|
|
|
04-26-2009, 08:49 PM | #1 |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
OT: Nissan GT-R
Sorry this is OT, but just had to share this news. Yesterday I got to drive a brand new R35 GT-R.. Not just tootle around, but really DRIVE it. A friend took delivery of it on Monday (first Aussie shipment), and he let two of us have a go on some back roads. My god that thing is fast, even with four adults in the car, and trying to limit the revs to 5000rpm (I admit it, I saw 6000rpm a few times). I have never experienced anything like it before. OK, there were a few dash squeaks, the trim is a bit budget in places, rear passengers taller than 5'6" will scrape their head on the rear window, and the transaxle is noisy when idling ... but still this is a genuine supercar in my opinion. Awesome machine!
I've always wanted to have a drive in a 911 Turbo, but why would I bother after experiencing THIS?
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
Last edited by Guran; 04-27-2009 at 02:43 AM.. |
04-26-2009, 09:09 PM | #2 |
エアーマンが倒せない
288
Rep 2,037
Posts |
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 09:18 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
44
Rep 1,883
Posts |
Lucky man!
While I think it's much uglier than the 911 (turbo or otherwise), it's pretty hard to knock what it can do for the money. Had my first crash in many years yesterday. Buckled rim, broken headlight, dented pride. Luckily it was at only at about 20km/hr, on the Malvern Star...
__________________
Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black).
Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 11:32 PM | #6 |
St8rin' Thru My Rear View
42
Rep 444
Posts |
Im sure he'll end up adding a Cobb AP and a midpipe. Then ask him for another drive, im sure you'll be shocked. Really shocked.
__________________
1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 02:55 AM | #7 |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
Already have! And there's a very good chance he'll join us if it's a Sunday morning run. Only problem is that he might bring his MINI Cooper S instead. The guy's got class!
BTW, I've replaced my original photo above with a better one. You can also see a heap more photos from the day at the following link: http://photos.newsys.com.au/gallery/8012519_XMWDP
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 04:07 AM | #9 |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
That'd be a Navman or something. No Performance Box. When I left home on Saturday afternoon, I had no idea I'd be driving a GT-R the next day, so didn't take my toy. Shame. Next time. However, the GT-R does have a display of lateral and longitudinal G forces displayed live on the screen while you're driving (can't download the data though). We hit 1G in corners many times and not even a hint of tyre squeal!
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 04:51 AM | #10 |
Captain
38
Rep 839
Posts |
here's a small demo of the dash I recorded.
You can select any gauge you want to display in any of the presets.
__________________
'09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue
'97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec |
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 05:08 AM | #11 | |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
Quote:
All that techno-babble ... but no satnav???
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 05:38 AM | #12 |
Captain
38
Rep 839
Posts |
who cares about sat nav?
Driving places is fun, why have a computer telling you where to go. "in 100m, turn right" awesome. :P I hate sat nav so so much, it takes the fun out of driving.
__________________
'09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue
'97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec |
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 04:28 PM | #13 |
Internationally Renouned Skidologist
3
Rep 53
Posts |
Im lucky to say that I've driven four of the new GTR's, they are absolutely awesome. In fact the last one I drove was 'chipped' and I back to backed it with a Gallardo Superleggera and the GTR definitely felt like it accelarated faster...
$150k odd unbelievable value for money
__________________
www.driverdynamics.com
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 04:50 PM | #14 |
Major General
401
Rep 9,156
Posts |
I went into the nissan dealership the other day to test the 370z and they got a shipment of GTR's in ready for delivery. Amazing cars. I didn't get to test drive one but I sat inside and got a good feel for the interior. The GTR looks so much better in person. Well done to Nissan. I have no idea how you fit 4 people inside though. The backseat looks more like a bench to me.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 07:07 PM | #15 | |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-28-2009, 06:53 AM | #16 | |
Brigadier General
1333
Rep 4,100
Posts |
Quote:
F$%^& sitting in the back! Get a 750iL if you want a limo! Back seat... who cares. Sounds like a blast Guran, I would love a drive in/of one of those little Nissans (note, I didn't say Datsun hehehe), own one... nah, to each his own but..... BANG for your buck it IS a huge winner, second place .. who cares. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-28-2009, 07:28 AM | #17 |
Scum in the sun
30
Rep 938
Posts
Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Syndey
|
I've seen a couple of GTR's at EC recently and don't they just look freekin awesome in the flesh?! Especially in met white..
__________________
One should love animals. They are so tasty. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2009, 04:24 AM | #19 |
Captain
24
Rep 895
Posts |
The eye-opener is servicing costs. WHEELS magazine estimate it'll be ~$10k per year!
Two sets of front tyres (one set lasts two track days!) $3600 Front brake pads $1200 Front brake rotors $2500 Gearbox oil $1000 plus diff oil, engine oil, wheel alignment, and labour ... and that's getting mighty close to $10k! Ouch.
__________________
08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe | Manual | Sparkling Graphite | Coral Red Boston Leather | 10 Speaker Hi Fi
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2009, 05:21 AM | #20 |
Second Lieutenant
7
Rep 283
Posts |
They also said that it is much more expensive than a 911 turbo, and that estimate of wheels was for the first year, I wonder how much they will charge for the 30, 60 and 100k Ouch!!!!!
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|