How This Overpowered Porsche Killed Its Owners

[@michaelsnyder7442]

My neighbor had a Porsche 930 when I was a teenager. I learned to drive in it from his daughter as my instructor ( Daddy didn't know about this). She taught me to keep my foot in it during a turn, never lift off. I loved that car and bought it fifteen years later when her Dad decided to sell it. I still own it to this day. BTW, I used it in driving test at the DMV.

[@the.squidd]

Congrats on owning such a beautiful machine!

[@adam872]

Did it scare the shit out of you learning to drive it and more to the point, does it still do so? A bloke I used to know had one and the engine had been worked. You could hear it coming three kms away!

[@samlittle7243]

wanna sell it

[@alextoriz3108]

Ah a ladies man eh

[@johnlongstick4002]

🎉 respect

[@JK-gm6kk]

"Fuck it, let's turbocharge it" a single tear slides down my face. Well done, sir. The human spirit is striking and persistent

[@diggingattycho7908]

I'm sure he didn't say F-it.

[@a1st5th77]

@@diggingattycho7908 but he did though…

[@diggingattycho7908]

@@a1st5th77 You'll have to cite it.

[@MrShotgun73]

@@diggingattycho7908 I guess, he said: Scheiß drauf ;-)

[@hagestad]

"While the Tatra 87 has an incredible top speed, it seems it handles like a shopping cart. The death toll it took on Nazi officers was so bad, the Allies referred to the cars as their "secret weapon." It even killed more of them than actual World War II". And that's basically the car Porsche copied to kill the drivers. Just a different engine configuration but also mounted in the back and air-cooled

[@patrickkenney1080]

I worked as a Porsche mechanic back in the 80s and the 930 was my favorite. What impressed me the most was the brakes which, which under hard braking, would lock the inertia reels on the seat belts. Porsche was wonderful to work for and always took care of their customer's concerns. They never buried any technical problems but, instead, would immediately issue tech bulletins rectifying any problems. By the way, Colonel Borman of Apollo 8, actually deadsticked a 104 after an engine failure!

[@NeroontheGoon]

Ya, an F-104 is definitely the flying analogue of a Porsche 930, makes perfect sense!

[@somguy728]

My 2011 Frontier did the same thing, and I wasn't trying. I complained to Nissan, all I got was, you shoulda bought a Porsche.

[@ToyotaAristo]

The absolutely opposite to Nissan or what even Toyota did with the paint peel and melting interiors issues. Porsche is absolutely great with customer service.

[@washinours]

This ain't a video about the 930, this is a brutal motivational speech in disguise - good job man, instant sub!

[@the.squidd]

😂 thanks Pierre

[@UNOwen-nn6ui]

@@the.squidd Pierre's right tough! Brilliant vid :)

[@MikeRehfuss]

Better than that Any Given Sunday speech 🥲

[@_thndr_lol6125]

In Germany there was this saying that if you wanted a starfighter, you should just buy some land and wait until one falls down on it

[@Typinggibbon]

Deutscher Rasendart

[@soveliss42]

Just binged all your videos... Your storytelling is immaculate. Your diction precise. And, of course, your footage and narration perfect complements. But you are so damn good at capturing the spirit of the stories, the machines, the people, the distilled essence of each subject, and bringing it to shine vibrantly for just a few minutes. I respect it immensely. Thanks for all these, and I hope to see any future tales of yours.

[@Pfeifenkraut]

This channel is so underrated holy moly.

[@EddoWagt]

Well it's his third video, I'm sure he'll get the attention he deserves

[@Pfeifenkraut]

@@EddoWagt It was meant in an endearing way. I am not surprised that this channel has not many subscribers. I am surprised seeing the effort. It is rare that you see early videos with a lot of effort and quality from small channels. I am certain this channel will get much more subs in the future.

[@NelGabriel]

dude !

[@bail1s939]

THANK GOD HES BACK!

[@ayoolatundun9193]

On God bruhhhh 🤯🚀🚀🚀

[@Stabi470]

"The allure of commanding something capable of destroying us." Best description ever.

[@JReaLBiz86]

Whenever I describe why people love racing to friends, I always say it's like taming a savage beast. "You're putting everything you can into controlling something that, frankly, wants to kill you." When I heard that line in this video I grinned big. This guy gets it.

[@CastorRabbit]

I'm going to finish this bag of Doritos then have a nap so I totally relate.

[@briancornish5857]

The illusive factor known as the "James Dean Syndrome".

[@Flyingsquirrel69420]

"anything made by TVR" damn straight LOL

[@kiryukazuma2158]

Bro Honestly Speaking,The production Quality and the sheer level of content in your videos is higher than some big channels (not going to name) You honestly Deserve a million subs.

[@the.squidd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yangerjamir0906]

If he keeps up with this kind of quality content, by this time next year he'll have multi million subs.

[@kiryukazuma2158]

@@yangerjamir0906 I sure hope so. KZbin's algorithms arent really that good tho

[@ayyylmaooo]

KIRYU SAAAAN!

[@jitishchavan27]

Such commendable work. I suggested this channel to my friends and ofcourse we were betting on what car would the next vid be based and I just won the bet. Love the videos! Thanks for covering my dream car.

[@the.squidd]

Do I get a cut of the prize money?

[@rahulsawant8369]

@@the.squidd I don’t know of him but u definitely get a subscriber eager to watch this amazing content

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

since it's known as the widowmaker it's probably your wife's dream car

[@superfluous9726]

I love that literally anything made by TVR is an absolute rocket of death, like other brands have one or two dangerous cars and then there's just this brand named Trevor who make that scariest shit ever.

[@zeddist7472]

That was the best reference lol

[@NekoWinters]

Fear does not stop death, it stops life

[@the.squidd]

Love that (⌐■_■)

[@markmcgoveran6811]

Fear doesn't obey very well it will toss a coin and decide whether it's stopping your life or stopping your death.

[@ghostwarhammer007]

Word to the Wise

[@samuellp1146]

👍X 2000 , luv it.

[@sword-and-shield]

Its what a man knows about himself inside, that makes him afraid.

[@FirstDagger]

As an aircraft enthusiast I loved the Starfighter comparison. Also your channels is indeed the Turbo waiting for the RPM to spool up, it will be amazing once that hits.

[@the.squidd]

I'm becoming a plane nerd, I'd love to one day be able to tell some aviation stories as well here.

[@ReeseMacalma]

@@the.squidd Yes, please do aviation videos. I'd love one on the F-14 Tomcat.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

@@the.squidd I'd love to see that, but PLZ do the dodge vipers as well. Such an imposing car just makes anyone around it want to go for a (sometimes unwanted) spin.

[@finished6267]

Cogent and Eloquent. Cheers.

[@mtekleel]

Then his channel needs an anti lag system.

[@michaelfjmusic]

I would seriously love a Squidd video on the CGT. Not just how it was made, but the way it made its mark in the world afterwards and later became appreciated as one of the greatest supercars ever made. I haven't seen any KZbin videos on the matter delving into its history. But if there's anyone who can do that amazing car justice, it's you.

[@the.squidd]

Oh I’ll definitely talk CGT too. Gotta cover all the V10s!

[@vladvulcan]

ask Doug Demuro

[@jameslopez5652]

The CGT's "widowmaker" issue was the way the rear suspension was mounted. It has a tendency to suddenly break the mounting point at the top of the rear suspension which in turns cause the cars balance to get extremely upset the car at really bad times. What killed Paul Walker and the driver. Not he driver's mistake, but the Porsche's defect =(

[@mysteriousu5528]

Jay Leno had an accident in it too.

[@daveblock4061]

Had a 1979 930 for 32 years, 180,000 miles. Always being an enthusiast, learned to 4 wheel drift (on-throttle a must). Never hit anything

[@ross_ulbright7779]

I remember marveling when I was a child. Seeing these cars at the dealership with a 320 km/h top speed on the odometer.

[@daveblock4061]

@@ross_ulbright7779 My car was a 'grey' import into the US. To meet federal requirements it was refit with an 85 mph (140 kph) speedo. Once all requirements were met and signed off I immediately got the matching VDO US 180 mph (300 kph) fitted.

[@mikekemsley1531]

Yet...

[@ronmatthews1738]

I tried to pass a big truck on a wet roundabout to get to an exit. I still remember the look on the driver's face as I passed him going sideways. What a mad car that was.

[@autoduderofficialchannel7700]

you have a brother named Ken by any chance?

[@martygingras8683]

Went for a ride in one back in '81 or '82. The brakes are what I was most shocked by. Felt like my eyeballs were going to fall out of my head.

[@stevehodder1]

Can confirm. Around the same time a mechanic friend was working on a customer's 911 and asked if I wanted to go for a drive. When it spooled up you could barely get your head off the headrest, and I clearly remember the seatbelt cutting into my chest under hard braking. At the time I had no idea how much danger I was in.

[@kamaradski1]

yeah funny how everyone is always talking about being pushed back into the seat when hammering it down, however, it's the windscreen faceplant when hitting the breaks in such cars that always gives me the most amazing experience. this is for sure something you need to practice regularly if you own such a car, for the simple fact of conditioning your brain for it. It is completely unnatural and unreal to comprehend at first.

[@acegibson9533]

NO freaking way would I ever get into a single turbo 911. Once was enough. I was a passenger in one and I shit my pants (no exageration, I actually did shit my pants). When that turbo spooled and kicked in, that thing became an uncontrollable wild fucking animal.

[@martygingras8683]

​@@acegibson9533 HAHAHAHACOUGHHAHAHAHA

[@jamessmith84240]

@@acegibson9533 Best comment I have read in ages. Thanks for the honesty! 😂

[@rodh1404]

Porsche. A car that's a sword with a badge that looks like a shield. Because when you're driving a sword, you really need a shield.

[@tartarugadecartola752]

Man, you're a legend Quality + emotion + great script + good comparisons + best choice of words possible = this masterpiece

[@the.squidd]

Appreciated

[@brakmaster]

The story of the Porsche 930 Widomaker is well known and documented. However despite not learning anything new, this video was exceptional on many levels. I commend you for that.

[@Grnbaracuda]

And we are upvoting you to not repeat same comments again.

[@chumleyk]

brakmaster, you have to understand that as you get older, those 'behind you' in experience and knowledge won't get introduced to the same sources that you did. In fact, the sources that introduced you to new knowledge that you believed were the first were just repeats of already 'well documented and well known' information to those older/wiser than you. No matter how old you are, you need to grow up and stop assuming YOUR experience should be EVERYONE'S experience only. I know all the facts in this video - I even owned a 930 and one of the fastest TVRs. But it's fun to see how the 'same knowledege' is reformatted, represented, and reinterpreted every time. Take the next step in your understanding of yourself in this world, it's not about you and your journey only...

[@theepicricemaker6611]

For real bro

[@joshs7160]

@@chumleyk He said it was an exceptional video, you're just being pedantic.

[@noseyparker6969]

Bet you got to doggers car park super quick quickie.?

[@4lui6ix]

This man is absolutely amazing at telling stories. I have not gotten that much goosebumps while watching any documentary ever before!

[@tanishhandique5139]

0:25 “among us” Jokes aside, absolutely brilliant documentary on the widowmaker. Absolutely underrated channel.

[@hoxtongood]

“It is in our nature to be limitless” - I couldn’t agree more

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

Turbo-charged lift-off oversteer is a hell of a drug

[@brianb4745]

I took one ride in a 911 turbo. One…that was enough for me. The driver was a crazy nut trying to impress me and before I knew it we were doing 130 in a 55. I had a young son at the time and vowed never to drive with this guy again or drive fast enough to die instantly. Crazy learning experience. Life lesson.

[@the.squidd]

Nothing is more scary than a fast car that you're not in control of.

[@abe4781]

Had a neighbor who took me in a ride with his second Viper after he crashed the first Gen up and down a hill. It was the most awesome moment but when he said the tires are warmed up yet and pushed it hard in the corners I thought we were going to die knowing the brakes on those cars 2nd Gen are not going to stop it. Best day of my life so I can attest to your story. Still waiting to ride in a 930 or 911.

[@oslandhern5698]

You big WUSS

[@PaulMEdwards]

And yet here you are with a story to tell.

[@NarwahlGaming]

In an ironic twist of fate you'll end up dying in a 25 mph crash. RIP in advance. 😂😭⚘

[@aaeoong]

my favorite car storyteller is back, and this time with my favorite, porsche! Tho the intro about the planes was long, I think it gives us an insight why these killer machines are always sought after; we are born to be drawn to it. Great video as always, hope to see more porsches :)

[@the.squidd]

Yeah sorry I got really excited about talking about planes and Chuck Yeager. I should make some aviation content.

[@aaeoong]

@@the.squidd I mean, that intro is why I love your contents! If it was just a video about 930 being a widowmaker, it would be no different from others. But you brought up the reason why people love widowmakers, and that makes the whole story more compelling.

[@Diptera_Larvae]

I agree, having seen a lot of car videos out there, my favourite ones do a bit of scene setting. I personally like the channel Disrupt, their videos often weave a few different stories together.

[@the.squidd]

@@Diptera_Larvae Hollyyyyy heckkkkk thank you turning me on to Disrupt. WOW what a storyteller. I love it. I am very honored you even think of me in the same sentence.

[@griffins750]

@@the.squidd 1. Yeah it was definitely a bit long 2. But I totally get that. 3. You should definitely make some content on aviation, it’s easy to see that your super passionate about that as well as cars. 👍👍👍

[@carlosoruna7174]

930 driving was an art. When the turbo kicked in in a corner. Chances were you spun and crashed

[@larrymanning5925]

And to think I got to drive a 930 turbo when I was 16 years old and had balls of steel. It was fast. Maybe the fastest car I've ever driven and I'm 49 now. I've loved Porsche ever since.

[@donnycorn3086]

it took me quite some times to say this, but this video exceptionally captures not just the feelings and emotions of such drivers who drove the car, but also the deadly yet alive characters of the widowmakers all around the industry. quite a personal thing since i liked the viper, which is also mentioned as a widowmaker, and i'm glad you've envisionized their purpose of existence.

[@Mike-uc1eu]

I drove a Ruf 930 in '92. Manual wastegate between and behind the seats. Had incredible brakes for the time. That car always felt like it was about to do something nasty.

[@fteoOpty64]

The Yellowbird!. That's a legend man.

[@ShaunHensley]

This opening sequence is fantastic. Very old school. Thrill of victory, agony of defeat type stuff.

[@TheLoner00]

And yet we choose to keep pushing. Something America needs to get back into the habit. Get rid of all the restrictions and walk away from full blown electric vehicles. I'd even say let's start getting back into more mechanical cars. I understand computers helps with speed and control but there's something about a pure mechanical car. A raw more intune feeling as it feels almost a part of you. Sorry for the rant.

[@ct1762]

dad had a 1986 turbo. heavily worked. 3.4l twin plug motor. 468 RWHP. 2580LBS. Thing was an absolute animal. On low boost it would spin its massive tires in 3rd. 1st gear came up so fast once the boost hit it was pretty much useless. it was like picking off tin cans with a slingshot against other cars on the highway... and that turbo sounded so awesome!

[@atomicwedgie8176]

My skateboard seemed to run better/quieter, when I lubricated the wheels with sewing machine oil. The other neighborhood kids were all jelly... but I didn't divulge my secret!

[@ct1762]

@@atomicwedgie8176 fascinating

[@noseyparker6969]

No really.

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

I put a stock 3.3L 86' 930 turbo motor in a 83'SC and lightened the car down to roughly 2300lbs. As an ex-intern of Porsche North America's race cars in an engineering program, I tuned the engine and intake to gain a significant gain in torque and hp(about 10%). - 'I am the destroyer of worlds'. I never went looking for trouble, but once pushed up against a wall, that car didn't open up a can of whoop-ass, but a 55-gallon drum of whoop-ass. I have no doubt many a bully on the road will NEVER, ever forget that day of the beat-down.

[@BlahKDubstep]

As Mr. Shelby once said some cars are not meant to be driven by any normal human being. In the movie Ford v Ferrari he talks about how not just anyone can jump into a GT40 and control it

[@bicyclist2]

As a young teen I went to visit my uncle in California who has a 911 SC targa. It may not be a turbo, but it made me a Porsche fan for life. I'm a self confessed adrenaline junkie. I've never owned a 911, but I hope to some day. This is a great video. I've seen several other video's on Porsche 911's and a few said to brake before the corner and then accelerate through it like a front wheel drive car. Thank you.

[@AbyNeon]

that a reaaaaaaaaally slow car.... not sure how u could get the adrenaline flowing.

[@luislongoria6621]

Braking for the corner is the proper technique for all vehicles. What they're really saying is "it's OK to nail the gas early while you're waiting on the turbo lag". But only with a large single turbo

[@nuckels188]

@@luislongoria6621 moreso watch out for lift off oversteer, you have to keep the engine behind you with your right foot

[@blacktrucksfly]

Amazing work! Loving the great feedback you are getting from everyone.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks a ton!

[@JeffVlimant]

Wow, what an intro, what a video, what an edit ! your whole video gives goose bumps ! Great work

[@tristankrager9789]

That intro instantly took me back to every dangerous, fun and/or fast car that I was wholly unqualified to handle, yet enjoyed and survived. An M5, boosted m3, tuned S4, e30, Shelby Cobra...

[@ennis4417]

I've been checking your channel daily for the last week because i was so hyped to see your next vid - keep it up!

[@the.squidd]

Hope you enjoy!

[@daveblock1688]

I had a 79 for 32 years. No crashes, much respect, could do 4 wheel drifts.

[@pichapichov9956]

wow I was just recommended this video and hands down this is one of the most epic car videos i've ever watched on youtube... the storytelling, the editing, the pacing... amazing job, I hope you get 1 million subs by the end of the year

[@the.squidd]

Wow, thanks! So glad the Algorithm worked for you this time!

[@fehankabir8700]

15:36 "Anything made by TVR" IM WHEEZING !

[@a-lambo-boi]

It was the only non politically correct British car company. As someone that's lived in the UK for over 10 years, thank the lord that is the case.😅

[@ribbles1699]

Goosebumps. I only discovered your channel yesterday, and all I can say is how depressed I'll be when you run out of legends. A toast to you, sir.

[@djjim4277]

That intro duction was absolutely breathtaking. That was a masterpiece of an intro.

[@the.squidd]

Wow, thanks!

[@robinr.2233]

Porsche racer Milt Minter (RIP) taught me to drive race cars. In Porsches, his advice was don’t lift in a corner and in a turbo, get it going straight before you pull the trigger. Good advice that has served me well.

[@lordpumpkinhead265]

Driving uncontrollable beasts like this are where you truly feel alive. It's like walking a tightrope above the Grand Canyon, and one mistake could cost you everything. It's unchained power, but you have to be ready when it gives you it.

[@everydaymantras7289]

I dont comment on videos often, this is such and out of the box perspective and presentation. You not only spoke about the car but highlighted the mentality of the era which created it.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks for taking the time to give me the feedback!

[@clintonrobinson8070]

When I was a kid in the 80's my well off neighbour had one of these for about 2 weeks before spinning it off the road and completely writing it off. I heard the porshe engineers even added lead weights to the front end to try to stop the pendulum effect when they let go.

[@manun7448]

The Storytelling and the Quality of this Video are just insane. Extremely well done. It really caught me. Well done.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks a ton!

[@QuickshiftCars]

Your talent for storytelling is insane...such inspirational work dude 🙏

[@the.squidd]

Thank you so much friend! 😀

[@martingriggs6362]

I met a guy when looking for a Porsche for my brother. He told me he lost his son when they were driving a 911 turbo. He was selling his last Porsche because the memory was just too painful. The 911 turbo was the king of snap oversteer.

[@catbirdseat4849]

I'm reminded of the line from the movie, Driving Miss Daisy...."Cars don't behave, they are behaved upon".

[@Just_JoshE]

I've watched this and the Nissan video, and I've gotta say, your story telling and editing are incredible. These are very well made and paced. I cannot wait to see stories on legendary cars like the Ford GT40, Porsche RSR, Peugeot 203/205, Shelby GT500, Toyota Supra, Ford Mustang or the dominant Corvette.

[@garagegamer6484]

The history lesson on the F-104 was interesting. I used to fly with Roscoe Diehl and he was Lockheeds personal test pilot for the F-104. He told me that he personally chewed out Chuck Yeager for crashing one of his Starfighters. He said that if Chuck had more of a brain he would have set his trim tabs to neutral and he could have recovered the plane. But Chuck set the trim full aft based on his experience with straight wing planes. Roscoe says he got away with screaming in the face of Chuck Yeager simply because Chuck was military and Roscoe was a civilian making sure the military doesn't wreck his planes.

[@Jack-bs6zb]

The F104 was inferior to the EE Lighning which could break the sound barrier in a vertical climb as well as intercept the U2.

[@kpsig]

Yes, Chuck Y screwed up in this one.

[@TheHoth1]

Nothing like a rear engine car when you gun it and the front end lift up. Ah…the good times. I miss my 911:(

[@expeditionjay]

I saw one of these at cars and coffee last week. It was gorgeous, all black and serious. You could tell it's something special and demanded respect. Great video man you really encapsulated the emotions I felt seeing one of these cars.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks Jay!

[@SSB2121]

99.9% of the time KZbin's algorithm will recommend just pure garbage. This 0.01% it got it right. You have an awesome channel and I hope that you enjoy it enough to keep making videos for us. Great work!

[@the.squidd]

Glad you think so!

[@SvenLeppik]

In less than 18 months, you have created the best car show on youtube! Every video better than the last, every single one of them captivating and well thought out. And last but fir sure not least, all of them narrated with the same level of enthusiasm as David Attenborough still has for his shows. Well done, and god speed! :)

[@the.squidd]

Thank you so much!

[@keithad6485]

In the 1980s, a 20 year old woman in Victoria Australia won the lottery. She bought a Porsche 930. Crashed it and was killed shortly afterwards. Rear engined cars, brake before entering the corner and keep the accelerator partial depressed. Braking before entering the corner is crucial. I have owned 2 non turbo 911s. Lots of fun cornering and leaving every car behind for dead and way in the distance. I miss my 911SC. Loved every minute of the 5 years I owned my (911SC).

[@Ihwaz13]

The Starfighter was insane, it had so little lift that it needed an insane speed to lift off. A consequence of this was, that if the landing gear was not retracted within a few seconds of lift off, the air speed would have destroyed it meaning landing it was impossible.

[@the.squidd]

Such an interesting jet. I would love to make aviation videos.

[@Jack-bs6zb]

Lockheed resorted to bribery to sell it.

[@sunirmanandhar4100]

What a masterpiece of a video. The music, the directness and simplicity of language, the right clips and right time. That genuine love, obssesion for cars. Wow. Genuinely Thank You for your creation. Hat's off.

[@the.squidd]

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for spending your valuable time with us!

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

The first behind-the-wheel driver's ed I ever had was in a 1975 RSR. It didn't have the seemingly random doubling of thrust midway up the power band that the 930 had, but the ass-end would still pass you on the outside if you got the least little bit timid in a corner. God I miss that car.

[@jameslopez5652]

Yeah that snap oversteer really comes out of nowhere, hence the word snap lol.

[@DuecePiece]

These videos need to be displayed in Auto museums, seriously they're next level good! You do an insane job honoring these brave lunatics, I'm sure they would be grateful and proud of your account of their legacy! ❤

[@Gurn_Blanston]

My father was the sales manager of a Porsche dealership when I was growing up. When I was 13 years old, I learned how to drive a manual transmission in a brand-new 930, one of the first 930s in the United States. It was Guards Red.

[@the.squidd]

whew what a wonderful set of gears to row for your first time. and what an expensive clutch to burn up XD

[@Gurn_Blanston]

@@the.squidd I didn't burn up the clutch, but it was a VERY intimidating experience. I was VERY clear on the fact that I was driving the fastest car money could buy, that it didn't belong to me, that it was one of the first ones in the U.S., and that it cost more than many people's homes.

[@mykehyslop198]

My dad bought a new 911 Turbo in 1980.I bought one twenty years later.Brilliant cars.

[@itzyaboi954]

Honestly this channel is amazing, so entertaining for any young or older car enthusiast

[@lyacinthum5299]

I've sincerely been watching the intro over 10 times now. And it blows my mind every single time. This is pure art

[@the.squidd]

XD I should make motivational videos

[@lyacinthum5299]

@@the.squidd clearly you have a talent for it lol

[@lyacinthum5299]

@@the.squidd and a great voice as well which I forgot to mention

[@moaimacaroni7081]

Absolutely love this Channel, I keep watching every video over and over until the next one comes out. Cant wait to see what car you cover next!

[@the.squidd]

Awesome, thank you!

[@LordHolley]

I had an 86 Iris metallic blue 930 with a built motor and tuned suspension. The car was in beautiful condition. I had done a lot of track experience in mostly BMWs so I had a good amount of high speed conering experience. I took my time getting to know that 930, it was no doubt a harry chested beast. When that Turbo hit it felt you were popping a wheelie, the experience was incredibly raw. I took it to several track events and luckily never stuffed it. I have always taken a sense of pride knowing that I was able to go fast in a car that many others could not or didn't have the nerve too. The reputation is well deserved.

[@the.squidd]

Sounds incredible! So glad you got to experience the turbo, I hope to feel that wheelie power one day!

[@a64738]

Someone I know died driving a RWD Ford Sierra Cosworth. When they investigated the accident he had flown out of the road in along turn while accelerating and hitting a small bump in the road. The 911 with the engine at the back would be even more easy to do the same...

[@anthonys.3544]

I love your editing so much! That intro was such a intense 140 seconds

[@the.squidd]

Thank you so much!!

[@HuntersMoon]

Awesome video - I can appreciate the immense amount of work that went into this. I loved the tangential stories I never would've learned of otherwise!

[@sxythextr]

This feels like legit documentary So well put together

[@TheChrisLeone]

Most people I meet who say they love driving do not understand how much I love driving. I could drive the same route for days, spend hundreds on gas, get nowhere, and feel great the whole time.

[@TrevorDennis100]

It's interesting that the accident prone Richard Hammond, of Top Gear, is a huge 911 fan, and that he had a 1969 911T for many years. He also loves fast motorcycles.

[@zacharythompson9839]

Impactful. Gripping. Informative. Your films never cease to amaze. Thank you for what you do.

[@the.squidd]

Thank you for watching, I couldn't do it without you!

[@TheHomeMaker1]

I love that you shown the f-104 star fighter or known in the German Air Force or luftwafa as the widow maker

[@michaelbrogan7537]

Here in America they don't talk about that. I was shocked when I learned it. The F104 is a celebrated American interceptor as far as we are taught. Isn't right

[@yesh3279]

Living in Germany for a few years , I often drove my ‘78 930 ( slightly warmed over LOL) on Banzai runs from northern Germany to Vienna, Austria in all kinds of weather, except snow. Other than a few over exuberant oversteer slides I never had an issue with the handling of the 930. Maybe because I always owned hi power cars, back then 500 hp was pretty decent. My 930 put out about 350hp, good for a healthy top end. It was a fun car, but it ate rear tires.

[@sethammons6503]

Never thought I'd see a Condor Man clip used in a KZbin video. An amazing car video at that. My day is definitely made. Very recently discovered your channel. Loving your content. Please keep it up for all of us gearheads.

[@the.squidd]

Thanks so much Seth! I try to lookup where and when these cars were used in popular media

[@TheGreatMunky]

Condorman is such an underrated movie. I haven't seen it since the 90's and I never hear anyone talk about it. But as soon as I saw those black Porsches pull onto the street I was like "CONDORMAN!"

[@jamesbooth2634]

The weight and balance of the car with the heavy weight of the turbo equipment and the engine, combined with the light weight of the front end ,made cornering an adventure

[@rolandrodriguez7145]

And resale value for a mint widowmaker is 100% better than any other car 'mileage does not matter

[@nottodayfedboi3536]

"Anything ever made by TVR" made me choke on my fucken drink😭

[@szebasztianpolyakovity4301]

Dude i found your channel 2 days ago. Watched all 19 of your videos within 2 days. Every video u make gives me goosbumps. Keep it up,the quality of content is on pair with any big TV program.

[@arpadkal]

To be fair Pelle Lindbergh's blood alcohol levels were double the legal limit (at the time of his death) or about .20. 911 or not, his odds of death while behind the wheel of any car other then maybe a zamboni were incredibly high.

[@julianbelden424]

My dad had three of these when they were new. Wrecked every one of the in different ways because of how much the wheels spun when shifting. Hes never driven a porsche with a turbo again, and hes one of the biggest porsche fans i know

[@keithad6485]

in 2001, took a 1982 3.3L 930 for a test drive with the idea of buying it. The acceleration was indescribable. Seemed to me that the car accelerated quicker than I could depress the accelerator pedal, 23 years later I remember vividly that Freeway drive. Did not buy it and went back to my 911SC. Looking back, I now wished I had bought it even if I owned for a short time. I do miss my 911SC.

[@ARUSApacecarHAMPTON]

“Our cars may kill you but you will enjoy the ride”. That sounds like it could work as an marketing strategy.

[@natural_law]

"Could"? SOLD!!

[@TheMuddman74]

We've had a couple RUF turbos (930s) and I can confirm that they scared the fuck out of me. But oh man, the visceral feelings these cars give you are a drug! 🤙

[@matthewpople9639]

"Get very High and go very fast" sounds like a good mantra to me 😂

[@TheJordanQuinn]

Mate I absolutely love all 3 of your videos you've made so far! Can't wait for the next one; whatever it may include. So well put together, informative and entertaining.

[@stevefowler2112]

i have driven two 930's over the years...they are certainly quite sporty and you definitely need some rear engine skill and bravery to drive them fast safely, but my 2019 GT2 RS is infinitely more scary and will make you dead in a heart beat if you get even slightly sloppy at its edge.

[@adrianleusink1970]

The 911 Turbo was the trailblazer. Now all high end sports car makers provide driver schools for the owners who order/buy one of their machines.

[@skyfox7969]

the passion for what youre creating is moving man and it shows. Bravo! excellent work

[@the.squidd]

🤜🤛

[@Kinon_4]

I can’t get enough of these videos, keep them up! You got a new sub!

[@moestacolli1886]

‘We push the envelope until it tears’ 0:58 someone dragging their hand across a Subaru BRZ😂😂😂

[@MyMotherTheCar]

I was lucky enough to drive a 930 a few years back. Exactly as described in the video: a lovely, composed, surprisingly comfortable sports car, until you hit about 3 grand and HOOOLLLYYYYY SHIIIIIT... Thing is, the turbo lag made it incredibly difficult to predict exactly how much HOOOLLLYYYYY SHIIIIIT you'd be unleashing at any given time, and how the chassis would respond to it.

[@DeeMeltDown]

The delayed turbo boost makes sense to me. My 911 Carrera S is faster than this car but its naturally aspirated so the throttle response is almost instantaneous. Can't imagine trying to control it if it was prone to sudden unexpected acceleration.

[@emmanuelofori6521]

I just dont understand why it should accelerate when you rather lift off,it took forever to spool when it was planbted and now you lift off and it suddenly decides to accelerate, crazy.

[@jefife750]

If you knew how to drive it and drove it properly, it was fine. Darwin was directly involved in the engineering of the 930.

[@luislongoria6621]

4000 rpm is the shift point for all 6 cylinder engines even without a turbo. Waiting for something to happen while you're trying to merge on the motorway is nerve-wracking

[@TheKenPrescott]

@@jefife750 A friend of mine bought one in 1988, and he told me, "It's perfectly safe as long as you remember that you're driving the engine at least as much as you're driving the car."

[@a64738]

@@emmanuelofori6521It does not accelerate when you lift of the gas, but it looses the grip on the rear wheels because of the weight shift if you lift of the gas while in a turn.

[@thatcarguy_099]

Man you deserve more subs and views u are totally killing this

[@petervossos4816]

Crazy that these widowmakers are the most wanted and most expensive cars! The 911 turbo cost 40k in Australia new!!! Now it’s over 200k

[@huzcer]

because so many were crashed up there are not many left. also the 911 930 Turbo was available from 1975 to 1989 so I very much doubt that it was 40k AUD new in 1989.

[@petervossos4816]

@@huzcer maybe in 1975 they were!

[@huzcer]

@@petervossos4816 maybe

[@AceGibson1959]

When you are in a old school Porsche and the turbo spools in the middle of the corner, there is only one thing to do.......punch it.

[@mikekorn6968]

1975 (and 1976) was badged "Turbo Carrera" Great video. My dad had a 1967 911s, it's first year. I have the 1986 930.

[@odiscovery4044]

such an incredibly made video just like the last two. absolutely killin it and looking forward to what you got coming next.

[@the.squidd]

More to come!