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Atticus808 02-10-2013 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper (Post 726421)
I wasn't trying to bash the GTR it is a legend in it's own right having incredible acceleration and gives you an insane feeling of confidence on a track is not a bad car at all. I'm just not a fan of an AWD sports car because of how I like to drive. My friend loves his GTR and he was terrified of my Corvette because of how unpredictable it was which was the very reason I loved the vette. Nissan made the GTR very predictable which makes it very consistent and every racer loves to be able to count on their car to put up a good lap time, every time and for that they built a track legend.

I re-read my post and it seemed like I was directed to you. didn't mean to. :)

Synack 02-10-2013 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atticus808 (Post 726368)
have you ever driven one?
that's what I thought.

So quick to assume! I've driven a handful of GTR's thank you very much. It's an impressive car no doubt, but not my preference.

It's a boat, there's no way around it. I owned my fully modded 2012 Camaro 2SS for less than 3 months and had to get rid of it because it's just too damn big and heavy.

*However, the Skylines prior to the R35 are tons of fun to drive. Most of the torque is directed to the rear wheels, and it's a much lighter chassis.

Atticus808 02-11-2013 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack (Post 726467)
So quick to assume! I've driven a handful of GTR's thank you very much. It's an impressive car no doubt, but not my preference.

It's a boat, there's no way around it. I owned my fully modded 2012 Camaro 2SS for less than 3 months and had to get rid of it because it's just too damn big and heavy.

*However, the Skylines prior to the R35 are tons of fun to drive. Most of the torque is directed to the rear wheels, and it's a much lighter chassis.

lol. I knew it when I typed that that you would have driven it.
I agree it is a very large and heavy car. but if they want to make it 3000 lbs, the price will be way higher.
it's a affordable super car that a lot of people can afford. with that there will be some sacrifices. but the numbers it's putting out, there's no denying its a beast.
I bet you would rather own a stock gtr rather than a fully loaded camaro.

BUT, to each their own right? after all it's a car forum and everyone has their own opinions.

NamSin 02-11-2013 12:36 AM

List of Top Gear track times done in 1:31.0 to 1.31.9
Puts the twins in some interesting company,

01:31.0 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring
01:31.0 Porsche 996 Turbo (very wet)
01:31.2 BMW 760Li (wet)
01:31.3 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
01:31.3 Vauxhall VXR8 (wet)
01:31.3 Toyota GT86 (wet)
01:31.4 Audi TT Mk.II 2.0T
01:31.6 Honda NSX-R (wet)
01:31.8 BMW M3 E46
01:31.8 BMW 535d
01:31.8 Nissan 350Z
01:31.8 Mazda RX-8
01:31.9 BMW 130i (E87)

source
[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Top_Gear_test_track_Power_Lap_Times"]List of Top Gear test track Power Lap Times - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Moshpit37 02-11-2013 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeeberto0 (Post 726451)
Damn I missed it anyone got a link

It will be broadcast here in the US next week on BBC America. But if you want to see it right away... :happy0180:

You have PM.

ayau 02-11-2013 01:21 AM

http://i.minus.com/ib1qxl2IiVBOJ.gif

BrzRacer 02-11-2013 03:13 AM

Great Episode! Made Toyobaru Justice... I cant wait till I get my own. Drifters dream come true!

BrzRacer 02-11-2013 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NamSin (Post 726538)
List of Top Gear track times done in 1:31.0 to 1.31.9
Puts the twins in some interesting company,

01:31.0 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring
01:31.0 Porsche 996 Turbo (very wet)
01:31.2 BMW 760Li (wet)
01:31.3 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
01:31.3 Vauxhall VXR8 (wet)
01:31.3 Toyota GT86 (wet)
01:31.4 Audi TT Mk.II 2.0T
01:31.6 Honda NSX-R (wet)
01:31.8 BMW M3 E46
01:31.8 BMW 535d
01:31.8 Nissan 350Z
01:31.8 Mazda RX-8
01:31.9 BMW 130i (E87)

source
List of Top Gear test track Power Lap Times - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Wow! For a car superbly balanced and light but a bit underpowered @ 200hp.
It really Kicked Ass And Outperformed cars With More Power And That Cost More! Very Impressed!:burnrubber:

They Need To Do A Dry Lap with Sticky Tires And It Will definitely go up the List Higher.


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