New info on the GTR

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

I do think both would look better as a coupe and I wouldn't by the roadster version of either. I'd wait for a coupe.

I just don't get what "idea" they fucked up? They wanted to make a car (RWD, roadster)that competes with the Miata. They did and succeeded wildly on their first attempt. The only thing they fucked up on IMP is the weight. But then like most Domestics, they added a shit ton of power to compensate.

I'm not saying you're opinion sucks or anything like that, but I'm trying to understand your logic.

Mel, I said they look ugly period, from a design perspective . Now if you can't understand that fine. I am looking at it from the aspect of does the body sit to high in relation to the overall size of the car, which it does IMHO. As much as other design aspects of the cars body. As far as I am concerned the car can drive great but if it looks like shit it looks like shit . this thread deserves to die.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by drift freaq

Mel, I said they look ugly period, from a design perspective . Now if you can't understand that fine. I am looking at it from the aspect of does the body sit to high in relation to the overall size of the car, which it does IMHO. As much as other design aspects of the cars body. As far as I am concerned the car can drive great but if it looks like shit it looks like shit . this thread deserves to die.

You have a right to your opinion, that's fine. I was just asking for more clarification, that's all. I agree with you on the height of the body. I'd prefer a lower beltline and a lower dash like the 240, but because of safety standards and the platforms cars now-a-days are built on, it's a thing of the past.

And honestly this thread should not die. It should keep going. Then hopefully we won't have 10 new threads a week about the "New GTR".

I like debating with you.

[0100]

drift freaq we are all just debating that's what off topic forums are for. Don't stress over this just enjoy the debate and the fact that everyone has different opinions.

[SimpleS14]

Originally Posted by 0100

drift freaq we are all just debating that's what off topic forums are for. Don't stress over this just enjoy the debate and the fact that everyone has different opinions.

Sure we can debate and what not..but in the proper thread. You guys really took this thread off topic, nobody even commented on the spy video haha

Speaking of which...I like those seats in one of the spy pics:





LETS GET BACK ON TRACK (or just don't post anymore)

[chibo]

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Sure we can debate and what not..but in the proper thread. You guys really took this thread off topic, nobody even commented on the spy video haha

Speaking of which...I like those seats in one of the spy pics:





LETS GET BACK ON TRACK (or just don't post anymore)

Awe shit, those look nice. Wonder if that's hard plastic like on the stock Evo seats, I had to ditch them because they were right where my girlfriend's head was

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Sure we can debate and what not..but in the proper thread. You guys really took this thread off topic, nobody even commented on the spy video haha
LETS GET BACK ON TRACK (or just don't post anymore)

Yea, my bad.

I seen the video a day or so before you posted it here. The car sounds sooo sick. Sexual like Randy Watson!

[BOROSUN]

sweet spy vids. i cant wait till BMI get their hands on one. f430, gt2 or gt3, nsx-r, evo, r34, or whatever they can throw at it gtr battle.

[WILDACEX187]

Originally Posted by BOROSUN

sweet spy vids. i cant wait till BMI get their hands on one. f430, gt2 or gt3, nsx-r, evo, r34, or whatever they can throw at it gtr battle.

lol yea i love those.

[Unholy S14]

more pics with info
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikefie...7594528020753/

[blackcoupe]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..1

it was at infineon!!

[BOROSUN]

i did some searching who drove the car.

DRIVERS: TOSHIO SUZUKI
Name: Toshio Suzuki
Nationality: Japan
Date of birth: March 10, 1955 - Saitamma
Toshio Suzuki was a successful single seater driver in Japan. He won the 1979 Japanese Formula 3 title and then raced regularly in Japanese F2 and Formula 3000. He finished runner-up in the series to Mauro Martini in 1992 and was a front-runner again in 1993. At the end of that year - at the age of 38 - he found backing to drive the second Larrousse-Lamborghini. He finished 12th in Japan and 14th in Australia.
Suzuki also enjoyed a successful career as a Toyota sportscar driver in national events.


checkout the cool link gallaryhttp://www.nissan.co.jp/Lemans/

look...who is that guy close to the #84 nsx? hahah

[exitspeed]

Man I wish we could see some lap times vs that 911 Turbo!

[Unholy S14]

!!! GTR TO COST 60K !!!

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60814018/1041

[exitspeed]

^
Unfortunately that article hasn't been updated since August. Though that would be a great price, I don't think that article is accurate. Until I see a press release from Nissan, it's all assumption.

[Unholy S14]

sorry didnt notice that

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by 0100

drift freaq we are all just debating that's what off topic forums are for. Don't stress over this just enjoy the debate and the fact that everyone has different opinions.

listen, I don't like you telling me about forums like your some old school premie when your a red squared newb. On top of that I was not stressiing, but you are annoying me!

P.S. to bring it back on track the Spy shot from the front looks pretty sick. Those seats do indead look dope.

[EchoOfSilence]

i think it still sits a little too high

[Unholy S14]

The return of Godzilla

this guy was very impressed

http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140228

[santacruisin]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

^
Unfortunately that article hasn't been updated since August. Though that would be a great price, I don't think that article is accurate. Until I see a press release from Nissan, it's all assumption.

Not to mention that the markup on the car is gonna be insane b/c it will be brand new and have a mountain of hype behind it. I'm guessing it'll be around the 70-80K mark.

I'm just gonna ignore it until 2013. Then I might actually be able to afford a used one.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by UnholyFD3S

The return of Godzilla

this guy was very impressed

http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140228

Damn I wanna see pics of the black one. i'm sick of seeing that silver one now.

[WILDACEX187]

i think that silver one is the one we're seeing everywhere. wonder wat differs the track model and regular one have

[WILDACEX187]

this car is everywhere http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=119599

[SimpleS14]

Anyone notice the wider rims in the rear?

[OptionZero]

At first I thought it was odd for an AWD to have staggered wheels (the EVO, STi, R32/33/34 all have same on all 4 corners).

Did a little checking: Gallardo is an MR/AWD, comes with 19x8.5 and 19x11 stagger.

I guess it's all in the AWD system's programming.

[0100]

Yeah I am pretty sure the 996 turbo and 997 turbo run a staggered setup also.

[coreansurfer]

isnt it because the evos and wrxs have symetical awd, while the gtr has a heavy rear bias?

[SimpleS14]

MORE SPY PICS AND VID!!!!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=119632

You can clearly see the two recirculating BOVs in this pic:


Paddle shifter:


<3

[S13FREEAAK]

Does anyone want to buy a 600whp S13 in 2008? Cause I'll be looking to sell it for a down payment on one of these.

[origin_s135]

Originally Posted by S13FREEAAK

Does anyone want to buy a 600whp S13 in 2008? Cause I'll be looking to sell it for a down payment on one of these.

i think i'll do the same!

[OptionZero]

Originally Posted by coreansurfer

isnt it because the evos and wrxs have symetical awd, while the gtr has a heavy rear bias?

Yes, the GTR can send most, nearly all of its power to the rear wheels..IIRC the R34 starts out 100% RWD and only sends power up front when needed.

I don't believe the EVOs and STi/WRX can send more than half to the rear, maybe 65%?