 Angus Mackenzie (Motor Trend) Why the GTR is a Supercar. |
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| Angus Mackenzie (Motor Trend) Why the GTR is a Supercar. |
 Jan 3 2010, 06:33 PM
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 R32 Member  Group: Members Posts: 240 Joined: 11-March 09 Member No.: 16,491  |
I guess we are not the only ones that consider the GTR to be a Supercar. Enjoy.................
-------------------- 2009 GTR, 2007 RS4, 20005 Kleemann E55 Stage III
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Jan 3 2010, 06:39 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 267 Joined: 11-August 09 From: Florida Member No.: 25,015 |
/\ thanks for posting this. I couldn't agree more.
-------------------- 2010 Magnetic Black NISMO 370z--current
2010 Super Silver GT-R Premium--sold 2009 Ivory Pearl GT-R Premium--sold |
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Jan 3 2010, 06:47 PM
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 R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,041 Joined: 10-July 09 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 22,976 |
Nice write-up.
-------------------- 2009 Obsidian Black Nissan GT-R Premium: 540 awhp, 560 awtq.
Cal Speedway 1:53.401, Willow Springs (big Willow) 1:34.457, Buttonwillow 13cw 2:02.858. HB large MAF intakes, AMS FMIC, Harmon Motive intercooler piping, iD 1000cc injectors, Walbro fuel pumps, HKS plugs, AAM catted downpipes, Titek resonated Y-pipe, HKS Legamax exhaust, and Cobb AP with HB Speed tune. AP Racing J-hook rotors, Carbotech XP10 pads, Stillen stainless brakelines, Motul RBF600 fluid, Stillen sway bars. Willall Victory Spec tranny fluid. Willall diff fluid. Motul 300v 15w50 engine oil. |
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Jan 3 2010, 07:11 PM
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 Thread Derailer Group: Members Posts: 1,848 Joined: 6-April 09 From: Abu Dhabi, UAE Member No.: 17,874 |
noice
-------------------- Nissan GT-R 09 -- sold
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Jan 3 2010, 07:17 PM
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 R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,112 Joined: 27-February 08 From: Fayetteville, NC Member No.: 13,005 |
I concur...
-------------------- GTM Street Mid-pipe
AP slotted rotors Carbotech XP8 pads (Fr) Stainless steel brake lines Motul RBF600 Tuned by Tim Bailey Clear corners Clear bra - full hood, bumper, full fender, side mirrors |
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Jan 3 2010, 07:29 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 5,838 Joined: 7-November 07 Member No.: 12,312 |
very nicely written. i enjoyed it and was waiting for it to be longer.
-------------------- Disclaimer : I am an internet mechanic and my posts are opinions unless otherwise backed up by links or what not. I have a passion for automobiles and the r35, and am learning and helping with whatever information I have found in its raw form tho it may be lost in translation so please use common sense and take help with a grain of salt. I don't own an r35 yet also.
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Jan 3 2010, 07:44 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 312 Joined: 20-July 08 From: San Luis Obispo, CA Member No.: 13,732 |
Reading that article reminds me of driving my old C6Z. Although some would say that there's more "character" in the Z, the GTR is much more fun (to me) to drive on the street and in the twisties. I'd take the grip and precision of the GT-R any day of the week.
Thanks for posting that article. 
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Jan 3 2010, 08:11 PM
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 R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,077 Joined: 6-August 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 24,715 |
Thanks for posting this up. GO GTR!
-------------------- 2009 Black on Black Premium AAM GT650-R 556whp 571wtq (from 420 stock)
Performance: AAM 90mm Variable Exhaust, AAM Resonated Mid-pipe, AAM Catted Down-pipes, AAM v1. Intake, AAM HP W/G Actuators, Cobb AP- AAM custom tune, Deatschwerks 800cc Injectors, GFB BOV, HKS Sparkplugs. Visual: ADV5.2 21" Gloss Black, Mine's Rear Spoiler, Password JDM Front Spoiler, Naca Ducts & Rear Fin Diffuser Blades, Swift Springs, Yokohama Advan Sport 255/35/21 & 295/30/21, HKS Kansai CF Exhaust Shroud, Synergy CF Bumper Grill & Fender Vents, BSD CF Mirror Cover, JDM Front & Rear Clear Corner, 30% Huperoptik Tint. Mods on the way: Runduce/Varis Sideskirt & Mirror Cover, Harman Motive IC Pipe Kit, Seibon CF Fender Emblem.  |
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Jan 4 2010, 12:31 AM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,944 Joined: 13-July 07 Member No.: 11,886 |
If nobody's timing you...or even watching you, there are a lot of cars that are probably much more fun to drive than the GT-R, and you won't have to go nearly as fast to get some thrills. That said, I go to the race track quite a bit and DO get to go really fast so I'm really happy with my GT-R...
-------------------- 2009 Nissan GT-R, Premium Edition, Gunmetal/Black, Clear front markers, HKS USA mid-pipe, Stillen sway bars, AP Racing rotors, Stillen SS brake lines, Candy apple red calipers, Hot, skanky, loose women who sleep with me only for my money
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Jan 4 2010, 06:22 AM
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 NAGTROC Photography Group: Media Posts: 1,160 Joined: 28-January 09 From: Anderson, SC Member No.: 15,416 |
well said
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JPMcG Photography <-- go here! Shift_Photography |
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Jan 4 2010, 03:57 PM
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 R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,903 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 11,986 |
That right there IS character!!!! A car that allows me to enjoy what I am doing without trying to kill me doing it. Bungee jumping has character but I wouldnt partake in it. What Travis Pastrana did with that STI shows character (260+ feet damn!!!) but I was happier just watching him do it.
Others can drive these so called "character" vehicles and wax poetic about them. I will sit in my GT-R and watch...... -------------------- ]"The GT-R shares the assassin's single-minded sense of purpose.It is brutally cold, clinical and calculating." ---- Evo mag's Car of the Year.
Modds to do: For Lightness 1) Mine's carbon fibre doors, hood, trunk, front bumper and splitter. 2) Spec V Ti exhaust system 3) AP Racing brake kit 4) Nismo Spec V suspension and wheels. 5) Nismo transmission cooler kit. |
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Jan 8 2010, 01:29 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 21-August 08 Member No.: 13,938 |
Agreed but there is a problem for me at least. Character through technology fades the moment something newer comes along. My GTR was like a pc or blackberry to me. It's oh so great when it first comes out but quickly fades the moment it's replacement is about to show up. Given that I recently sold my GTR, and anxiously waiting for the 600hp hybrid version, I do think the GTR has charachter but it's not lasting :(.
This post has been edited by s4awd: Jan 8 2010, 01:30 PM -------------------- As Colin once said "When in Doubt... FLAT OUT!"
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Jan 8 2010, 01:35 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 31-July 08 From: New Jersey Member No.: 13,810 |
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This post has been edited by s1gins: Jan 9 2010, 09:09 AM |
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Jan 8 2010, 05:50 PM
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 R36 Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 22-November 09 From: Boston Member No.: 33,215 |
2 thumbs up
-------------------- I'm going to say that those who complain about the GT-R's supposed soullessness simply aren't pushing it hard enough.
2010 Nissan R35 GT-R (Harman Motive Midpipe, HKS Legamax Premium Catback, Kenwood Reverse Camera) 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 2007 Jeep GC SRT8 (sold) |
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Jan 8 2010, 05:57 PM
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 Red Dragon Group: Members Posts: 863 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Chitown Member No.: 21,067 |
QUOTE (jaspergtr @ Jan 3 2010, 07:17 PM)  I concur... me 2
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