Just so everyone got this one,... "OPEN MOUNTAIN ROADS" !!

Hey Sharif, the new GT-R now has 602 miles on it,... almost finished with the breakin I've been good, I promise - no more than 50% throttle.

1000 mile POS is already scheduled for first of April so I will be good to go for ZdayZ.

Car is doing good, its consumed about an 1/4 Qt of Mobil one so far with 600 miles on it,... lol.

 

GTR? Congrats! Hey man, what'd you do with your G? It might at least have some chance at the airstrip!

 

Sold her, and I had separation anxiety for a week after, lol.

I picked up a new 2010 GT-R pearl white Premium two weeks ago. Sharif and Ryan temporarily served as my psychiatrist delivering mental support during the selling and buying process.

The new owner got a fantastic well cared for APS-TT G35 and I got a safe track ready car with a warranty card and ready for VIR or other assorted events

However, I did miss Sharif's VIR GTR event this year which was part of our original plan to completion. I actually took ownership of the new GT-R on the same day as the event, oh well - there is always next year though

Toast

 

Go ahead and call me on it,... last year I said I would never own a car without a clutch and only real sports cars have a clutch

Well, technically the GT-R still has a clutch - I will tell you it certainly feels and sounds like it has a traditional clutch at slow speed - lol

 

If I go, you've got it.

 

I really should go to this.. I def dont get out that much anymore...

 

If? Come on Cow, you gotta get that car going. Only 70 Dayz left!

 

anyone have any info on that resevouir can Made from the monster.???
That looks clever.

 

It's at SI finishing everything on the install-- tuning next weekend.

 

Sorry for being OT, but Paul... why did you sell the G?? So do you miss 6mt? How does the GT-R feel compare to your G? Details please!

 

Hi Brian,

I started getting the itch for something new at last years ZdayZ. I also have a desire to do some track events like Sharif's yearly GTR VIR event. I owned the G35 for 5 years and that's a long time for me with one car (just ask my wife, lol). Then the market price for a new 2010 GTR dropped below invoice and I decided to pull the trigger, had I waited maybe could have gotten it cheaper but a buyer came along for the G35 and there you go.

I'm sure on some level I will miss the traditional clutch and the feeling you get from manually shifting gears. However right now though I am really enjoying the SMG in the GT-R. The gear box is probably my favorite part of the car - really smooth with extremely quick shifts (paddle shifters are awesome). This car out of all my other Nissans is by far my favorite. My past Nissans are 300ZX-TT, 350Z and G35.

I consider myself a novice especially when it comes to a track and for me the GT-R brought with it a level of confidence behind the wheel I have not felt in any other car (G35, Z06, M6, etc) and trust me I drove them all. I don't know if its the AWD or just the balance but the car just seems to go where you point it. The several people that have driven it so far that have never drove one all commented on that fact,... Its just a solid car, plenty of torque and you feel comfortable pushing it hard into corners or a straight. I really could not do that in the G35 without fear of the rear end coming completely around and tires spinning etc. I feel that I can ultimately drive a GTR faster than I could drive the G35 and the GTR has less power (for now anyways). That's just me and my level of skill, everyone is different.

Add to that the vast amount of aftermarket support for the car and I was sold. I think the GT-R is a perfect choice for me. Its even a more comfortable daily driver than my twin turbo G35 despite the reports of the stiff suspension - it is quite smooth while in comfort mode for me anyways

lastly, forged is an expert on these cars already (as expected) so I also retained my 'comfort' level on keeping any aftermarket stuff I decide to do with a trusted friend/shop, that actually played a part in the decision

 

^^^ yeah, yeah, whatever - you're gonna get smoked!

 

Most of you have good pro axels arleady. Why not also set up from 4 mile...see what the ecu/comp tricks for anti lag, 2 step, traction control etc can do... ..just a suggestion

 

I'll be there again this year. Looking forward to it as always.

 

It will be interesting having GTRs, Gs, Zs, FI and NA, all on the same strip. The traction control of the GTR is largely negated by the rolling starts, so I don't see them doing that well against the bigger builds, but we'll see. You won't take me this year Sharif, Cobb Accessport or no...

This is a great opportunity for you NA guys to get some rides in FI setups if you are so inclined.

 

Someone buy an airplane from me, so I can finish my damn car. I want to attend this event badly.

 

I could not comfortably fit in Sharif's GTR last year (I cannot live off diet coke alone) so I will be bringing my own GTR this year, lol. Anyone wants a ride down the strip in a bone stock GT-R is more than welcome, all you have to do is ask

 

dragon is closed All you guys better hope its open in time

I wish I could make it down this year

Ill be shooting for next year

 

Holy crap!



Looks like it's due to reopen this weekend again though! The airstrip is definitely safer than pushing the car on the mountain roads, not even accounting for natural disasters/hazards...

 

yeah, i hope they're no slides while we're in the area