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all soapy and sudsy..
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/IMG_0801.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/IMG_0802.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/IMG_0803.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/IMG_0807.jpg
say CHEEEESE!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/IMG_0806.jpg
:D
Mmmmmmmmm
Fraught with horn, here.
Whaaaaa? When did you get THAT? :drool:
Jeremy
What products are you using?
The 2012 GT-R is sexy in that color. yummmm
here are better outside shots after the wash:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...TR/GTRA01L.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../GTR_REARL.jpg
Very nice looking. I admit, I haven't paid much attention to the GTR after all the past transmission issues and voided warranty crap Nissan pulled... Did they beef up the tranny yet?
I will likely find out.Quote:
Originally Posted by UTRacerX9
I have the GT-R for two and a half weeks (I've had it for two days already) borrowed from Nissan. An old friend of mine made things happen and I will get to drive the snot out of it as long as I dont break it. Car is already broken in from the factory so its ready-to-go/no break-in period.
They restored some kind of launch control, called R-mode Start:
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R-Mode Start
First, the driver must place the shift lever to either the “A” or “M” position. Next, select the R Mode with the transmission setup switch, then select R Mode with the VDC setup switch, depress the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot and continuing depressing the brake, then press the accelerator pedal quickly with your right foot until the engine’s rpms climb to 4,000 and hold it steady.
The challenge comes in that the driver must find and maintain the 4,000 rpm figure within three seconds of depressing the accelerator, and then release the brake pedal – it is as this point that the car will launch with the assistance of R Mode Start and potentially rocket the occupants to 60 miles per hour in under three seconds. Following this procedure, which is outlined in the manual, will not void the warranty.
havent tried it yet, but I should have time this weekend.
That sounds like a massive PITA and way too complicated(which I figure was the intent).
Jeremy
Beautiful car! The color is well suited to the GT-R.
That's niiiiiiicccccceeeeeeeeee.
Agreed. I want more pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by onebadmollafolla
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...R/GTR_SIDE.jpg
side view tonight after a quick krispy kreme run :D
are those 4" tips or 3.5"?
p.s.
minus the excessive "mode-setting", sounds like a fairly normal launch procedure for an ATX; although you'd never be able to hit 4000rpm's from a streetable torque converter. ;) i perform similar launching at the dragstrip--although the last time i did it, i was FWD and was nowhere near < 3 second 0-60. :D it's not THAT difficult to find a given RPM band though. at the tree, you have probably less than 3 seconds to find your stall speed before the green light--so other than having to "give it a little more gas" to find the 4k (vs. the ~2.2k for a stock 3/s) it's probably very similar. but you'll hit 11's easy. :p
5" tips iirc.
shit. i want some 5" tips. :(
Patrick - have you changed your watermark to mach one? Those are your pics right? They look superb btw. :bigthumb:
Scotty
yes Scotty, I did for a long time now. I didnt want to be confused with Christy, as she was the original sixsixfour :D
superb quality pics ! BUT an ugly car :p
I was thinking the same thing, that's an ugly body kit on your 3S....nice color thought. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mb7050
lol thanks guys ;)
Good thing the GTR doesn't even have a torque convertor!Quote:
Originally Posted by inperfectdarkness
So driving this around, do you get quite a bit of attention. I know not everyone knows exactly what this car is. However, I would think there would always be at least a few sets of eyes on you. Could be a little fun at first but I've always thought it would get a bit annoying after a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macky
Yes you do get a lot of attention, especially in the general area where I live. I try not to park too far away, and dont go anywhere shady because this thing sticks out like a sore thumb. I've already had people try to race me and i admit i gave in to some of them. it doesnt take any more than just a short 2-second jab on the accelerator and this thing is gone, even while cruising around at 40mph. ive done maybe a few dozen stoplight launches already and just cant stop grinning.
one thing i love is merging onto the freeway. when you come up to the light and another car lines up next to you, i cant help but mess with them. i wait till green, wait till they go maybe half a car length from a stop and i just punch it. i had my brother do it with his car and he said this thing gets really loud (in a rough sort of way) and just slingshots past. im just going to milk this ride as much as i can before i give it back.
yep. oh what i wouldn't give to have a modernized transmission choice for my 3/s. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronatstate
How does insurance on a loaner car work? I hate to be the pessimist but you never know.
Nissan has it insured as far as what I was told. same thing when driving other press cars before. If I get hit or hit someone, I just dont get to drive another one the next time. As long as you are an insured driver, and dont do something stupid, it should be fine.
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Originally Posted by Macky
The reason I ask is because a dealer gave me a loaner car while mine was in the shop.
I have a spotless driving record, never been pulled over and drive like an old man.
Three days later I am driving in the far left lane northbound on a five lane (total of 10 lanes in both direction) highway - a Cadillac CTS driving in the far right lane decides to drive at a 90degree angle across all lanes in order to make a U-turn around and BAM: t-bones me in the loaner car.
He then drove off. Damage to the loaner car: fender, bumper, hood, passengers side door, pushed axle into the transmission, new axle, new transmission, new control arm, new wheel, new strut/spring, new radiator, new condenser, motor mount, head light, turn signal and paint.
Cops caught him a block away, his car stalled when it ran out of trans fluid and coolant. Charged him with reckless and failure to yield. Michigan is a "no-fault" state, so Mr. Pinball Wizard didn't owe me a dime.
Fuck Michigan.
Turns out CTS man is a doctor and owns a Lexus and Corvette to supplement his CTS. How noble of him as a Doctor to leave the scene of a wreck with potential injured persons.
Anyway, just trying to help others after my own painful experience.
Epic GTR btw.
ah well thats not how this one works. let me clarify.
I have had my TL in for service at Acura and they give me a loaner TL or TSX/RDX before. they get my insurance info. if i crash or get into an accident, MY insurance pays for it. so i try my damnest to drive the loaner as if its my car.
now for this GT-R press car, from what my friend (who set this up) told me, Nissan will foot the bill regadless of who's at fault. now i dont know if thats how other manufacturers cover their press cars, but at least for this particular one, that is how it worked.