Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

SYO237

SYO237

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

super-gt said:
Well that was fast...lol Wonder how many miles were on it. Also said in the article that the guys at top gear wrecked one? I didn't know that.
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technically, they got rear ended when they realized how good the brakes were.
 
super-gt

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

SYO237 said:
technically, they got rear ended when they realized how good the brakes were.
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Ahh, yea I just read that. Well guess it is good to know the brakes work?lol

92 Ty 1173 said:
Hey Vinny, you been eating those stinky fish again? You say we are getting touchy, you are quite defensive also. I wasn't bashing the GTR just commenting on the ability of the LS motor. I agree with you in that a company with the magnitude of GM you would think they could produce an untouchable supercar. But look at it this way, when someone says supercar I'm sure most think of a european auto maker, porsche, ferrari, lambo, not a chevy corvette. It is an american icon but on the world platform I'm sure it is one of the last on the list. For them to put a blower on a 7 liter that in the Z06 makes 505hp you would think it could muster more that 638. I would expect more like 700. Not saying I would pitch a fat one to drive a z06 of a zr1......oh almost just thinking about it. I will agree if I saw a GTR on the street I'm sure I would just wave and watch, wouldn't want to deal with the embarrassment. I haven't read up on the engine, what makes th GTR engine so "technologically advanced"?
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I just wanted to point out that the LS9 in the ZR1 isn't a ls7 with a blower on it. It is actually a 6.2L, not 7.0L.
 
Deanzsyclone

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

jpalmer said:
^ what tires are you running Dean?
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Just some Firestone Firehawks, I've read some pretty bad reviews of them. Had them for years, I'll upgrade to something better some day when I find something really good. I'm sure its all ready out there but I just haven't looked.
 
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jpalmer

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do you spin them pretty good on launches or keep the boost low, sorry for the ? but i noticed you run stock rims and i would like to do the same without too much traction issues
 
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i8av8

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

had a customer of mine say they saw one on loop 360 here in austin, tx.
 
Deanzsyclone

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

jpalmer said:
do you spin them pretty good on launches or keep the boost low, sorry for the ? but i noticed you run stock rims and i would like to do the same without too much traction issues
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I can't launch with more than 12 Lbs or it will spin. I can hold about 17lbs or maybe even 20 at the line but that would just spin like crazy. I need much better tires. You can contact me via email if you have more questions. so we can keep this thread clean.
 
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camcojb

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

i8av8 said:
had a customer of mine say they saw one on loop 360 here in austin, tx.
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probably my friends car, he's from Austin I believe.

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Ty0279

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

I think some owners of the new GTR will be in for a few surprises, especially if they void thier warranty and something breaks....

New motor = $28,000
New transmission = $18,000
New front brake rotor = $1,100
1 quart of Nissan trans fluid = $100... Nissan requires trans fluid replacement every 18,000 miles... It takes 10 quarts... $1,000 just for the fluid. :eek:
 
J_SULLIVAN

J_SULLIVAN

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

Ty0279 said:
I think some owners of the new GTR will be in for a few surprises, especially if they void thier warranty and something breaks....

New motor = $28,000
New transmission = $18,000
New front brake rotor = $1,100
1 quart of Nissan trans fluid = $100... Nissan requires trans fluid replacement every 18,000 miles... It takes 10 quarts... $1,000 just for the fluid. :eek:
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Damn! I still want one later but maybe I'll just stick to the new Camaro or Shelby GT 500KR:lol:
 
syclone3

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As with anything. The aftermarket will step up. Like the trans fluid. An example is Mitsu made the EVO MR with a 6 spd trans. Supposed to use nothing but Mitsu Diaqueen fluid. Nearly $100 for fluid. Yet Redline MT-90 works better and causes no additional wear. Just takes time for co's to dig into the cars.
If the public wants a car that runs mid 10's, rounds the road couse and needs nothing but oil changes. Its not for sale that I know of. Mods keep the aftermarket going.
 
T-Bone

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

syclone3 said:
If the public wants a car that runs mid 10's, rounds the road couse and needs nothing but oil changes. Its not for sale that I know of.
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Yes it is. It is called the Corvette ZR-1, Viper ACR or Porsche GT3. I could probably remove the Porsche from the equation because I had a 911 Turbo and the service fee was $120/hour. If a Z06 could run in the 10's stock, I would add it too but the quickest stock time I have come across is a number of 11.0x's.
 
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jpalmer

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

A good friend of mine has a 02' 911 tt and says that its not the price of the car that is hard to afford, but the maintenance. worse if you dont do your own work
 
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Syboy

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Re: Nissan Skyline GTR (2008)

Sawdoff350 said:
anyone race one of these or seen one on the streets? heard they are supposed to be quick cars .... high hp but not so high tourque ...
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I saw one in Burnaby BC Canada and another at the track. He did pay a premium $79K for being the first to have one here and they did news story on the GTR.
 
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