    @alstound

    Жыл бұрын

    What mind? The thing’s hideous, mighty but by no means handsome.

  • @wood_louse119

    @wood_louse119

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alstound Ur opinion man, but mine still stands

  • @CallMeMrBossG
    @CallMeMrBossG Жыл бұрын

    this channel deserves a 100 million subscibers, it was a awesome! keep up mate!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @crytotoni8093
    @crytotoni80933 ай бұрын

    Very detailed video ser. Thank you.

  • @mikes9756
    @mikes9756 Жыл бұрын

    The editing on this and the build up to the climax is spot on! Well done!

  • @p9r4ex8dyk
    @p9r4ex8dyk Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is soooooo good. This has suddenly become my favorite car documentary channel.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @smistiaquesikander
    @smistiaquesikander Жыл бұрын

    One of the best documentary, I didn't feel bored for a minute.

  • @vikvik316
    @vikvik316 Жыл бұрын

    For me that's the most beautiful machine ever created. It's simplicity is not boring, it is more like a melody in curves.

  • @misusatriyo
    @misusatriyo Жыл бұрын

    Wooow this is such a high quality video essay. I'm still amazed that this kind of content is free on KZread. Keep it up man!

  • @skullmax3595
    @skullmax3595 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best car documentries ever. Your effort into making this video wont be a waste. Your going to make it to the top league soon.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @billypham5024
    @billypham5024 Жыл бұрын

    This video has one of the best entry ever! Just hooked me in watching the entire of it! Great job, sir.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LFC4LIFEJEDI
    @LFC4LIFEJEDI Жыл бұрын

    So I've just binged your entire channel and want more!!!! Seriously mate you are absolutely fantastic and are a shining example of what KZread should be. Cant wait to see your next video

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks for spending your time on me friend! I'm hard at work on the next one and I think you'll love it!

  • @KreativKrabat
    @KreativKrabat Жыл бұрын

    I normally never comment on KZread videos, but your way of editing and telling stories sets you apart from the crowd. You have a talent here, a potential that I hope you use. Looking forward to more videos from you. Subbed!

  • @KidCarTalks

    @KidCarTalks

    Жыл бұрын

    Very corect

  • @TheRadPhoenix
    @TheRadPhoenix Жыл бұрын

    Man, now I want an R32 GTR. Beauty on the outside, Beast on the inside. Godzilla is a very fitting name indeed.

  • @ryleerichter804
    @ryleerichter8043 ай бұрын

    The “I love you skyline” followed by your “I love you too” was great 😂😂

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    3 ай бұрын

    😁

  • @metaxdnt
    @metaxdnt9 ай бұрын

    12:13 This part gives me goosebumbs

  • @OilyMiyamoto
    @OilyMiyamoto Жыл бұрын

    The GT-R's ATTESA E-TS 4WD is often talked about only for its superiority in acceleration, but it also distributes torque to the front wheels during braking to stabilize the vehicle body.

  • @ianspeckmaier9565

    @ianspeckmaier9565

    Жыл бұрын

    During braking meaning it routes engine braking resistance to the front wheels or actually applies power while the driver is on the brakes?

  • @OilyMiyamoto

    @OilyMiyamoto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ianspeckmaier9565 In conjunction with ABS, the engine brake force is allocated to all four wheels at an appropriate ratio during emergency braking, enhancing braking performance and anti-skid characteristics.

  • @blurreaper1238
    @blurreaper1238 Жыл бұрын

    I personally think the R32 is one of the best looking cars ever made!

  • @puzzlehacker9621

    @puzzlehacker9621

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dron/4YTETSknP9dy6d0mg0Nd-g.html

  • @mindful2107

    @mindful2107

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJitzbOEnNywd9I.html

  • @alstound

    @alstound

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s actually quite ugly, but whatever floats your boat.

  • @blurreaper1238

    @blurreaper1238

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alstound that’s your opinion. I personally love them

  • @aymanelbachiri2254

    @aymanelbachiri2254

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alstound hard disagree, i think it looks sleek and minimalistic in the best way

  • @Hito343
    @Hito3434 ай бұрын

    R32 is my absolute all time fav car. Great docu loved every second of it.

  • @forentertainmentpurposeson1y
    @forentertainmentpurposeson1y Жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely beautiful, I teared up. I didnt know I could love this car more. Thank you.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @deprachu5346
    @deprachu5346 Жыл бұрын

    Another masterpiece! Man im actually in love with your way of editing and scripts. It’s alluring and keeps your attention

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @raditz4309
    @raditz4309 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, this reminds me of when audi entered the imsa series and was banned for beating everything with awd, nissan just took it to another level.

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah the Audi story I may tell someday too

  • @patrickjorda5523
    @patrickjorda5523 Жыл бұрын

    Watching all my gran tourismo cars..😍🤩😍... Nice vids guy!

  • @hsingh9803
    @hsingh9803 Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow🔥🔥!so inspiring 👏👏👏!Thank you for the video!

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Six2226
    @Six2226 Жыл бұрын

    The r34 was my favorite car of all time..... after watching this.... the R32 just filled that void in my heart. Thank YOU sir for an educational lesson in Our history. From Texas 👍

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @plionk__a
    @plionk__a Жыл бұрын

    Hey squidd, love the quality of this channel and am astonished by number of subs you have. This level of quality and storytelling is Hollywood worthy, only that they don't put such effort as you do, and let's be honest, they don't even have this kind of quality. That being said, are you done with Ideal or will you still be present in some vids? Keep up the good work man!

  • @mrrcet88

    @mrrcet88

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea I live on yt daily and idk why u have a not much subs you deserve more mate

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks friends. It’s not about deserving. We all gotta work for it and I’ve only just begun. Thanks for checking me out at such an early stage and I hope to maintain that fire for a long time to come!

  • @Tom-tu4mr

    @Tom-tu4mr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squiddThis looks like a vid they would show on a documentary channel. Keep up the good work dude. Don't worry about subs, at this rate you will be above 50k subs within a month or two. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kiraamv5507

    @kiraamv5507

    Жыл бұрын

    @@the.squidd i thought some just uploaded a video from someone else channel after looking at subs and video uploads but i guess it's your work, it amazing

  • @mpfunk30
    @mpfunk30 Жыл бұрын

    Bro your on fire 🔥 keep up your content . I've been sharing with my car family and we all like what your doing ❤️

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you!

  • @colapone1895
    @colapone1895 Жыл бұрын

    I have watched every single one of your videos and the quality is Flawless! I look forward to whatever you release in the future

  • @the.squidd

    @the.squidd

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks friend!

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