--- title: "These JDM Sports Cars Almost Got Crushed by a Falling Light Truss at a Car Show" date: "2024-11-26" modified: "2024-11-26" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/jdm-sports-cars-nearly-crushed-by-falling-light-truss-at-car-show" categories: - "Culture" - "News" tags: - "Coupe" - "GT-R" - "Nissan" - "sports car" --- # These JDM Sports Cars Almost Got Crushed by a Falling Light Truss at a Car Show ![]() *\manila.arcdrives via TikTok\* One Nissan R35 GT-R owner is thanking whatever higher power they believe in, because it seems only divine intervention could have saved their car. Over the weekend, a lighting truss randomly fell down at the [DBTK (Don't Blame the Kids) Auto Salon]() in the Philippines, nearly crushing a few JDM classics and a Gulf-liveried [R35 GT-R.]() However, the latter came closest to its end, as the truss either gave it the lightest of brushes or landed about a human hair's width away from it. The videos don't show how the truss fell, so it's unclear if someone messed with it, or if it was just improperly set up. But it looks like one of the stands tipped over before the whole thing collapsed between the R35 and a classic [AE86 Toyota Sprinter Trueno](). While it obviously cleared the Toyota, we can't tell just from watching the video if it grazed the Nissan's bumper or pulled off the nearest of misses. Either way, it could've gone so much worse. If there was even a slight breeze in the direction of that GT-R, the truss would have crushed the car's front end and likely totaled it. It looks like you couldn't slide so much as a credit card between the two. > [@manila.arcdrives]() video clip of DBTK’s LED panel setup accidentally falling onto the GTR😢 [#DBTK12]() [♬ original sound - manila arcdrives]() Also, why were people just standing around, calmly looking at the aftermath? They just witnessed an automotive miracle, as the car gods decided not to take that owner's GT-R from the world that day. It's even luckier that no poor car nerd was admiring those rides close-up when it happened, otherwise they could've been killed. While most lightning trusses are made from tubular aluminum and relatively light for their size, they're still heavy enough to do damage, especially with around 15 feet worth of lighting equipment attached. Thankfully no one was hurt, nor was any car in this weird incident. And hopefully whoever sets these trusses up for DBTK car shows will do a better job next time—or the subsequent story won't be as easy to write. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()