REAL 400R IN FOR AN INSANE BUILD! (#29 of 40)

[@Riful]

The real question is how are you gonna talk him into selling you the RB-X for your 33.

[@kelvinsullivan1126]

rbx coffee table ultimate flex

[@yerboibillnye]

Annnnnd its gone

[@tannershanksftw]

Gonna have to wait till hard times 😅

[@jonathandotson5880]

Lol no shit

[@Hustler_state]

He planted the seed the second he started talking building this car 100

[@JdmZack]

No longer the JDM space, but the JDM galaxy. Respect the hard work Tom.

[@ThatsLeoYKnow]

Not trying to be a besserwisser or know-it-all nerd but a galaxy is smaller than space...

[@JDMz]

​@@ThatsLeoYKnowwell you definitely ain't a know it all nerd considering the universe is bigger than space. 😂

[@mikehawk8744]

@@JDMzwell he said galaxy not the universe

[@t19mm]

From the kent shop to building a holy grail car, wild ride.

[@Riful]

Honestly for your 32 or 33 you should order a Reimax ( REINIK ) crate motor or order all the parts as last time I checked they still sell all of the RB-X GT2 components and more. I know you love HKS but you just never see Reink stuff anywhere, would be insane.

[@TheRowdyRudy]

you can tell in the beginning lmao tommy's having a hard time looking at all the stuff he knows he wants to keep but HAS to give away lol

[@nickwall5665]

Crazy that these went for less than $50k-70k like 7-8 years ago. Now they’re $1.5m+

[@sloose_box]

cant wait to light up a marb red with my oil slick lighter and ash that seat

[@GARAGESZERO]

Lol

[@skylarbop8118]

Thomas I’m astonished at how far you’ve come, started watching at the s12 giveaway, your Ti build inspired me so much I bought a 95ti as my first car. It’s now s52 and fully rebuilt. I tried my best to keep it as stock and period correct as possible. Love your style and your quality. Never stop doing what you do!

[@GARAGESZERO]

That is awesome!

[@nreid90]

Modifying a 400R is like LS swapping a Bugatti 😂

[@niceguy1442]

I think the owners going to want all the original parts cleans up and on display and then having the other motor to enjoy

[@Forde40]

Freshening up the old engine for display is a great idea! Beautiful car, can't wait to see more of the build.

[@MrDeceptacon88]

Why??? Display??? Use the damn thing

[@Forde40]

@@MrDeceptacon88 If he has an HKS RB28 going into it, then preserving the RBX would not be a bad idea. Could always put it back in if the car ever went back up for sale.

[@VexyST3]

This car before being owned by Top Rank was owned by a guy in Calgary AB. I got to see the car in person once at a cars and coffee, had 29k on it at the time.

[@dubsrevo]

I wonder how that guys doing today lol

[@Sleepr56]

In for the HKS stuff & 400R content

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

from 12 giveaway cars to a cleaning out the office with a hot wheel and coffee mug for the VIPs, dont sleep

[@GARAGESZERO]

Yeah let’s ignore the 2500$ seat 1000$ steering wheel 800$ watch

[@GARAGESZERO]

@@arrivalanche we’re not done yet next one is a car

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

@@arrivalanche it was supposed to be 12 cars in 12 months.

[@GARAGESZERO]

@@_Suzuka_Joe that’s inaccurate it was 12 giveaways never (only)cars I made that very clear I had plans for a big trip and things like this. Also the did you forget the Hks livery grom? Also are you a vip?

[@FightinAggieFarmer]

Why not not just add lifts to a set of coil overs? Would give you the best of both worlds.

[@cppctek]

This is going to be legendary ❤

[@FreeToSnipe]

Why not just put air cup sleeves on a set of nice coil overs for the front and lose the bags all around

[@rangelminaya]

What an impressive car. When will we start to see the build of your 33 and 32?

[@gregorystrisovsky]

RB-X on display is such a hard flex, this build is going to be amazing

[@drifter905]

heck yeah on this build. I wonder how many times he said HKS in the first 3 mins. gonna be a epic build

[@drifter905]

26 for the rewatch.

[@A.R.K.Fab.1]

I’m pretty sure they make lift kits that go on coilovers for that same reason. It’s a bag that goes on a coilover.

[@xXRudrraXx]

as soon i saw him puling the HKS 2.8 i just went ... OMFG! ...

[@dbrad32]

IF you are going R34 underneath why not go with a cup kit on coil overs and get rid of the bags. I sure wouldn’t roll race with bags and a 800whp monster. Do not know if it’s unsafe I just have not seen anyone doing it.

[@race-partners]

the shop is looking great man! 400r..mama mia

[@RICARD01]

This is absolute sacrilege.... Bro just needs to buy a separate R33 and ruin it, instead.

[@internetcutie]

damn the 400R, the best skyline imo

[@I53-624]

Bagging a 400r 💀💀

[@nicohvelez]

Owner may want to look into air cup suspension! He’d be able to throw quality coilovers on, and still have the ability to raise the front or rear to avoid scraping in a similar manner as a Porsches front end rises!

[@JackCecil]

Y E S. with every ounce of my ability. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@henrycastellon4397]

Bags on that car make sense, specially if you are trying to protect the aero which is dumb expensive.

[@Mmeehan]

KW sells coilovers with a hydraulic lift cup, maybe a good alternative to the bags?

[@jamescobb2559]

Gangster as hell, Tommy got the Mafia button ups, this man bringing Skylines to the universe.

[@Emerald012]

I'm sorry. But this car should be a garage unmolested queen full stop. You don't buy a 400r to enjoy it. Just my opinion. Buy another 33 and build/trash that one if you want a 700hp 33.

[@YoungFlyMexicanNetwork]

Nice seeing Tommy upload again man u were missed man let's get some weekly content since daily isn't possible

[@seanguy3838]

Tommy time to call the insurance company and tell them you need to up the policy!! Lol thing is sick man

[@villelipponen923]

I just hope someday when this is coming up for sale, I will be ready for that.

[@eternal.kraken]

HFS... This is gonna be a sick build. I know we're all excited to see this and once again give you the opportunity to set yourself apart from other shops. It's crazy that somehow a 400R can still be an OEM Plus build.

[@OxygenGenetics]

Having a true N1 come in the shop or maybe the 1 of the 2 colored Z tunes is about all that can trump this. For me, maybe a mines R34 thanks to gran turismo as well.

[@Nickelsxx]

Tommy can you give us an update on your R32 build or can someone link me if he has recently?? Been curious about it ever since the N1 he was bidding on an didn't get... This 400r build is gonna be wild

[@tommyware7443]

The taillight covers come on the Autech 33 4 door gtr

[@mathewskaggs3955]

Brave to go to anyone but Josh

[@GARAGESZERO]

Haha if you say so!

[@ballistic02]

tom went from giving away cars to giving away hot wheels... does do those 2 hot wheels count for the 12 car in 12 months giveaway?

[@GARAGESZERO]

its really weird when people like you come out of the woodwork with this nonsense. i dont expect EVERYONE to know the value of this stuff but its insane to widdle it down to 2 hot wheels. theres over 6k$ worth of hks stuff including discontinued very limited run items like the watch the steering wheel and the seat! dont be ignorant

[@ballistic02]

@@GARAGESZERO 1: it’s a joke kid I know the value of this stuff but it’s not what had been expected for giveaways.. don’t get your panties in a bunch 2: you acknowledge the hot wheels but not the 12 giveaways in 12 months? 3: come out of the woodwork? I’ve been watching you for years bro you’ve replied to my comments before you may even recognize my name or maybe not since KZbin changed it automatically to my @ but either way.. clearly these comments trigger you for a reason that may or may not be valid.. I suggest talking with a professional about it if you’re losing sleep over comments like this..

[@rigriggerson4949]

hahahahahahahaaa@@ballistic02

[@ransomgarage]

Definitely need DJ as a design consultant.

[@drewdalesandro672]

Andrew is absolutely the man! I am happy we get to see this happen! Such a awesome rare build.

[@kriskris9057]

Sick car .... Have fun putting hands on it ,not many ppl saw this car irl ,ur able to sit in it man . Congrats ,hard work paying off

[@basberend]

just love it this car is beeing driven. (and not being stored and only looked at )

[@marioamaya0823]

Alright TJ did talk about another secret build… here we go again 👀

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

wait a second...

[@RICARD01]

It's not TJs....gimme a break.

[@wulflahey]

16:10 is outrageous. I don’t think people realize what this stuff really is tommy . Good stuff bro

[@sakebomb5446]

Andrew has to be from Cali. with that air ride suspension and dress up hardware.

[@OEMPlus_]

Just put sleeves on a set of coils?

[@STRAIGHTP]

My Favorite GT-R ever made. I dont know why everyone says the R33 is the ugly child. The 400R is the sexiest coupe. period

[@josephhollingsworth5631]

ngl, been an outside fan via LZ and TJ, love the energy, the knowledge, attention to detail and the experience watching. I respect the nostalgia and keeping the cars OEM+, huge fan. Can’t wait to see how this build evolves. 🤙🏼

[@aaronestigoy]

larry chen reviewed this exact car and it costs $2M

[@kentdarylcruz678]

batninards HAHAHA

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

Remember the white 400R replica in Japan with DJ and the Lambo doors lol

[@mehguhtron]

25:30 shout out jet-hot coat

[@craigbollmann7015]

"Winter is coming" aka he's going to sema

[@humbertoluque9678]

Please convince him to get rid of the bags

[@ALC570]

I was wondering what was gonna come after TJ’s 34, insane car

[@christophermaclean9657]

Why not Roberuta lifter or KW or similar. No need to bag it fully

[@king_eazzy8719]

Not a single second was watched until I pressed like.. lets see what this banger is about

[@battleaxe1985]

one option is to get those air lift pucks that go on coilovers for the 1inch or so to raise it for inclines. its a happy medium to this, or get a replaceable undertray in the front so it scuffs that instead of the lip

[@foxhound_YT]

The real ‘GTR’ - 33 is best 😝

[@mehguhtron]

25:10 shout out jet hot coat God forbid they sponsor you 🎉

[@jethrox827]

Make him an offer 👍

[@jasonveto2320]

I want to congratulate andrew on making T.J. look, and feel like a peasant. I didnt like the way he was lording his car over Adam. Good to bring him back down to earth so quickly!

[@GARAGESZERO]

Haha relax. It was all fun and games also adam went in on tj pretty hard PRE RACE

[@jasonveto2320]

@@GARAGESZERO were all just kidding around here. Who doesnt like giving tj a hard time though. It's all unobtainium to me.

[@MrGeeMoney1983]

I've never seen Tommy sweating while reviewing a customer's vehicle, you know it must be special!!!

[@dp2479]

The rear tail light carbon covers should be from TommyKaira

[@StealthBlazer]

Do we have an HKS counter??? How many times did we hear HKS?? Lol 😂😅

[@wetsaltypickle]

shout out Dan from Terra Firma

[@davisweyant3908]

Man, what an awesome experience. I agree with a lot of the moves, props to him for making it a driver car! Bigger balls than me!

[@BradVicious]

It was meant to be driven. Not sit in a warehouse somewhere.

[@angeloah]

Good shyt right there, crazy, but good. Makes me happy to see a shop full of sic cars again. To have a 400r is just, chef kisses.

[@jasonhyde4287]

Another banger, nice to see you smiling.😋😋

[@C0DG0D22]

Why aren’t you putting a nismo engine in a nismo car?

[@tyronesealy]

Owner is nuts, should have bought a regular gtr.

[@seanguy3838]

I like that direction but would it be possible to just “refresh” the RB-X? Or was it not going to be up to his goals?

[@GARAGESZERO]

Possible but slow. This made the most sense to make it fast and preserve it

[@dyIanVII]

6:30 I'm not sure which came first (and why they're nismo branded), but they look identical to the overlays that came on the 33 GTR based Tommykaira R - barring the nismo lettering.

[@isaiaslugo7230]

Right man for the JOB 💪🏽

[@johnmitchell2269]

400R's should be untouched and 100% original.

[@ZupGarageJPN]

i agree.

[@albertcee1770]

The hks watch is my favorite bit, if i could pick anything id live that watch

[@RayScaia]

Take a shot everytime he lists the parts

[@kelvinsullivan1126]

im so smashed right now lol

[@StrayzKid]

burnt ti fender washers, airbags and removing the original motor, very interesting...

[@jeepspeednate]

Hey Tommy do you still own your tj jeep wrangler? I use to see it in the background quite a bit

[@outline995]

Need a counter for how many times he says 400r

[@andrewsmith4429]

I'd really like to see this car ditch the bags and go with lift suspension like KW's HLS.

[@kingdaddy328]

Still waiting for tommy to tell me when i can sleep

[@bla855]

Jesus christ get this back to factory condition

[@campervanbug7658]

I think i like 33s in silver more than black it shows off the body lines more looks aggressive af

[@joseacuna3239]

I feel the same about the original engine, in the plan for big power makes more sense to put a fresh engine.

[@JIMMYLUNCHMEAT]

Love seeing fresh content, also a patreon member looking forward to content there. Please bring the r32 back like a rocky movie, whoop on Adam’s r34 or something!

[@SouLAnimation]

there's only one person dumb enough to put bags on a 400r

[@rickygurrola3087]

Take a shot every time Tommy says HKS in this video

[@LoganAbbey.]

Did nismo do anything with the s13 Silvia’s? specifically the coupes. It is my personal favorite car but never thought about if nismo was involved in that chassis.

[@danassirvaitis1871]

Madness 😅 the owner is a crazy dood

[@Und34d_R]

I don't love the idea of the HKS motor in that car. Reinik built many of the old Nissan factory engines that were used in GT cars in the 80s and 90s. They are legendary, but Americans don't know anything about them. It would have at least been cool to rebuild a Reinik motor (can still get them), with RBX covers, and the old HKS V-Cam that didn't have the HKS logo on it. Sorry, just not a fan of HKS in a 400R...

[@tylerdesautels1857]

What if you had someone come in and scan the fenders and flares to make reproduction flares?

[@TheNismo777]

62 rb-x blocks was made, how I know.. well I own one of those blocks.

[@vikramspurba]

The RBX coming out of a real 400R kinda hurts the soul

[@sjv6598]

Holy hell man. One sold earlier this year in the UK for £701K! This guy is insane.

[@tgracing5532]

Wicked build, takes some balls to mod a 1.5m car but i love it

[@LordFarrquaad]

I can hear the haters hating