R35 GTR before and after tune
07 March 2011, 08:09 PM
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What I like is that at 4400 RPM you have the same power that you had before at 7000 RPM, and at 2800 RPM you have the same power as an STI makes at its peak.
The stock tyres in the wet are simply atrocious, on a car like this half throttle in the wet can be scary although we do make the part throttle boost adjustable, most people like it fairly snappy. Surprisingly good in the snow though.
The stock tyres in the wet are simply atrocious, on a car like this half throttle in the wet can be scary although we do make the part throttle boost adjustable, most people like it fairly snappy. Surprisingly good in the snow though.
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07 March 2011, 08:23 PM
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It's the Nissan ultimate metal silver paint with a clear matte wrap over it.
I think the dealers made small margin on the car sale and so claw their margin back through servicing and parts. I use litchfields 12 month service was 300 odd, tyres are pricey again through Nissan but independents much more competitive. But like anyt.hinge you pay to play!
The marketing campaign was very provocative but I guess it worked. Fact is this is a fast road car and not a track machine! It's too heavy! It can get a bit lively in the wet, especially with the Dunlop rubber on they just seem to want to plane. I suspect the driver wasn't fully accustomed to getting near the edge though as once you have been through it you can really get to grips with the dynamics of how the car interacts with throttle and steering input, once you find that confidence you can really push on!
I think the dealers made small margin on the car sale and so claw their margin back through servicing and parts. I use litchfields 12 month service was 300 odd, tyres are pricey again through Nissan but independents much more competitive. But like anyt.hinge you pay to play!
The marketing campaign was very provocative but I guess it worked. Fact is this is a fast road car and not a track machine! It's too heavy! It can get a bit lively in the wet, especially with the Dunlop rubber on they just seem to want to plane. I suspect the driver wasn't fully accustomed to getting near the edge though as once you have been through it you can really get to grips with the dynamics of how the car interacts with throttle and steering input, once you find that confidence you can really push on!
08 March 2011, 12:32 PM
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See above ^^.
I know that, but all the talk about the GTR's track exploits when it was released and what I saw at the weekend just surprised me.
Genuinely disappointed in its wet weather abilities (and the GT2 was on Cups, in the wet), but as I say -I could quite possibly live with one.
I know that, but all the talk about the GTR's track exploits when it was released and what I saw at the weekend just surprised me.
Genuinely disappointed in its wet weather abilities (and the GT2 was on Cups, in the wet), but as I say -I could quite possibly live with one.
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See above ^^.
I know that, but all the talk about the GTR's track exploits when it was released and what I saw at the weekend just surprised me.
Genuinely disappointed in its wet weather abilities (and the GT2 was on Cups, in the wet), but as I say -I could quite possibly live with one.
I know that, but all the talk about the GTR's track exploits when it was released and what I saw at the weekend just surprised me.
Genuinely disappointed in its wet weather abilities (and the GT2 was on Cups, in the wet), but as I say -I could quite possibly live with one.
08 March 2011, 05:20 PM
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In particular totally scalping Porsche at the 'Ring (times Porsche themselves could not replicate).
Publically saying they didn't want to beat the GT2 RS as it was a special and sent out the wrong message.
I don't want to take anything away from some of its amazing performance results - but it has put itself on a high pedestal and must expect to be measured so.
PS I am amazed at Zips experience in the GT2 RS as in one magazines wet handling test it was the second slowest car they had tried due to the tyres inability to cope with any dampness! The GTR must have been really bad then!
08 March 2011, 06:38 PM
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Yes totally agree very much a victim of it's own success, but still an absolute riot on the road! Beating Porsche round the rind though, priceless!! 
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08 March 2011, 06:58 PM
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Cobb tuned one here on track at brands, sounded lovely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ-C7o1wnQ4
Incar is from my old Legacy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ-C7o1wnQ4
Incar is from my old Legacy.
very true, i'm sick of cleaning up after passengers!
08 March 2011, 09:45 PM
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come say hi if you're at the next one It's a gts-t with I think 400 bhp odd, nicebodykit
10 March 2011, 08:54 AM
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10 March 2011, 09:54 AM
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http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/bl...cs-from-japan/
10 March 2011, 10:16 AM
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Have you seen this little clip then...scroll down a bit.
http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/bl...cs-from-japan/
http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/bl...cs-from-japan/
How about an RB26 Hakosuka!!! Bit pricey mind! http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-j...1483470348.htm
10 March 2011, 10:26 AM
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Nice vid, good findm thanks for sharing!
How about an RB26 Hakosuka!!! Bit pricey mind! http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-j...1483470348.htm
How about an RB26 Hakosuka!!! Bit pricey mind! http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-j...1483470348.htm
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