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91gts4 · 14th October 2006, 11:34 AM

Awesome video!!!

Trevor · 14th October 2006, 11:52 PM

I am still holding judgement, this car really needs to be not just 'great' but 'amazing'. I dearly loved my old R34-GTR V-Spec (Hi Perra!) but the new car just looks ODD and it hasnt got the looks to get me climbing out of my Ferrari 360 Modena into one yet! The roofline is the worst culprit. What on earth is going on there with all those horrible angles?

If the car has V6 4.0 Twin Turbo derivative of the 350z engine with factory spec of 500bhp and is offered with both paddles (for us) a manual transmission (for UK!) I think performance will be great, as long as it doesnt have to haul more than 1500kg's around.

I really *hope* they go for turbo's vs n/a, otherwise the entire tuning market (and the legend around the GT-R's massive power tuning) will die with the new car. Plus the engine block needs to be over-engineered enough to handle 650hp! Thats the thing I miss about owning a GT-R, the tuning was really fun, if a little expensive, LoL

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While a N/A engine is great for throttle response, having huge lugs of power and torque (tuned) from a turbo kick in is nothing short of sensational, I still fondly think back to the feeling of the power on a tuned Gt-R compared to the

Equally would be great to see a de-tuned variant of that engine (turbo'd) make it back into the 350z... that car cries out for more power!

Just my 2p's worth!

Perra · 16th October 2006, 07:26 AM

Trevor mate, it´s been a while! I thought you´d given up on the GT-R scene since you turned to the dark side...

If you want to see pics of your old car, check out this thread.

/P

Trevor · 16th October 2006, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perra

Trevor mate, it´s been a while! I thought you´d given up on the GT-R scene since you turned to the dark side...

If you want to see pics of your old car, check out this thread.

/P

Nahh, I still love the GT-R, its just a brilliant machine. Really miss it! I still take a look on here from time to time, cannot wait to see the new GT-R. Could even be pursuaded to buy one if its any good!

gtrlux · 16th October 2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perra

Trevor mate, it´s been a while! I thought you´d given up on the GT-R scene since you turned to the dark side...

lol . .Trevor, where's the dark side

Trevor · 16th October 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrlux

lol . .Trevor, where's the dark side

Ferrari-dom. Cem has written an excellent description of what its like to own a Ferrari, from the high's of the amazing throttle response, agility and styling to the lows of the dreadful image problem, snobbery (which I hate), jealousy and pure hate it brings out in some people, not even accounting for the huge depreciation that can leave you with a very bitter taste come trade in...

... but you know what? I dont really care! At the end of the day I would say the GT-R and the 360 are both very similar. Both cars provoke reaction, passion and enthusiasm. Admittedly there are a lot of tossers driving both marques which taints the image for true enthusiasts but overall I'm superby happy to have driven and owned both cars, the GT-R is a wonderful motor as is my current ride the 360 Modena.

One point I've made before though is that the 360 really pulls the ladies, whereas I had more interest from the blokes with the GT-R

As an enlightened ex-GT-R owner there is no chance I'd ever not give these cars huge respect on the road and when I pass one in the Ferrari I always give them a knowing thumbs up!

Trev

Will Anders · 17th October 2006, 02:34 AM

Does anyone know if Nissan is going to unveil the production GTR at this years Tokyo auto show? Looking forward at seeing the design changes made to the front, technical specs and pricing.

gtrlux · 17th October 2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor

Ferrari-dom. Cem has written an excellent description of what its like to own a Ferrari, from the high's of the amazing throttle response, agility and styling to the lows of the dreadful image problem, snobbery (which I hate), jealousy and pure hate it brings out in some people, not even accounting for the huge depreciation that can leave you with a very bitter taste come trade in...

... but you know what? I dont really care! At the end of the day I would say the GT-R and the 360 are both very similar. Both cars provoke reaction, passion and enthusiasm. Admittedly there are a lot of tossers driving both marques which taints the image for true enthusiasts but overall I'm superby happy to have driven and owned both cars, the GT-R is a wonderful motor as is my current ride the 360 Modena.

One point I've made before though is that the 360 really pulls the ladies, whereas I had more interest from the blokes with the GT-R

As an enlightened ex-GT-R owner there is no chance I'd ever not give these cars huge respect on the road and when I pass one in the Ferrari I always give them a knowing thumbs up!

Trev

Agree with that Trevor, the Ferraris have allways been the oposite of beeing just a status show off machine . . . probably most people don't know that as they never drove a Ferrari . . but you not need cash to drive one or all . . . I drove the F430 recently and I have to say that it is the most complete Ferrari I ever driven, the owner stated incredible reliability (compared to the old once), comfort and sportyness perfect combined . . . the response at low rpm is just amazing and the powercurve so smooth . . .
Having owned a 1200kg R32 with 400HP and driven many NSXs Type-Rs, I knew what brut-raw power and exceptional balance means, the F430 has the perfect mix of both proprities.

PM me some pics if you not want to post them . . . would be interested. Will look next year for an R34 GTR and will focus most on handling and aero . . . that's where I will need some ideas form the "dark side cars"

skyline_beauty · 17th October 2006, 05:27 PM

sexy....doesnt the front end look slightly TT'ish? or is that my weird eyes?

RavenHeart · 18th October 2006, 06:32 PM

Looks gorgeous. Definitely has Skyline DNA. Perhaps we should start up a petition to try and persuade Nissan to call it Skyline?

King Nismo · 18th October 2006, 09:52 PM

Ha....id never sell my Mspec Nur for that new junk that is coming out....I cant wait until it hits the streets so I can roll up right next to one and blow the doors smooth off of it....that........will simply be a slap in the face for whom ever is driving it haha.

Trevor · 18th October 2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Nismo

Ha....id never sell my Mspec Nur for that new junk that is coming out....I cant wait until it hits the streets so I can roll up right next to one and blow the doors smooth off of it....that........will simply be a slap in the face for whom ever is driving it haha.

That sure sounds a little bit childish to me. Just because you may be driving the faster car, it doesn't mean you should feel the need to 'blow the doors' off their ride. When I had my R34 GT-R I didnt get it so I could drive around showing other road drivers that I could 'waste them'. Sounds a little bit egotistical. I bought it to indulge my own passion for driving, performance, handling, etc.

I would also be careful not to discount this new GT-R too much either, I am sure all the Japanese and British tuners cannot wait to get their hands on the new proposed stretched V6 (3.8, 4.0?) with twin turbos!

Also if it does have the circa 500bhp and lightweight all Aluminium chassis (notice why the roof is so square, I'd guess its aluminum!) then it could also be lighter too. It could really give you a run for your money

. I don't think it looks as good as the original R34 GT-R but time will tell...

Trev

King Nismo · 18th October 2006, 10:30 PM

I am in USA...Texas matter of fact...you know everyone and their grandmother will have the car...why not? and apart from that specs...read my build in the engine section of the forums...I will walk almost anything that stands up to me...you know people in the USA are cocky when it comes to that car..and having a production model in the USA will give them an even better reason...."oooh you got a 5 year old car when I have the new one" etc etc...I will make peace with any GT-R owner...as long as they dont disrepect thier roots I ok.

diddy_p · 19th October 2006, 10:50 AM

you sounds like an idiot king nismo.

i hope that car gives the r8, lfa, hsc and 911 gt3 a run for its money! the shape will grow on me i'm sure.

Trevor · 19th October 2006, 04:51 PM

Pls gentlemen, lets not get too personal, lets not make this into a shouting match. We will all have to just wait to see how the next GT-R shapes up!

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Perra GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norrköping, Sweden Posts: 1,229	Trevor mate, it´s been a while! I thought you´d given up on the GT-R scene since you turned to the dark side... If you want to see pics of your old car, check out this thread. /P Last edited by Perra; 16th October 2006 at 07:29 AM.

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RavenHeart GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 490	Looks gorgeous. Definitely has Skyline DNA. Perhaps we should start up a petition to try and persuade Nissan to call it Skyline? __________________ I survived a track day with me!

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14th October 2006, 11:34 AM	#61 (permalink)
91gts4 GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 75	Awesome video!!!

14th October 2006, 11:52 PM	#62 (permalink)
Trevor GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 813	I am still holding judgement, this car really needs to be not just 'great' but 'amazing'. I dearly loved my old R34-GTR V-Spec (Hi Perra!) but the new car just looks ODD and it hasnt got the looks to get me climbing out of my Ferrari 360 Modena into one yet! The roofline is the worst culprit. What on earth is going on there with all those horrible angles? If the car has V6 4.0 Twin Turbo derivative of the 350z engine with factory spec of 500bhp and is offered with both paddles (for us) a manual transmission (for UK!) I think performance will be great, as long as it doesnt have to haul more than 1500kg's around. I really hope they go for turbo's vs n/a, otherwise the entire tuning market (and the legend around the GT-R's massive power tuning) will die with the new car. Plus the engine block needs to be over-engineered enough to handle 650hp! Thats the thing I miss about owning a GT-R, the tuning was really fun, if a little expensive, LoL . While a N/A engine is great for throttle response, having huge lugs of power and torque (tuned) from a turbo kick in is nothing short of sensational, I still fondly think back to the feeling of the power on a tuned Gt-R compared to the Equally would be great to see a de-tuned variant of that engine (turbo'd) make it back into the 350z... that car cries out for more power! Just my 2p's worth!

17th October 2006, 02:34 AM	#67 (permalink)
Will Anders GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 49	Does anyone know if Nissan is going to unveil the production GTR at this years Tokyo auto show? Looking forward at seeing the design changes made to the front, technical specs and pricing.

17th October 2006, 05:27 PM	#69 (permalink)
skyline_beauty GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Week = East Sussex, Weekend = Ashford, KENT Posts: 204	sexy....doesnt the front end look slightly TT'ish? or is that my weird eyes?

18th October 2006, 09:52 PM	#71 (permalink)
King Nismo GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 434	Ha....id never sell my Mspec Nur for that new junk that is coming out....I cant wait until it hits the streets so I can roll up right next to one and blow the doors smooth off of it....that........will simply be a slap in the face for whom ever is driving it haha.

18th October 2006, 10:30 PM	#73 (permalink)
King Nismo GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 434	I am in USA...Texas matter of fact...you know everyone and their grandmother will have the car...why not? and apart from that specs...read my build in the engine section of the forums...I will walk almost anything that stands up to me...you know people in the USA are cocky when it comes to that car..and having a production model in the USA will give them an even better reason...."oooh you got a 5 year old car when I have the new one" etc etc...I will make peace with any GT-R owner...as long as they dont disrepect thier roots I ok.

19th October 2006, 10:50 AM	#74 (permalink)
diddy_p GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 103	you sounds like an idiot king nismo. i hope that car gives the r8, lfa, hsc and 911 gt3 a run for its money! the shape will grow on me i'm sure.

19th October 2006, 04:51 PM	#75 (permalink)
Trevor GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 813	Pls gentlemen, lets not get too personal, lets not make this into a shouting match. We will all have to just wait to see how the next GT-R shapes up!