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ZilviaBot
07-20-2008, 11:30 PM
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<p>It's the lap time that everyone has been waiting for. Just how fast can the Stig push the Nissan GT-R around Top Gear's test track? Those who couldn't wait could see the track time <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/18/nissan-gt-r-laps-the-top-gear-test-track-in/">posted on Wikipedia</a> a few days ago. Even after the entry was removed (it's since been added back in), Wikipedia still allowed users to review the revisions made to an entry. So while the GT-R's time may have been no secret, those with enough will power not to look can now watch the video of the GT-R lap the Top Gear test track and have the result still be a surprise. Even if you do know the time, it's still worth watching, and as an added bonu,s Clarkson wrings out the GT-R at the Fuji race circuit. Just <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/20/video-the-stig-runs-the-gt-r-around-top-gears-track/">follow the jump to watch the video</a>. </p>
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surge s14
07-20-2008, 11:51 PM
thats one hell of a car
DreamN
07-21-2008, 12:06 AM
The GT-R is full of win. :D
fliprayzin240sx
07-21-2008, 12:18 AM
Holy crap, I just looked up the Power Lap listing and shits .2 of a second behind the Ariel Atom. Porker of a car called the GTR runs as fast as a 240hp/1000 lbs car.
drift freaq
07-21-2008, 12:33 AM
fucking beat a 430 Scuderia and just below a Enzo!! which is pretty much a F1 car for the street. Man I knew there was a reason I like this car.
DreamN
07-21-2008, 12:34 AM
Can't wait for the VSPEC model! :eek3d:
drift freaq
07-21-2008, 12:42 AM
hmmmm maybe I should put this above the Ferrari 360 Modena on the must have list. :D
DreamN
07-21-2008, 12:44 AM
Dude, erase the Modena from that list. Add something worthy of the Ferrari name like the 355. Too many douche bags in the 360.
PhAtXSuMo
07-21-2008, 01:11 AM
this just made my night!! so sick BEAUTIFUL!

VSPEC INDEED CANT WAIT FOR THAT!!!!
CKAMC
07-21-2008, 01:27 AM
i hope the vspec has a better trans... be nice to see nissan put less restraint on the car due to "fears of aftermarket companies taking the car far beyond its intended designs"
murda-c
07-21-2008, 01:29 AM
What's wrong with the trans?
DreamN
07-21-2008, 02:22 AM
Trans. seems to be the weakpoint in the GT-R. Forgot what Japanese tuning company commented on it, but the addition of X amount of power gave them doubts of the transmission lasting for to long. The transmissions are built specifically for the motor they're mated too and made to run perfectly with the stock engine setup. Seems like a delicate machine when you come to think of it.
exitspeed
07-21-2008, 10:15 AM
If the GTR came out with a hip-hop album it would be titled, "Half Car Half Amazing".
dirtdiggler666
07-21-2008, 10:56 AM
i really did not think i was going to like the car but the lap times make me like it:bigok:
drift freaq
07-21-2008, 12:14 PM
Trans. seems to be the weakpoint in the GT-R. Forgot what Japanese tuning company commented on it, but the addition of X amount of power gave them doubts of the transmission lasting for to long. The transmissions are built specifically for the motor they're mated too and made to run perfectly with the stock engine setup. Seems like a delicate machine when you come to think of it.

Ya but the fact is the Car has plenty of power and ability in its stock form! Thats the beauty of it! I Honestly think CKAMC hates on the trans because its not a stick in the center, regular clutch actuated by lame persons foot transmission. He is to wimpy for the high speed F1 paddle shift setup. :rofl:

J/k ckamc but you did set yourself up for the above comment.
CKAMC
07-21-2008, 01:54 PM
I believe it was mines that after doing their aftermarket ecu tune along with exhaust is when they started to notice issues with the trans since they added more power to the output.
DreamN
07-21-2008, 02:45 PM
yes, you're right. it was mine's.

oh and I'm all about having a flappy paddle gear box :D
fliprayzin240sx
07-24-2008, 07:56 AM
What's wrong with the trans?

ITS AUTOMATIC!!! :down:
drift freaq
07-24-2008, 11:08 AM
ITS AUTOMATIC!!! :down:

Ray I respect you, but you and CKAMC need to stop the smack talk. A double clutch paddle shift transmission is not your fathers automatic and you need to stop hating. I bet you have never driven one and would shit in your pants if you did. If its good enough for Formula 1 its good enough for the GTR.
Until you step to the plate and actually drive this transmission you need to stop your criticism.
fliprayzin240sx
07-24-2008, 05:42 PM
Ray I respect you, but you and CKAMC need to stop the smack talk. A double clutch paddle shift transmission is not your fathers automatic and you need to stop hating. I bet you have never driven one and would shit in your pants if you did. If its good enough for Formula 1 its good enough for the GTR.
Until you step to the plate and actually drive this transmission you need to stop your criticism.

See dave, thats the thing, im not hating on it because its "automatic". Im hating on it because nissan decided to take the driver out of the equation. I mean, its basically the same idea when BMW put in their M3s but Nissan did it alot better with a way better computer. I just think Nissan with a 6 speed gear box with an actual clutch pedal on it would make the car fun for me. Nissan took the soul out of GTR and turned it into a prosthetic machine. There's no skills needed to drive the car, an 18 yr old who just got his license can launch the car with its easter egg just as well as a pro drag racer...Thats my biggest gripe...

But yah dave, im not taking away anything from the GTR. Its still a badass car and sets a new bar for a performance car.