Vector W8 Garage

Vector W8 Garage

This channel was created to detail the history and life of Vector W8 015 and my time working at Vector Aeromotive. From time to time I will add other items such as my friends cars and my personal cars.

Factory Five Cobra

Factory Five Cobra

Vector W8 Garage Episode 2

Vector W8 Garage Episode 2

Vector W8 Garage Episode 1

Vector W8 Garage Episode 1

Duggan my 105+ lb pit bull

Duggan my 105+ lb pit bull

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  • @bradray3764
    @bradray37649 ай бұрын

    I would like to know about acceleration and top speed.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80159 ай бұрын

    0 to 60 3.9 seconds, 1/4 mile 11.5 seconds at 128 mph, top speed 242 mph.

  • @bradray3764
    @bradray37649 ай бұрын

    @@VectorW8015 Awesome! I want one

  • @rickmellor
    @rickmellor10 ай бұрын

    Always appreciate the Vector content, Kurt! If you’d like, I’d be happy to design and 3d print you a custom oil funnel that would allow you to use the lower sump drain point.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW801510 ай бұрын

    Hi Rick, I appreciate the offer. The oil changes are not that bad. My hope is to eventually put a 4 post lift in the garage. It would solve the issue.

  • @vectornut
    @vectornut10 ай бұрын

    I know you only change the oil once a year, but why don't you cut an access hole through the hoist? The hole could even hold the funnel for you. Then you could use the intended oil drain plug. Just an idea.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW801510 ай бұрын

    That would work if I didn't own other cars that I use the hoist for.

  • @automotiveaffairsshorts
    @automotiveaffairsshorts11 ай бұрын

    Such a gorgeous automobile… saw my first one a few days ago at the Gilmore Museum. Hope to see your car someday!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW801510 ай бұрын

    Yes, my friend owns car 001 that is currently on display at the Gilmore. Glad you were able to get up close with her.

  • @automotiveaffairsshorts
    @automotiveaffairsshorts11 ай бұрын

    Sitting in front of the W8 would have been better for the video!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW801511 ай бұрын

    Good news, I have plenty more videos with the car in them. Thank you for watching.

  • @rickmellor
    @rickmellor11 ай бұрын

    I have Connolly leather in my F355. I didn’t know about the food. 👍

  • @rickmellor
    @rickmellor Жыл бұрын

    Interesting that the cables run through those tubes in the window. I’d assumed that those were power wires and there was a motor actuator inside the frame. Also interesting that the door latch is the same Mercedes unit used in the Countach, but the striker is so much more substantial. The Countach has essentially zero side impact protection and the Vector solution to reinforce this same mechanism is impressive.

  • @timhossfeld7260
    @timhossfeld7260 Жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled across your channel....THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS !!! I am looking forward to watching all the episodes. The W8 is an amazing car, and I'm so curious to get the inside story ! My first car was a Datsun 280z, and the F1 is also my favorite car. The Vector is a very close 2nd....and for sure wins in styling !!! Nice poster of the F1 on the wall, I've got the same one on my garage wall. As an engineer, hearing all the details is fantastic. The F1 has a great book about its development...is there anything like that for the W8?? Ha ha I'd love to come sit in the W8 (no, I do not wanna drive it ! NO WAY ! I'd have a heart attack). but sitting in one and looking it over would be so awesome. The connection is fighter jets is a huge draw for the W8....that is what I did for a career (aerospace engineer mostly doing advanced design prototypes). Your story is fantastic, again thanks for sharing ! Working at Vector would have been a dream come true.

  • @Corvetteboy6988
    @Corvetteboy6988 Жыл бұрын

    I've wanted a Vector ever since I 1st saw them in the 80's car magazines when i I was around 9. Unfortunately I was too young at the time to do anything about it! Cars and technology like this led me to were I am today, an engineer in the auto industry. Just wish my time was sooner to have been involved in such a project seeking perfection, I would have loved working with Jerry, and to have been in a position to own a W8. Best car ever as far as I am concerned, cause its the complete package. No one cares much about building quality vehicles, with attention to detail, taking manufacturing into account and pushing the technology, and taking no short cuts, thats as much a must have for me as is the looks and performance, which are hands down the greatest for the W8 in the supercar world, even today. So glad to learn more than I already knew about this masterpiece of a car, this is a critical series of videos to preserve the history of the greatest american supercar. Unbelievable job Kurt, and what a treasure you and your W8 are!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW8015 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Melissa, It's nice to hear from you. Your appreciation for the W8 is great to see. You mentioned being an automotive engineer. Which state do you live in?

  • @Corvetteboy6988
    @Corvetteboy6988 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the confusion Kurt, that was my wifes name that incorrectly displayed, Im Mike who added the comment, after just recently discovering your fantastic videos. I am not an auto engineer, rather an engineer in the auto industry, a supplier. Im in Ohio.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW8015 Жыл бұрын

    @@Corvetteboy6988 Hi Mike, if you are ever in Northern Michigan on vacation, reply to this, and If I'm able, I will make the car available for you to see.

  • @Corvetteboy6988
    @Corvetteboy6988 Жыл бұрын

    I will take you up on that Kurt, thanks for being so generous! We have vacationed in MI and I am often in Detroit with work!

  • @Corvetteboy6988
    @Corvetteboy6988 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting tid bit, related to your hostile take over and M12 episode, there were two M12s for sale right down the road from me several years ago, at an exotic car dealer in North Canton, one yellow, one in American flag livery, interesting to see, but knowing they weren't the real deal, a hard pass.

  • @scottlucas5450
    @scottlucas54502 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kurt I see your still at it. Maybe tell us more about you and time at Vector and Gerry

  • @MichaelBlueMusic
    @MichaelBlueMusic2 жыл бұрын

    Well, I know what I’ll be binging tonight! You have my favorite of all the W8s made. Thanks for sharing her with us! 💙

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael. I appreciate the compliment.

  • @Mechanical_Mind
    @Mechanical_Mind2 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool story. What an amazing man Jerry must have been. For him to have invited you out to the factory at 15 means he knew you were something special yourself. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching the next episodes.

  • @ianro8065
    @ianro80652 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Kurt I've loved the car from the start truly wonderful can't wait for more posts and info on the car also if you can show any differences in production from the early cars to the later ones Many thanks from a fan in England..

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80152 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian, I will try to do that for you, I have photos of all the production cars.

  • @ianro8065
    @ianro80652 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reply is there anywhere you can purchase the vector t shirt

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80152 жыл бұрын

    Not at this time.

  • @ricktapper6235
    @ricktapper62352 жыл бұрын

    Kurt, thanks for sharing. I remember seeing Jerry and his W2 at car shows in the 80’s, also saw him cruising it one night in La Jolla Ca. what a awesome super car. I believe you need to get ahold of Jay Leno and share with him, put good gas in it and turn up the boost. The W8 would sell today, only would need electronic updates not any exterior changes- as this was and still is the best looking super car ever!!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80152 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rick.

  • @Edgar-Friendly
    @Edgar-Friendly2 жыл бұрын

    Surprised to see a Vector channel. Now that Gerald Wiegert died, there is a guy in the Dominican Republic looking to finalize his USPTO Trademark registration for "Vector Avtech" = USPTO number search (90776355).

  • @2fast790
    @2fast7903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your Vector with us. With hardly any information out there about this rare car, I look forward to learning more about my dream car!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    If you have any questions regarding the car please let me know I will be happy to answer them.

  • @Trig242
    @Trig2423 жыл бұрын

    Love the channel. Not sure where the rights exist on the logos and such with Jerry's passing, but if you ever decided to make those t-shirts and sell them, I'd be first in line 👍

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Jerry's kids own all the rights.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the complement. Hopefully you will continue to watch.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    For some reason I cant respond to the other question you posted regarding parts. I cant see the whole question. So if you reply here I should be able to read and answer the question.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Hi Craig, 017 was abducted by Audi, they were in possession of that car illegally. They sold the car without having the MSO. It currently resides in tbe Auto Sensheim Museum in Germany. Jerry was in the process of trying to get the car back when he passed away. I dont know if his kids will pursue getting it back. As for parts, most are still available, but a few are not. Windshields being a big issue. Tires being the second big issue. And a few other items.

  • @miked7121
    @miked71213 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome story, I remember seeing a white Vector W8 in Laguna Beach on vacation in the early ‘90s. It was like seeing a spaceship.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Most likely you would have seen either my car or car 008 at the time.

  • @HardParking
    @HardParking3 жыл бұрын

    I will be in contact!!! We communicated a handful of years ago!!

  • @Isaac862
    @Isaac8623 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for starting this channel, I am a Nissan and Vector fan as well, appreciate the insight!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully a lot more to come.

  • @jasonmaiden5026
    @jasonmaiden50263 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story! I think I'd have fainted had I been picked up in the W2! Can't wait to hear more!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

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  • @underratedgarage
    @underratedgarage3 жыл бұрын

    This has been a long time coming! Thank you for starting this channel, Kurt!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Here we go....

  • @RustyShackleforddd
    @RustyShackleforddd3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see more!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Samuel. Next episode should be out late this week. I appreciate you tuning in!

  • @scottlucas2743
    @scottlucas27433 жыл бұрын

    I helped move alot of stuff from 330 marine recently. Asked alot of questions, really interested your take on Gerry

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Hi Scott, Yes, I'm well aware of the auction at 330N Marine. David and I talk frequently. Jerry was a friend, mentor and father figure to me. He and I spoke at least once a month over the past 29 years. The same goes for David and I. Jerry had a proud father moment when i bought my car. It was a fun conversation when it happened. I miss my conversations with him.

  • @scottlucas2743
    @scottlucas27433 жыл бұрын

    @@VectorW8015 positive things thanks

  • @DtRockstar1
    @DtRockstar13 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, Kurt! Keep the videos coming. If anyone has the knowledge, it's you!

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80153 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris!

  • @eazyrider17
    @eazyrider173 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video!! I'm so glad you shared your experiences with Vector and Jerry. Very much looking forward to more!

  • @HotMetalVideos
    @HotMetalVideos3 жыл бұрын

    Great hearing the story of how you became an employee of Vector! Looking forward to future videos!

  • @DrBIeed
    @DrBIeed6 жыл бұрын

    A copywrited audio track? Get real KZread. Ruined a good video.

  • @McPerferct
    @McPerferct8 жыл бұрын

    It makes 312hp for those who don't want to watch all 3

  • @DocHavoc0512
    @DocHavoc05128 жыл бұрын

    The Japanese manufacturers were like, oh man our car only produces 276hp ;) ... whole time produces about 360 Crank Horse Power lol Idek if you'd need to really mod one of these cars 312hp at the wheels is plenty for the roads.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80158 жыл бұрын

    Not the sharpest tool in the shed are you. he came from Mugglestons Pit Bull Farm. Not Mugglestons Stafford Shire Terrier Farm.

  • @AndrewTheRadarMan
    @AndrewTheRadarMan9 жыл бұрын

    his license plate says R34 haha

  • @marioyousif1555
    @marioyousif15559 жыл бұрын

    That's in Sterling heights mi metropolitan😂

  • @seabronsmith1184
    @seabronsmith11849 жыл бұрын

    Saw one of these today in West Palm Beach, FL. It was yellow with black rims..... I almost turned around to get another look at it. GT-R V-SPEC. Made my day...... See 2009-2015 GT-R all the time.

  • @jezeusrodriguez8094
    @jezeusrodriguez80949 жыл бұрын

    +RCSJ11 oh ok i just heard somewhere that max is 1400 hp, i meant 1400 btw instead of 1200 but thx tho never knew that

  • @x7amdan_R34
    @x7amdan_R349 жыл бұрын

    What if I get a left handed R34 from my home country will it be legal?

  • @Kvele
    @Kvele9 жыл бұрын

    Hamed AL Wahaibi . no doesnt matter left hand conversion or right hand drive. The car is not legal to import until like 2029. You can always apply to have one imported but 90% chance it wont come through and you will be spending $$$$ and you still have a chance of them not allowing it to be a street driven car.

  • @sunpacbrolygokuzu3609
    @sunpacbrolygokuzu36099 жыл бұрын

    Hamed AL Wahaibi There aren't any left hand R32, 33 or 34's.

  • @x7amdan_R34
    @x7amdan_R349 жыл бұрын

    I think there is because it was actually imported legally for the middle east Nissan dealerships so they have to make it according to the specs of that countries which LHD is one of them

  • @x7amdan_R34
    @x7amdan_R349 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately no :) <\3

  • @yurixruz
    @yurixruz9 жыл бұрын

    Cheapguitarguy 2029??

  • @ericshen2781
    @ericshen27819 жыл бұрын

    i love seeing common as fuck cars drive around on the street normally.

  • @sambeckwith5201
    @sambeckwith52019 жыл бұрын

    Eric Shen What do you mean common as fuck? There's less than 15 in the whole country.

  • @ericshen2781
    @ericshen27819 жыл бұрын

    Because there is only one country in the world right

  • @TREAL406
    @TREAL4069 жыл бұрын

    How Much Does Your Dog Duggan Weigh Now?

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80158 жыл бұрын

    He hit 120, our vet put him on a diet. h3s now 100lbs. and looks great. he had a bout with cancer and won. so he's acting like a puppy again.

  • @TREAL406
    @TREAL4068 жыл бұрын

    VectorW8015 How Old Is He Now? He Looks Like A Puppy In This Picture.

  • @VectorW8015
    @VectorW80158 жыл бұрын

    +TREAL406 he's going to be 9 this month. He was 3 when I got him.

  • @TREAL406
    @TREAL4068 жыл бұрын

    VectorW8015 Have You Ever Bred Him?

  • @gabrielromero4706
    @gabrielromero470610 жыл бұрын

    The driver of the R34 has his own KZread channel about his car .

  • @gabrielromero4706
    @gabrielromero470610 жыл бұрын

    The driver of the R34 has his own KZread channel about his car .

  • @MTMLATIN
    @MTMLATIN10 жыл бұрын

    Reason why the skyline is illegal in the US because it is not crash tested by the US.

  • @dsscats2198
    @dsscats21989 жыл бұрын

    Not quite just that.

  • @Jayvisionary
    @Jayvisionary9 жыл бұрын

    +Amar Maldonado they legal in the US now

  • @huckmonkey2
    @huckmonkey210 жыл бұрын

    I know a guy who owns 2 99 gtrs here Vancouver BC. To bad they aren't allowed in the US yet. They are amazing cars!

  • @zm093
    @zm09310 жыл бұрын

    How do you get the car legalized?

  • @LDRAG0DESTR0Y
    @LDRAG0DESTR0Y10 жыл бұрын

    To get it legalized it takes 10k or a little over it to modify the car to meet US standards as far as safety and function. Reason being these cars weren't made to touch US pavement that's why they weren't made and sold here. They were made to suit the driving conditions in Japan.

  • @dsscats2198
    @dsscats21989 жыл бұрын

    ***** You heard wrong.

  • @jezeusrodriguez8094
    @jezeusrodriguez80949 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was illegal once your car hits 1200 hp, now theres thats guy at the top saying 600

  • @RCSJ11
    @RCSJ119 жыл бұрын

    Jezeus Rodriguez Nope, your car can have as much HP as you wan't. But the only way you're driving an actual R34 GTR in the states is if you're extremely lucky. There are only 14 street legal R34 GTRs in the US, all were modified to fit regulations prior to April of 2006. After that time, they made it illegal to import the R34 GTR and GTS here. You can always do it illegally of course, but if you do that, you can be subject to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

  • @sam-jb1os
    @sam-jb1os9 жыл бұрын

    Or just wait out the fucking stupid 25 year ban on imports...Did that with my R32 and again going to sell that and go to an r33, until the r34 is legal in a good 8 or so years, although I don't know if because the r33 is a complete and absolute monster and my favorite out of the skyline family...

  • @flushedg
    @flushedg10 жыл бұрын

    I know it is probably a long shot, but would this guy be willing to take $80,000 for it?

  • @beaushepard1158
    @beaushepard11589 жыл бұрын

    Vu Anh Nguyen is your man. Went up for sale exactly 24 hours ago for 105k.

  • @GiveOpportunityLLC
    @GiveOpportunityLLC10 жыл бұрын

    he was at the woodward dream cruise i wanna buy this from him

  • @JonathanGurgul
    @JonathanGurgul10 жыл бұрын

    I've seen this car before lol

  • @bmwmsport11
    @bmwmsport1111 жыл бұрын

    motorex spent millions on making the R34 legal in the US. the government found out that they cut corners during crash testing. so they banned them for import. i think they were under lawsuits so they closed and are not giving out any information on the mods needed to make the R33 legal here. these car cool cars but id hate to start looking for parts on one of these. probably have to import everything. may cost more to maintain than a Ferrari.

  • @LatinJoker718
    @LatinJoker71811 жыл бұрын

    ...aaa I want one...lol

  • @WarKa1203
    @WarKa120311 жыл бұрын

    or is it ga*?