Who else here loves the Nissan GT-R?
Definitely a fan, in fact, I was considering one for my next ride. It has a ton of things going for it (some specific to me):
Incredible, easy to exploit power (AWD, tranny, driver control systems)
Slick dual clutch system (allows non manual folks to operate as a bonus!)
Very exclusive
Back seats
Easily tuned for another 100-150HP
I think some of the maintenance costs are too high, and while its a unique design, I go back and forth on the looks, the interior is mediocre, its a touch on the pricey side for a Nissan.
Ultimately, we have too much fun with our convertibles, so I started considering Shelby GT500s It has some of the same pros as above, available in a droptop and has some very cool historical significance (via Carol Shelby), especially if youre into domestics.
any performance modded GT-R is fine by me, (if i had one id have Hennessey tune it) but Visually, ew. no. The GT-R looks best STOCK
I wouldn’t get within a mile of anything Hennessy has his hand in
There are some great local tuners here in Florida like Titan Motorsports (they built my Supra), and they’ve been pretty heads down with the GT-R for a few years now, outstanding expertise.
I agree, it doesn’t need anything done with the design, everything is functional, and it’s not like you need to differentiate your ride vs. the other 1-2 you might see in a month I do like a few aftermarket wheel options, but the Black Edition wheels are solid (and I actually prefer the earlier standard wheels vs. the later “busier” designs).
It’s possible when I get really serious I might look into them again, but at this point it’s more like: Is it available in a convertible? No? Next.
you have a supra?? thats sweet! can you show me a pic?
damn thats sexy!!
Yeah, that was a fun project. I was one of the first cars to go with Lexus GGP as a paint color. ~750HP (~550 on pump), 15 AP brakes, TEIN coil overs, TRD sway bars, custom cage, lots of polish work, Top Secret fascia and carbon fiber hood (real products from Japan vs. the later wave of knockoffs).
It was a bit of a chore keeping it dialed in, the clutch was heavy, and at the time, the turbo options were more limited, so this setup was a little peaky. I was actually driving to an office when I had it, so I had a nice Lexus DD, otherwise it wouldve been a nightmare in traffic. Ultimately the chassis kind of showed its age, but I did put it on track a few times (that one photo is from Roebling Road).
I remember I was at Sebring, I topped it off with some 112, turned it up to ~32PSI, hahaha, I passed a guy on the back straight like he had pulled his emergency brake. He came over to talk to me after the session, said he thought a fighter plane was blowing past him it was so loud and fast
I'm seeing them everywhere recently. I order mine 2 weeks ago. Should get it by Thanksgiving.
All muscle, no brain. Would rather have the ZL1 or the Z/28.
You saw it right here, but Honda has finally done something pretty cool! (If you watch it on the website, hit the R key on your keyboard)
https://www.youtube.com/user/HondaVideo
The trailer is below.
YouTube: video
The Type R in that looks so mean. I love it.
Hopefully when it makes it to the US Honda won't have made it 60 hp less powerful
There's no denying that the ZL1 is king of the track... I admit I'm a bit proud of its accomplishments on the ring as a American
But as far as the Hellcat is concerned with regards to the track... Have a quick look at this: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=91jRLQa5U8E
I'd love a GTR and am glad Nissan still makes something so awesome... But I always remember the "fat girl in the room" meme when I see it next to other sports cars... Wish they still made them slim and sleek, like the R34 , and as you can see from the pic of a couple of my machines below, I'm more a fan of straight sixes anyway
(Works in progress...)
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I'm pretty interested in seeing what the next GT500 will be like. I had been looking at the current model on and off.