I met Tim Peake the other day and asked him about his time on the International Space Station. It was pretty interesting, he had a lot of valuable insights, I suppose as a result of the unique perspective of being so remote from the rest of civilisations. One of the things I asked him was what you could see of mankind from so far away; he said the most obvious signs were cities at night, but that it's a myth that you can see the Great Wall of China from space. He did however mention a narrow but unfeasibly long car of some kind, similar in proportions to a train, speeding around northern France at incredible speed. He asked his colleagues and mission control about it, but they were as perplexed as he was, and it remained a mystery. I just smiled knowingly, and shook his hand.
A lack of time for the factory team to settle down before starting a proper design fase before the car starts to be built and to be tested. You can't just take 8 moths to have a proper LM winner car from scratch without almost anything before that period. You would need a TON OF MONEY AND LUCK, which they didn't have so.... a lack of time and money. Original idea was fine, but with the bad management and luck of money and time to develop the car... it ended the way it did... its a shame
@@kieranodonnell640 I'm back here because I drove the car in GT7 last night and I realized that it would probably be really fast if Nissan adapted it for Hypercar.
As fun as that must be to drive, the amount of driver input required would make it a real handful over the duration of an endurance race. Great video as usual!
Those wheel arches make the track even narrower. Can you visualise an entire lap in your head.. Love how you know the corner names. Learning from Jim.. Took my two stroke kart out in the wet today.. First ever go in it. Crazy fun. Good time you made with this lap. Planted good to watch a couple times. I'll be there for real next summer. 5 min 23 sauber C9 and 4 min 59 F1... Simulated my PB's
dang this car is where I started with your channel at least for streams. It has fond memories in my mind. Great car, always fun watching you drive it with that iconic blue flame spewing out of the engine.
There’s a great documentary on amazon prime about that 2015 Le Mans. Nissan’s attempt was just abysmal, was deffo a brutal watch. Seeing Nico the Hulk take the chequered flag was pretty sweet tho
I've said it countless times before, and I shall not hesitate to say it again - the enthusiasm that you have, and the sheer insane talent of being able to talk while driving (something I struggle to do in my farting little Polo at the best of times) is what I and literally thousands of others signed up and sponsored for. Long Live Long Boi
After watching you push on codemasters F1 to watching this, it's incredibly evident how different pushing in a better physics model sim is. Very entertaining thanks for doing this. For long time viewers, emotional attachment aswell.
It's funny how the weirdest things can put is on an emotional journey. Hope you're OK chap. Dr Seuss has it: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened". Clearly a great set of memories for the ol' Nissan. Hope you take it around a few more tracks with us!
Even watching this car, I'm on edge as it slides and squeals and screams. The longboye is such a beast and watching Jimmy and GNS drive it for VEC was a really important part of my year. I tried to drive it in GTsport once and I was not worthy. The most ascended of boyes. Goodnight gtr-lm
Such a fun car, plant the throttle to get it rotating, plant it deeper to straighten it out. Completely different driving experience and really put the size of your balls into perspective
Such an amazing concept. Shame it was only a concept, and never worked. Sadly, I wasn't around when you did the VEC in this, but I can feel that it's special to you. also rv around nordschleife pls
Finally unlocked the Longboi on Forza Motorsport 7. After struggling with it and cursing it in the silly pursuit challenge race, I took it out for an enduro at Le Mans - and completely fell in love. It is fast, it is weird, and it is fabulous. :)
Hey Jimmer, Long time Viewer here. I love your Videos and your dedication to simracing as you were the inititation for me to buy a Wheel and drive on my Computer. I wanted to ask if you have any Car decals planned in the making or so because i wanna decorate my 428i with a nice jimmer decal. Please Keep us entertained as you do now but also watch out for your own Health! If you Need a break we will understand it. Many hearts from Germany.
Is there any mod that gives the world's fastest mobility chair? Yes the wheelchair that can go 70mph. That'll be very interesting to watch on Nordschleife
Is this GT-R LM based on the URD Shiro PX1? I have that car for Assetto Corsa, but I modded it with an extra gear, for 6 gears instead of 5. I like 6 speed gearboxes most, but the more, the merrier, up to a point at least (Current F1 is a bit overkill with 8 gears...)
I met Tim Peake the other day and asked him about his time on the International Space Station. It was pretty interesting, he had a lot of valuable insights, I suppose as a result of the unique perspective of being so remote from the rest of civilisations. One of the things I asked him was what you could see of mankind from so far away; he said the most obvious signs were cities at night, but that it's a myth that you can see the Great Wall of China from space. He did however mention a narrow but unfeasibly long car of some kind, similar in proportions to a train, speeding around northern France at incredible speed. He asked his colleagues and mission control about it, but they were as perplexed as he was, and it remained a mystery. I just smiled knowingly, and shook his hand.
The legendary longboi
😔 Race on GTR-LM Race on. ✊
favorite comment ever lmao 😂
the only reason I dont believe you is because you said 'speeding'
This comment put a smile on my face
Who would win?
-Some of the finest engineers in the world
-A cranky longboi who refuses to work
one german shortboi :P
A lack of time for the factory team to settle down before starting a proper design fase before the car starts to be built and to be tested. You can't just take 8 moths to have a proper LM winner car from scratch without almost anything before that period. You would need a TON OF MONEY AND LUCK, which they didn't have so.... a lack of time and money. Original idea was fine, but with the bad management and luck of money and time to develop the car... it ended the way it did... its a shame
I'd love to see a Delta Wing attempt at a fast lap.
Oh god yes please
Same
Right lets create the Longboi Endurance Challenge so this car can have a home again.
AOR SmokingPuppy841 with lawnmowers and caravans...
And Lego cars
And add the m8 GTE while you are at it
"aim for the apex... miss it"
me at every corner in ever race ever
Sad we never got to see a fully functional car taking on the 919 and R18.
Yeah, a couple of years more development could have put it right up there with the best
@@kieranodonnell640 I'm back here because I drove the car in GT7 last night and I realized that it would probably be really fast if Nissan adapted it for Hypercar.
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
-Arbiter
#justbritboithings
just world war 2 things
I miss you longboi
the SENTIMENTAL boi sends off his longest steed
I'll miss you and the team driving the longboi, Jimmy. Watching you all at the 12 hours of Istanbul was pure class.
This car seems about as controllable as my life.
Edit: How did this get so many likes?
It's perfect metaphor for my marriage. Massive failure
@@helloScuffed
It's also a great metaphor for my dick ; long, powerful but not really controlable.
@@mplkgr6797 Are you sure about that?
AlexRacing its all psychology.
People that brag about something, then mostly it isnt true.
Simple fact...
Time to take control of that beast. Mhmmmm! Yeehaa!
Racing Truck vs. The Nordschleife next?
Mercedes Tankpool 24 truck, Volvo Iron Knight, or a Formula Truck?
Minty
TheTechnoVampire why not all of ‘em?
As fun as that must be to drive, the amount of driver input required would make it a real handful over the duration of an endurance race. Great video as usual!
The game he is playing is rFactor 2 for those who want to know.
I've been wondering indeed. Thank you.
Those wheel arches make the track even narrower. Can you visualise an entire lap in your head.. Love how you know the corner names. Learning from Jim.. Took my two stroke kart out in the wet today.. First ever go in it. Crazy fun. Good time you made with this lap. Planted good to watch a couple times. I'll be there for real next summer. 5 min 23 sauber C9 and 4 min 59 F1... Simulated my PB's
Truly an "if in doubt flatout" car
dang this car is where I started with your channel at least for streams. It has fond memories in my mind. Great car, always fun watching you drive it with that iconic blue flame spewing out of the engine.
This car looks insanely fun to drive! Drifting through every corner like in an action flick.
These Nordschleife hotlap videos will NEVER get old. Good on ya Jimmo👍
The feels! Such nostalgia I have right now.
I watched Aidan Millward's story time video on the real life car today. I really enjoy his story times from the real world of motorsports
That was gorgeous to watch. We can see the relationship you have with the car. Love it
There’s a great documentary on amazon prime about that 2015 Le Mans. Nissan’s attempt was just abysmal, was deffo a brutal watch. Seeing Nico the Hulk take the chequered flag was pretty sweet tho
This car is not a failure, it's a precious experiment that contributes into pushing racing & car technology forward.
Thank you so much Jimmy for the fond memories, will always love those licks of blue flame from the exhausts.
I don't think you're a furry.... Skinwalker
Felt nostalgic watching and hearing this car.
Nice video Jimmy, it was nice to see you having so much fun.
Brings me back to the VLMS this year, I was visiting Battle Abbey and had your live stream on my phone watching the ending, long live the longboye!
Hi, Jimmer! Was great to see the meme-machine revisited, glad we/you made it happen in the day - this video gave me chills :)
*long boy enthusiast*
I miss this car. I'm really disappointed Nissan didn't pursue a future in Le Mans with this car
I've said it countless times before, and I shall not hesitate to say it again - the enthusiasm that you have, and the sheer insane talent of being able to talk while driving (something I struggle to do in my farting little Polo at the best of times) is what I and literally thousands of others signed up and sponsored for. Long Live Long Boi
After watching you push on codemasters F1 to watching this, it's incredibly evident how different pushing in a better physics model sim is. Very entertaining thanks for doing this. For long time viewers, emotional attachment aswell.
Farewell GNS, best longbois
It's funny how the weirdest things can put is on an emotional journey. Hope you're OK chap. Dr Seuss has it: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened". Clearly a great set of memories for the ol' Nissan. Hope you take it around a few more tracks with us!
I always play GT Sport with the LMP1 class (Group 1). This thing is always at the back of the grid and that makes perfect sense.
Should be lapping Indy right now
just so brutal all the sliding, love it
Mate Nate, Headless Joe and Jimmer, the bad old days. F
F headless joe best moment on strim when I was There(and cone ofc)
Even watching this car, I'm on edge as it slides and squeals and screams. The longboye is such a beast and watching Jimmy and GNS drive it for VEC was a really important part of my year. I tried to drive it in GTsport once and I was not worthy. The most ascended of boyes. Goodnight gtr-lm
Jimmy Put Veronica on that time sheet for realz. She did a lap too
Great to see her on track again
I love how powerful and quirky this car is, and the sound! I wish it had actually worked out in real life.
seeing the longboi just go for it definitely is fun to watch
Such a fun car, plant the throttle to get it rotating, plant it deeper to straighten it out. Completely different driving experience and really put the size of your balls into perspective
I had the stupidest grin watching this :D
Long boi will always be in our hearts
do the mercedes benz 190 evo 2, a total beast.
155ti v6
I wish my thing was as long as the longboi
for the first time, i saw Jimmy really full send on nordschleife
Great drive, Jimmy. I love cars that you just have to flog around track to get the best out of them.
i kinda miss the longboi(even thou i hated it when Magenta chose it) and Magenta/GNS Lemans ending in VEC S9 if i remember correctly
Such an amazing concept. Shame it was only a concept, and never worked. Sadly, I wasn't around when you did the VEC in this, but I can feel that it's special to you.
also rv around nordschleife pls
The return of the long boi god fucking yes
Finally unlocked the Longboi on Forza Motorsport 7. After struggling with it and cursing it in the silly pursuit challenge race, I took it out for an enduro at Le Mans - and completely fell in love. It is fast, it is weird, and it is fabulous. :)
I want that car in Iracing
Great commentary on this one
I think it was meant to have a fly wheel hybrid system. Not an electric motor.
Goodbye Longboi.... o7
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Now can we get Porker GNS....?
You cannot mess with the long boi.
Im betting that jimmy went and had a bit of a cry afterwards
Nice to hear U in GT Manufacture Event as an English Commentator :)
nostalgia overload right here... may you rest in peace nissan... #Longboi
I miss driving this car in practice, but now I am in another meme dragging the GNS history through with the M8 BIG BOI
p n k oh hello frank
You should do a video of this at le man see how quick it could have lapped it
such a fun car, would love to see it still running in some league...
Blue flames coming out of the hood what a cool car, even if it's not that fast.
Nice! One of my favorite LMP1s. As bad as it was, it was beautiful and could be a comic hero's car.
Hey Jimmer, Long time Viewer here. I love your Videos and your dedication to simracing as you were the inititation for me to buy a Wheel and drive on my Computer. I wanted to ask if you have any Car decals planned in the making or so because i wanna decorate my 428i with a nice jimmer decal. Please Keep us entertained as you do now but also watch out for your own Health! If you Need a break we will understand it. Many hearts from Germany.
Awesome lap jimmer!
You did her proud jimmy
Long boi Love
Seriously, Jimmer needs to run his own little endurance championship
Is there any mod that gives the world's fastest mobility chair? Yes the wheelchair that can go 70mph. That'll be very interesting to watch on Nordschleife
May be Nissan or someone should turn this car into an experimental project kinda like the 919 Evo
Gawd bless ya Longboye and all who sailed in her...
Farewell sweet Longboi
lil' bit of feels from this one
RIP long boi, you will be missed
Jimmy, Bathurst is on this weekend...come on mate!
I'm exhausted after watching this! My god, how did you do endurance driving in that thing??!!
GREAT VIDEO
WILL NEVER FORGET THE LONGBOI!
Hmmm, car I want to see you do a lap of the Nordschleife is on Assetto Corsa in Michael Schumacher's first F1 car he drove. The Jordan 191.
Jimmy. U should do an outtakes video of how many times u crash with cars that come here
I truly love that car, in gt sport with the right set up, and understanding how to use it, its perfect
NO VR NO WATCH, VR IS LIFE
fuck me
Love this thing. Long boye enthusiast confirmed.
Hi Jimmy, I'd love to see a video of you in the Toyota GT one. It is my favourite LMP car of all time
Nice! Is that on iRacing?
Can you do the either the subaru 22b or the subaru type-r?
Do the Deltawing next just as asend off to another (failed) prototype but quite possibly the quirkiest ever made.
PLZ make a video about Nemunas ring or at least try it (there's a link to facebook and in that post you get a link)
Farewell Longboi. You will always be superior, no matter how much VEC nerfed you. FOR THE GLORIOUS NIPPON STEEL!
It's a real shame that it was a failure. I hope they return with everything sorted and perform well.
Is this GT-R LM based on the URD Shiro PX1? I have that car for Assetto Corsa, but I modded it with an extra gear, for 6 gears instead of 5. I like 6 speed gearboxes most, but the more, the merrier, up to a point at least (Current F1 is a bit overkill with 8 gears...)
Will miss this car :(
Is this the one that was featured in the Amazon Le Man's documentary?
What car is GNS using next season ?
No leagues that run this car except Toby’s GT Sport league 😉
Where'd you get the rF2 Nords Jimmy?, would love to have it in-game.