Why Paul Walker's Death is Relevant to Car Lovers
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- Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2013
- Yesterday was an extremely tragic day for car lovers around the globe. My parents entered my room and asked "Do you know who Paul Walker is?" I already knew what he was going to say. Paul Walker was definitely one of my most influencial people in my life and I would not be doing what I do today without him-that's a fact. I looked up to him as a role model and a true high-profile gear head. You will be missed for sure Paul Walker. How did he effect your life?
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Up to this date it still feels so unrealistic that Paul is dead
yeh u know
When i 1st read it on the internet i thought just someone trolling, only believe it when saw it on TV the same goes to Chester Bennington from Linkin Park
There was something off about Paul. With all other celebrities there is always the sense that the actors are doing just that: acting. With Paul and the Fast and Furious movies, it never felt that way. He was acting, but there was always a sense of his genuineness because all gearheads knew that Paul actually gave a crap about cars. He was different. He brought more of himself into his character. After his death, I stopped hating on other cars and parts of the culture because Paul drove cars that I originally didn't like. I fell more on the muscle side. I'm ashamed to say that Paul's death is what caused me to start appreciating good cars no matter the make and model.
That is deep man. I have always loved cars. My favorites started from ferraris, to silvias, to skylines and evos and then ferraris and now a Supra. I still watch his old movies to this day, his soul is still in the cultures presence.
I thought i was the only one who took his death deeply and really felt torn apart.. ive been watching the movies since i was young, with my dad. Paul was my idol man... when i heard what happened i told my dad and he couldnt stand when i brought it up or the red 911 he was in.. even months after.. Paul really got me into cars.. i love that man bro he ment so much to me, he still does.. im deffinitely seeing the latest movie.. the 7th in theaters with my family on Apr.3rd
CreacherRDK hs I feel the same way as you bro. His death to me didnt seem real at first. i told my friend but he gave no fucks. only people who are car enthusiasts would understand of have the same feel that we felt man. only the people who enjoy the culture. no matter what engine, car, brand, price tag, we all have a love for the same religion. paul really did enhance my and as well to millions of others knowledge and support for the culture. i miss him dearly and its still upsetting and deep to comprehend with today. i always wanted to meet him, but life moves on
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''Dude i almost had you''
Paul Walker (1973-2013)
David thanks for making this. Its funny how, even people we have never met, can have such influence over our own lives. May we, each in our own individual ways, make an impact on the people around us. That is in essence what the car world is about at its finest. To honor his memory, folks should consider donating to the Philippine Typhoon charity which was the event he was attending when he died. RIP #PaulWalker You will be missed but never #forgotten ThatDudeinBlue ending was PERFECT! Thanks!
This is going to sound corny, but you're one of my biggest influences. I'm only 18 years old, but after watching your videos, i'm determined to own either a 458 Italia or a Gallardo Superleggera. And I plan on importing a R34 Skyline too.
I really felt compelled to make it, and I just wanted to share my thoughts about what had happened. I agree, we should donate to the cause he was trying to help. Just too soon man. Thanks so much for watching.
SirRockoRARE Not corny. We all have had influences and mentors in our lives that have motivated us to excel and be the best that we can be. Those that grasp the opportunity and make the best of it go on to be successful while others just miss the writing on the wall. Stay focused, stay committed; be safe and make the smart decisions to make your dreams come true.
ThatDudeinBlue I know what you mean. In many ways, this is good splice mourning of sort for all of us. I have a video of the very Carrera GT he died in from a Columbus Cars & Coffee event. I am trying to locate the footage now. I am conflicted about posting it not for any other reason than I was in the presence of the very car that took his like 2012. Life can be strange for sure.
That would be very eerie to me to once know that car indeed. Crazy find….
My first word was "car" and literally almost every toy I had was car related in some way, I Remember while cleaning my basement when I got older, I had counted nearly 2500 hot wheels cars, and countless other car toys. And when fast and the furious came out omgggggg I fell absolutely in more love with jdm cars and it was because of Paul walker. He turned a blazing passion into an inferno obsession of cars and I am forever grateful. I am 18 now and don't have a car yet but I am not going to get one until I can afford one of my many dream cars as a first car. Many would say that is foolish but I know how to maintain cars as well as drive them better than people twice my age due to my understanding of automobile physics. I passed my road test with only two driving lessons which was un heard of by my driving instructor.
+CLV$$Y My first word was Golf, as in Volkswagen Golf.
Not foolish at all. I MYSELF will be a RACECAR DRIVER (not nascar) and own many of my favorite automobiles that mean LEGEND to me like my Cobra Daytona, R34, M3 GTR E46, 330 P4. That legend stuff. Ignore anyone that will tell you that you can't do it. I've had many hotwheels of my own, still do and still buy'em. last two were an m3 gtr e36 and '90 nsx :D. but these are just temporary. CARS GUYS AND BUILDERS HAVE THE ULTIMATE KNOWLEDGE, smarter than people with degrees and $#!!!!7. Dude. Let's rock! >:'D
I'm 18 now, too, and I have one of my dream cars. I own a Cobalt SS, and passed my driving exam in it a year ago, with no lessons whatsoever. Good luck on getting one of your dream cars!
It's because of Paul Walker I bought an xbox 360 and forza motorsport 2, just to know what it's like to 'drive' an R34 :)
the first f&f movie i saw was in a barbershop while waiting to get a haircut. it was fast and fourious 5, then by the time i finished my haircut only half the movie was over. the barber gave me the movie and later I watched it. later that week i bought all the rest of the movies and watched them all in one day and then I fell in love with cars, the tuner world, and v8's. Paul walker inspired me in the car world so Drive Fast&Furious up There. thanks, Daron the 13 year old car enthusiast!
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Im 13 too and i like cars too lol but in 2 days im turning 14 years old :D
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Daron Spencer when i was 7 and seen the first fast and the furious in 2006 thats when i was intrested in cars i would play nfs underground 1 and 2 played only racing games read stuff about cars and now im saving my money to buy a 04 subaru impreza wrx sti as my first car in 5 months
PolishWarrior 99 thats a great car, hey you should see "born 2 race" its a great movie if you haven't already seen it and it has a 2004 subaru sti as the main car! Keep saving man and good luck on buying the car! :)
To be honest Paul Walker had a huge impact on my life. Growing up I liked how cars looked but never really loved them. I was kind of the odd ball the kid who never fit in with any one group and I changed friend groups over the years multiple times just because I kept feeling like I didn't belong. In 2010 I first saw the fast and furious movie on tv and it changed my life. I continued watching each and every movie they made and started getting a taste for the car scene. I researched every movie all the cars what parts and setups they had I did everything in my power to find and learn about this new and interesting culture I had suddenly found. Before fast and furious I never knew what a Toyota Supra was or an RX-7 and I had no idea the strength of the modified community around me had. I'm not the best by far and I've only scratched the surface of my knowledge in cars and the tuner community but I found a place where I could belong. The car community opened their arms to me.
i still come back to this video every now and then, still hits me right in the feels
Me 2
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U still?
Excellent video man! Ever since I could remember, I've always been in the car scene and that was long before the F&F series came out. But those movies inspired the car scene and brought everyone together. Those movies gave me further motivation for my passion. Besides him being a car enthusiast in the movies he played in, he was also one in real life. He was the real deal! And to relate with him more personally, he was also a BMW enthusiast. I never met him personally either, but he seemed to be a genuine, cool and humble guy. Normally I'm not one to be influenced much by a celebrities death either, but this definitely hit me hard. I recently read on a car forum someone expressing their emotions, "He was the brother I never got to meet". I can definitely say that phrase applies to me as well. RIP Paul Walker, you will always be a legend to us.
"He was the brother I never got to meet" - That's beautifully said.
Tuna on white with no crust will never be the same. I'll just have to settle for a double-cheese with fries for $2.95 from Fatburger. I have Paul and the first FnF movie to thank for bringing me into the car world. But hey, I can rest knowing I'll be able to swap a galo-24 in a Skyline someday.
I remember hearing that Paul Walker died... and....I started to cry. I never cry. Especially not for a celebrity death..that would be just silly. But this was different. Very different. I felt a closeness with him. RIP Paul
Also great video, subscribed.
Same here. My cousin told me did you know Paul Walker died? I'm like oh yea and blew it off because I thought he was lying because he knew he was my Idol when I was a kid still is in fact. So I ended up looking it up and when I found out I missed a lot of school because I fell into depression. I cried all day for about half a month. It was a crazy loss for me. It felt as it I had a strong connection to Paul.
Whoa same here like, when I saw it on fb the next morning I was like oh that's a hoax. After school I got to my mom office and she was like your friend died coz she knew how I was like with this movie and then I look it up and broke down completely #cry
Very nice video. I'm still speechless with his death. I woke up today, checked facebook, just hoping it was a hoax. When the first fast and furious came out, I was 13. Sitting front row in the theater. Paul walker was my man crush. Posters on my bedroom wall next to my bed. He's the reason why I'm an import lover, as you used to be. He's my favorite character in the fast and furious movies. Just something about him that makes me "fall in love" lol every time any fast and furious movie is on tv, I'm one of the first to put it on and not change the channel. Not even commercials. RIP paul, you're an amazing guy whom all car enthusiasts will never forget.
It has been a few years since Paul passed away . I am 43 now and was into cars and drag racing when I got my license at 16 but life had taken me in a different direction by the time those movies came out . It reminded me of the passion I had for cars but also my friends who had become like family to me . I will always love the F&F franchise for giving that back to me . RIP Paul you left us far to soon .
the accident reminds me of a conersation I heard on top gear between Clarkson and Hammond
Jeremy: If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!
Richard: I love that vision of just blasting through the gates, backwards, in a flaming Swedish supercar! "Yes! I'm here! Where are the women?"
I guess in this case it was a German supercar
In all seriousness though, Paul and the F&F franchise influenced me as it has for pretty much everyone else here. He sparked something that I didn't know was there.
12 years later after seeing the first fast and furious, Im now working as a automotive tech and tinkering with anything on 4 wheels in my spare time. I'm pretty damn sure I won't be where I am today without his influence. Race in paradise Paul, the impact you had on people is bigger then you'll ever know.
Man, I just can't believe it how similar our lives have been. I mean, I'm exactly like you. I've seen the first F&F at 10 and been obsessed with cars since. Paul and the rest of F&F defined part of who I am today. I just find it incredible that there are actually a lot of other people that are just the same. Great video man, thanks for honoring Paul. I just subscribed to you.
I felt like it was the case for a lot of us, so that's why I wanted to share my story and see who shared the same views. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making the video. It made me feel somewhat comforted. He truly was an amazing man.
Elvis Presley He wasn't there just to be rich. He really loved what he did and cars. Otherwise he wouldn't have died in a hypercar.
BlackHawkTZ Protector of the Republic Elvis Presley Are we seriously arguing about motivation and how he was? The dude had more than just acting, he did marine biology and much more. I'm pretty sure his love for cars and other things were more than just for the money.
ThatDudeinBlue That's a sure thing, everyone knew this. I'm sorry I even engaged in an argument in such a moment. It's just that usually, the death of someone I care for makes me so angry.
I myself was totally shocked when I heard the news, I even thought it was another Paul Walker, not THE Paul Walker that we all knew. I even wanted to believe it was some sort of joke or hoax. Unfortunately, he really did leave us, in a tragic way above all. That's what so sad and so ironically painful. I mean, who would have expected that, an actor dying the way he did like his characters is supposed to in the real world.
I took it really hard and just like you, I'm not someone who cares a lot about celebrities, in fact, I don't care at all, I don't follow their life or grieve when they die. Paul was the exception, he was one of those celebrity who actually was a pretty genuine person. Bought a 10 thousands dollar diamond ring for a total stranger, flew to victims of natural disasters (e.g Haiyan victims) to help them with his organization he founded, ROWW, dated a 16 years old girl for 7 years and was about to marry her (or so I have heard), thought about retiring from his acting career to spend some time with his 15 years old daughter that just moved 2 years ago from Hawaii to Santa Barbara, his home, to live with him. Last, despite being a car guy, he also had another passion which was marine biology and was even still tempted to finish his studies he started when he was around 22-23 years old but couldn't because his successful acting career that threw him in another direction. What kind of celebrity would do that after gaining so much fame and money?
All the above are outstanding things most celebrities would never do, because they just aren't what he is, genuine.
Yes, I have studied him a lot and I'm not a celebrity freak, but it was well worth it. His life is that inspiring.
I agree as well. I really believed it was just a joke or a crash that looked like it could be ideal for a scene in one of his movies at first and never thought how could a great man who wasn't just a street racing actor, but also a real pro racer and authentic car enthusiast could have died so unexpectedly, especially since he was a real professional driver along with Roger Rodas. After hearing the news, I didn't want to believe it at all at first and then I asked my mother if that was true and she said yes, it was true that Paul Walker had passed away in a car accident. I was completely shocked hearing it after all and was also in complete disbelief. I almost wanted to weep for Paul Walker after realizing it was the truth and I had to sadly accept that painful truth. He was my first inspiration and got into the Fast and the Furious franchise because of his appearance. I got motivated by him at first after seeing him in the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie and shortly after seeing his first appearance in the green Mitsubishi Eclipse in the Fast and the Furious movie from 2001, I liked Paul Walker ever since then and now I'll miss him very much. Even though I didn't get to see him in real life, but still miss that charm and personality he brought to the franchise. Rest In Peace and Race In Paradise Paul Walker. Until we meet again. Paul William Walker IV (09/12/1973 - 11/30/2013)😔
I remember seeing an advanced screening of the first Fast movie, upon leaving the theater I was trying to do a burnout in the parking garage... in a Geo Metro. Lol. RIP Paul.
I saw fast and furious when I was just a baby. Ever since then I've been attached to the Toyota Supra because of him.
Same with me
The end brought a few tear drops to my eyes.
You pretty much had explained my childhood, except I was about 9.
Rest In Peace Paul.
Exactly the same as you. Never really was into cars as much as I am now until I saw the first The Fast and the Furious movie back in '01 when I was 10 years old. I go on cruises all the time just to go on a cruise. Drove from MN to CA and back, MN to LA (Louisiana) and back, MN to MI and back several times, MN to IA and back several times. I wouldn't have my friends I have right now, I wouldn't be where I am right now without the influence of F&F franchise and the underdog that was Brian (Paul). Bought my Mazda3 brand new in September of '12 with 39 miles on the clock, today I have 68,000+ miles.
He influenced us here in MN so much, me and my buddies organized a charity memorial cruise for Reach Out Worldwide. 300 cars and 700 attendees in snow/blizzard weather. Took the north and south loop of 494 and ended back at the Mall of America and that's where the Theaters at the Mall of America and Universal Studios donated to us the space and rights to show the original The Fast and the Furious like we would've done back in 2001. That was awesome. What's even more awesome is that of all the donations, we've raised $6,123 for ROWW. That's awesome.
Paul and Rodas, you're both kick ass. We all miss you two very dearly and know the automotive world will never ever be the same again. RIP
Dude, I totally don't mean to be a creeper, but I also live in Minnesota. I love cars, and appreciate all different kinds even though I'm not the person to ask if you want specs (I haven't been into cars for very long, so I'm still learning a lot). I have no idea where the car scene in Minnesota is, so if you see this, please hit me up on where shows and meets are. I love going to shows and try to make time, even though school keeps me pretty busy. Ugh, if only I'd known about the charity memorial cruise, I would've definitely been there!
andyoctapus1 Me and my buddies are in a group called InCarNation facebook.com/icncrew check us out. We're hosting a cruise up to Brainerd Int'l Raceway for Proving Grounds, we're hosting a car show at Jimmy's Food and Drink in Vadnais Heights in May. The car scene is very much alive in MN, just hidden.
Kevin Tran I've gotta say, that's what I've found. I hear about the car scene everywhere else, but I don't hear about it here in TC. Cool, man. Thanks! I'll be sure to check it out.
You've in a way, also inspired me to look at things a little differently with the way I look at cars and such. Thank you, and awesome 5.0 stang bro haha
Thanks so much, that means a lot to me. And thank you I appreciate it!
ThatDudeinBlue
Anytime man haha. Also a quick question, for my next car I was either thinking of getting a 350z or a 2002 mustang. Any recommendations?
350z out of those two, but that's just me!
2002 mustang wasn't a 5.0 Unless you swap the engine of course
Wow beautiful video. I lost my cousin Brian in a motorcycle accident, he taught me everything i knew about cars and he influenced me in the cars, bikes and custome cars. He passed February 13, 2000. I was devastated, he died doing what he loved. I at the time had a 1981 camaro Z28 and when Fast and Furious came out in 2001 I had an instant connection to Paul Walker aka Brian O'Connor. When he passed my world was crushed once again. It was like losing my cousin all over again, so of course i took his passing hard. Sorry for this late post but i had to comment to show my appreciation. Now everytime i drive my V8 with the exhaust bellowing i can only think of my cousin Brian and Paul Walker.
This has officially become my favorite video on RUclips. I hate that it has taken me so long to see it. David, you've done an amazing job with this one, well done!
This is by far the best tribute video yet .... you basically said exactly how I and I'm sure hundreds of thousands of other car enthusiasts feel. Great video and great commentary!
R.I.P
Paul Walker
My dad was the biggest influence on my love for cars, but F&F opened up a world where you didn't expensive exotics or v8s to have fun and you could create an extension of yourself through your car and learning how to really drive a car. Paul was a real car guy and loved cars so he was easy to relate. On the downside everyone wanted to be a stunt driver after the first movie leading to more and more idiots on the road, but as the series progressed it became more about being in control ans skill rather than just flooring it through traffic
Just coming across this video and all i can say is wow. You captured not only what he was to the scene but what he was to me personally and how these movies helped kick start my love for cars. Very well done video keep them coming.
Oh man this got me twice, iv really liked cars all my life but have only really got into them the last 4 years, and when Paul passed i realised how much he helped me become a car guy and not only him but all the games like need for speed, if only i payed more attention when he was alive, he was a great man of the movie scene and car culture, r.i.p Paul for ever in our hearts
After seeing your review of the 2006 Impreza wrx sti a few weeks ago, it sparked my interest in the sti more than ever. Now I'm slowly becoming something I wish I became a long time ago (a car guy). That video wasn't the only one that inspired me. I've seen countless videos made by you and after going on a massive RUclips binge of about 92% ThatDudeinBlue videos I think it's time to properly thank you. Thank you for being so motivated and motivating to make all this happen. You seem to have your head in just the right place. We have much in common so I look forward to watching your future videos to find guidance. A big thank you again David.
Great video man! This hits home for me like you said Paul had a huge impact on our lives and the way we see our own cars! Great work!
Thanks for making this video, man. I haven't seen your channel before but I got linked on Facebook about it. You absolutely get it. I got all choked up watching this. Rest In Peace, Mr. Walker.
the end touched me..... even though this video is over a year old... You did a awesome job with this video man. Keep it up with these great videos. R.I.P. PAUL you'll be missed.
Nailed it! Awesome video! A lot of us couldn't really put it in words to where others would understand...
RIP Paul Walker & Roger Rodas.
I really connected with your video man. I even got choked up a bit at the end, as I see you did too. Great video.
Great video my dude. really hit home with it.
R.I.P. Paul
This was great man! Love your videos! Keep it up!
Everything you said was on point and I found cars with my buddy from kindergarten and Paul was a huge part of my life and when he went it hurt a bit and I had never even shaken his hand I know this video was from a long time ago but thank you for making it. I hope you know that you have also inspired me and have grown my love for cars even more you're a great model too and I'm sure many more people watch your videos agree with me so thank you
Great video man! Mutch love & respect from Sweden!:)
When i saw Paul Walker's I immediately had a flash back. Me only 5 years old playing with toy cars lining them up as they were in the first race of the first Fast and The Furious. Every time a Fast and The Furious trailer came on, feeling a sudden boost of adrenaline, or some sort of happy rush. Telling my mom I wanted to live in LA and Streetrace and work at Hectors XD. I know its funny but its just what I liked and loved at such a young age. I probably couldnt tell you what I learned in school that day. But I could, at any time tell you what happened on Fast and The Furious. Everybody in my family knows how i feel about The whole Fast and Furious franchise. They also knew that Paul Walker was my favorite. They knew he was the reason why i always talked about one day owning a 98 Supra and R34. But not only did he encourage me to get into cars but he encouraged me to do whats right, do what you feel is best. But to be honest I did cry when he passed. I'll be the first to admit it. but i saw one of his quotes: "If one day the speed kills me, dont cry because I was smiling." and it made me think... At least he went out doing what he loved. Being himself ..you know?.. he died the way he wanted it to happen. .in his car. Living his life. I hope i have the same luxury. but not as soon as Paul. #Rip #PaulWalker We love you man.
You nailed it. The whole series of movies, and especially Paul's character, gave me my love of driving. RIP.
I was already into cars when this movie came out. (Built old mopars with my dad). But the first movie triggered something in my head that any car can be badass with the right parts. My dad is a pure muscle car guy. He hates imports but this movie made me respect any car. And a fun fact for paul walker. When he shot 2 fast 2 furious. After he shot that movie he loved the r34 so much he brought one back to the states to own. He loved that car. Why do you think they kept bringing skylines in all the other movies? Cause he wanted them in it. Yah paul walker had some cheesy moments but he was a well respected actor. And with all the actor deaths as of late hes the one that hit the most to me in years. Paul walker.. I hope you went to your paradise on the long stretch of road with your r34. Rest in piece bud rest in piece.
Well said, in the video I come across as I didn't like cars at all-but I did. It just really needed a trigger like you said.
R34's are illegal to bring into US...Unless hes one of the like 10 people to secretly own one stores it away somewhere
+Tehegle Power you can bring it into the US. just cannot register it to any state or drive it, you can do off track use however.
+Tehegle Power before a certain date, skylines were coming over legally. after Motorex went out of business all skylines after were confiscated. any skylines already in America were "grandfathered" in
That's right .Lets get it!Thankful to have come across this and many inspiring RUclips videos.Your right about any car can be badass with the right parts.I can sure use a evo or sti or even a impreza myself.If rather build not buy or mooch but benifit for good reasons like monumental drift points.I can't say it enough if you have any thoughts of ideas or inside preyors or messages that can help me grasp a new grip with that eye like Tobys N4S.Cause I can only visualize the wind from My point of view.If someone can give me a q that I couldn't doubt and know sitting here wasn't for me if take it just for a drive minding my own business cause I only know myself.I live for legends like hustlers don't talk they just go get it.Or help like a farcry not cry wolf for bad painted pictures just picture the strive for prosperous Wonders who Win like Charley Sheen.
awesome vid bro. i still remember the night me and my younger brother went to see FF1 in the theater. i was a sophomore in highschool just getting into cars. there was a big car show at the theater and all i could remember was walking out of that movie loving cars even more. Paul Walker and the rest of the cast boosted the car scene in such a way that may have saved it from dying out. He was one of the very few in hollywood that you could say is an actual role model to many people. RIP Paul (the busta) Walker
How's the tuna here?
I never comment on videos or anything. But I can relate to you 100% and it's great to see these kinds of videos. Love your channel
Great video. Really. My wife still doesn't get my daily penchant to "go out for a drive". I am still a little bit stirred by how much Paul's death has affected me and has me considering his relevance to my love for cars and the enthusiast community on the whole. You're 17 years younger than me, but it's so cool to see your passion. When I saw the first F&F, all of us "car guys" got to park in a roped off section of the lot with guards watching the cars during the movie on opening night. We all came out ready to go nuts. I had a 2000 Prelude at the time. Today, I have both a 2012 and 2007 Mustang. So, from one GT driver and PW fan to another, great job and keep going for those drives! That's where we really stay in touch with guys like Paul :)
This video definitely was hit spot on on how everyone including myself felt about these movies and about paul walker and how he was a role model to all car enthusiasts. Thanks for this video man great job.
Best video out right now bro. Thank you for speaking the words we all wish we could say, but don't no how to put it.
Awesome video like always. The ending mad me tear a little. He is still inspiring me even not being her I look at him as one of the greatest people to ever touch a steering wheel. He makes me who I am and what I am interested in when me and my cosin were younger and even to this day it is an import domestic war. From being little and playing what cars to now where he has a mustang and I want that import. It will never be the same without him. R.I.P. Paul Walker us car enthusias have you in our heart weather we are die hard domestics or import tuner heads.
I'm getting into the car seen a lot more this year than the past and u must say Your truly and inspiration dude! Keep doing what your doing man!
I always loved cars growing up but the whole series ignited my love even more. It made me! want to get a car I enjoyed driving for my first car. My first car was a mustang which lead to a love and respect for them, and after a couple years without one I got another. :) so thank you paul walker for helping my love of cars.
Great Vid! Just please stay safe.... Paul Walker was a TRUE big hearted human being, never met him in person but been a fan of his since F&F1.... I don't have a car like any of his, but he did inspire me to get a sporty car, 2006 Honda accord v6 coupe. I miss him with a heavy heart...I REALLY wish this was a bad bad dream. R.I.P Angel Walker
From the start of this video, when you're talking about being 11 when the fast and the furious came out and how it changed the way you looked at cars and life. It's like as if I recorded this video of myself talking about how Paul Walker and the F&F had such an impact on my life. I can relate to this so spot on its scary. I'm disappointed I didn't get to watch this video the day you made it, but a few days after the anniversary of his death i'm glad to see it now and relate so much to it. I also like watching your car reviews and you have an awesome channel coming along. Keep up the great work dude. ~Kyle from the east coast
Great video buddy! You put into words what most people thought of him :) RIP P.W!
Wow around 8:30 i started losing it that man has had such an impact on car guy's lives you never truly realize how someone affects you in a way until they are gone... I want to quote Mr. Blue, " Rest in peace Paul I really hope you're tearing ass in a R-34 in heaven." sums up every feeling that every car guy has towards this sad moment in "Car Guy History".
This touched my heart so very much. Thank you for this. I feel as if there's clarity now
I feel much better about his death
Came from Reddit, and am totally glad I did. You sum up everything about life to me as a kid at 11 (being 23 myself) Kudos man, I agree with the fact that we lost one of the great ones. Sick Pony as well bro, coming from a 95 GT owner
What a nice video to watch. It is always special and motivating to see people who pursued their dream (especially when you're struggling with your own). I am not really a car person. I liked him for his work outside acting and the fact he seemed like he had this giant heart. I can relate to his need or his desire to help others because I kind of feel the same. Anyway, I think about him sometimes and I like to come on youtube to watch some interviews he did. I stumbled on your video and highly appreciated it. I can only imagine how he was such a big influence for you and the rest of the car world. May he rest in peace and may you be careful! Have a nice day.
Man i respect you so much for this,R.I.P. to the legend who started my dreams and who got me into the car colture. Forever loved and never forgotten
Hey Brotha, This is really heartfelt real genuine spoken words! I have felt the same way since that day I learned of Paul's passing. Paul was one of my favorite actors and since that horrible day and everyday since I have really been down n depressed because he was a genuine caring dude that thought about other's and did good for others and had a huge passion for cars as we all do . I have never really followed famous people or personally been affected by a celebrity passing ever, but this has hit me deeply as well as my buddies and people that were fans just like you and I. I know there will never be another celebrity or anyone that will touch soo many peoples lives like he did. Prayers go out to the Walker Family and RIP Mr. Paul Walker aka The Real Bro! God Bless Everyone : ) and PS ( Thatdudeinblue ) Again bro good remembrance/final goodbye.
Perfect David, so deep and so right. I can remember being about 8 or 9 back in 2006 and watching 2 fast 2 furious when I was a kid and I kept saying to my self, some day I will be him. I will have my own car one day.... Good work as always RIP Paul Walker
Thank you for making this video. I can relate to it so much. Basically, Paul meant everything that you mentioned in that video, to me. When I read those sad news I just couldn't believe. I was like, no way, can't be. It was like my friend has gone away. And in some way he was "a friend" to me. Kind of a friend I'd love to ride side by side. The friend to fool around, to grab a beer and steak with. And then in the night, just fool around in our cars, not necessarily going fast, just enjoying the freedom while you are driving. I love the freedom, I love how I feel alive behind a steering wheel. And in that way I can only thank Paul for this, because he was the one, who influenced me this way!
One more time, thank you for this video. Sending "across the ocean high-five" to fellow cargeek and enthusiast.
Great vid david. He's the reason why I have my dsm and I becameva mitsu fan.
He was literally my idol. It's over a year and I still can't believe it.
Cars are basically my life. I'm a BMW mechanic and have been for 3 and a half years. I have been driving for 4 years and all I do is cruise, clean it and customize it. Fast and furious was out when inwas 9 and I wanted that supra, to me that was the best looking thing I had ever seen. It's a massive loss to the movie, car industry and to the world that Paul had passed away. He was such a genuine inspiration and an honest person, not that I met him but I know that's what he was like. I can't believe he's no longer here. Rest I'm piece Paul. And by the way that was a really heart warming and touching video that you've created, should be proud of yourself mate.
Brilliant!!! Very good video! Great summary; thank you to giving voice to, what I would guess, a lot of people's thoughts... RIP PW
ThatDudeinBlue, First thanks for sharing this video. Now, Just like you mentioned, when I first saw Fast and Furious back in 2001, it was the first movie of its kind to really stand out. I was already into cars, playing different games like Tokyo Extreme Racing Zero and so on, but that movie really made me feel like I could do or be like that. I did really look up to Paul Walker ( or at that time just Brian O'Conner ) and through out time, with his charity and all.. Was one I really wanted to meet.. I really don't' or didn't care to meet most other stars.. With Paul, and TFATF, he was in the movie almost how he was in life, a car enthusiast.. Thanks for sharing. Even though I am watching this in 2014, it helps keep his memory and life passion alive.. RIP Paul Walker..
Amazing video dude! I know for a fact Paul Walker had a huge influence on me growing up. I remember watching the first two movies around 2003ish. I too never knew what a Skyline was until he drove it in the movie. From then on I fell in one with that car and car culture alone. When I was 17 I bought a 97 eclipse gst..purely on the basis that it was from the first movie. Not riced out tho because by that time I had matured lol. And thru hard work and dedication to my dream at age 20 I finally imported my self a Skyline..though it's an R33 lol. He and his movies kind of made me who I am. Which is one of the reasons I felt so devastated hearing the news of his death, it felt like I lost someone I knew well.
That inspiration actually enhanced my interest in the car world. I've been into cars my whole life.
Awesome video bro!
Man This was an outstanding video and that's why I subscribe, you were right about the genetics in liking cars, and also about the movies and Need For Speed Underground. Paul Walker/ Fast & Furious help me realize how the car scene that my dad always when to and talked about really is, as i am living it now with my mustang also! Man Your Car is Looking Great I live in Maryland not too far away and Maybe one day you could through our car meets/shows.
Thx for the video man. Your on point 100%. I watched the movies over and over again. I owned a 350z, Rx8 and today a Vette. Never knew the guy but I'm hurt by this lost. LFE Paul..... live forever!
Well done man. This video gave me chills. I have always been a fan of fast and furious movies and Paul walker. That is the reason to buy I bought a 2010 sti. The someone Paul drove in one of his movies. R I P Paul..
Paul Walker in The Fast and furious movies is the very reason I truly wanted to learn more about cars and opened my eyes to the world of tuning and modifying cars, imports and domestics alike.
I remember watching the first F&F movie a year or two after it came out when i was 10 years old and I was already kind of into cars at that point through working on them with my dad and just hanging out in the garage with him. That movie just brought me into a whole new side of the car culture seeing as my dad is more of a muscle car guy like most of his generation. I learned to love all cars foreign and domestic. i guess you could say it was the start of the passion for cars that i have now. I couldn't be happier to be part of such a great group of people that share the same passion. It's amazing now that i look at it, most of my friends i have today are people that i met through cars and even some from Forza Motorsport. David this is a excellent video that i definitely relate to. I'm glad I got the chance to meet you and call you a friend. I guess you could say i have Paul to thank for that. RIP Paul Walker we will all miss you.
- Ben from Michigan
couldn't have said it any better man! crazy how much one person can influence so many people that they've never met. It's a sad time for Car enthusiasts.
Thank you so much for posting this. I loved this video because it made sense of why I've been so torn up about his death. I mean, I have been a big fan of his acting for a very long time and, being a girl, definitely had a huge celeb crush on him. But the level of sadness I've been feeling at his death has been confusing me. But everything you said in this video expresses why I'm so upset. The fast and the furious is what got me into cars even though I had no previous connection to the car world. It's such a little, inclusive niche that it's really hard to get into if you aren't born into it, like a family member that is a part of it or whatever. And a lot of the time, if you aren't born into it, you never ever know about it. If it weren't for the fast and furious franchise and Paul Walker's part it in, I don't think I would have the first clue about cars or the car world. And I LOVE this world. Paul Walker brought me into the world of cars and I'm going to miss him. He seemed like a great guy. And FF won't be the same ever again. RIP Paul. I hope wherever you are, you can still tear up the roads
Every single thing you just said was relatable and why I loved Paul so much! Spot on!
Bro! I agree with you 100%!! I was a car fanatic when i was small. But as the fast and furious movies came out, i began to understand cars. Learn more about it. The same way you said it. Today I'm a die hard car fan! Couldn't have said it better. Thumbs up!
man your story is the same as mine David. everything you said in this video i was agreeing with i actually cant stop thinking about Paul Walkers death The Fast And The Furious movies are what made me have such passion for cars. Great video man
gonna watch the series again as a tribute to paul.
wow David i feel the same way you do bud its a tragedy that that happened and the day i found out about it i was feeling down about it for the whole day, and at the end of the video i was starting to get tears in my eyes R.I.P Paul Walker we all miss you
i never really comment on things on youtube but this is one of the best video i have ever seen, period and all that you said is true
Thanks so much.
Paul Walker / Brian O' Conner ..... the guy I always wanted to be ... to this day :'( RIP mate
Paul was a big impact on my life growing up as a kid. I'm 20 years old and getting ready to buy my dream car a 2009 Subaru WRX Impreza STI. Yes the one in Fast and Furious 4. When I saw that car for the first time and just the sound of it I fell in love with the car and I have been working my butt off to get that car. You to have also been a good impact on how I look at cars watching you do car reviews and the cars you built, gives me something to look forward to. I hope I get to meet you one day and get a chance to talk about cars. Stay safe and live life in the fast lane.
First time ive ever been really upset that a celebrity has died. But then again he was much more than just a celebrity to me and all us car enthusiast. Great video man. Keep on cruising buddy!
Great tribute fellow grabber mustang owner! I've owned an RB powered S-chassis for quite a while now.. well I own 2 but my desire to own a Skyline almost cost me my freedom at one point. My cars will never be an actual skyline but I am a true believer in "function over fashion" and not totally sleeper just knowing that the engine pulling me was once pulling a GTR down the road on an island in the Pacific. . Its truly tragic and my heart goes out to his daughter and may she find peace in her anguish.
Great video David. I was (and still am) a really big fan of Paul and I think if it wasn't for him and the Fast and the Furious series, I wouldn't be as big into cars as I am now. He was an inspiration for a lot of people and he will be missed.
Before i watched this video i didn't know why i felt so bad about this incident like i really lost someone very important to me as you said about famous people i don't really follow them either but this..Paul is different, now i understand i feel much better now. Thank You and Rest in Peace Paul Love you bro
Ever since I was a kid I looked up to the fast and the furious crew. I remember wanting a civic and an eclipse when I was younger. I never really cared a lot for cars after until Tokyo drift when toretto has that muscle car in the end. Since then I've had a passion of muscle cars and never regret it. Some people find happiness in a pipe or a bottle, I find happiness in a car going 100 mph. Regardless of what cars you like, you have to love the big man Paul. When David was tearing up I almost broke one too, such an influential man that was taken from all of us. We love you, Paul; man I know you up there with your 10 second car
This was a nice video dude. For me the Fast and the Furious franchise has made me more of a car enthusiast. Before the movies I was driving a 95 Geo Prism. Once I saw the movie I became more interested in cars that can be modified. I have gone through a few tuners since then. I had a civic sedan, a rally art lancer, A4 v6 Quattro and now I have an 09 speed3. It is because of the original movie I started to want to learn about turbos and all the power that comes from them. I say thanks Paul Walker and the Fast and the Furious franchise. R.I.P. Paul Walker.
Your history with cars, how it began and with what it grew, looks a lot like mine. It helps that we are the same age. Fast & Furious movies also introduced me to important cars on the scene (Skyline, Supra, etc.), then NFSU games made me able to live my passion as a teenager without a driver license. Paul also was an important character to me in the spectrum of my passion. I still feel a loss when I see him on the movies.
Awesome video, I was a car fan long before fast and furious came out but was instantly hooked and what changed me from V8's to imports and never looked back.
He was not only great for the car enthusiasts but he was also an awesome human being that gave back, had his own charity and just a really good human being all round, was always himself not pretending to be someone else and indeed kept from being the typical Hollywood person so many become.... legend.
great video David
thanks bro in this video you just talked for all of us. I fell the same way and I bet a lots of people too. is crazy how we all connect thanks to Paul and the car world he showed us though hes passion and poison us with the same car fever we all got. this is a world language. all the car lovers keep it up don't let our dream to go away. RIP Paul Walker
Well, I remember (at the time I was 4 -5) watching F&F at a Drive Thru Movie Theater and seeing him drive dope cars... Like you said he was the most relate-able character and you kind of make a connection. I never had any role models as a child and to now due to life. I've always loved the build, the engineering, the craftsmanship and art of cars and some how, Paul's shown me that cars are an extension of who you are. He's influenced me and everyone I know to drive cars and create this community... I just can't explain it.
nice video bother well thought out and put together and also i can relate to it ...
Very Well said, pretty much sums up what most of us car guys felt and thought about Paul and the F&F movies in what it did for the car scene, and what it did for us, either inspiring us to be car guys or to reinforce that dormant love we all have had for cars since a young age
Great, great video. I have an FRS 10 Series and might just take it out now to cruise in the dark.
You really touched my heart dude!!
He inspired me due to the love for cars he had and the fact that he drove my favorite car. The first fast and the furious is the true reason why I love cars. the sound, the thrill, the feeling of pushing or making a pull in your own car is just an awesome feeling...and I thank him a lot for that. #RIP Paul