Post trackday maintenance

[tokyogtr]

So here's what they do in the post track day maintenance package:

Engine Oil change
Transmission Oil change
Brake pads changed
Brake Fluid Changed
Geometry and Alignment reset

There might be some other things but this is what's on the coupon i got. The sports maintenance pack costs Yen200k, which is US$2000. I got my first one as a complimentary gift from the dealer. They told me it's valid if i use it within 2-4 weeks after using circuit mode.

[Yakozan]

Changing gearbox oil and brake pads seems like overkill to me if its supposed to be done after every track day.

What's circuit mode?
The GPS thingy?

Would the car enter circuit mode if you entered a track?

[Butuz]

Wouldnt it be better to do all of the above pre trackday rather than post?!!

Butuz

[tokyogtr]

Originally Posted by Yakozan

Changing gearbox oil and brake pads seems like overkill to me if its supposed to be done after every track day.

What's circuit mode?
The GPS thingy?

Would the car enter circuit mode if you entered a track?

Circuit mode unlocks the delimiter. Here's the procedure:

Enter the track
Go to PRESET 2 on the screen
Select Water Temp (top left)
Scroll down to Circuit Mode and Select
Now Water Temp has been replace with Circuit Mode
Select Circuit Mode
Read disclaimer and acknowledge
Now in circuit mode, limiter unlocked.

it uses the GPS signal to determine when you're at a track. nissan programmed in the coordinates of all the circuits in japan.

[hyrev]

What IF you bought a de-limiter and had it fitted. Then, when time has come to really have it serviced, use the coupon. I suppose you need to actually use the circuit mode, so plan to hit the circuit just before your servicing is required. Sounds confusing? It does to me, that way yeou get more bang for the buck. Too bad it does not include new rotors and wheels, then that would be one hell of a coupon. Wonder if you can sell that coupon on ebay or auctions.yahoo.co.jp

[tokyogtr]

Originally Posted by hyrev

What IF you bought a de-limiter and had it fitted. Then, when time has come to really have it serviced, use the coupon. I suppose you need to actually use the circuit mode, so plan to hit the circuit just before your servicing is required. Sounds confusing? It does to me, that way yeou get more bang for the buck. Too bad it does not include new rotors and wheels, then that would be one hell of a coupon. Wonder if you can sell that coupon on ebay or auctions.yahoo.co.jp

no idea. will just use it anyway. might try and sneek in another trackday before taking it back. they seemed pretty relaxed about it, even though there's been all this press about how strict they are.

[Kanzen]

Nissan will know if you've removed the limiter, through fitting a VX-ROM or a piggy back device.

Unless you're doing an endurance race you shouldn't need to do more than change the oil and give it a thorough check over ! I suspect this is just Nissan listing what you potentially might need to have changed though, although the price should reflect what needs to be done and not a flat fee.

Really it comes down to the warranty and what you're obliged to do to keep it. If you're not worried about keeping it then you have more options with regards to tuning and servicing.

If you have a free coupon I say do a couple of track days and then use it.

[tokyogtr]

yup, exactly what i'll do. then i'll fit the delimiter and goodbye warranty. my nissan guy told me last night that half of his customers now don't have the warranty anymore dur to fitting the mine's ecu and exhaust. the performance center still services the cars though, no problem.

[DCD]

All these little rules and limitations is exactly the kind of things that would put me off buying this car new.

[Beer Baron]

it's great for nissan though. if half the cars they sold are already out of warranty think of the money they save! bastards!

[DCD]

Originally Posted by Beer Baron

bastards!

Indeed.

[tokyogtr]

Originally Posted by DCD

All these little rules and limitations is exactly the kind of things that would put me off buying this car new.

have you driven one yet? all those rulles go out the window...

[tokyogtr]

just confirmed with mine's. getting the vx-rom installed sunday morning AFTER the trackday. probably not going to get the exhaust. i know the stock sound is not that great but i like that fact i don't wake the family and neighbours up every morning. All in including fitting is Y138k.

[DCD]

Originally Posted by tokyogtr

have you driven one yet? all those rulles go out the window...

I've driven 6 so far including some tuned ones. Still won't take me away from my 34

[tokyogtr]

Originally Posted by DCD

I've driven 6 so far including some tuned ones. Still won't take me away from my 34

out of curiousity, did the R34 come with any limiters etc? i'm wondering why they changed so much from the 34 to the 35?