GT-R: How Japan Created an Unstoppable Monster

[@Crusaderae]

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]

More to come for sure!

[@YokiSumada]

@@the.squidd aight Bet

[@mindful2107]

So true kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXcnISBod59fdE

[@hachiman58]

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

[@wickedsick8584]

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

[@a.m3687]

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]

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]

@@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]

Lies again? Grab Tushy USD SGD

[@Kowalamaster]

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]

@@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?

[@indeed_iditor]

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

[@the.squidd]

Doin my best!

[@adammielniczek7584]

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

[@JimmyDropz]

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

[@slick4415]

@@JimmyDropz r32 gtr not pricey? lmao

[@ju1cyjon3s31]

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

[@victorgerryson2695]

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]

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

[@heroscapewarrior4217]

Yea that was hard

[@MichaelHunt67]

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

[@SmokeyYunick13]

That’s why everyone thinks the front looks weird, not much of it has been seen.

[@Seele2015au]

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]

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]

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

[@yeetthesystem]

​@@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]

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

[@zrunner240Z]

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

[@sonny9054]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@stelitejet]

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. ❤

[@WZRDr]

Noice

[@JSBIAutomotiveMedia]

Lucky bastard :D

[@ZAH33D]

Nothing to do with luck, I'm proud of you man!

[@user-z3r0187]

Man I'm so happy to hear you still have it!

[@Level-up-your-life]

If your live in Brisbane I have a very similar story , would love to go driving

[@MrVvulf]

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.

[@TheSar]

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]

Glad I could do you guys right!

[@stevenfarrington2361]

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]

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

[@gregsierra414]

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]

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

[@SOLDbyYOU]

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

[@IJNAoba9-25-26]

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]

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

[@elleymeows]

@@dangerdonk6670 "Well actually"

[@gameguy1389]

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

[@hugonubario]

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]

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.

[@sotakoira1390]

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]

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 ^_^

[@Flora-L1]

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

[@rexcelent8560]

Same here some day baby

[@cardiv5zuikaku944]

Some day indeed

[@yo18momas]

One day bro 🙏🏻

[@siegy9515]

One day

[@PassTheCollectionPlate]

I hope we all get one boys 💯

[@darshilbagadia]

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]

Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@josephmendrykowski2232]

I'm the exact same way right now

[@Bohoro]

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]

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

[@the.squidd]

@@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

[@TheAlphaDingo]

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]

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.

[@meijuta]

i am the same

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

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......

[@meijuta]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo NEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRD

[@johncoleman6927]

@@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.

[@THEHergieHerg]

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]

Glad you like them!

[@Danjii123]

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

[@the.squidd]

🤜🤛

[@hoxtongood]

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]

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!

[@Norcal236]

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]

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

[@TheMrFlyBoy18]

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

[@verde629]

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

[@DarkWarjo]

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]

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

[@abbag937]

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]

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

[@thecouchpotato7517]

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

[@tomh9391]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Payday5]

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

[@TheChill001]

@@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]

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

[@allanhathaway4812]

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]

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

[@badassassin4294]

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]

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

[@mohamadambrose8717]

same

[@FurBurger151]

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]

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

[@chefgiovanni]

@@FurBurger151 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.

[@Royale9]

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

[@tmo2798]

R34 only.

[@Sam-km3qv]

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

[@llavero5]

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

[@lonsbury]

@@tmo2798 unpopular opinion the r32 looks better

[@tmo2798]

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

[@kurbster2679]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fiasco3]

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.

[@joaquinvillasenor4818]

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

[@the.squidd]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bogdanrus7953]

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!

[@bannerman6395]

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]

Wow, thank you!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

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.

[@Sleepytechnician]

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]

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

[@TheCarDoc1]

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]

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

[@TheCarDoc1]

@@the.squidd you’re a gent 🥹

[@kapilbusawah7169]

@@TheCarDoc1 what is this emoji?

[@TheCarDoc1]

@@kapilbusawah7169 its like a tears in eyes emoji aha

[@prasanna_kumari-p]

Upload more

[@eclipze9412]

Didn't expect to click on a video about the R32 and get met with 80s NASCAR in the first couple seconds lmao. Lovely surprise, great video!

[@GoldenSnake32]

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

[@the.squidd]

Appreciate it!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

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]

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

[@SilverScarletSpider]

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

[@aldriech.wilhem]

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

[@bradelford363]

Absolutely brilliant automotive culture from Japan over the decades! From Kawasaki's Z1 900 in the 70s, Mazda rx7 in the 80s, GTR'S and Silvia's in the 90s, the 350z in the 2000's plus countless other favorites over the years, man! I do love that JDM car scene!

[@OilyMiyamoto]

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]

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

[@OilyMiyamoto]

@@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.

[@skullmax3595]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MaulanaReshaVivadi]

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

[@the.squidd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KevinWang-gc9px]

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

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

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

[@the.squidd]

Wow, thanks!

[@iqflume]

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]

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

[@Six2226]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yorichie27]

I've already watched several times since this video was uploaded already but I just couldn't get enough of it. GT-R boi I am yes

[@the.squidd]

I appreciate you

[@scottw5253]

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]

Glad I could teach you a little something!

[@litecoinawarenessphoenix34]

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

[@danielcamacho1913]

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.

[@maxkaye3221]

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]

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]

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

[@misusatriyo]

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

[@neonoxy]

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

[@russelsurya9296]

This is like a love letter to GT-R and the production of this video is sublime with all that nostalgic 90's vibe!! It's awesome~!!!

[@lucasbos9574]

I was schocked to see you have under ten thousand subs 'cause this video is up there with the best car documentaries I've seen. The script, the visuals, your overall style, your story telling and music choice are bang-on! Especially that brilliant intro! Well done Squidd, instant sub.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks Lucas!

[@boomfield]

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

[@ironmantooltime]

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

[@boomfield]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@boomfield]

@@ironmantooltime you are welcome :-)

[@buggerall]

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]

Thanks friend!

[@whatupg1]

I remember being 14 years old in 1991 and seeing the red R32 at my local Nissan Dealer shown proudly on top of what looked to be a 20ft shipping container, with a price of $110,000Aud. Wow it was awesome. That period of Touring car racing was dominated in Oz by the R32. In wet weather the V8's where no where to be seen. What an Icon of a car. The Ozzy delivered cars particularly are worth a fortune now.

[@jacobwalton1720]

wow, this guy deserves millions of subs! honestly this felt like it was a full company production

[@raditz4309]

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]

Yeah the Audi story I may tell someday too

[@s.s.s.witchy757]

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

[@BarrelBros]

Just to correct a couple of things, the DR30 RS was raced with quite a bit of success in Australia and Japan. The HR31 (not DR31) GTS-R was also quite a successful racer taking the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1990 for Jim Richards. It was also raced in Europe with Win Percy and Allan Grice at the wheel and had a lot of homologation parts that made it not so good on the road but a real weapon on the track. Only 800 or so R31 GTS-Rs were built so they are very rare these days. The R32 chassis and Attessa 4WD system was developed under R31 bodies so that the competition did not know what Nissan was up to (Oh lord how I wish I had one of those testing bucks now!)

[@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench]

I owned one for 5 years!! Although it truly is a remarkable car, it does it so well that it was boring. As Jeremy Clarkson said," It's so good it's boring". Also the Police here in Australia really hate them, it is too fast for road use !!

[@the.squidd]

Lucky you!

[@2daysago891]

Boring?...Never ever heard an owner state that...I think you're doing something wrong...I had a HSV Clubsport for 2 years as a inherited company car...now that was boring!!!!..I've had my 32 for 15+ years

[@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench]

@@2daysago891 the R32 is really really good at doing what it does, which makes it boring.. see Clarkson’s comment…

[@2daysago891]

@@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench You give credit to Clarkson....say no more!

[@Seeloknya_Sebaiknya]

i undersrtand what u mean by boring. when u too good, and no competetion, boring will come... like anime One Punch Man, he feel boring because he can outpowerd his enemy just with one punch, then he become boring...

[@mikes9756]

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

[@sleqpy]

NAH cause this genuinely made me tear up, i was so hyped for the whole thing, this was truly amazing. thank you for blessing me

[@IKATEN501]

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

[@KreativKrabat]

I normally never comment on KZbin 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]

Very corect

[@deprachu5346]

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

[@the.squidd]

Glad you like it!

[@RuthvikRamesh29]

Greatest car video creator on YT. Quality narration Feels like Im part of the journey of every car

[@birdpirch1669]

This is absolutely fantastic! Please PLEASE make more about other iconic JDM vehicles. You've absolutely hit the mark with this mate.

[@the.squidd]

More coming up soon!

[@htejjke2228]

13:04 this shot of the gtr overtaking is epic

[@steveblackbird]

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]

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

[@teancrumpets5685]

the R31 may be forgotten... but its still my favourite generation of skyline

[@mr.2minutes161]

this is really good, the editing and music is subtle that it didn't overshadow the story but enhance it, combined with your tone it make me feels like "its all according to my plan moment" even though its someone else's success

[@the.squidd]

Thanks friend!

[@scottm6130]

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.

[@plionk__a]

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]

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

[@the.squidd]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@Verdekiwi]

I'm 84 as well. I remeber playing grant turismo as a kid. exploring the car world, then I just tried the Skyline. it felt like a cheat. so fast. so stable. insane traction, drove like a front wheel drive, fast as rear wheel one.

[@the.squidd]

Yeah, the HKS Skyline on the speed test ring was the money cheat code for sure. Gran Turismo is why I got into cars at all. I had zero interest before I played.

[@Verdekiwi]

@@the.squidd same. Everything I know about cars comes from that game! :D

[@DumbAngelDragon]

HELL YEAH. Love the new audio. Also, god damn, I'd never heard of the Mid4 before, but I feel like that would have been a game changer.

[@the.squidd]

God it sounds SO much better doesn’t it?

[@johnathanvanderschyff3513]

that begining gave me chills

[@glenndrayton3641]

Good video. It's a minor point but there was no "DR31". The "D" referred to the 4 cylinder FJ20 engine. The successor to the DR30 was the HR31 GTS-R with the 6 cylinder RB20DET-R - one of the best sounding engines of all time. You are right that this car is underrated. It in fact won the 1990 Australian Touring Car Championship, not the R32 GT-R. This car also debutted the HICAS four wheel steer system, though this was generally deleted for racing. The GTS-R beat the Ford Sierra on tight circuits and really only lacked horsepower. It's lighter and handles better than the GT-R but again you're right that the AWD system was what set that car apart.

[@oldMrSpock]

Great documentary! Thank you so much for your creativity and knowledge! Watching your videos is a pleasure

[@the.squidd]

My pleasure!

[@Savorychicken41]

The R32 best looking GTR to this day in my opinion. Perfect size, proportions and lines. 👌

[@toptextbottomtext3062]

It just has this aura, like it looks somewhat ordinary, but it oozes power and elegance.

[@strongfp]

Although they were money pits, and I'd have the engine in pieces at least once a month, best car I ever owned. Goddamn I miss my Skyline.

[@framekixrr]

This is unbelievably well made, you are gonna blow up one day and i can't wait!

[@the.squidd]

🤞🤞

[@littlemanrides]

A friend I used to have had a R32 GTR. Godzilla is definitely the naming I would give it. It was an amazing car from roof to tire.

[@markojokanovic349]

I am infinitely thankful that someone putted time and effort into making these documentaries. Thanks to these i will never forgot how blessed i am for being born in the '80. And my children will know about this mechanical marvels..

[@blurreaper1238]

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

[@puzzlehacker9621]

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[@mindful2107]

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[@alstound]

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

[@blurreaper1238]

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

[@aymanelbachiri2254]

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

[@calebfong896]

So much care and thought was put to this video. It made me fall in love with the gtr again and reassured my love for jdm performance cars. Great video man, absolutely wonderful.

[@the.squidd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smistiaquesikander]

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

[@CallMeBenji02]

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]

It’s just facts!

[@CallMeBenji02]

@@the.squidd bro frr lmao

[@DhananjaySingh09]

The video is as good as the GTR itself! 👏👏 Views gonna sky🚀 on this as well...

[@the.squidd]

I certainly hope so but you know, lightning doesn’t strike twice. 🤞🤞

[@TheRadPhoenix]

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

[@ThaSouthMU]

This is the car that made me fall in love with Gran Tourisimo. Bravo!

[@trashcan9700]

Holy shit that was actually such a good video, I love the way you tell these cars stories the way you edit the way you talk its so crazy. Its not over the top but its not understated by any means you feel like a real documentary and the stories you tell are just as good. I cant wait for the next one

[@Nyaaani]

Watched ur NSX video a week or so ago, subscribed on the spot. Didn't recognize your name in my home feed but clicked anyway cause i love hearing the GTR's success story. I tried to resubscribe because this video was excellent. Keep going your presentation is incredible, you really know how to tell a good story.

[@the.squidd]

Glad you liked this one too!

[@boboutelama5748]

Okay. I know lots of peoples will not care, but those 90's paddock girls at 4:07 are absolutely magnificent.

[@the.squidd]

Stay thirsty my friend! 😂

[@UPR91]

Thx to add the commercial of that time. Your videos are the one that bring the most of memories. This channel is underrated

[@the.squidd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@papastalin1543]

As an automobile enthusiast, i am so glad this channel exist. Love your documentaries

[@the.squidd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@papastalin1543]

@@the.squidd can't wait for your channel to hit millions of subscribers ,keep posting such high quality content

[@KidCarTalks]

I think we can all agree on this. But sadly, He does not post very often

[@the.squidd]

@@KidCarTalks I’m trying!

[@KidCarTalks]

@@the.squidd Thank you

[@UnconfinedConfusion]

You have been blessed by the algorithm and based on your content you 100% deserve it

[@the.squidd]

Thank you so much!

[@grantmccoy6739]

As an owner of an '89 240sx, this car and video is really hype. It's just such a classic in every sense. Technologically, it had everything, and it's style was really timeless. I remember playing Forza on Xbox, and using a Porsche for nurburgring, and then trying the r32 and be absolutely blown away at the difference. It really was just such an incredible performing vehicle, I was hooked.

[@the.squidd]

As a past owner of like 6 S13s I hope to one day make a video that makes you proud!

[@grantmccoy6739]

@@the.squidd I really enjoyed this video. 240s are cool, but the skyline is the real deal for sure. Maybe my word choice made it seem like I was saying it was a bad thing. That's not what I meant at all. The skyline is basically my favorite car ever.

[@the.squidd]

@@grantmccoy6739 No I got you, I read correctly. I just mean I wanna make a similar video about the 240sx and S chassis that you really like! Have a great day friend!

[@grantmccoy6739]

@@the.squidd awesome!

[@sarceneaux2010]

wow. this video is so well done! now im off to go cyber stalk the rest of the videos! nice work guys