997 TT beats GT-R at Ring. Nissan accused of cheating.
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^ Sorry to call you 'friend', did i touch a nerve?...I don't think you understand the difference between 'tracking' and 'racing'. Do you need me to explain that to you? Perhaps another member on here will do the honour, i don't have time to waste. Maybe you should save everyone's time and read Nissan's warranty statement again...... or even a few times.
Put it this way, why does the JDM GTR's disable their 180km/h speed limiter once the GPS identifies that the GTR is on a race track? Why would Nissan implement feature if they don't want you to 'track' the GTR at all?
If i were you, i would save myself the embarrassment and just accept that GM's warranty rule regarding track use is a joke.
Put it this way, why does the JDM GTR's disable their 180km/h speed limiter once the GPS identifies that the GTR is on a race track? Why would Nissan implement feature if they don't want you to 'track' the GTR at all?
If i were you, i would save myself the embarrassment and just accept that GM's warranty rule regarding track use is a joke.
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from the same corvette forum.........................
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I tried to skim this entire thread in about an hour but just saw a bunch of arguing instead of any real debate. I'm actually impressed that the Porsche guys are getting so worked up over the GT-R's competition.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
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Tracking a 3100lb C6Z isn't questionable, neither is it's reliability, and has been done for years. It will make you a better driver.
What IS questionable is choosing a 3900lb car with a complex and somewhat fragile transmission with every driver aid imaginable for track days. It will make you a worse driver.
What IS questionable is choosing a 3900lb car with a complex and somewhat fragile transmission with every driver aid imaginable for track days. It will make you a worse driver.
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I tried to skim this entire thread in about an hour but just saw a bunch of arguing instead of any real debate. I'm actually impressed that the Porsche guys are getting so worked up over the GT-R's competition.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
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I tried to skim this entire thread in about an hour but just saw a bunch of arguing instead of any real debate. I'm actually impressed that the Porsche guys are getting so worked up over the GT-R's competition.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
Was the fact that the GT-R is ridiculously cheaper ever brought up?
As Jeremy Clarkson said, Nissan just built a new yardstick.
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Tracking a 3100lb C6Z isn't questionable, neither is it's reliability, and has been done for years. It will make you a better driver.
What IS questionable is choosing a 3900lb car with a complex and somewhat fragile transmission with every driver aid imaginable for track days. It will make you a worse driver.
What IS questionable is choosing a 3900lb car with a complex and somewhat fragile transmission with every driver aid imaginable for track days. It will make you a worse driver.
A Z06's reliability isnt questionable on the track? I cant agree with that one. If it wasnt, I'd have one.
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Having put 50,000 plus miles on an 01 Z06~ 53000 miles on an 04 Z06
and I now have ~ 25000 miles on an 07 Z06...
averaging ~ 28 track days/year...
I think I can address the so called reliability issues.
Keep the Z06's " STOCK " & well maintained... no engine/powertrain mods and you'll find it has
OUTSTANDING RELIABILITY !!!
You do need to address the brakes, alignment & corner balance, then you are good to go.
Start modding the engine/changing out the rear end for a lower ratio, speed shifting, raise the rev limiter, lean out the AFR for a higher dyno reading, and you are damanging/abusing the powertrain.
The more mod's you do... the sooner you can expect problems.
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Two of those earlier links were cars on the street. I definitely wouldn't say the GT-R is the better choice. That weight for repeated track days that will wear out the tires and brakes 2x vs. the Z-06 and then the tranny issues. I would also hope wheel bearings and brushings are up to the repeated task as well.
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This might or might not have been posted, either way it's very interesting. Check out the last video on the page.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/12/01...e-nurburgring/
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/12/01...e-nurburgring/