Technology secrets of Skyline R33 GT-R | In-Depth Review in Japan Ashinoko Skyline |JDM Masters

Spec sheets and Gran Turismo may have led you to believe the R33 is the weak point in the GT-R dynasty. You're dead wrong. Here is why it is actually a way better car than you think.
The owner of the car: / tanner_whale
#Skyline #GTR #R33

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[@kranze8739]

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[@TannerWhale]

Was an absolute pleasure hanging out for the day and having you experience / review my R33 GT-R. Phenomenal video as always guys!

[@jethrox827]

Good work, do you have any further plans for the car?

[@JP_EX003]

@@jethrox827 Maybe he'll continue maintaining it has bone stock as possible.

[@keremen]

Great video. Hope to see R35 review too

[@SpeedStik]

Awesome car. I'm glad you kept it stock. It's more unique in stock form nowadays. Love it.

[@ahgan5581]

let them continue to bash the 33, keeps the prices down for us :) fantastic video as always guys, love from malaysia

[@amolie9394]

Ah Gan and r32 keep rising. Myr 200k ++

[@Darksaige]

FACTZ! Bash away people I utterly HATE(love) this HORRIBLE(great) design of this car lol

[@sharpemang]

I know right. I purposely started joining Forums saying their trash and telling people to get a R32 or R34 when their available. I've been actively trying to drive the prices down so I can get one lol

[@voongnz]

A boat, with an engine and 4 wheels. Got the r33 gtr yet??

[@firdausmohammad5530]

@Aditya Singh they never go down drasticly..becouse people arond the world looking for a nissan gtr toys..

[@JakeOrfeo]

As an owner of the R33, I'm pretty much satisfied with it, one of the best cars I've driven, currently using it as a daily.

[@thunderbug8640]

Same, they are my favorite among the Skylines. But more generally i love Japanese cars from the late 80's, 90's and early 00's.

[@Darksaige]

You guess mind sharing price and site used for your purchase? Im seriously trying to get one abs almost settled for a GT25 but snapped out of my trance and want to go to the top for a GT-R

[@thunderbug8640]

@@Darksaige Depends what country you live in for the site, I can only recommend anywhere if youre UK based really. As for price i paid £3750 for GTST but that was about 7 years ago and GTR was £24000 last year. Cant bring myself to sell the GTST though, it was my 2nd car ever and i got attached :P

[@Darksaige]

@@thunderbug8640 I'm east coast us. I seriously considered just stopping at GTS-T but if I have a chance I will go GT-R. Ive been trying to research and review sale sites in which I really don't wanna get took (car doesn't match the picture) even though there is some buying security if I use my bank as the mediator. For the price you purchased yours for, I would say that is solo (you with no loan cash in hand) attainable any day. Should I step to the highest platform I would need a sort of personal loan to secure purchase, shipping and customs

[@PinkPyroGame]

The R33 is a beautifully underrated car! Love the scenic shots and the sound of the car at the start especially the massive Mt Fuji in the back of the shot!, hope you guys are keeping safe during the corona virus going around, thanks for releasing another great episode, keep safe! :)!

[@HarelDZL]

Everytime he show page from the book,i can smell the old book scent,i love it!

[@raphaelvildren7633]

In my opinion the 33 is the most beautiful of them all. Thanks for making a video for this car

[@ahhh6201]

Same here. I think they loon especially good in Midnight Purple, White and Silver

[@zeeks4338]

Those normies will depreciated the R33 GTR because it's not a main role in Fast Furious.But cultured person will appreciate it because of Wangan Racing Scene and TV Car Show.Ex:Shutokou Battle,Wangan Midnight, Gran Turismo,Best Motoring and Mid Night Club

[@StevenSanchez_95]

Black Rose 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@supershifter4836]

Really? So you don't like it because the performance/styling? Normie...

[@criiiiiiiiiiiiii....]

When i bought gran tursimo 3 a spec i hated the look of the r34 rear lights, now i like the look of it, but something about the r32 design look for me overshadows them all

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Takayuki Kuroki drives an R33. I think he'll be pissed with someone dissing R33s.

[@dragospahontu]

@@StevenSanchez_95 it's expensive

[@1truzilla458]

You can tell he's not like other KZbinrs emhm (TJ, Adam LZ, Dustin W.) They don't really know about there cars but get alot of money from their viewers to live out there dreams. They use videography and clickbait as a cheap way of getting views. This guy knows what he’s talking about 1000% accurate. Much respect!

[@Gregsheppo66]

He makes DDE & the Stradtard look like circus clowns 🤡

[@MrRem7600]

I've owned my Series 3 Vspec for 14 years now and still learned a few more things about them from you. Fantastic depth of review and probably the best on youtube so far. Well done.

[@usagtrpilot]

Had mine 20 years..2nd owner...love it like Popeye's spicy fried chicken..

[@technosworld2]

While I like R32 and R34, the R33 is my favorite looking GTR

[@michaelbastani5731]

Agreed

[@Nicktheguy24]

I like boats too bro 👍😂

[@MsGhost06]

OMG yes finally the R33 my favorite of them all such an underrated gem, thanks you for this video, love it keep up the good work.

[@patrickfrawley768]

I had an R33 GTR Vspec version that looked exactly like the one here. That was about 16 or more years ago, what a fantastic car it was You keep pushing it more and more especially around corners, as the back end started to loose grip you could feel the drive start to transfer to the front and pull it all straight again. I sold it to a guy up in Scotland, the reason I sold it was because I felt if I carry on like this I would kill my self and it was not really up for being a family car. I do miss it though .

[@itheus]

patrick Frawley gosh how much did you sell it for?

[@Big1_]

puuuf no way you sell it just for that pathetic excuse... You milked the bubble and moved ahead... True car guys keeps his Japan Turbo machines, like me with my nissan bluebird turbo since 1987. You wanted the money and sell it, no more. I´m looking for a R33 GTR accompany my bluebird turbo, but stock is out and its hard to find one in stock condition.

[@sithlordsoup]

Oh hey

[@rae2-j]

I also own a Zenki R33 in non V-Spec and i enjoyed every minute of this video. It really goes into the details! Greetings to all GT-R owners.

[@8regi8]

I do really appreciate how detailed and technical are your reviews! Amazing job, looking forward for the dc2 and dc5 integra videos!!

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Love the quality and the attention to detail you add to every video of iconic cars. It gives me a good perspective and a higher appreciation to these legendary cars.

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[@JDMMasters]

Correct😉🙃

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[@Lean9970]

I always said, the R33 gtr is and was the best gtr skyline ever made (my dream car). The R35 is from another mother. Thank you for that high quality content!!! JDM Masters

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[@joeyoung4309]

Please dont lose your style! i love your videos so much, theyre calm and educational and easy to watch.

[@bcnr33skyline187]

The detail in this video is brilliant. I've fallen in love with this car all over again

[@deving9799]

5:58 a Skyline coming down the mountain road passing big SKYLINE letters on the tarmac is just 👌

[@froschnmaximus9108]

"Godzilla" and Fuji-sama is such an iconic image! I had once the luck to get a free passenger ride on a training round on the Nürburgring in a full racespec 911, the name green hell isn't for nothing! To archive a time in under 8 minutes back in the 90s is something most modern cars will never archive - without extensive tuning.

[@ch13t]

Thank you for making my quarantine life bearable.

[@AlexMartini.]

Absolutely fantastic video. This helped me so much in determining the final purchase of my R33 GTR V-Spec. Thank you so much!

[@SMoK3YDiDeeJay]

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best car review channel on youtube!

[@s.k.3911]

Thank you! Makes me love my R33 GTR VSpec even more ❤️

[@s2korpionic]

I'm glad you made this video to showcase the R33. It is so underrated, especially when the R34 is mentioned. And people just pretend to ignore the fact that the R33 was the first production sports car to break through the 8-minute barrier of the Nurburgring. Oh, and it has usable back seats!! The R34 doesn't have those!! " Gran Turismo may have led you to believe the R33 is the weak point in the GT-R dynasty." ??? I don't think so. I don't remember Gran Turismo showing the R33 as a worse GT-R than its siblings. The Initial D series though made a point that the R33 was a boat thanks to a certain character saying it was.

[@urbanizeddreams]

Seeing stock JDM cars just feels so pure! I love it! I wish more owners kept these cars closer to stock. I personally own a 2018 WRX STI and plan to keep it stock! ^___^

[@theodysseusking]

the best part of your videos are the old magazines

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[@css172]

3.57 postcard view with R33 GT-R and mount Fuji in the background!

[@heichoro]

Very comprehensive and professional review of the underrated BCNR33.

[@Kingkoppa86]

Love how in depth you go with telling viewers everything about the vehicle models and facts. BRAVO MAN!!!

[@ShanerTheGrey]

Watching this in 2021 and it really looked like a beautiful day in japan when you filmed this.

[@pstuners7480]

Is the R33 anyone else’s favorite GTR? Because its mine. I’ve loved this generation since when I was little, I still have that Midnight Purple R33 Tomics model I used to play with. The front end of the R33s just look so good to me.

[@Luxury_vagabond]

Hello from Taiwan. This is an excellent car channel. Lots of detail information. Respect. Thanks 🙏

[@pedrocacao5081]

Thank you guys for another incredible in-depth review of this legend. Those magazines, car booklets /brochures are relics :) Cheers from Portugal

[@ThePhilosopher01]

My favorite gt-r I never understood why no one likes it...

[@Andy_Rew]

phatty

[@r32crazy1]

Whale

[@brett9010]

@@r32crazy1 Which is quicker than the r32 around the ring.. What does that make the r32?

[@r32crazy1]

@@brett9010 Less ugly than the R33 whale obviously.

[@ciello___8307]

Hope u guys are staying safe over there JDM! Also beautiful background shot!

[@JakeeGShepherd]

That emphasis on "nice POWER BULGES" 24:54

[@_TrueDesire_]

I had the V-Spec version and that thing coupled with Bridgestone tires had grip for days. For me it was the perfect GT, i could drive 2-3 hours and arrive with a smile on my face and no back pain what so ever, i loved those stock seats.

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The JDM gods have given us JDM Masters in this time of peril. TY!

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Tanner's car on JDM Masters! Yay!

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Hey Captain,Japonik what happened guys?No more bad weather on filming days?You have lost your touch,arent you...hahaha!Nice vid guys keep up the good work.

[@1970PMD]

I was 22 years old in 1989 when I first learned of the R32 GTR. Living in Miami Florida at the time I was very disappointed to learn that the GTR, and most JDM cars, were prohibited from legally entering USA. I owned just about every other Nissan sport cars since then but had no choice but to wait the 25 year rule. I could not afford a MotorX vehicle and sort of glad I didn't buy one. Finally, on 2016, after carefully searching for a good sample, I was able to import a really nice R32 GTR. Believe everything you hear about these cars, way ahead of anything of that era and then some. I own a 1992 GTR now I will never get rid of it, I will gladly pass it on to my youngest son when he turns 18, he is 9 years old now. If you are able to own one, I highly recommend you get one. Great vid as usual, sorry for the long story but Nissan is in my blood since I was a small boy. Thumbs up.

[@dragospahontu]

These cars are overrated but they're so fucking good

[@phongnguyen007]

I watch Best Motoring and instantly become a fan. Best Motoring get me here.

[@phongnguyen007]

i have 1 Skyline GTS RB20E, Laurel C34 RB25DE, and Laurel C32 RB20E. Cefiro RB24S. There is no Turbo....not one exist. What would be the advice? to make them all more "Fun to Drive"?

[@anishkedemlimbu]

Hey, I really love your channel man, thank you for actually teaching me about all these cars, I sometimes try to know about those by reading as much articles but you always surprise me. I am wondering, where do you get all those magazines about the cars? Can you tell me, I love car engineering and I really want thes kind of books/magazines. If it's in Japanese, I don't mind, I am learning it anyways. I saw your room tour too and you had tons of these magazines/book. Thank you so much in advance.

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[@absboodoo]

"So much more than a boat." *Dodge Charger happy noise

[@Ghost-vp7wz]

oh my god i just watched the UP garage video now i found this and i love the r33 thank you im subscribed

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I could listen to this guy talk about JDM cars all day.

[@ericn7698]

You know you've made it as a KZbin automotive channel when your camera car is a R35 GT-R.

[@vcdrny]

The 33 is my favorite Skyline. I can't wait to get my hands on one

[@philipwilliams3427]

The R33 fixed everything that was weak in the R32 and became the ultimate GTR that broke records, set records and was the fastest for the longest that other companies couldn't touch them for the longest. Sadly, it slipped in the cracks when the R34 came out several years later. I'm actually glad that people slept on this R chassis, it will keep its prices low for us purist that know what a true hidden gem the R33 is, until Active Garage makes it famous again and raise its prices astronimically

[@garinakbar1907]

Like James Pumphrey of Donut Media said: "The GTR R33 is a true middle child of the gang...it certainly bigger, wider and smoother and not as popular as the R32 or R34 in any means"

[@AnupKumar-ru1ee]

Absolutely " underrated " Nismo BNCR33..love it a Total Speed Boat. Perfect Car mate, Tanner.

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From France with passion and respect ✌🏼🇨🇵😎

[@winsylviatv27]

This is the best bcnr33 review. Period.

[@NoName-gr1gl]

I’ve owned in the past an Eve 6 Tommy - A 200SX and a TYP RA, had an R33 since 2008 and wouldn’t party with it for anything. Thanks for the video guys, it gives the R33 the respect it deserves,

[@multilooker7163]

R 33 GT-R so good car. I like it so much. Thank you very much for information bro.

[@ziqrsx]

The R33 is my favorite GTR generation

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Top of the day. I APPRECIATE HOW DETAILED THE GENTLEMAN IS ON THE CARS HE REVIEWS. THANKS FOR VIDEOS.

[@Sketdjo13]

The best is the combination of beautiful landscapes-roads and legendary cars, Great review :)

[@blkcyborg92]

Really love that u took time to point out all the little improvements over the R32! I am trying to improve my R32 up to R33 and R34 standards after I do that then I will modify it the way I want with tasteful aftermarket mods. But your detailed videos using the OEM manuals helps a lot!!

[@dublsrz]

Again,another great crash course on JDM cars,much appreciated for your work.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

I have a friend that imports entire front ends of Japanese cars into the United states. Getting the entire front end makes it easier to get the engine, transmission, computers and most of the wiring needed to put it into a different car. He has also used these parts to cut up left hand drive cars and convert them to right hand drive if the owner wants to go that far to be different. The most unusual swaps he has done has been an RB23 into a Volvo 240 station wagon, a Lancer Evolution 3 motor into an 85 Mustang GT, a RB23 into a Camero Z28 and an RB23 into a 68 Plymouth Barracuda. Most of those conversions were inspired by the Ford Mustang/RB conversion seen in Fast n Furious 2 Tokyo Drift.

[@thrashefe3523]

I love R33♡ My dream car is Nismo 400R

[@tensevo]

I remember clearly seeing one of these in maybe 1997, v-spec in purple, just like the one from Gran Turismo. Simply awe inspiring looking into that engine bay. Nothing else like it back then.

[@SkyValley-iq1vf]

Their presence on the road is like nothing else. People moan about the size but I think it was an asset to the design, the r32 and r34 don't have the same effect for me.

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Slowly making my way through all your videos. Greatest KZbinr going!!

[@QQQDDD93]

300zx please!!! ill keep commenting until theres one

[@erenkaslte8046]

Z31 or Z32. I prefer the Z31 imo as a s130 owner.

[@HighBeams]

Highly detailed review and really helpful. R33 is too underrated 👌🏾

[@ayrtonm7907]

Great video. The only r33 only review I could find filmed to a documentary level. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@odikradian8492]

Hello capt great review as always I like it ! No i love it this bcnr33 stock almost mint is it This car look like an amusement park for car enthusiast while you reviewed Btw funny when you seeing the similar car passed by lol

[@d121f7]

my opinion on the 90's aka modern Skyline GTR, don't get me wrong on this one, I love them all R32 GT-R, build to be more focused on the R badge, because it's the revival of the legendary badge, it needs to be really good at racing, hence the crazy 29 win out of 29 starts in the JTCC R33 GT-R, build to be more focused on the GT badge, hence the long wheelbase, longer body, more comfort in mind than the R32 R34 GT-R, build to be more focused back to the R badge, that's why it's going back to be shorter in body and wheelbase, basically to camouflage its weight and look sportier than the R33

[@Silvexwoww]

I "breath" Skylines, but R33 GTR has something that i can not explain to you... One day i will own one!!!

[@nismoskys]

Loved the breakdown of ATTESA AWD system. Really informative, as usual your videos are awesome. Thanks for making these.

[@nes_r6126]

You guys misspelled {DESIGN} wrong @ 19:50. Otherwise impeccable video as always! By far one of the most informative and entertaining videos right now! Please keep up the awesome work! Love the videos! Please do a feature on Rotary soon. BRAP BRAP

[@K1ng1995]

So in my hometown there’s a R33 V-Spec painted Ice White with a flat black Hood, Roof, Trunk, and Wing

[@tariqtvproductions]

That is the nicest r33 GTR I've seen! Stock all the way as it was intended by Nissan. People who put different alloys etc ruin the look of it. As someone said here let them hate on it so keeps prices down. What a car Gran Turismo come to life!!

[@oriongear2499]

IMHO, the R32, R34 & R35 GTRs will always reign supreme, but I will say, the R33 GTR has been growing on me recently thanks to the 1st Fast And The Furious film.

[@amolie9394]

Orion Gear me just know about r33 because of tokyo drift.

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Great video! Glad it’s also in English. Thank you all for taking the time to make this. Wish I could find this for the gtst. Gtst gets no love lol. 😂

[@horacem6507]

You the Best man. I will watch every video you upload. Greetings from România.

[@amonrei]

Been watching this channel for a few days and it reignites my passion for Japanese cars. And seeing young people living their dream makes me want to move and work there but sadly i think i lack the qualifications to have even a decent job there (only a government servant here in Malaysia with no degree). And being almost 40 doesn't help.

[@yavuzselimozguner6663]

I appreciate the sense of humor :D

[@juan9798]

The R33 GTR Is the Most underrated Japanese car EVER! And Will Gain MASSIVE popularity and VALUE soon when more people wake up! Get your hands on one if you can. This vehicle is pure beauty and grace.

[@ToycarsaddictDaily]

So happy to own one of these🥰🙏

[@Harbinger428]

3 generations of skyline gt-r covered and love them all. To me the r33 gt-r is like a THICC athletic high school girl that people kind of love and hate, once you get to know her and her quirks you'll fall in love with her. Btw great job with the review! Hopefully we could see a Mitsubishi GTO / 3000GT in future episodes and make comparisons with the skyline gt-r.

[@samupk]

The BCNR33 was and will be my favorite Skyline GT-R. Driven the R32 and R33 GTS-T and build/driven R33 gtr v-spec of my own.

[@CessnaStyle]

Love how you reference the literature

[@flipflop7577]

This video is superb!! The attentention to detail is phenomenal! I loved to see all the original magazines and tests, also the interior. How the gauges look, the stock radio and how the seats are in the passenger department! I'm looking forward to the next video! Keep up your love to details!

[@frankiegoes2placestravelvl507]

Learning such intricate details about the ATTESSA PRO system on the GTR just makes me love the car even more. I love the R33 and R34 😁

[@ItzJigz187]

The 33gtr is my fave. That wide body and and that front end with the sleeker lights 😋😋😋😋

[@healychen]

Brilliant stuff! I love these deep dives on classic JDM cars.

[@tk7806]

Ever since I've played gran turismo 1 (I was 9-10 yo) , I've dreamed to own this car, now I'm 25 and I still want to have one, I love the mean, monstrous look of this GTR, the look matches with the engine, powerful, monstrous, who doesn't kid around, to me this is the monster of the roads

[@popomomo12]

The embodiment of my dreams realized in physical form

[@pop455rc]

Love the information you guys talk about and how in-depth everything is, what is your camera setup you guys use?

[@gav240z]

I don't have an R33 GTR. But I do have an Autech Stagea 260rs. Which is basically the same drivetrain as an R33 GTR. I love it. I can only imagine how much faster the 33 is with a bit less weight than the wagon. But simple upgrades on these really unlocked their potential. If I was gonna buy a GTR today I'd buy an R33. Because R32s have mostly been abused and R34s are priced at double an R33. So bang for buck R33s are the best. Some of the later R33s especially series 3 look great.