GT-R: How Nissan Created The Giantkiller
#nissan #jdm #gtr
The car so powerful it practically ruined Toyota’s LFA experiment by beating it to market. And did it for a fifth the price.
Today, even as Takumi in Japan are still assembling VR38DETTs with meticulous hands, the writing is on the wall. The end of the GT-R badge draws near once again.
As it was in 1973, and 1999, The next generation of GT-R is not guaranteed.. Will there be another machine capable of adorning itself with those three small letters? The performance landscape has shifted since those humble beginnings in 2007. Today’s world of electrified hypercars and top dollar supercars begs us to ask once more…
Does Nissan have another fight left in it?
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Music used in order of appearance:
Just Get it Done by Hampus Naeselius
Potent by _91nova
Orthosie by Ben Elson
Zombies From Outer Space by Wave Saver
Till Östersjön by Silver Maple
What a Wave by _91nova
Wood by Pableno
Callisto 8 by Ben Elson
Orthosie by Ben Elson again for some reason
Thyone by Ben Elson
Tracker by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
I Will Arise by Dream Cave
Our Final Mission by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
0:00 - The Bloodied Throne
3:53 - For One to Rise
5:21 - Options
6:35 - The French Connection
10:51 - Fingers
13:31 - Hammering a Blade
15:47 - Mr. GT-R
18:31 - Three Little Letters...
21:11 -Three Criteria
22:37 - What Lies Beneath
25:38 - ATTESA E-TS
28:49 - And It Did It In the Rain
31:11 - Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.
36:19 - Never Bet Against the Underdog
I've said it once and I'll say it again Squidd, you are quickly becoming the gold standard for car documentaries.
That means I gotta work to get diamond, or platinum!
@@the.squidd Hell yeah! You got it!
@@the.squidd great mindset! I can see why your quality of work is so high
@@the.squidd Hagerty is probably sitting at Challenger, Throttle House at Diamond. Carfection was Platinum till they weren't.
@@the.squidd Heck yeah! You got this, man!
I think the real moral of this story is that the boss at Nissan was humble enough to admit when he was wrong, and bring in talent instead of thinking he knew everything. That will always be the key to success.
That and probably don't assume laws will protect you when you're dealing with geopolitics.
Unfortunately, soon after, the BOD started to find Carlos Chosn mistakes and make him black sheep
Next GTR badge will be on a spaceship
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So. Why don't they make better transmissions
The "and it did it in the rain..." that just hit different. My jaw literally dropped.
Nice! Glad that landed. I thought that was so cooool
Dear god I cannot explain the quality of this man’s videos every video is just a symphony of goose bump inducing words, seamless editing, perfect music and a story pacing as smooth as a Bentley continental.
It’s the culmination of twenty years of video creation experience and a team of absolute legends of editing and writing
@@the.squiddA true professional of video production. Have you worked on any non youtube documentaries? I couldn’t imagine someone with your talent not of
I just put him on while i work or game and Im so glad i found him, his videos are so well made, he could rival some big corps documentries
@@barryjohnson8733 I have him on my second monitor when I’m in my sim rig and it’s just so good
@@chrispy7009 I did edit and shoot for the documentary “Keep Drifting Fun” but most everything has been for KZhead and socials. From my first gig at K&N air filters in 2005, to running Falken Tires video program from 08-2011, to freelancing for companies like Need for Speed, Mercedes and Gran Turismo, and doing GoPro commercials and videos from 2016 to now, it’s always kinda been for KZhead.
Despite the controversy it seemed to hold, I always thought the R35 was a worthy successor. What a car.
Absolutely, it elevated that badge to supercar status.
still looks like a r34 that went to mcdonalds way too many times.
@@cj09beira Do you remember that R34 was viewed that way but was slower and heavier than R33 at the same time? R35 was a giant leap and even today when tuned it destroys a lot of competition even in official races
@@alexmercer8042 What are you doing here i thougt Heller killed you ?
@@alexmercer8042 There's always boomers who hate the newer generation no matter what it is they're hating on lmao
As a GTR fan myself this was not a video, it was a poem. Thank you!
I couldn't Agree more mate I couldn't agree more....
...and i've always seen the r35 gt-r as hot garbage, but this was an excellent retrospective. great coverage is great coverage. the car don't match with what i like. no fault of it or your different tastes. it's cool!
You are a fan? I thought you were a human 😂😂
Dousnt rhyme, so it aint a poem. Goofy
This was a dream car for me when I graduated high school. This car also really killed whatever excitement there was for the LFA back when it released. If I remember correctly the LFA was expected to release at the same time but that's when they went back to the drawing board for a carbon chassis. The GT-R came out, and the LFA was forgotten about until later on when it was recognized as being slept on.
The GTR has the heritage. The LFA was awesome sure, but it wasn't the already beloved GTR.
I remember reading the rumors of a new GT-R, seeing pics of the camouflaged version on Nurburgring, and reading all the news after it was announced in 2007. 18-year-old me could still only dream of affording it. I never knew all the little details and the stories of the people behind it and that just makes me want to have a piece of history even more. Thank you for this documentary! All your videos have reignited the enthusiast spark in me
Oh, hell yes. This is what I need to start the day off correctly: stylized automotive documentaries Edit: TIL about timezones.
Instead it's my 10 PM s I can sleep better
It is 5:42 pm, so no Starting the day for me
4:45pm for me!
9:48 am here (yes, I subtracted the 13 hrs difference to the original posts😂)
Actual R35 owner here, and I cried proud tears watching this documentary❤
You'll cry even more looking at Car & Driver's Lightning Lap Historical Results, where the GT-R is a 🥱 performer
@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 lap times are not that dude is having way more fun than us.
Man, I'm so jealous. It's my dream car. Hope you enjoy every moment in that beast. You go, king!
@yourlogicalnightmare1014 why so much hate sir?
I'm still here 40 minutes later. That was amazing. I'm sharing this with friends. Whoever writes your script needs a raise.
He will see this message, and if he thinks he needs a raise he can have one. =]
This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. The production quality, the descriptive language used, the excellent editing, the Phenomenal choice of BGM. You truly are in a league of your own Squidd! Keep up the incredible work!!!
Wow, thank you!
I can't begin to thank you enough for this. I literally teared up with joy watching this. 1 Month and 13 days ago, after nearly 15 years of grinding away I finally realized my dream of owning my own GT-R in my dream spec. 2009 Gun Metallic. I bought it with 33,500 miles and I've already racked up just over 1000. This video seriously hit the nail on the head of why I am head over heels in love with this car. It absolutely smashes everything I've ever owned or driven in my life (including some very high end exotics on the track in Vegas). Thank you for the time, effort, and dedication you poured into this video. It's perfection.
I’m so happy for you friend. I hope to one day realize the same dream!
Damn if my fellow tweak demon can do it I can too smh hope I can do it sooner than 15 years tho
@@Fastboi69420 could’ve done it sooner. Just didn’t make sense at the time based on other life events.
@@Birdrunner54 Congratulations man! It'll take a few years more for me though. I'll get that R32
@@yboy898 If I get to the point where I can add an R32 to the garage as well to supplement the R35, I might just stop looking at classifieds and auctions altogether. lol Good luck to you! There's plenty of good one's out there that don't need to cost an arm and a leg. 👍
This is 41 minutes of pure excellence in car documentaries. Yours is hands down the best YT channel for that.
Honored
I’ve officially found my new favorite automotive KZhead channel, the way this man can tell a story like he’s living in the era at which it began is astounding, keep up the amazing work good sir! Ps. Not sure if you take suggestions but not many people talk about Volvo as they rose from safety being their standard, but they too dabbled in the racing and performance car market, would love to see a video in your style about them!
I definitely hear suggestions and file them away for “maybe future use”
As a 2009 GT-R owner this documentary is very cool! I enjoy all the details and some of the new details I didn’t know. The GT-R is as fast as you see it and sounds amazing. I love my GT-R and when I drive it, well it bring me great joy. Thank you for making this documentary
Glad you enjoyed it!
It started with 20mins long videos. Now gone up to around 40 mins long. But one thing doesn't change is the awesomeness of the way the storyline is being told. Simply one of the best words being chosen and most apt background scores. Just perfect in all sorts. Hats off buddy.. keep up this fantastic work..
Still remember the first time I heard the GT-R. A simple looking beast in grey. What a car.. sorry.. a supercar from Nissan.
I started thinking this around the 15 minute mark. I paused and looked to see how far I was into the video....I saw 40 minutes and actually chuckled. His narration and connection of the events through the timeline of a car is mesmerizing.
I have noticed a lot of channels seem to be going longer videos... I guess it is due to the algorithm shifting away from Shorts.
@@CMDRSweeper a very valid point.
Dude this is one of the best car videos I have seen in a long time , you can really tell you are passionate about this.
I don't know how a 40 minute video about a car can bring me to tears, you managed to do it. Great video, excellent car.
I made it out of fresh cut onions
@@the.squidd 😂
@@the.squidd ..
So I'm not the only one to be brought to tears. Truly a great video.
Everyone ive listened to so far
6 years after, my 2017 R35 is still so reliable and running perfectly fine! My only complain is to had a manual version and that's why I always admired an R34. But other than that it's so well made and spacious for a supercar.
As a huge gtr fan ,this made me soooooo much happy and emotional ,i could feel everything you said it literally gave me goosebumps all the time. Kudos to you and your team,Great work !!!!!
Thank you so much! So glad you liked it, the R35 is my personal dream car so I put a lot of heart in to this.
The R35 GT-R is truly the yardstick for supercars. By creating the R35, Nissan inadvertently pushed other companies to respond, although none came close to the performance of the GT-R at a similar price point. Truly a worthy successor to bear the name Godzilla.
It single handedly killed the Lexus LFA lol
@@destroyerarmor2846 the lexus looks amazing tho, this thing looks horrible. i bet a tesla model 3 performance for 50k will smoke this.
@@juanwononeyuan If your idea of fun is sitting at red lights all day, maybe 😂
@@juanwononeyuan delusional
@@juanwononeyuan There is a very important metric you are forgetting. Nicknamed dials and pegs.
Okay good heavens, I almost thought SQUIDD was leaving KZhead... I'm glad it was just a BANGER documentary
Bruh moment
bro it had a gtr in the freaking thumbnail how is that defines leaving youtube?
@@diecastreviewracing did you bother to read the title ?
@@diecastreviewracing, i got my notification on mobile and was only the name of the vid. It was a shock for a moment.
@@Juanguar I did, it was about r35.
This was an amazing documentary. I still remember when the true potential of this car came to light. It truly shocked the world.
Thing blew my mind in 2009
i can't imagine how much work went into researching and writing the script, digging out all the old footage and editing this masterpiece. bravo sir, this was a masterpiece!
Now talk about inspiration. This guy never leaves us wondering why we watched it. You literally make us proud for the time we've spent watchign the entire video. No matter how long it looks, these 41mins and 29 secs are truly to be proud, and to leave a tear in the true JDM car enthusiasts. The video speaks emosions itself. We love u man. Keep up the good work. Mega job by the team
Took the words out of my mouth👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's a big message tho lol
@@the.squidd You sir are a legend in the making. Cemented in now like no other who can masterfully link documentary and story telling. You are unmatch. The emotion you layer in just puts the whole world aside for all 41:29mins. Clever on so many layers. One needs to prep their environment before entering your story. You soon, will deserve one of your own videos about yourself! I live for your storys and pitty all others. I thank you for the joy it gives when that notification pops up. Please stay in our lifes....
Much love and affection was poured into this and I felt it tough the screen. Nobody else, not even Nissan has described and teached the story of this incredible underrated car better, than you. chapo! 👏
Only Squidd can make a story about a car that practically brings tears to your eyes.
Facts
I thought I was the only one who almost felt a little emotional at certain points hahaha..
I'm crying toooooo! Man this is the penultimate.
CHATGPT
I got tears in my eyes
Your videos are out of this world. They are perfect. I keep watching them over and over. Thanks for the great content. ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Squidd, this was fantastic from the narration, pace, visuals and editing. The price reveal blew me away. I never knew GTRs were this cheap.
I remember being so mind-blown when these came out. Ruined supercars for me
Holy s**t, not even Jason Cammisa and Hagerty could top the level of emotion and goosebumps that this documentary creates. Truly a masterpiece!
But they can beat the accuracy.
I have seen one or two tributes to this car over the years, but this one is magnificent! Over the years since I bought it in 2009, I slowly took it for granted without realizing it. Driving it but forgetting why somehow. The kids wanting to race me suddenly making me remember what I’m driving. You never want this to happen as a car fanatic your whole life, but life has a way of wearing you down. Thanks for helping me remember why I did it and why I still do it. These days I stay in the upper rev range every chance I get, and I still look for excuses to drive across multiple states. Mine is 620 crank hp and feels as great at 110,000 miles as the day I bought her! It’s like a tank and has rarely had an unknown issue in all these years. I will never part with it. What a car! I wish everyone who watched this video could feel what I feel anytime they want. It’s an honor.
Thanks for that, Dean.
You really make me look forward to continued years of ownership with my GTR. Thank you!
I'm an Audi fan and owner, but the way you put this documentary, is simply amazing.
Nissan proved that they've still got some fight in them with the newest iteration of the Z. If they can pull it off again there, I see no reason why the GT-R can't continue to evolve and live on. P.S. I just found this channel like a week ago and I've gotta say, these are some of the best short car documentary style videos I've seen next to Hunter's Moon.
Thanks! I love hunters moon
The R35 GT-R was one of the first cars that really stuck in my mind - it launched right when I was starting to really understand and love cars. Since it launched, it's gotten more expensive and less impressive, but it was still my first dream car. Thank you for reminding me why.
its also my first and only dream car and i wont ever stop loving this car
You have to drive one. At least once. Best car I've ever driven
@@johnykilroy5521 Agreed, one of the few sports cars that I was close to purchasing with flappy paddles, it was insane to drive for the price.
You missed out on the greatest era. The launch of this car is right around the time a truly special era for car enthusiast ended. There's a saying that the best cars have already been made, this is due to the direction we are headed in the car world.
The documentary's conclusion was absolutely perfect; I couldn't have asked for a better ending. It was truly an incredibly well-crafted and meticulously written documentary that delved into every aspect of the Nissan GTR supercar. The attention to detail and the depth of information provided were simply astounding, making it one of the most captivating and enlightening documentaries I have ever had the pleasure of watching.
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this, the r32 video, the LFA video, by far my fav vids of all time
You're starting to blow up, so not sure if you'll see this, but your documentaries are absolutely top-notch. I can't overstate how obvious the hard work, dedication, and research is in the final product. Keep up the good work, and thank you!
I always try to read every comment. Thanks friend!
It's incredible how I watched the entire 40 minutes of video without taking my eyes off the screen for a second and without even noticing the video ended, you really are one of the best creators of documentaries on the automotive industry! I want to continue watching your documentaries, they are perfect!
The adrenaline rush you get listening to squid's commentary is unmatched
EXACTLY
R35 is a worthy successor. Incredible machine
Ok, this has been my 4th video since clicking the 1st one this morning. Definitely worth subscribing guys, this guy is the GOAT for automative history
Wow, thanks!
A fantasic documentary on this Japanese legend, you made a 40 minute documentary feel short. Amazing job.
its only been out for 30 minutes... what'd you skip? 😂
@@the.squidd, you know? I don't mind at all if, in the future, you make them even longer. :)))
@@the.squidd I was comment while I was watching 😂😂
same here, i thought it felt short too
@@the.squidd I watched this video twice before I made my comment keep up the good work you have a great community here on your KZhead channel that loves the time and effort that you continue to put into these videos.👍👍
It feels weird to say I don’t cry easily, but every time i watch one of your documentaries I start tearing up without fail. You really have a talent for what your do, and I think it might be time for a video on the mark 4 supra ;)
It's not weird to say. Humans have emotions. It's weird to not feel things. kzhead.info/sun/hZdseamJoXtnn3A/bejne.html
these are movie quality good! I find myself tearing up too!
High quality content right here. I rewatched your videos twice! Keep it up Squidd. We really appreciate your work.
Much appreciated!
The Buster Douglas story is amazing. He was always a average and unmotivated fighter but his mom passed away before the fight and used that grief to train his A off while Tyson admitted to not training at all . Unfortunately Douglas didn’t have that same motivation after the fight and lost his belt his next match
Yeah, but to the legendary Evander Holyfield! It was painful to watch, but he lost to one of the best of all time.
@@paulprimac Yup, but I honestly think he would’ve lost to any top fighter at the time. Dude would order and eat whole pizzas during his “training camp “. Just lost his motivation but will always be remembered to be the first one to beat Mike Tyson
@PFYT88 Yep, totally agree, he didn't come into the Holyfield fight with the same do-or-die energy that he had when he dismantled Tyson (losing his mother just weeks before), but it also has to be mentioned that if Tyson had been fighting Douglas with his typical ferocity, Douglas most likely would have been just another notch on the belt (even though at the time, Douglas was ranked 3rd in the heavyweight ranks if memory serves, and fought a brilliant strategic bout against Tyson). Would have been really fun to watch Buster with clear mind and purpose possibly becoming a dominant force in heavyweight boxing of the day because he was talented. Definitely an amazing time in the history of professional boxing.
This is the 3rd video in a row that has given me goosebumps... For a channel started just for you to practice story telling; it's mind blowing how good it is! I genuinely hope you don't stop doing this. You're easily one of the best in this genre
Guess I'll just keep practicing then!
LEGENDARY. I WAS BORN IN BROOKLYN FEBRUARY 11TH 1990. (TYSON & BUSTER FIGHT DATE) “RUNNING IN THE 90s” TAKUMI SENT ME. NAMASTE 🙏🏽 FROM BROOKLYN.
After a along time I have seen something excellently executed and emotionally poised Documentaries of cars. No doubt there is no match of you and your talented team. Keep it coming, love to see more of your emotionally charged videos. I would say your documentary videos are the complete package for all types of car lovers in which you have history, drama, emotion , thrill and above all entertainment for all types of car loving audience. Keep up the excellent work and pretty soon you will beat the top gear guys ranking in the world of Documentaries.
Wow thank you so much friend!
As a kid my dad thought me that nissan makes it better and simpler than anyone else. But after seeing this it gave me goose bumps and I got emotional. Definatly a must watch channel
these aren't KZhead videos anymore, these are full-on documentaries. kudos for the insane quality, dude. keep up the amazing work!
I'am speechless about how well this documentary is made.
I dunno what you said is pretty nice
@the.squidd sorry for bad english, my point is i like this video, its very well made
My god. I love this video. The start is how you talk about boxing fights in Japan, then transitioning to a GT-R, even mentioning David and Goliath as a reference for what this is.
What a way to open an automotive documentary - that Tyson/Douglas fight was a shock almost beyond comprehension in the boxing world at the time, I still remember seeing it live at a pub and the place nearly erupting into a riot; the bar staff couldn't work out what was going on. That is the perfect emphasis for the GT-R here - that's some writing. Outstanding.
@Karl with a K 13000 sold in the US according to the interwebz, depends on the area you are in I guess. I don't think they had pov pack versions so poorer areas may need to wait a while
My absolute compliments Squidd. Your videos are gorgeous. Be it your narrative method, editing or the simple feelings which can be so clearly felt through every minute, these are gems upons gems. My personal favourite is the LFA one. That is beyond breathtaking.
Thank you friend, I care deeply about the stories, the cars, the people that made them and you the viewers. I'll continue to try to do all of them justice!
You're welcome. I ve never been a lackey and you absolutely deserve every single word I've (and many others) written.
Once R35 production ends and all said and done, R35 will be the real classic GTR everyone is going to want, no generation of car has had the run this legendary BEAST has, True Classic
I struggle with watching anything on video. I can’t watch for more than 15 minutes and then I need a break. Apart from the masterpiece which is the lion king, I can only sit, glued, through your videos.
Great video! As an R35 owner.... it still holds it own for it's age, only that it's not affordable anymore sadly. Still an amazing machine
Compared to those very very pricey porsche, the GTR is still beautiful in design, if you have the chance to get the 2024 Nismo R35 I would do it in a heartbeat lol
Bro, you literally have some of the best content on KZhead. The level of production is just amazing. I really really love this channel!!
This is the 4th time I’ve gone through and watched all your videos, absolute legendary quality videos, I will be back to watch them all again
I appreciate that greatly. Thank you so much for spending your valuable time with us!
as an owner of a CBR-R35, this is a love letter to the success of the model. i know i am late to say this but, THANK YOU. for showing me the story of my beloved car. ngl i teared up a bit from the 30 min until the 36 min part
I always love when the owners of these incredible machines see these videos and enjoy them. the R35 is my personal dream car, im so happy you've been lucky enough in life to enjoy one and I hope to one day soon!
@@the.squidd awww, thank you. You wanna have one? i can tell you 3 secrets. - work hard and do it diligently and honestly -be good to people at all times to even those who despise you -include God in your life and in your passion. be it uploading these types of masterpiece of a video or living your life or just you being you, be honest and steadfast. through hard work and dedication to your craft and passion, you'll get there one day. turn that mindset in to a grindset.
After seeing this, i think it's high time for the next GTR to grace the world
nah if its electric then retire the badge
@@haggard1378 I have a 2013 and wouldn't mind a hybrid
It doesn’t make financial sense to produce a new GTR right now, when new gas vehicles are going to be banned in many places.
@@UnderTheBarI envy u LoL. I'm all in if the hybrid beats everyone else's ass tbh. I mean the Porsche Spyder is still talked about today and it did that with cutting edge hybrid tech right. But the acura NSX hybrid wasn't the best was it? Sure it had fast laps in some place like the top gear test track but in a vid by best motoring it was beat by the old NSX in touge. Not to mention GTR is already a heavy car and a 4 seater car too. Hy rid tech might make it too heavy since attesa will be there for sure. Goes to show that it's the handling but of that car that makes it so legendary and not just the raw constant torque. I heard recently that Nissan won't release the next GTR unless they can prove it's the fastest car which obviously means its nurburgring time were it has to beat the amg one by Mercedes and idk if that will work out either. As for the ones now.Maybe it's just me but if the GTR could lose 100Kg from what it is now. It can reach the less than 7min mark for sure especially after reading the Wikipedia page on its unofficial times made that didn't reach the record books all of that with 255mm front and 285mm rear wheel tyres makes it an achievement IMO. But they just doing small changes these days right? Makes me fear the worse that they r getting lazy. What do u think as an owner if this beast car?
36 seconds either I need a life or I'm just that skilled
If anything you've won at life by watching this earlier.
For the storytelling master it’s worth it
that intro with Mike and Douglas just to set up the into to Nissan amazing
I dont think ive ever been so encapsulated by a documentary as with yours... not a single other car page portrays neither the passion nor the history like you do 🙏💚
Mr Squidd I've never felt so emotional over a car documentary. But this is just magnificent. I'm true Nissan fan boy and the GT-R is by far the most inspirational machine of the world. Excellent doco mate.
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I love this! JDM cars truly have a place in my heart. The way they are created, and the amount of pride those people have that build them.. truly is second to none. The legacy that cars like the Evo, the Impreza, the Type R,the Supra and the GT-R have is simply unparalled. Great Vid Squidd keep up the good work.
Thanks Ben!
I was lucky enough to drive my mates R35 GTR . I've never been in a car that defies the forces of gravity . It's porky but the tricky gearbox and ATESA AWD that silky smooth 3.8 twin turbo just blew me away . What a car ,I just want one
Probably the best documentary of a supercar that I have ever seen. Goosebumps.
Man I cried. Your videos are something out of this world, and a big hand to the writer.
i still cant believe how good you are at telling a story
10,000 hours
@@the.squidd Dave Chappelle "GOD DAMN"
Bro. How can you be _SO_ good at narrating stories? So engaging, so well written and edited and just so all-consuming that I didn't even notice 42 minutes were gone. You really are the GOAT of automotive documentaries here on KZhead. In other news, god I hope the GTR brand survives...
Theres no secret or magic or tricks, I've been making content in some form for nearly 20 years. It's 10,000 hours of practice, and genuine enthusiasm for the stories I am telling. I appreciate you friend and I am sure you have something you are equally or better at, and the world deserves to see it.
@@the.squidd and that 10k hours SHOWS, goated content man.
@@the.squiddwhat did you make before KZhead? Genuinely curious now
@@looppp basically anything with a camera from. Product photography to documentaries to commercials.
Hats off to you Squidd, underrated channel for sure, every single documentary he creates is truly work of art 🔥
Nah, the way you start your videos are amazing! 11/10!
This documentary is so well structured and the excitement behind the unveiling of each storied segment of the development of this modern day GTR was so beautifully articulated. This is by far one of my most favorite car documentaries ever.
Car documentary starting off with an iconic Tyson vs Douglas fight 🔥 already knew this was gonna be straight HEAT
That story is INSANE. Douglas is a monster.
Best automotive channel ever, when he was talking about how the gtr badge is not guaranteed to come back, i thought of beerus asking goku if he was finished
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I rarely comment on videos - but this documentary, if I may call it like that, was very awesome. It had drama, history, was well written, super informative, great assembly with video and audio, and a great analogy in the beginning (and also ending with it). Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's hard to put into words how well-crafted this documentary is. Bravo to you, my friend. Truly impressive. This is the first time I've subscribed after one video.
Those words work just fine friend!
Me too insta sub quality here.
@@jordanaraujo2579 I typed the comment before subscribing and forgot to subscribe smh. Good thing you reminded me lol
The hype the R35 brought to the other GT-Rs when I was growing up was insane. I didn't really care for or about Nissan's history until I saw the TG test for the R35. Really a master stroke from Nissan.
Hands down the Hardest intro I’ve ever seen. I was ready to pay for this doc in the movie theater!! Take my $$$$ ..
Thank you Squidd, will help me educate others why I've just purchased a GTR over fancier cars.
Wow thank you my friend! Glad I could help you learn about this legendary car!
Can’t believe I got chills from watching a free car documentary on KZhead. What a time to be alive.
i literally shed a tear after that magnificent intro. you just gotta love this guy Edit: Thx for the likes and the heart :)
me too!!! this boy is so epic!
@@MrCalverino couldnt agree more. I get fckn goosebumps every time i watch these beautyful intros this legend creates.
I love it. Captivating from the beginning to the end. Amazing work!
Amazing documentary! This is my first ever car documentary and I was completely blown away! An Awesome car that I always got excited to see on the road but now I have context for just how awesome it really is! Thanks for all the details! Especially about how it was affordable and beat the competition and was inspired by video games and Japanese popular culture! That made it so much sweater for me, that it beat the competition but was affordable and reliable for the everyday buyer but was a super car that pulled no punches! I loved the hit about being able to hold golf clubs and handle blown out tires! Amazing job!
Squidd ... Your content is ARTISTIC! You're an ARTIST! Its not journalism but ARTISTIC JOURNALISM at its very best. Its Beautiful to watch yet so educational giving us fanatics, exquisite answers to people who never saw our point of view. Thank You!
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Oh my god, this video brought me to tears. The GTR is my dream car, and the way you narrated it’s story, just sensational. I made the request for a R35 backstory and you actually did it. Thank you, thank you!!!
@Malayna Petersen I used to say i would buy a r35 when i got older, they started at 30K€ used in europe, now that i could affort that easily they're not 30k anymore, same with r32s..
@Malayna Petersen the cheapest one you could find in Europe starts at 50K €
So many emotions from watching I've always been a Datsun/Nissan fan. The 1990 300zx twin turbo was my favorite when I was a kid. Thanks for bringing back those memories with Godzilla. And that last line gave me goosebumps.
I had one of those. A 1991 twin turbo manual 5 speed with a T-Bar roof. When I bought it, it was on 196,000 miles. Totally stock. Amazing car. 30mph-100mph in 3rd gear, while overtaking 3 or 4 cars in one go, with that lovely v6 sound and the little hiss of the two small turbos. Then shove it into 5th gear and cruise along again. I thought I had a fuel leak when I drove it 25 miles or so completely flat out. It was single digits miles per gallon in hyperspace mode. Great fun car though. And the dash board cluster reminded me of an old Casio watch
You are one hell of a storyteller! By the end of this documentary I was in tears and goosebumps for a car I’ve never really cared for! Absolutely amazing work!
Glad you think so!
When you hit your back against the wall, your true potential fully comes to life ... like a wise man once said: Heroes are born in the darkest nights
Idk how you do it man but you're the champion when it comes to story telling and getting people hooked the moment they click on the video. Never stop brother, Godspeed.
I watch a lot of content, I know what video I would wanna watch about these cars, and then I just make it.
@@the.squidd absolute legend mate, and thats about the highest honor you can get from someone down under
You have become the new yardstick to car documentaries for car enthusiasts, the attention to detail and the choice of words are phenomenal even if it is just voice over on video editing like 'hunters moon'
This has been my favorite care for some time now, and I've watch plenty of your videos too, but this one has given me the most chills just solidfying what I loved about the car and giving tremendous new insights. Thank you!
Thank you for this. As a owner of a R35 you have reminded me again of what I have in my garage and what I will never get rid of. 🙏🏾 Absolute elegant video! Godzilla will live again in the future….and when it does I will be alive to see it and I will own it! At 43 years old now in my age, never bet against a underdog💪🏾. See you hopefully on the day of the Return of the Godzilla.
k but if you get rid of it I get first dibs tho
@@the.squidd you got it! Just put a new rebuilt engine in it with Nismo Turbos, All new timing, oil pump, water pump, chains, tensioners, and sprockets. Also upgraded oil galley gaskets to the Dodson ones instead of the factory paper ones. Brand new upgraded Transmission for 850HP. It’s pretty much a new car now.
Underdogs always come out on top
@@barstowwalker1598 that pretty much says you not gonna let it go any time soon 😂😂
When videos like these bring tears to your eyes and sheer childish joy to your heart you know there's something there that's been missing in the car programming world for a long time. Thank you for reminding us all why we love the sounds of a screaming engine and legacies that live on well past the time they graced the road and race tracks across the globe 🏁
Yes! YES!! ALMOST teared up! Absolutely amazing mini movie 😊
for the love of god never stop making these videos, i have literally GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME
to say that this is the best documentary i've ever seen is an understatement.
I'm just glad it's A documentary you've seen friend. Thanks for watching!
This has got to be the best , goosebump producing, emotional, informative Documentary I ever got to lay my eyes on. Thanks for that.
I have a huge job interview tomorrow and am filled with anxiety or at least was… I stumbled upon your video and am near the end and weirdly I’m a lot calmer now. Thank you sir for the quality content
Glad I could help!
While I didn’t end up sleeping much last night I was able to relax a lot due to your video. The ending was a pure masterpiece, it literally gave me goosebumps and reminded me why I love cars so much. For whatever it’s worth I feel like my interview went well. Please continue to put out videos like these. It’s important to document subjects like this especially considering the state of the auto industry and where it appears to be headed.
First video i've ever seen from this channel. I was so impressed i had to subscribe. The production & editing was impeccable, the research to support the story very thorough. It was on par with what's being put out by major TV networks having several times its budget. Surely the channel must have a few million subscribers to its name, right? I was surprised, mildly shocked even, that i had to squint & do a double take. It doesn't even have a million subs. In fact, it's well below half a million, sitting at 302K as of this writing. To me, that's so insane it's almost a crime. I must say that if they keep putting out quality videos like this, that subscription number will steadily go up. It's just inevitable. Thank you for this video & if you'll excuse me, i'll be checking out some of his older ones.
I’m not much of a car guy but the intros and outros of these videos have me hooked.
i mean i hope the middles are at least educational
I would confidently say that this, this very channel is the benchmark of car documentaries. You deserve more than just a hundred subscribers, mate. Your video presentation and quality is truly outstanding.