Such an honor to work with Nicole Johnson and her talented crew! I couldn’t be happier with the video!!! You really captured my little Hako and left me wanting more! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for the opportunity to drive this little beast! We had so much fun shooting this and getting to know you! And most of all... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🇺🇸 WE LOVE OUR VETERANS!
Hey Roy super nice car .my son and I REALLY enjoyed your stories. Currently he is a staff Sargent in USAF at Hurlburt . He hoping to pcs to Japan when the op is available . We are Datsun people having owned many 240’s and a few 510. But your car is in a class by itself. Can you tell me the engine builder again. I may want to build another engine but don’t want to use rebello. Thanks again Roy .
this dude SHOULD be your co-host. You together are such amazing story tellers. He is so at ease and really knows how to let you bounce ideas off off him. Love it. I would love to see you both travel to Japan.
A co-worker of my father's company rode the Kenmeri Skyline, which came out after Hakosuka, and he took me on many rides when I was a kid. My dad drove a Z432 and a Mitsubishi Galant GTO.
Thanks! I wish we could’ve told the whole story! There was actually a 3rd car that pulled up after the Escalade! 4 more guys got out with for a total of 11 walking slowly towards me and my friend Chris who drove me there. It was quite intimidating!
I got a story like this when I lived in Japan for 10 years as well with my R34 GT-R VSpec, I was one of the only Wangan Runner that was american in Japan... Getting my car back in July 2025 after waiting since 2011. Max speed 362kph.
Love this channel because Nicole absolutely loves all things automotive. She can’t hide that. I didn’t know the skyline went that far back. Also, thank you Nicole and your team for reaching out to Lynn about the cobra. Have a peaceful week. 🎄
Whoa, what a cool Unicorn. All of the owners you meet are as unique as their builds. Enjoyed watching him smile as you cruised around making "all the turbo noises". Thanks again, Nicole, for another fantastic episode!
So impressed with you Nicole. Not only do you know your stuff, but you always do your homework and come prepared. And you're so engaging with your featured guests; so respectful. Not to mention how well you can drive girl. 👍👍👍❤
@RoysHakosuka Thank you so much for sharing your passion and hard work with Nicole so that us viewers could experience something and someone so unique. Shukufuku.
Another amazing find. He is so right. It definitely is how it makes you feel. The whole experience! Such an amazing story and homage and reverence to an amazing car and a culture that it sprang from. I believe he was and still is an amazing instructor. Thanks for your service as well. Nicole thanks for taking us along for another awesome ride.
I used to teach car control. Women always always always learned quicker (better) then men. And this car owner clearly knew how to explain the car. Perfect.
Looks like you are having fun, right hand drive is fun to drive, did it a lot in England .. Love your facial expressions .Love your adventures.. . God Bless
I mean this in the most undramic way. But I appreciate a true car enthusiast so much. It can't be faked. You have that true authenticity or not. That car rips so hard and the gun is a true fan. That stuff can't be faked on film, it's either you have or not. And those Watanabe R's fill me with happiness. I had a 240Z with a Maxima diesel crank running a 3.1 stroker on triple Mikuni 45s
I'm repeating myself, but Nicole is a MOST EXCELLENT & NATURAL driver! It's crazy how easy she manages to drive difficult-to-drive cars, as if it's 2nd to nature; what an amazing woman! Impressed with the car too, of course!
@@kopronko Roy hasn't ever had it dyno'ed but an old Japanese tuner friend of his judged it to be about 200-250 hp, so Roy sorta runs with that assumption! As far as boost, it's happiest when it doesn't go over 10lbs.
I know I have commented on this before but its a universal thing in all of your videos. My favorite part always is when the owner realizes Nicole can DRIVE. I mean really DRIVE. It cracks me up. I am convinced you can drive anything from an ox cart to the space shuttle. Thanks for the great content again.
It was her attitude and approach to me and the car! She was genuinely interested a great listener and knows how to respond to feedback! Nicole is a great driver!
I just love the owners you bring to us with this series. They are such a diverse and fascinating group of people and Roy was no exception. Very cool! This was a driver's car for sure.
Thank you! Nicole was great and extremely knowledgeable, yet was very open to learn more about this genre! I love ALL cars, me and this old girl just happened to cross paths at the right place at the right time.
I dig that car SOO MUCH. As a MOPAR guy I like the '68 Dodge Super Bee lookalike grill but also appreciate the iconic Japanese interpretation of a early 70s sport coupe. Just a winner all around
What a treat! I had just finished watching a video about a Renault 5 Turbo on Iain Tyrrell's channel. It was a car I had no interest in but the video made it interesting. Then this was "next in line" and while I've also never had any interest in the Skyline, I thought this was fascinating. Roy, the vehicle you've created is absolutely badass! That motor, the componentry, the love (and incredible attention to detail) you've put into it, absolutely amazing and congrats to Nicole for being the best student on the clutch take-up. Thank you Roy for your service in the USAF and as a weapons instructor.
Ahhhh!!! You had me at Renault! th-cam.com/video/yC8nkoMb3SM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for checking out the Hako! Hope you will stick around.. we have so much fun over here exploring different vehicles!
I've said it before... I am so jealous Nicole and also so happy you did this car justice. what a vehicle.... this car reminds me of an old neighbors boyfriends racing Porsche when I lived in Germany in the 80's.... stainless floors and the clutch...not a mm of forgiveness...
...& now we have a new clutch Saint: Holy Shoemini.....thx 4 the great talks ,insight , smiles & rolling coaching from Roy 👏👏👍 not just complimenting ,telling it as it is.....🕶️👍✌️
What a small world!! I hung out with Roy during my time in 'Vegas, he took me for a couple of fast rides in the Hako! An experience not to be missed. I hope he showed you the illustrated portrait (no computer, hand drawn) I did of his car. One of my best. Roy's a great guy; So cool you featured him!! Respect! 😎👍
Steve! So nice you chimed in! Gosh how I wish that illustration you made was in my hands! It’s a long story why I don’t have it but how I wish I did! Thank you so much for doing that for me during such strange times and I wish you all the best! Nicole next time we talk remind me to tell you about this amazing guy!
This car kinda reminds me of the Datsun 510 only bigger. Back in the 80's when I worked in the automotive gray market. Every now and then we would get a right hand drive something to make legal for use in the U.S.A. And let me tell you it was like learning how to drive all over again. I'm already looking forward to what ever you drive next.
First...i love how Nicole giggles every time she shifts gears...Second...I'm not a huge fan of imports...but this car just might change my mind. It sounds and looks amazing. Really enjoyed this episode.
holy moly, among all the bangers you've done, this one ranks VERY close to the top!!! sooo many cool details, so much nuance, and so much japanese flavor. the guy isn't even japanese, but still respected them enough to pay homage to their car culture. this episode could have been twice as long, and it would never have gotten boring. also, i always love it when car owners get surprised by how well you understand their car, and adapt to it. thanks for another great episode!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetourI swear you channel is one of my all time favorite . Your enthusiasm and knowledge is awesome. Thanks for shows cars like this👍👍👍
Beautiful car, awesome build path, super cool owner and Nicole's interviewing skills. Everything from the history, to the story of purchasing the car and all the little tidbits of information and personality were just perfect.
OG Cartech, proper Japanese Hot Rod right there.... Peter Brock is probably the guy most responsible for the Speed Racer Cartoon with his Triumph TR250K design.
Thanks! I saw a Skyline at a show many moons ago, very cool. Watching your show the discussion about the straight six turbo, manual transmission brought memories back of a 83 280zx turbo, straight six , 5 speed very fast. Speedometer topped out at 85 mph. LOL. It was the first car that ever talked to me. Great show, great car and great conversation!
Well done Nicole! You really nailed it driving Roy's car as I know first hand how difficult it can be driving a car with the steering on the side that your not accustomed too! And that clutch BITE !! Great story about the GTR history. I never thought it went so far back! Roy you are indeed a great instructor from your background and showed a lot of patience and understanding in helping Nicole drive your car. Another interesting car and owner with a great story of how he kindled his interest for these early GTR's. Keep up with the great work Nicole and thank you for the speedy delivery of my t-shirt and stickers! All top quality too ! A :))
@@RoysHakosuka i served 3.5 years in okinawa japan in the marines where i got my first intro to the Skyline been in love with ever since and live every iteration of the skyline to this day, and seeing your hakosuka just brings back all kinds of fun racing nights on the weekends and back then hakosukas were only 13 -15 years old.
This is my first time watching an episode of Detour, and it was awesome!! This car is so cool and Roy was even cooler! Watching Nicole figure out how to drive his Hako was fantastic. Great episode. 10/10
@@RoysHakosuka The opportunity to see your creative insight, attention to detail and loyalty to keeping the Skyline legit is admirable. Thank you for sharing it with us!! I’m especially tickled being a HotWheels fanatic since I was a child. So cool, man.
This is my kind of car. This and the 33 (unpopular opinion) are my favorite model skylines. This thing looks so engaging to drive. Exactly my type. The challenge of driving it would never get old. I can just imagine the smell of the exhaust and fuel from the carbs. Takes me back to my teens driving an old dual point d15 ef civic hatch back as my first car. Getting in first thing in the morning, exhaust gas billowing from startup and the smell of how rich they run initially 😋😋
I’ve had 510’s and now have 240z’s but this make me all quivery. I think I have to build one of these awesome classics. Now someone please tell my wife I need a larger garage. 😮😮
Way back in about 1983 or so, one of my teachers at school had a Skyline just like this one. I don't remember all the details other than it being a metallic grey colour but I do remember him saying it was fuel injected. This was in the UK when older japanese cars were extremely rare because they had all mostly dissolved by then. I never realised at the time what a special car it was.
That generation Skyline body style is my favorite. And I generally prefer naturally aspirated, but I've got to admit that turbo sounds sick! Beautiful work, Roy! And Nicole, I appreciate your honesty when something is new or unfamiliar to you. Best way to learn! You're a legit car person and your extensive knowledge about cars and how to handle them clearly comes through. It's always a joy to watch your channel.
I've come to the conclusion, that Nicole is pretty fast in picking up on driving ANY weird to drive car she comes across. Cool Skyline, and a great video as always.
I recently saw a video that showed you flipping Scooby Doo, and how excited you were! It was awesome. I knew you were a rock crawler but I had no idea about the monster trucks. Please consider doing an episode that tells your story. I think it would be very interesting.
Thanks Nicole for making this video. It’s great to get a little more history on these Japanese cars. Also great job on driving a right hand drive carbureted turbocharged car.👍
Another great episode Nicole, I'm not a JDM guy, but love to see folks that love their cars and that is what your channel is about The turbo sounds were great!!
Nicole, I cannot fully express my thanks - I get a lil' emotional during each episode, and words fail. This time, as I vividly recollect the BRE 510s running with the "big guys" at Bryar and Lime Rock with such fondness, I see that Pete Brock had signed her - WT actual(!) he must have been stoked to see the evolution. You've touched my soul again, and I eagerly await your next episode... ☺️😎🏁
Love this episode, Nicole! Thank you for getting back to your roots of raw homebuilt cars by people with passion, creativity, and no limits. This episode was so so fun to watch and your chestry with Mr, Ro de Guzman was natural and so easy to watch. I loved your questions, his explanations, the look of the car, the knowledge he shared and the sounds of the engine. * still waiting to see you and your husband's FJ40..... Sno Dawg
Great car! Thank you for your service! My mom was my influence with cars. She always loved German cars and it rubbed off on me big time. I don't think she planned it. But I am thankful I always thru my life spent so much money on cars I couldn't afford to do drugs. 🤪
Nicole has a way of finding some of the coolest? neatest? greatest? (OK, hard to find the right accolade) cars and owners. His story about finding his car just proves he is a true car guy. Roy built was had to be a tuners nightmare, but found a way to make it work. I was curious if Roy ever put his car on a dyno? Great job Roy, you have to be proud of what you ended up with. Nicole, great job taming another beast that was brought your way. I always enjoy the parts of the videos where the owners are finally able to relax and enjoy riding along with her. Smiles all around. Once again, I can't wait for your next adventure. Thank you Nicole and Roy!!!
Thank you so much! I love all cars and like Nicole I’ll drive anything! The car is actually a work in progress with the engine because it’s such an uncommon build. We feel we’ve built a good foundation and we are still tweaking bits here and there to get it perfect.
Roy, I have a feeling you will continue to upgrade and finetune that car for as long you own it. Sir Henry Royce once said, “Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing.” @@RoysHakosuka
Another great episode , impressive driving skills with instant clutch and rhd manual , your genuine enthusiasm always fun to watch , your channel deserves more success
Friday I shared 3 episodes with my band members. You are a hit!!! One of us just bought a mint Boxer S maybe like yours. I had friends in the '80's LA who raced the little Nissans and Datsuns. Third band member raced 914's on local track in the midwest as a hobby. I was a member of a Mustang/Cobra Autocross Club in '72. I saved NOTACAT for the finale. We are all Dads with very precious and vital daughters. We Teared up right on cue! You now have 3 new fans. I am vicariously rich and will likely be the guy who buys the merch. Hey! Bless the work you do. I know the difficulties and commitment to feed a channel. We're all 70ish and refuse to grow old. You help all of us do that! Thanks again... Sam '71
Thank you! Sometimes I miss the sound of wide open throttle going through the velocity stacks, but it does make do for a distinctive choice in induction. 👍
As always, an excellent interview. The guest can tell that Nicole knows what she's talking about. She never dumbs anything down for them or the viewer. Such a joy to watch. Thank you. And the car is very cool. It's fun to see someone not trying to go dragster power crazy.
Love your channel and what you do. You bring so many new perspectives to viewers on what is going on with custom builds and the people behind them. An awesome interview to see would be with Tim Cameron (his new bouncer is amazing!). Get you back to your roots and behind the wheel of a beast!
Hello mario here, The Nissan skyline GT , Wauw what a very cool looking car , and its so old and so very good .!!!! The Nissan People mast make more cars like dis one and whit a turbo afcause . And its good to see you again nicol in dis serie of cool and spacial cars . Bye from mario 😊😅❤
Such an honor to work with Nicole Johnson and her talented crew! I couldn’t be happier with the video!!! You really captured my little Hako and left me wanting more! Thank you so much!!!
Such a cool build
Roy- add more acceleration pump to your carbs and you won't have to ease them on (Make the accel Jets bigger, possibly add pump volume)
What is your hot wheels car called and where do I get one? Badass car congrats .
Thank you for the opportunity to drive this little beast! We had so much fun shooting this and getting to know you! And most of all... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🇺🇸 WE LOVE OUR VETERANS!
Hey Roy super nice car .my son and I REALLY enjoyed your stories.
Currently he is a staff Sargent in USAF at Hurlburt . He hoping to pcs to Japan when the op is available .
We are Datsun people having owned many 240’s and a few 510.
But your car is in a class by itself.
Can you tell me the engine builder again. I may want to build another engine but don’t want to use rebello. Thanks again Roy .
今日はNISSAN skylineハコスカ愛に敬意を表する
若い頃に44年式の4ドア skylineGTｰRを持っていた
貴方の skyline GT-R はホイール、ワタナベ製💯good❤
内装、メーターパネルは当時のエンジン音最高です動画を見て
若き頃を思い出しました❤嬉しいですね有難うございますJapan🎉💯❤️👍💕
We appreciate you watching...thank you so much!! We are glad you enjoyed it!!
ありがとう！動画を楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです！
@@RoysHakosuka さん
NISSAN skylineGTは素晴らしい車ですね。
動画を見て若き日の想い出がよみがえって嬉しかったです
NISSAN skylineGTを大切に乗ってください。有難うございます💯❤️👍
this dude SHOULD be your co-host. You together are such amazing story tellers. He is so at ease and really knows how to let you bounce ideas off off him.
Love it. I would love to see you both travel to Japan.
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You hear that @nicolejohnsondetour Japan road trip! 🇯🇵🗾
🚗💨💨 🚙💨💨
Detour Japan 🇯🇵 yeee haaa
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Thank you, you are excellent Tooo 😀
はい日本リヤド旅行
( Yes Japan road trip )
I had to, it seemed fitting, haha.
A co-worker of my father's company rode the Kenmeri Skyline, which came out after Hakosuka, and he took me on many rides when I was a kid. My dad drove a Z432 and a Mitsubishi Galant GTO.
How cool...thank you for sharing with us!!
Very likeable owner, loved the story he told about the purchase process.
Yes...we totally agree!!
Thanks! I wish we could’ve told the whole story! There was actually a 3rd car that pulled up after the Escalade! 4 more guys got out with for a total of 11 walking slowly towards me and my friend Chris who drove me there. It was quite intimidating!
Nicole - I love your enthusiasm, your knowledge, your expertise, and hour ability to bond with these car owners. Roy is so cool and so easy-going!
We appreciate that!! Thank you for watching!!
Thank you! 😅
I got a story like this when I lived in Japan for 10 years as well with my R34 GT-R VSpec, I was one of the only Wangan Runner that was american in Japan... Getting my car back in July 2025 after waiting since 2011. Max speed 362kph.
Thank you for sharing your story with us!!
Get this man a youtube channel!
彼は、本当にこのハコスカを愛して好きでしかたがないことが良くわかります！
なかなか、ココまで仕上げられる人は日本でも珍しいですから！
Thank you for watching...glad you approve!!
どうもありがとうございました!!!
Love this channel because Nicole absolutely loves all things automotive. She can’t hide that.
I didn’t know the skyline went that far back. Also, thank you Nicole and your team for reaching out to Lynn about the cobra. Have a peaceful week. 🎄
Glad you liked the video and my car! Thank you!
We appreciate that!! So glad you enjoyed watching!!
Whoa, what a cool Unicorn. All of the owners you meet are as unique as their builds. Enjoyed watching him smile as you cruised around making "all the turbo noises". Thanks again, Nicole, for another fantastic episode!
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So impressed with you Nicole. Not only do you know your stuff, but you always do your homework and come prepared. And you're so engaging with your featured guests; so respectful. Not to mention how well you can drive girl. 👍👍👍❤
She really did her homework and really went out of her way to get to know me and my car! Thanks for watching!
@RoysHakosuka Thank you so much for sharing your passion and hard work with Nicole so that us viewers could experience something and someone so unique. Shukufuku.
Thank you so much!! We appreciate that!!
TH-cam suggestions brought you a new sub. I’ve loved this car for a decade now.
Awesome! Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed watching!
It's built into her... She is a driver. She just knows! She seems to know how figure out anything she drives. Okay, Nicole...you are simply amazing.
She really is! Most people are pretty intimidated to drive this car for different reasons but her confidence and capability shined through!
Thank you so much..that's very nice!!
One of my favorite cars of all time!
Awesome!! Glad you like it!!
"Holy shumanee!" I've only seen two Hakosuka's here on O'ahu; I love it! Mahalo for your infectious enthusiasm!
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FANTASTIC...quirky is waaaay Cool ...Nicole is the cake ...Roy's passion and story telling are it's icing!!!
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You hear that Nicole! I’m as cool as ice-ing! Love it! 😅
That brings back memories of my first car... A 1981 2000 GT Turbo skyline limited edition... L20et motor sounds so similar to that... Loved that car ❤
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!
I am absolutely in love with how the turbo sounds, I’ll take two!
Yes...it's awesome!!
Another amazing find. He is so right. It definitely is how it makes you feel. The whole experience! Such an amazing story and homage and reverence to an amazing car and a culture that it sprang from. I believe he was and still is an amazing instructor. Thanks for your service as well. Nicole thanks for taking us along for another awesome ride.
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I used to teach car control. Women always always always learned quicker (better) then men. And this car owner clearly knew how to explain the car. Perfect.
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So true! Even on the firing line, more often than not!
Looks like you are having fun, right hand drive is fun to drive, did it a lot in England .. Love your facial expressions .Love your adventures.. . God Bless
I mean this in the most undramic way. But I appreciate a true car enthusiast so much.
It can't be faked. You have that true authenticity or not. That car rips so hard and the gun is a true fan. That stuff can't be faked on film, it's either you have or not.
And those Watanabe R's fill me with happiness.
I had a 240Z with a Maxima diesel crank running a 3.1 stroker on triple Mikuni 45s
Thank you for watching..glad you like it!!
Thanks! I really do love this car, and after 17 years of ownership she still blows me away. 😅
I'm repeating myself, but Nicole is a MOST EXCELLENT & NATURAL driver! It's crazy how easy she manages to drive difficult-to-drive cars, as if it's 2nd to nature; what an amazing woman!
Impressed with the car too, of course!
Thank you...that's very nice!! We appreciate you watching!!
Amennn !!! ! !!! But , did i miss the data about how much boost/power does this engine makes ? 10pounds ? Thank you 🙂
@@kopronko Roy hasn't ever had it dyno'ed but an old Japanese tuner friend of his judged it to be about 200-250 hp, so Roy sorta runs with that assumption! As far as boost, it's happiest when it doesn't go over 10lbs.
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Thank you dear sister !!! 🙂 Peace with you from old Eu 🙂
Love my Air Force vets. This was super cool Nicole. Thanks.
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Gorgeous car, and I really love the hosts enthusiasm.
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I know I have commented on this before but its a universal thing in all of your videos. My favorite part always is when the owner realizes Nicole can DRIVE. I mean really DRIVE.
It cracks me up. I am convinced you can drive anything from an ox cart to the space shuttle. Thanks for the great content again.
It was her attitude and approach to me and the car! She was genuinely interested a great listener and knows how to respond to feedback! Nicole is a great driver!
Thank you so much...I sincerely appreciate that!!
What an awesome ride along. Thanks again Nicole for an amazing automotive adventure! More! More! More! We want more!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!!!
I just love the owners you bring to us with this series. They are such a diverse and fascinating group of people and Roy was no exception. Very cool! This was a driver's car for sure.
Thank you! Nicole was great and extremely knowledgeable, yet was very open to learn more about this genre! I love ALL cars, me and this old girl just happened to cross paths at the right place at the right time.
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I dig that car SOO MUCH. As a MOPAR guy I like the '68 Dodge Super Bee lookalike grill but also appreciate the iconic Japanese interpretation of a early 70s sport coupe. Just a winner all around
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Old School MOPAR ROCK all day!!! I completely get how you feel!
What a treat! I had just finished watching a video about a Renault 5 Turbo on Iain Tyrrell's channel. It was a car I had no interest in but the video made it interesting. Then this was "next in line" and while I've also never had any interest in the Skyline, I thought this was fascinating. Roy, the vehicle you've created is absolutely badass! That motor, the componentry, the love (and incredible attention to detail) you've put into it, absolutely amazing and congrats to Nicole for being the best student on the clutch take-up. Thank you Roy for your service in the USAF and as a weapons instructor.
Ahhhh!!! You had me at Renault! th-cam.com/video/yC8nkoMb3SM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for checking out the Hako! Hope you will stick around.. we have so much fun over here exploring different vehicles!
Thank you for the kind words! I love building this car and it was an honor to serve the people of America.
I've said it before... I am so jealous Nicole and also so happy you did this car justice. what a vehicle.... this car reminds me of an old neighbors boyfriends racing Porsche when I lived in Germany in the 80's.... stainless floors and the clutch...not a mm of forgiveness...
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Nice ride. Something different. This is why we build them to suit us. Great car.
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...& now we have a new clutch Saint: Holy Shoemini.....thx 4 the great talks ,insight , smiles & rolling coaching from Roy 👏👏👍 not just complimenting ,telling it as it is.....🕶️👍✌️
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Could listen to that all day and all night. I want an R32 but this is amaze.
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What a small world!! I hung out with Roy during my time in 'Vegas, he took me for a couple of fast rides in the Hako! An experience not to be missed. I hope he showed you the illustrated portrait (no computer, hand drawn) I did of his car. One of my best. Roy's a great guy; So cool you featured him!! Respect! 😎👍
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Steve! So nice you chimed in! Gosh how I wish that illustration you made was in my hands! It’s a long story why I don’t have it but how I wish I did! Thank you so much for doing that for me during such strange times and I wish you all the best! Nicole next time we talk remind me to tell you about this amazing guy!
This car kinda reminds me of the Datsun 510 only bigger. Back in the 80's when I worked in the automotive gray market. Every now and then we would get a right hand drive something to make legal for use in the U.S.A. And let me tell you it was like learning how to drive all over again. I'm already looking forward to what ever you drive next.
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First...i love how Nicole giggles every time she shifts gears...Second...I'm not a huge fan of imports...but this car just might change my mind. It sounds and looks amazing. Really enjoyed this episode.
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so jealous ! grew up driving and drifting dattos as a kid. dream car right there thanks so much to the owner amazing job
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Nicole, Awesome. it’s always worth the wait for your latest video. 👍😎
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holy moly, among all the bangers you've done, this one ranks VERY close to the top!!! sooo many cool details, so much nuance, and so much japanese flavor. the guy isn't even japanese, but still respected them enough to pay homage to their car culture. this episode could have been twice as long, and it would never have gotten boring. also, i always love it when car owners get surprised by how well you understand their car, and adapt to it. thanks for another great episode!
So glad you liked the video and my car! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching!!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetourI swear you channel is one of my all time favorite . Your enthusiasm and knowledge is awesome. Thanks for shows cars like this👍👍👍
@@jeffconley819 Thank you and you're welcome!
That's indeed a kool car you got there capturing the 70's essence.
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Well that's right up my street, proper old school fun 🙂
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Beautiful car, awesome build path, super cool owner and Nicole's interviewing skills. Everything from the history, to the story of purchasing the car and all the little tidbits of information and personality were just perfect.
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Are you afraid of anything? I love your perspective of everything wild and wonderful.
Thank you ...I appreciate that!!
I'm one of the few to have driven Roy's Hakosuka, and I can attest to it being VERY HARD to get it off the line with his clutch. Well done!
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Really!? I think I know this guy! 🤣
He’s been around a few notable Nissans himself! 👍👍👍
How I missed this car living in vegas as long as I had and my shop across the way from Harmon Restorations. Love the turbo carb setup.
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OG Cartech, proper Japanese Hot Rod right there.... Peter Brock is probably the guy most responsible for the Speed Racer Cartoon with his Triumph TR250K design.
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Thanks! I saw a Skyline at a show many moons ago, very cool.
Watching your show the discussion about the straight six turbo, manual transmission brought memories back of a 83 280zx turbo, straight six , 5 speed very fast. Speedometer topped out at 85 mph. LOL. It was the first car that ever talked to me.
Great show, great car and great conversation!
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Well done Nicole! You really nailed it driving Roy's car as I know first hand how difficult it can be driving a car with the steering on the side that your not accustomed too! And that clutch BITE !! Great story about the GTR history. I never thought it went so far back! Roy you are indeed a great instructor from your background and showed a lot of patience and understanding in helping Nicole drive your car. Another interesting car and owner with a great story of how he kindled his interest for these early GTR's. Keep up with the great work Nicole and thank you for the speedy delivery of my t-shirt and stickers! All top quality too ! A :))
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Thanks! It was great working with Nicole and her crew! The learning curve of this car is quite odd but she got it down as best as I can!
Such a cool Video, Car, Owner & Nicole of course. Just amazing!
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I love how your reviews are most often on something almost obscure.
I’m so glad Nicole and I found each other! I always say “Life’s too short to drive a boring car!”
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I live me a good ole school nissan skyline owned. 79 and 84 skyline love thise cars 👍🏼 absolutely premium Hakosuka
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@@RoysHakosuka i served 3.5 years in okinawa japan in the marines where i got my first intro to the Skyline been in love with ever since and live every iteration of the skyline to this day, and seeing your hakosuka just brings back all kinds of fun racing nights on the weekends and back then hakosukas were only 13 -15 years old.
This is my first time watching an episode of Detour, and it was awesome!! This car is so cool and Roy was even cooler! Watching Nicole figure out how to drive his Hako was fantastic. Great episode. 10/10
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We’re so glad you liked it! Nicole did me and my Hako justice! I can’t thank her and her crew enough!
@@RoysHakosuka The opportunity to see your creative insight, attention to detail and loyalty to keeping the Skyline legit is admirable. Thank you for sharing it with us!! I’m especially tickled being a HotWheels fanatic since I was a child. So cool, man.
You're in for a treat if you go through her catalog of posts, then. They're all of high caliber.
Hope your having a good weekend, glad seeing you out with a new video
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Best car they ever featured on here!
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this japnese timeless legend.......i see all the NISMO D.N.A inside. congratulations for this tunned icon 😉
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The Hako is by far the most beautiful car (IMO). I’ve still never seen one in person but love everything about them.
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This is my kind of car. This and the 33 (unpopular opinion) are my favorite model skylines. This thing looks so engaging to drive. Exactly my type. The challenge of driving it would never get old. I can just imagine the smell of the exhaust and fuel from the carbs. Takes me back to my teens driving an old dual point d15 ef civic hatch back as my first car. Getting in first thing in the morning, exhaust gas billowing from startup and the smell of how rich they run initially 😋😋
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Me too! My newest project is an R33, 4 door sedan!
Nicole and Roy-san, great episode
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I never fail to smile when I watch an episode, thank you!
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It's an extreme pleasure to watch this video. That car is amazing... Thank you, Roy and Nicole...
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Those rims look really beautiful. Looks like WIDE Minilites to me!
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Mannnnn Roy I love your story just as much as I love the Hako! I'd give anything to see her in person
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Cool car and im a muscle car kinda guy ! No need to act Nicole ... you being you is what we're here for imo😁✌️
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Cool! I want one. I didn't know they made them that old either. I always wanted a 72 Celica.
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This was again a really enjoyable video from Nicole... And that car and the owner, both super cool ^^
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Thank you! It was a blast making the video!
I’ve had 510’s and now have 240z’s but this make me all quivery. I think I have to build one of these awesome classics.
Now someone please tell my wife I need a larger garage. 😮😮
Wife: He needs a bigger garage for a holiday present. 🎄🎄🎄🎄
You get me with every JDM but as a Nissan owner this car is a spacial one!!!! Great car, cooler owner and a great Video, thanks Nicole!
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Fun Car ! I had the HKS timer in the Daytona Turbo Z I built back in the 80s. Fun to see one again.👊😎👍
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Kudos Nicole, this was a goodie!.
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Way back in about 1983 or so, one of my teachers at school had a Skyline just like this one. I don't remember all the details other than it being a metallic grey colour but I do remember him saying it was fuel injected. This was in the UK when older japanese cars were extremely rare because they had all mostly dissolved by then. I never realised at the time what a special car it was.
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I smiled the entire time watching this! Thank you 😊
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That generation Skyline body style is my favorite. And I generally prefer naturally aspirated, but I've got to admit that turbo sounds sick! Beautiful work, Roy! And Nicole, I appreciate your honesty when something is new or unfamiliar to you. Best way to learn! You're a legit car person and your extensive knowledge about cars and how to handle them clearly comes through. It's always a joy to watch your channel.
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I've come to the conclusion, that Nicole is pretty fast in picking up on driving ANY weird to drive car she comes across. Cool Skyline, and a great video as always.
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免許取ったばかりの頃、ハコとS30Zは30万円ケンメリは10万くらいでした。
今このコンディションで所有するならとんでもないお金がかかります。うらやましいです。
いつまでも大事にしてあげてください。
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I recently saw a video that showed you flipping Scooby Doo, and how excited you were! It was awesome. I knew you were a rock crawler but I had no idea about the monster trucks. Please consider doing an episode that tells your story. I think it would be very interesting.
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...that car makes GREAT noises!!!
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Thanks Nicole for making this video. It’s great to get a little more history on these Japanese cars. Also great job on driving a right hand drive carbureted turbocharged car.👍
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Wow this brings back so many memories, growing up with the L28 engine, awesome video!
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Another great episode Nicole, I'm not a JDM guy, but love to see folks that love their cars and that is what your channel is about The turbo sounds were great!!
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What an amazing avenue to explore as a car enthusiast. A captivating experience. Thanks once again.
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Absolutely perfect build!
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Nicole, I cannot fully express my thanks - I get a lil' emotional during each episode, and words fail. This time, as I vividly recollect the BRE 510s running with the "big guys" at Bryar and Lime Rock with such fondness, I see that Pete Brock had signed her - WT actual(!) he must have been stoked to see the evolution. You've touched my soul again, and I eagerly await your next episode... ☺️😎🏁
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Skylines are the most incredible outcome when Nissan let their engineers unleashed…a Japanese diamond, so rare 🙌
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Love this episode, Nicole!
Thank you for getting back to your roots of raw homebuilt cars by people with passion, creativity, and no limits. This episode was so so fun to watch and your chestry with Mr, Ro de Guzman was natural and so easy to watch. I loved your questions, his explanations, the look of the car, the knowledge he shared and the sounds of the engine.
* still waiting to see you and your husband's FJ40.....
Sno Dawg
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Wow what a project! The tire stretch and camber seem in contrast to the rest of the car but wowee!
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貴方のハコスカ愛が伝わってきます。とてもカッコイイです!
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どうもありがとうございました!!!
Great car! Thank you for your service! My mom was my influence with cars. She always loved German cars and it rubbed off on me big time. I don't think she planned it. But I am thankful I always thru my life spent so much money on cars I couldn't afford to do drugs. 🤪
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Thank you! I’ve got a massive soft spot for German cars too!
Nicole has a way of finding some of the coolest? neatest? greatest? (OK, hard to find the right accolade) cars and owners. His story about finding his car just proves he is a true car guy. Roy built was had to be a tuners nightmare, but found a way to make it work. I was curious if Roy ever put his car on a dyno? Great job Roy, you have to be proud of what you ended up with. Nicole, great job taming another beast that was brought your way. I always enjoy the parts of the videos where the owners are finally able to relax and enjoy riding along with her. Smiles all around. Once again, I can't wait for your next adventure. Thank you Nicole and Roy!!!
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Thank you so much! I love all cars and like Nicole I’ll drive anything! The car is actually a work in progress with the engine because it’s such an uncommon build. We feel we’ve built a good foundation and we are still tweaking bits here and there to get it perfect.
Roy, I have a feeling you will continue to upgrade and finetune that car for as long you own it. Sir Henry Royce once said, “Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing.” @@RoysHakosuka
Another great episode , impressive driving skills with instant clutch and rhd manual , your genuine enthusiasm always fun to watch , your channel deserves more success
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I totally enjoy this channel. 💕🏎️
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FRIGGIN BEAUTIFUL
Sugoi!
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@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour always loved these old 2000s..this one is an absolute gem
Friday I shared 3 episodes with my band members. You are a hit!!! One of us just bought a mint Boxer S maybe like yours. I had friends in the '80's LA who raced the little Nissans and Datsuns. Third band member raced 914's on local track in the midwest as a hobby. I was a member of a Mustang/Cobra Autocross Club in '72. I saved NOTACAT for the finale. We are all Dads with very precious and vital daughters. We Teared up right on cue! You now have 3 new fans. I am vicariously rich and will likely be the guy who buys the merch. Hey! Bless the work you do. I know the difficulties and commitment to feed a channel. We're all 70ish and refuse to grow old. You help all of us do that!
Thanks again... Sam '71
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Thank you for the top spec video here,Damn you’re good. Roy you made some sweet choices on the Hako, harmony to the ears.
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Thank you! Sometimes I miss the sound of wide open throttle going through the velocity stacks, but it does make do for a distinctive choice in induction. 👍
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Sure does, those sounds never gets old.
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As always, an excellent interview. The guest can tell that Nicole knows what she's talking about. She never dumbs anything down for them or the viewer. Such a joy to watch. Thank you.
And the car is very cool. It's fun to see someone not trying to go dragster power crazy.
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Great episode, Nicole. Such a cool car and owner, great stories and of course the driving with the wonderful noise.
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Wouahou, this car is magic. 👍. the sound is magical. Marvelous vidéo, thanks Nicole.
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Love your channel and what you do. You bring so many new perspectives to viewers on what is going on with custom builds and the people behind them.
An awesome interview to see would be with Tim Cameron (his new bouncer is amazing!). Get you back to your roots and behind the wheel of a beast!
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Hello mario here,
The Nissan skyline GT , Wauw what a very cool looking car , and its so old and so very good .!!!!
The Nissan People mast make more cars like dis one and whit a turbo afcause . And its good to see you again nicol in dis serie of cool and spacial cars .
Bye from mario 😊😅❤
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