My neighbor had a Porsche 930 when I was a teenager. I learned to drive in it from his daughter as my instructor ( Daddy didn't know about this). She taught me to keep my foot in it during a turn, never lift off. I loved that car and bought it fifteen years later when her Dad decided to sell it. I still own it to this day. BTW, I used it in driving test at the DMV.
Did it scare the shit out of you learning to drive it and more to the point, does it still do so? A bloke I used to know had one and the engine had been worked. You could hear it coming three kms away!
"While the Tatra 87 has an incredible top speed, it seems it handles like a shopping cart. The death toll it took on Nazi officers was so bad, the Allies referred to the cars as their "secret weapon." It even killed more of them than actual World War II". And that's basically the car Porsche copied to kill the drivers. Just a different engine configuration but also mounted in the back and air-cooled
I worked as a Porsche mechanic back in the 80s and the 930 was my favorite. What impressed me the most was the brakes which, which under hard braking, would lock the inertia reels on the seat belts. Porsche was wonderful to work for and always took care of their customer's concerns. They never buried any technical problems but, instead, would immediately issue tech bulletins rectifying any problems. By the way, Colonel Borman of Apollo 8, actually deadsticked a 104 after an engine failure!
The absolutely opposite to Nissan or what even Toyota did with the paint peel and melting interiors issues. Porsche is absolutely great with customer service.
@@EddoWagt It was meant in an endearing way. I am not surprised that this channel has not many subscribers. I am surprised seeing the effort. It is rare that you see early videos with a lot of effort and quality from small channels. I am certain this channel will get much more subs in the future.
Such commendable work. I suggested this channel to my friends and ofcourse we were betting on what car would the next vid be based and I just won the bet. Love the videos! Thanks for covering my dream car.
Just binged all your videos... Your storytelling is immaculate. Your diction precise. And, of course, your footage and narration perfect complements. But you are so damn good at capturing the spirit of the stories, the machines, the people, the distilled essence of each subject, and bringing it to shine vibrantly for just a few minutes. I respect it immensely. Thanks for all these, and I hope to see any future tales of yours.
Bro Honestly Speaking,The production Quality and the sheer level of content in your videos is higher than some big channels (not going to name) You honestly Deserve a million subs.
Whenever I describe why people love racing to friends, I always say it's like taming a savage beast. "You're putting everything you can into controlling something that, frankly, wants to kill you." When I heard that line in this video I grinned big. This guy gets it.
Can confirm. Around the same time a mechanic friend was working on a customer's 911 and asked if I wanted to go for a drive. When it spooled up you could barely get your head off the headrest, and I clearly remember the seatbelt cutting into my chest under hard braking. At the time I had no idea how much danger I was in.
yeah funny how everyone is always talking about being pushed back into the seat when hammering it down, however, it's the windscreen faceplant when hitting the breaks in such cars that always gives me the most amazing experience. this is for sure something you need to practice regularly if you own such a car, for the simple fact of conditioning your brain for it. It is completely unnatural and unreal to comprehend at first.
NO freaking way would I ever get into a single turbo 911. Once was enough. I was a passenger in one and I shit my pants (no exageration, I actually did shit my pants). When that turbo spooled and kicked in, that thing became an uncontrollable wild fucking animal.
@@ross_ulbright7779 My car was a 'grey' import into the US. To meet federal requirements it was refit with an 85 mph (140 kph) speedo. Once all requirements were met and signed off I immediately got the matching VDO US 180 mph (300 kph) fitted.
I tried to pass a big truck on a wet roundabout to get to an exit. I still remember the look on the driver's face as I passed him going sideways. What a mad car that was.
As an aircraft enthusiast I loved the Starfighter comparison. Also your channels is indeed the Turbo waiting for the RPM to spool up, it will be amazing once that hits.
@@the.squidd I'd love to see that, but PLZ do the dodge vipers as well. Such an imposing car just makes anyone around it want to go for a (sometimes unwanted) spin.
I love that literally anything made by TVR is an absolute rocket of death, like other brands have one or two dangerous cars and then there's just this brand named Trevor who make that scariest shit ever.
The story of the Porsche 930 Widomaker is well known and documented. However despite not learning anything new, this video was exceptional on many levels. I commend you for that.
brakmaster, you have to understand that as you get older, those 'behind you' in experience and knowledge won't get introduced to the same sources that you did. In fact, the sources that introduced you to new knowledge that you believed were the first were just repeats of already 'well documented and well known' information to those older/wiser than you. No matter how old you are, you need to grow up and stop assuming YOUR experience should be EVERYONE'S experience only. I know all the facts in this video - I even owned a 930 and one of the fastest TVRs. But it's fun to see how the 'same knowledege' is reformatted, represented, and reinterpreted every time. Take the next step in your understanding of yourself in this world, it's not about you and your journey only...
my favorite car storyteller is back, and this time with my favorite, porsche! Tho the intro about the planes was long, I think it gives us an insight why these killer machines are always sought after; we are born to be drawn to it. Great video as always, hope to see more porsches :)
@@the.squidd I mean, that intro is why I love your contents! If it was just a video about 930 being a widowmaker, it would be no different from others. But you brought up the reason why people love widowmakers, and that makes the whole story more compelling.
I agree, having seen a lot of car videos out there, my favourite ones do a bit of scene setting. I personally like the channel Disrupt, their videos often weave a few different stories together.
@@Diptera_Larvae Hollyyyyy heckkkkk thank you turning me on to Disrupt. WOW what a storyteller. I love it. I am very honored you even think of me in the same sentence.
@@the.squidd 1. Yeah it was definitely a bit long 2. But I totally get that. 3. You should definitely make some content on aviation, it’s easy to see that your super passionate about that as well as cars. 👍👍👍
I took one ride in a 911 turbo. One…that was enough for me. The driver was a crazy nut trying to impress me and before I knew it we were doing 130 in a 55. I had a young son at the time and vowed never to drive with this guy again or drive fast enough to die instantly. Crazy learning experience. Life lesson.
Had a neighbor who took me in a ride with his second Viper after he crashed the first Gen up and down a hill. It was the most awesome moment but when he said the tires are warmed up yet and pushed it hard in the corners I thought we were going to die knowing the brakes on those cars 2nd Gen are not going to stop it. Best day of my life so I can attest to your story. Still waiting to ride in a 930 or 911.
And to think I got to drive a 930 turbo when I was 16 years old and had balls of steel. It was fast. Maybe the fastest car I've ever driven and I'm 49 now. I've loved Porsche ever since.
it took me quite some times to say this, but this video exceptionally captures not just the feelings and emotions of such drivers who drove the car, but also the deadly yet alive characters of the widowmakers all around the industry. quite a personal thing since i liked the viper, which is also mentioned as a widowmaker, and i'm glad you've envisionized their purpose of existence.
As a young teen I went to visit my uncle in California who has a 911 SC targa. It may not be a turbo, but it made me a Porsche fan for life. I'm a self confessed adrenaline junkie. I've never owned a 911, but I hope to some day. This is a great video. I've seen several other video's on Porsche 911's and a few said to brake before the corner and then accelerate through it like a front wheel drive car. Thank you.
Braking for the corner is the proper technique for all vehicles. What they're really saying is "it's OK to nail the gas early while you're waiting on the turbo lag". But only with a large single turbo
wow I was just recommended this video and hands down this is one of the most epic car videos i've ever watched on youtube... the storytelling, the editing, the pacing... amazing job, I hope you get 1 million subs by the end of the year
And yet we choose to keep pushing. Something America needs to get back into the habit. Get rid of all the restrictions and walk away from full blown electric vehicles. I'd even say let's start getting back into more mechanical cars. I understand computers helps with speed and control but there's something about a pure mechanical car. A raw more intune feeling as it feels almost a part of you. Sorry for the rant.
That intro instantly took me back to every dangerous, fun and/or fast car that I was wholly unqualified to handle, yet enjoyed and survived. An M5, boosted m3, tuned S4, e30, Shelby Cobra...
Porsche racer Milt Minter (RIP) taught me to drive race cars. In Porsches, his advice was don’t lift in a corner and in a turbo, get it going straight before you pull the trigger. Good advice that has served me well.
I dont comment on videos often, this is such and out of the box perspective and presentation. You not only spoke about the car but highlighted the mentality of the era which created it.
dad had a 1986 turbo. heavily worked. 3.4l twin plug motor. 468 RWHP. 2580LBS. Thing was an absolute animal. On low boost it would spin its massive tires in 3rd. 1st gear came up so fast once the boost hit it was pretty much useless. it was like picking off tin cans with a slingshot against other cars on the highway... and that turbo sounded so awesome!
My skateboard seemed to run better/quieter, when I lubricated the wheels with sewing machine oil. The other neighborhood kids were all jelly... but I didn't divulge my secret!
I put a stock 3.3L 86' 930 turbo motor in a 83'SC and lightened the car down to roughly 2300lbs. As an ex-intern of Porsche North America's race cars in an engineering program, I tuned the engine and intake to gain a significant gain in torque and hp(about 10%). - 'I am the destroyer of worlds'. I never went looking for trouble, but once pushed up against a wall, that car didn't open up a can of whoop-ass, but a 55-gallon drum of whoop-ass. I have no doubt many a bully on the road will NEVER, ever forget that day of the beat-down.
I would seriously love a Squidd video on the CGT. Not just how it was made, but the way it made its mark in the world afterwards and later became appreciated as one of the greatest supercars ever made. I haven't seen any TH-cam videos on the matter delving into its history. But if there's anyone who can do that amazing car justice, it's you.
The CGT's "widowmaker" issue was the way the rear suspension was mounted. It has a tendency to suddenly break the mounting point at the top of the rear suspension which in turns cause the cars balance to get extremely upset the car at really bad times. What killed Paul Walker and the driver. Not he driver's mistake, but the Porsche's defect =(
I met a guy when looking for a Porsche for my brother. He told me he lost his son when they were driving a 911 turbo. He was selling his last Porsche because the memory was just too painful. The 911 turbo was the king of snap oversteer.
In less than 18 months, you have created the best car show on youtube! Every video better than the last, every single one of them captivating and well thought out. And last but fir sure not least, all of them narrated with the same level of enthusiasm as David Attenborough still has for his shows. Well done, and god speed! :)
When I was a kid in the 80's my well off neighbour had one of these for about 2 weeks before spinning it off the road and completely writing it off. I heard the porshe engineers even added lead weights to the front end to try to stop the pendulum effect when they let go.
The history lesson on the F-104 was interesting. I used to fly with Roscoe Diehl and he was Lockheeds personal test pilot for the F-104. He told me that he personally chewed out Chuck Yeager for crashing one of his Starfighters. He said that if Chuck had more of a brain he would have set his trim tabs to neutral and he could have recovered the plane. But Chuck set the trim full aft based on his experience with straight wing planes. Roscoe says he got away with screaming in the face of Chuck Yeager simply because Chuck was military and Roscoe was a civilian making sure the military doesn't wreck his planes.
I saw one of these at cars and coffee last week. It was gorgeous, all black and serious. You could tell it's something special and demanded respect. Great video man you really encapsulated the emotions I felt seeing one of these cars.
Driving uncontrollable beasts like this are where you truly feel alive. It's like walking a tightrope above the Grand Canyon, and one mistake could cost you everything. It's unchained power, but you have to be ready when it gives you it.
Mate I absolutely love all 3 of your videos you've made so far! Can't wait for the next one; whatever it may include. So well put together, informative and entertaining.
Never thought I'd see a Condor Man clip used in a TH-cam video. An amazing car video at that. My day is definitely made. Very recently discovered your channel. Loving your content. Please keep it up for all of us gearheads.
Condorman is such an underrated movie. I haven't seen it since the 90's and I never hear anyone talk about it. But as soon as I saw those black Porsches pull onto the street I was like "CONDORMAN!"
I've watched this and the Nissan video, and I've gotta say, your story telling and editing are incredible. These are very well made and paced. I cannot wait to see stories on legendary cars like the Ford GT40, Porsche RSR, Peugeot 203/205, Shelby GT500, Toyota Supra, Ford Mustang or the dominant Corvette.
99.9% of the time TH-cam's algorithm will recommend just pure garbage. This 0.01% it got it right. You have an awesome channel and I hope that you enjoy it enough to keep making videos for us. Great work!
Dude i found your channel 2 days ago. Watched all 19 of your videos within 2 days. Every video u make gives me goosbumps. Keep it up,the quality of content is on pair with any big TV program.
What a masterpiece of a video. The music, the directness and simplicity of language, the right clips and right time. That genuine love, obssesion for cars. Wow. Genuinely Thank You for your creation. Hat's off.
In the 1980s, a 20 year old woman in Victoria Australia won the lottery. She bought a Porsche 930. Crashed it and was killed shortly afterwards. Rear engined cars, brake before entering the corner and keep the accelerator partial depressed. Braking before entering the corner is crucial. I have owned 2 non turbo 911s. Lots of fun cornering and leaving every car behind for dead and way in the distance. I miss my 911SC. Loved every minute of the 5 years I owned my (911SC).
I drove a Ruf 930 in '92. Manual wastegate between and behind the seats. Had incredible brakes for the time. That car always felt like it was about to do something nasty.
The first behind-the-wheel driver's ed I ever had was in a 1975 RSR. It didn't have the seemingly random doubling of thrust midway up the power band that the 930 had, but the ass-end would still pass you on the outside if you got the least little bit timid in a corner. God I miss that car.
It's interesting that the accident prone Richard Hammond, of Top Gear, is a huge 911 fan, and that he had a 1969 911T for many years. He also loves fast motorcycles.
I had an 86 Iris metallic blue 930 with a built motor and tuned suspension. The car was in beautiful condition. I had done a lot of track experience in mostly BMWs so I had a good amount of high speed conering experience. I took my time getting to know that 930, it was no doubt a harry chested beast. When that Turbo hit it felt you were popping a wheelie, the experience was incredibly raw. I took it to several track events and luckily never stuffed it. I have always taken a sense of pride knowing that I was able to go fast in a car that many others could not or didn't have the nerve too. The reputation is well deserved.
Someone I know died driving a RWD Ford Sierra Cosworth. When they investigated the accident he had flown out of the road in along turn while accelerating and hitting a small bump in the road. The 911 with the engine at the back would be even more easy to do the same...
Living in Germany for a few years , I often drove my ‘78 930 ( slightly warmed over LOL) on Banzai runs from northern Germany to Vienna, Austria in all kinds of weather, except snow. Other than a few over exuberant oversteer slides I never had an issue with the handling of the 930. Maybe because I always owned hi power cars, back then 500 hp was pretty decent. My 930 put out about 350hp, good for a healthy top end. It was a fun car, but it ate rear tires.
As Mr. Shelby once said some cars are not meant to be driven by any normal human being. In the movie Ford v Ferrari he talks about how not just anyone can jump into a GT40 and control it
The Starfighter was insane, it had so little lift that it needed an insane speed to lift off. A consequence of this was, that if the landing gear was not retracted within a few seconds of lift off, the air speed would have destroyed it meaning landing it was impossible.
This was breathtaking, from the poetic narration to the beautiful images and videos, to that gorgeous sound of the turbocharged boxer engine layered over the music. Phenomenal job, keep up the great work!
i have driven two 930's over the years...they are certainly quite sporty and you definitely need some rear engine skill and bravery to drive them fast safely, but my 2019 GT2 RS is infinitely more scary and will make you dead in a heart beat if you get even slightly sloppy at its edge.
To be fair Pelle Lindbergh's blood alcohol levels were double the legal limit (at the time of his death) or about .20. 911 or not, his odds of death while behind the wheel of any car other then maybe a zamboni were incredibly high.
in 2001, took a 1982 3.3L 930 for a test drive with the idea of buying it. The acceleration was indescribable. Seemed to me that the car accelerated quicker than I could depress the accelerator pedal, 23 years later I remember vividly that Freeway drive. Did not buy it and went back to my 911SC. Looking back, I now wished I had bought it even if I owned for a short time. I do miss my 911SC.
Holy shit, last time I watched you were in the low thousands, now you're at the tens of thousands! Keep the shooting going buddy! Love the relaxed narration format, gives me the classy feel of Mustard and Found and Explained, absolutely love the relaxed narration! Keep it up! One small thing however, in good faith of course, sometimes the background music/sound effects overpowers your voice a bit so maybe a bit of tuning needed, otherwise, wonderful presentation as always!
Mustard is one of my favorite content creators on the platform, i'm flattered to be mentioned in the same sentence! And yeah, I intentionally amped up the music on this one , wanted to see what it was like to push the drama for this piece. Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind.
@@the.squidd Oh no problems, the music was perfect just the mixing during post kinda drowns out your voice a bit especially around the intro, nothing too big however! Keep it up buddy!
To I be fair TVR just doesn't give a damn. Those cars are monsters. And it's really only the first gen viper that is notoriously dangerous, the rest have TCS, ABS, And i think the last gen had Cruise control. Porsche CGT is a lot more tame than he's making it out to be as well. It's. Mid engine, NA V10 focused on driving experience and not as much speed.
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My neighbor had a Porsche 930 when I was a teenager. I learned to drive in it from his daughter as my instructor ( Daddy didn't know about this). She taught me to keep my foot in it during a turn, never lift off. I loved that car and bought it fifteen years later when her Dad decided to sell it. I still own it to this day. BTW, I used it in driving test at the DMV.
Congrats on owning such a beautiful machine!
Did it scare the shit out of you learning to drive it and more to the point, does it still do so? A bloke I used to know had one and the engine had been worked. You could hear it coming three kms away!
wanna sell it
Ah a ladies man eh
🎉 respect
"Fuck it, let's turbocharge it" a single tear slides down my face. Well done, sir. The human spirit is striking and persistent
I'm sure he didn't say F-it.
@@diggingattycho7908 but he did though…
@@a1st5th77 You'll have to cite it.
@@diggingattycho7908 I guess, he said: Scheiß drauf ;-)
"While the Tatra 87 has an incredible top speed, it seems it handles like a shopping cart. The death toll it took on Nazi officers was so bad, the Allies referred to the cars as their "secret weapon." It even killed more of them than actual World War II". And that's basically the car Porsche copied to kill the drivers. Just a different engine configuration but also mounted in the back and air-cooled
I worked as a Porsche mechanic back in the 80s and the 930 was my favorite. What impressed me the most was the brakes which, which under hard braking, would lock the inertia reels on the seat belts. Porsche was wonderful to work for and always took care of their customer's concerns. They never buried any technical problems but, instead, would immediately issue tech bulletins rectifying any problems. By the way, Colonel Borman of Apollo 8, actually deadsticked a 104 after an engine failure!
Ya, an F-104 is definitely the flying analogue of a Porsche 930, makes perfect sense!
My 2011 Frontier did the same thing, and I wasn't trying. I complained to Nissan, all I got was, you shoulda bought a Porsche.
The absolutely opposite to Nissan or what even Toyota did with the paint peel and melting interiors issues. Porsche is absolutely great with customer service.
This ain't a video about the 930, this is a brutal motivational speech in disguise - good job man, instant sub!
😂 thanks Pierre
@@the.squidd Pierre's right tough!
Brilliant vid :)
Better than that Any Given Sunday speech 🥲
This channel is so underrated holy moly.
Well it's his third video, I'm sure he'll get the attention he deserves
@@EddoWagt It was meant in an endearing way. I am not surprised that this channel has not many subscribers. I am surprised seeing the effort. It is rare that you see early videos with a lot of effort and quality from small channels. I am certain this channel will get much more subs in the future.
dude !
THANK GOD HES BACK!
On God bruhhhh 🤯🚀🚀🚀
In Germany there was this saying that if you wanted a starfighter, you should just buy some land and wait until one falls down on it
Deutscher Rasendart
Fear does not stop death, it stops life
Love that (⌐■_■)
Fear doesn't obey very well it will toss a coin and decide whether it's stopping your life or stopping your death.
Word to the Wise
👍X 2000 , luv it.
Its what a man knows about himself inside, that makes him afraid.
Such commendable work. I suggested this channel to my friends and ofcourse we were betting on what car would the next vid be based and I just won the bet. Love the videos!
Thanks for covering my dream car.
Do I get a cut of the prize money?
@@the.squidd I don’t know of him but u definitely get a subscriber eager to watch this amazing content
since it's known as the widowmaker it's probably your wife's dream car
Just binged all your videos... Your storytelling is immaculate. Your diction precise. And, of course, your footage and narration perfect complements.
But you are so damn good at capturing the spirit of the stories, the machines, the people, the distilled essence of each subject, and bringing it to shine vibrantly for just a few minutes. I respect it immensely.
Thanks for all these, and I hope to see any future tales of yours.
Bro Honestly Speaking,The production Quality and the sheer level of content in your videos is higher than some big channels (not going to name)
You honestly Deserve a million subs.
Thank you so much 😀
If he keeps up with this kind of quality content, by this time next year he'll have multi million subs.
@@yangerjamir0906 I sure hope so.
TH-cam's algorithms arent really that good tho
KIRYU SAAAAN!
"The allure of commanding something capable of destroying us."
Best description ever.
Whenever I describe why people love racing to friends, I always say it's like taming a savage beast. "You're putting everything you can into controlling something that, frankly, wants to kill you."
When I heard that line in this video I grinned big. This guy gets it.
I'm going to finish this bag of Doritos then have a nap so I totally relate.
The illusive factor known as the "James Dean Syndrome".
"anything made by TVR" damn straight LOL
Went for a ride in one back in '81 or '82. The brakes are what I was most shocked by. Felt like my eyeballs were going to fall out of my head.
Can confirm. Around the same time a mechanic friend was working on a customer's 911 and asked if I wanted to go for a drive. When it spooled up you could barely get your head off the headrest, and I clearly remember the seatbelt cutting into my chest under hard braking. At the time I had no idea how much danger I was in.
yeah funny how everyone is always talking about being pushed back into the seat when hammering it down, however, it's the windscreen faceplant when hitting the breaks in such cars that always gives me the most amazing experience. this is for sure something you need to practice regularly if you own such a car, for the simple fact of conditioning your brain for it. It is completely unnatural and unreal to comprehend at first.
NO freaking way would I ever get into a single turbo 911. Once was enough. I was a passenger in one and I shit my pants (no exageration, I actually did shit my pants). When that turbo spooled and kicked in, that thing became an uncontrollable wild fucking animal.
@@acegibson9533 HAHAHAHACOUGHHAHAHAHA
@@acegibson9533 Best comment I have read in ages. Thanks for the honesty! 😂
Had a 1979 930 for 32 years, 180,000 miles. Always being an enthusiast, learned to 4 wheel drift (on-throttle a must). Never hit anything
I remember marveling when I was a child. Seeing these cars at the dealership with a 320 km/h top speed on the odometer.
@@ross_ulbright7779 My car was a 'grey' import into the US. To meet federal requirements it was refit with an 85 mph (140 kph) speedo. Once all requirements were met and signed off I immediately got the matching VDO US 180 mph (300 kph) fitted.
Yet...
I tried to pass a big truck on a wet roundabout to get to an exit. I still remember the look on the driver's face as I passed him going sideways. What a mad car that was.
you have a brother named Ken by any chance?
Porsche. A car that's a sword with a badge that looks like a shield. Because when you're driving a sword, you really need a shield.
As an aircraft enthusiast I loved the Starfighter comparison. Also your channels is indeed the Turbo waiting for the RPM to spool up, it will be amazing once that hits.
I'm becoming a plane nerd, I'd love to one day be able to tell some aviation stories as well here.
@@the.squidd Yes, please do aviation videos. I'd love one on the F-14 Tomcat.
@@the.squidd I'd love to see that, but PLZ do the dodge vipers as well. Such an imposing car just makes anyone around it want to go for a (sometimes unwanted) spin.
Cogent and Eloquent. Cheers.
Then his channel needs an anti lag system.
Man, you're a legend
Quality + emotion + great script + good comparisons + best choice of words possible = this masterpiece
Appreciated
I love that literally anything made by TVR is an absolute rocket of death, like other brands have one or two dangerous cars and then there's just this brand named Trevor who make that scariest shit ever.
That was the best reference lol
0:25 “among us”
Jokes aside, absolutely brilliant documentary on the widowmaker. Absolutely underrated channel.
“It is in our nature to be limitless” - I couldn’t agree more
Wow, what an intro, what a video, what an edit !
your whole video gives goose bumps ! Great work
The story of the Porsche 930 Widomaker is well known and documented. However despite not learning anything new, this video was exceptional on many levels. I commend you for that.
And we are upvoting you to not repeat same comments again.
brakmaster, you have to understand that as you get older, those 'behind you' in experience and knowledge won't get introduced to the same sources that you did. In fact, the sources that introduced you to new knowledge that you believed were the first were just repeats of already 'well documented and well known' information to those older/wiser than you. No matter how old you are, you need to grow up and stop assuming YOUR experience should be EVERYONE'S experience only. I know all the facts in this video - I even owned a 930 and one of the fastest TVRs. But it's fun to see how the 'same knowledege' is reformatted, represented, and reinterpreted every time. Take the next step in your understanding of yourself in this world, it's not about you and your journey only...
For real bro
@@chumleyk He said it was an exceptional video, you're just being pedantic.
Bet you got to doggers car park super quick quickie.?
my favorite car storyteller is back, and this time with my favorite, porsche!
Tho the intro about the planes was long, I think it gives us an insight why these killer machines are always sought after; we are born to be drawn to it.
Great video as always, hope to see more porsches :)
Yeah sorry I got really excited about talking about planes and Chuck Yeager. I should make some aviation content.
@@the.squidd I mean, that intro is why I love your contents! If it was just a video about 930 being a widowmaker, it would be no different from others. But you brought up the reason why people love widowmakers, and that makes the whole story more compelling.
I agree, having seen a lot of car videos out there, my favourite ones do a bit of scene setting. I personally like the channel Disrupt, their videos often weave a few different stories together.
@@Diptera_Larvae Hollyyyyy heckkkkk thank you turning me on to Disrupt. WOW what a storyteller. I love it. I am very honored you even think of me in the same sentence.
@@the.squidd 1. Yeah it was definitely a bit long 2. But I totally get that. 3. You should definitely make some content on aviation, it’s easy to see that your super passionate about that as well as cars. 👍👍👍
Turbo-charged lift-off oversteer is a hell of a drug
Amazing work!
Loving the great feedback you are getting from everyone.
Thanks a ton!
I took one ride in a 911 turbo. One…that was enough for me. The driver was a crazy nut trying to impress me and before I knew it we were doing 130 in a 55. I had a young son at the time and vowed never to drive with this guy again or drive fast enough to die instantly. Crazy learning experience. Life lesson.
Nothing is more scary than a fast car that you're not in control of.
Had a neighbor who took me in a ride with his second Viper after he crashed the first Gen up and down a hill. It was the most awesome moment but when he said the tires are warmed up yet and pushed it hard in the corners I thought we were going to die knowing the brakes on those cars 2nd Gen are not going to stop it.
Best day of my life so I can attest to your story. Still waiting to ride in a 930 or 911.
You big WUSS
And yet here you are with a story to tell.
In an ironic twist of fate you'll end up dying in a 25 mph crash.
RIP in advance. 😂😭⚘
‘We push the envelope until it tears’ 0:58 someone dragging their hand across a Subaru BRZ😂😂😂
And to think I got to drive a 930 turbo when I was 16 years old and had balls of steel. It was fast. Maybe the fastest car I've ever driven and I'm 49 now. I've loved Porsche ever since.
15:36 "Anything made by TVR"
IM WHEEZING !
It was the only non politically correct British car company. As someone that's lived in the UK for over 10 years, thank the lord that is the case.😅
930 driving was an art. When the turbo kicked in in a corner. Chances were you spun and crashed
it took me quite some times to say this, but this video exceptionally captures not just the feelings and emotions of such drivers who drove the car, but also the deadly yet alive characters of the widowmakers all around the industry.
quite a personal thing since i liked the viper, which is also mentioned as a widowmaker, and i'm glad you've envisionized their purpose of existence.
As a young teen I went to visit my uncle in California who has a 911 SC targa. It may not be a turbo, but it made me a Porsche fan for life. I'm a self confessed adrenaline junkie. I've never owned a 911, but I hope to some day. This is a great video. I've seen several other video's on Porsche 911's and a few said to brake before the corner and then accelerate through it like a front wheel drive car. Thank you.
that a reaaaaaaaaally slow car.... not sure how u could get the adrenaline flowing.
Braking for the corner is the proper technique for all vehicles. What they're really saying is "it's OK to nail the gas early while you're waiting on the turbo lag". But only with a large single turbo
@@luislongoria6621 moreso watch out for lift off oversteer, you have to keep the engine behind you with your right foot
The Storytelling and the Quality of this Video are just insane. Extremely well done. It really caught me. Well done.
Thanks a ton!
wow I was just recommended this video and hands down this is one of the most epic car videos i've ever watched on youtube... the storytelling, the editing, the pacing... amazing job, I hope you get 1 million subs by the end of the year
Wow, thanks! So glad the Algorithm worked for you this time!
This opening sequence is fantastic. Very old school.
Thrill of victory, agony of defeat type stuff.
And yet we choose to keep pushing. Something America needs to get back into the habit. Get rid of all the restrictions and walk away from full blown electric vehicles. I'd even say let's start getting back into more mechanical cars. I understand computers helps with speed and control but there's something about a pure mechanical car. A raw more intune feeling as it feels almost a part of you. Sorry for the rant.
I love your editing so much! That intro was such a intense 140 seconds
Thank you so much!!
I've been checking your channel daily for the last week because i was so hyped to see your next vid - keep it up!
Hope you enjoy!
That intro instantly took me back to every dangerous, fun and/or fast car that I was wholly unqualified to handle, yet enjoyed and survived. An M5, boosted m3, tuned S4, e30, Shelby Cobra...
This man is absolutely amazing at telling stories. I have not gotten that much goosebumps while watching any documentary ever before!
Your talent for storytelling is insane...such inspirational work dude 🙏
Thank you so much friend! 😀
Porsche racer Milt Minter (RIP) taught me to drive race cars. In Porsches, his advice was don’t lift in a corner and in a turbo, get it going straight before you pull the trigger. Good advice that has served me well.
Goosebumps. I only discovered your channel yesterday, and all I can say is how depressed I'll be when you run out of legends. A toast to you, sir.
I dont comment on videos often, this is such and out of the box perspective and presentation. You not only spoke about the car but highlighted the mentality of the era which created it.
Thanks for taking the time to give me the feedback!
dad had a 1986 turbo. heavily worked. 3.4l twin plug motor. 468 RWHP. 2580LBS. Thing was an absolute animal. On low boost it would spin its massive tires in 3rd. 1st gear came up so fast once the boost hit it was pretty much useless. it was like picking off tin cans with a slingshot against other cars on the highway... and that turbo sounded so awesome!
My skateboard seemed to run better/quieter, when I lubricated the wheels with sewing machine oil. The other neighborhood kids were all jelly... but I didn't divulge my secret!
@@atomicwedgie8176 fascinating
No really.
I put a stock 3.3L 86' 930 turbo motor in a 83'SC and lightened the car down to roughly 2300lbs. As an ex-intern of Porsche North America's race cars in an engineering program, I tuned the engine and intake to gain a significant gain in torque and hp(about 10%).
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'I am the destroyer of worlds'. I never went looking for trouble, but once pushed up against a wall, that car didn't open up a can of whoop-ass, but a 55-gallon drum of whoop-ass. I have no doubt many a bully on the road will NEVER, ever forget that day of the beat-down.
I would seriously love a Squidd video on the CGT. Not just how it was made, but the way it made its mark in the world afterwards and later became appreciated as one of the greatest supercars ever made.
I haven't seen any TH-cam videos on the matter delving into its history. But if there's anyone who can do that amazing car justice, it's you.
Oh I’ll definitely talk CGT too. Gotta cover all the V10s!
ask Doug Demuro
The CGT's "widowmaker" issue was the way the rear suspension was mounted. It has a tendency to suddenly break the mounting point at the top of the rear suspension which in turns cause the cars balance to get extremely upset the car at really bad times. What killed Paul Walker and the driver. Not he driver's mistake, but the Porsche's defect =(
Jay Leno had an accident in it too.
Absolutely love this Channel, I keep watching every video over and over until the next one comes out. Cant wait to see what car you cover next!
Awesome, thank you!
I met a guy when looking for a Porsche for my brother. He told me he lost his son when they were driving a 911 turbo. He was selling his last Porsche because the memory was just too painful.
The 911 turbo was the king of snap oversteer.
In less than 18 months, you have created the best car show on youtube! Every video better than the last, every single one of them captivating and well thought out. And last but fir sure not least, all of them narrated with the same level of enthusiasm as David Attenborough still has for his shows. Well done, and god speed! :)
Thank you so much!
When I was a kid in the 80's my well off neighbour had one of these for about 2 weeks before spinning it off the road and completely writing it off. I heard the porshe engineers even added lead weights to the front end to try to stop the pendulum effect when they let go.
That intro duction was absolutely breathtaking. That was a masterpiece of an intro.
Wow, thanks!
This narration and editing got me glued to my seat! 🔥
Glad you enjoyed it!
The history lesson on the F-104 was interesting. I used to fly with Roscoe Diehl and he was Lockheeds personal test pilot for the F-104. He told me that he personally chewed out Chuck Yeager for crashing one of his Starfighters. He said that if Chuck had more of a brain he would have set his trim tabs to neutral and he could have recovered the plane. But Chuck set the trim full aft based on his experience with straight wing planes. Roscoe says he got away with screaming in the face of Chuck Yeager simply because Chuck was military and Roscoe was a civilian making sure the military doesn't wreck his planes.
The F104 was inferior to the EE Lighning which could break the sound barrier in a vertical climb as well as intercept the U2.
Yes, Chuck Y screwed up in this one.
I saw one of these at cars and coffee last week. It was gorgeous, all black and serious. You could tell it's something special and demanded respect. Great video man you really encapsulated the emotions I felt seeing one of these cars.
Thanks Jay!
Driving uncontrollable beasts like this are where you truly feel alive. It's like walking a tightrope above the Grand Canyon, and one mistake could cost you everything. It's unchained power, but you have to be ready when it gives you it.
And resale value for a mint widowmaker is 100% better than any other car 'mileage does not matter
Mate I absolutely love all 3 of your videos you've made so far! Can't wait for the next one; whatever it may include. So well put together, informative and entertaining.
I can’t get enough of these videos, keep them up!
You got a new sub!
Honestly this channel is amazing, so entertaining for any young or older car enthusiast
I had a 79 for 32 years. No crashes, much respect, could do 4 wheel drifts.
Never thought I'd see a Condor Man clip used in a TH-cam video. An amazing car video at that. My day is definitely made. Very recently discovered your channel. Loving your content. Please keep it up for all of us gearheads.
Thanks so much Seth! I try to lookup where and when these cars were used in popular media
Condorman is such an underrated movie. I haven't seen it since the 90's and I never hear anyone talk about it. But as soon as I saw those black Porsches pull onto the street I was like "CONDORMAN!"
I've watched this and the Nissan video, and I've gotta say, your story telling and editing are incredible. These are very well made and paced. I cannot wait to see stories on legendary cars like the Ford GT40, Porsche RSR, Peugeot 203/205, Shelby GT500, Toyota Supra, Ford Mustang or the dominant Corvette.
99.9% of the time TH-cam's algorithm will recommend just pure garbage. This 0.01% it got it right. You have an awesome channel and I hope that you enjoy it enough to keep making videos for us. Great work!
Glad you think so!
Dude i found your channel 2 days ago. Watched all 19 of your videos within 2 days. Every video u make gives me goosbumps. Keep it up,the quality of content is on pair with any big TV program.
the passion for what youre creating is moving man and it shows. Bravo! excellent work
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"Anything ever made by TVR" made me choke on my fucken drink😭
What a masterpiece of a video. The music, the directness and simplicity of language, the right clips and right time. That genuine love, obssesion for cars. Wow.
Genuinely Thank You for your creation. Hat's off.
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for spending your valuable time with us!
Man you deserve more subs and views u are totally killing this
In the 1980s, a 20 year old woman in Victoria Australia won the lottery. She bought a Porsche 930. Crashed it and was killed shortly afterwards. Rear engined cars, brake before entering the corner and keep the accelerator partial depressed. Braking before entering the corner is crucial. I have owned 2 non turbo 911s. Lots of fun cornering and leaving every car behind for dead and way in the distance. I miss my 911SC. Loved every minute of the 5 years I owned my (911SC).
I'm on a mission to watch all of your videos. So far this has been the most incredible awe-inspiring intro.
I drove a Ruf 930 in '92. Manual wastegate between and behind the seats. Had incredible brakes for the time. That car always felt like it was about to do something nasty.
The Yellowbird!. That's a legend man.
Impactful. Gripping. Informative. Your films never cease to amaze. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you for watching, I couldn't do it without you!
The first behind-the-wheel driver's ed I ever had was in a 1975 RSR. It didn't have the seemingly random doubling of thrust midway up the power band that the 930 had, but the ass-end would still pass you on the outside if you got the least little bit timid in a corner. God I miss that car.
Yeah that snap oversteer really comes out of nowhere, hence the word snap lol.
It's interesting that the accident prone Richard Hammond, of Top Gear, is a huge 911 fan, and that he had a 1969 911T for many years. He also loves fast motorcycles.
such an incredibly made video just like the last two. absolutely killin it and looking forward to what you got coming next.
More to come!
“Our cars may kill you but you will enjoy the ride”. That sounds like it could work as an marketing strategy.
"Could"? SOLD!!
I've sincerely been watching the intro over 10 times now. And it blows my mind every single time. This is pure art
XD I should make motivational videos
@@the.squidd clearly you have a talent for it lol
@@the.squidd and a great voice as well which I forgot to mention
I'm reminded of the line from the movie, Driving Miss Daisy...."Cars don't behave, they are behaved upon".
My dad bought a new 911 Turbo in 1980.I bought one twenty years later.Brilliant cars.
I had an 86 Iris metallic blue 930 with a built motor and tuned suspension. The car was in beautiful condition. I had done a lot of track experience in mostly BMWs so I had a good amount of high speed conering experience. I took my time getting to know that 930, it was no doubt a harry chested beast. When that Turbo hit it felt you were popping a wheelie, the experience was incredibly raw. I took it to several track events and luckily never stuffed it. I have always taken a sense of pride knowing that I was able to go fast in a car that many others could not or didn't have the nerve too. The reputation is well deserved.
Sounds incredible! So glad you got to experience the turbo, I hope to feel that wheelie power one day!
Someone I know died driving a RWD Ford Sierra Cosworth. When they investigated the accident he had flown out of the road in along turn while accelerating and hitting a small bump in the road. The 911 with the engine at the back would be even more easy to do the same...
0:25 PTSD
Amazing video, subbed!
Awesome! Thank you!
Living in Germany for a few years , I often drove my ‘78 930 ( slightly warmed over LOL)
on Banzai runs from northern Germany to Vienna, Austria in all kinds of weather, except snow.
Other than a few over exuberant oversteer slides I never had an issue with the handling of the 930.
Maybe because I always owned hi power cars, back then 500 hp was pretty decent.
My 930 put out about 350hp, good for a healthy top end.
It was a fun car, but it ate rear tires.
As Mr. Shelby once said some cars are not meant to be driven by any normal human being. In the movie Ford v Ferrari he talks about how not just anyone can jump into a GT40 and control it
"Get very High and go very fast" sounds like a good mantra to me 😂
Nothing like a rear engine car when you gun it and the front end lift up. Ah…the good times. I miss my 911:(
Awesome video - I can appreciate the immense amount of work that went into this. I loved the tangential stories I never would've learned of otherwise!
15:06 MR2 also involved? Hopefully you make a video about that soon. That's interesting to hear
1975 (and 1976) was badged "Turbo Carrera" Great video. My dad had a 1967 911s, it's first year. I have the 1986 930.
This channel should have at least 1 mil subs....amazing content
Very nice intro to the video I'm excited now
The Starfighter was insane, it had so little lift that it needed an insane speed to lift off. A consequence of this was, that if the landing gear was not retracted within a few seconds of lift off, the air speed would have destroyed it meaning landing it was impossible.
Such an interesting jet. I would love to make aviation videos.
Lockheed resorted to bribery to sell it.
This was breathtaking, from the poetic narration to the beautiful images and videos, to that gorgeous sound of the turbocharged boxer engine layered over the music. Phenomenal job, keep up the great work!
i have driven two 930's over the years...they are certainly quite sporty and you definitely need some rear engine skill and bravery to drive them fast safely, but my 2019 GT2 RS is infinitely more scary and will make you dead in a heart beat if you get even slightly sloppy at its edge.
14:55 “Handing an I’ll tempered race car the idiot masses.” Perfect.
Man you are the best story teller i have ever seen. The way stich the words is magical.
To be fair Pelle Lindbergh's blood alcohol levels were double the legal limit (at the time of his death) or about .20. 911 or not, his odds of death while behind the wheel of any car other then maybe a zamboni were incredibly high.
another banger of a video! man i love ur content! do a documentary on the 959 and Mclaren F1.
Edit: also on some rally legends that would be great.
in 2001, took a 1982 3.3L 930 for a test drive with the idea of buying it. The acceleration was indescribable. Seemed to me that the car accelerated quicker than I could depress the accelerator pedal, 23 years later I remember vividly that Freeway drive. Did not buy it and went back to my 911SC. Looking back, I now wished I had bought it even if I owned for a short time. I do miss my 911SC.
Holy shit, last time I watched you were in the low thousands, now you're at the tens of thousands! Keep the shooting going buddy! Love the relaxed narration format, gives me the classy feel of Mustard and Found and Explained, absolutely love the relaxed narration! Keep it up!
One small thing however, in good faith of course, sometimes the background music/sound effects overpowers your voice a bit so maybe a bit of tuning needed, otherwise, wonderful presentation as always!
Mustard is one of my favorite content creators on the platform, i'm flattered to be mentioned in the same sentence! And yeah, I intentionally amped up the music on this one , wanted to see what it was like to push the drama for this piece. Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind.
@@the.squidd Oh no problems, the music was perfect just the mixing during post kinda drowns out your voice a bit especially around the intro, nothing too big however!
Keep it up buddy!
From a lifelong “car guy”, well done!
Oh and “anything ever made by TVR…”!?
To I be fair TVR just doesn't give a damn. Those cars are monsters. And it's really only the first gen viper that is notoriously dangerous, the rest have TCS, ABS, And i think the last gen had Cruise control. Porsche CGT is a lot more tame than he's making it out to be as well. It's. Mid engine, NA V10 focused on driving experience and not as much speed.
When you are in a old school Porsche and the turbo spools in the middle of the corner, there is only one thing to do.......punch it.