Nissan GTR Owners and Lovers Thread

^JP^ · 8 Jun 2013 at 19:57

I thought it would be a nice idea to start a thread since I enjoy using this forum more than dedicated owner clubs and now we have other R35 owners I didn't want us spamming motors threads by going off topic!

Lets try and have all GTR information, questions and comments in here.

If we can keep GTR hate to a minimum that would be great also.

I will start us off with my car and some details:

Mods:

SVM 650R – Stage 4.25

I also have the SVM 102mm Exhaust with Satin Black powder coated tips and upgraded SVM Mechanical Cir-Clips in the gearbox.

The Car made 645bhp and 611lbft at the first OCUK RR Day that I went to last year and then 630bhp and 617lbft at this years day but with more midrange.

Old Tune (Nov)
New Tune (April)
Overlay

Thanks for looking!

Will · 8 Jun 2013 at 20:14

Love your car JP, and the GTR in general! One thing I don't get is the red leather bits on the seats, just seems a strange contrast with a blue car...thats being extremely picky though

^JP^ · 8 Jun 2013 at 20:24

Will said:
Love your car JP, and the GTR in general! One thing I don't get is the red leather bits on the seats, just seems a strange contrast with a blue car...thats being extremely picky though

Thanks Will, yeah it is a bit annoying because the red goes with all the other colours.

When I bought mine you got two options of seats; Recaro seats with the red bits or "Premium" seats which are for larger people and plain black or light grey leather.

There is now another red full leather interior option and the track pack which has some blue highlights where the red are on mine but still no option for Recaro seats with blue leather or just plain black Recaro.

I think the interior is still very good for a Japanese performance car and once inside the red bits don't bother me that much and from the outside with the doors shut you can't really see it anyway.

tsinc80697 · 8 Jun 2013 at 20:32

You just couldn't wait could you haha. I do love the blue, wish they'd done it from 09 onwards instead of 11. I'm already stockpiling some new washing/detailing bits as black is going to be a pain to keep looking clean.

How do you find the 102mm on the motorway? It's quieter than 90mm isn't it?

MooMoo444 · 8 Jun 2013 at 20:41

I will have one of these some day D:

^JP^ · 8 Jun 2013 at 20:43

tsinc80697 said:
You just couldn't wait could you haha. I do love the blue, wish they'd done it from 09 onwards instead of 11. I'm already stockpiling some new washing/detailing bits as black is going to be a pain to keep looking clean.

How do you find the 102mm on the motorway? It's quieter than 90mm isn't it?

Well you asked me a question in the other thread so I thought it was a good time to start

I have the quiet y-pipe on my 102 and if you get the revs right with cruise control the motorway noise is very acceptable (more noise from runflats in my opinion!), have done 4 hours straight with no issues.

Apparently its pretty loud on the outside though when I go full throttle

Yours even without dp's is going to be pretty loud compared to mine!

I went for the downpipes for the extra bit of power and also the change in exhaust tone when going all out.

BiGT- · 8 Jun 2013 at 21:50

Hello, my name is BiGT- and I'm a GTR lover

Mr-White · 8 Jun 2013 at 22:00

I love the GTR, the best I can afford is his little brother the 370z

MW

nemtizz · 8 Jun 2013 at 22:33

I'm gonna need to hear that V6 before I can pass judgement. :cool:

Gaygle · 8 Jun 2013 at 22:35

nemtizz said:
I'm gonna need to hear that V6 before I can pass judgement.

I can confirm that it does sound very good.

thepharcyde · 8 Jun 2013 at 22:44

My dads on his third.

Mr. May · 8 Jun 2013 at 22:44

I know I'm never going to own but what are these like to run ie tyres mpg servicing ect.

^JP^ · 8 Jun 2013 at 23:00

Mr. May said:
I know I'm never going to own but what are these like to run ie tyres mpg servicing ect.

Tyres: 2k a set
MPG: 18 average
Tax: best part of 500
Servicing: 3 years included with new price, after that, expensive. (Here is an idea http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Content/GTR_Servicing_parts_and_costs.pdf)
Brakes: 1k for a set of pads, 2-3k for discs

rossk26 · 8 Jun 2013 at 23:12

Dream car, I hope one day I can own one of these.

Buck890 · 8 Jun 2013 at 23:13

Got to say the car is stunning, can only imagine the pefermance! Have always been a fan of the skylines and the GTR's.

Jay85 · 8 Jun 2013 at 23:17

That is a beautiful car! Although I love the GTR (R35), I have always been more fond of the R34. The lines and shape of the R34 is forever a classic in my mind and with the right kit, it can look so much better!

One day... I will own a R34 specced up to how I want it

(dreaming)

G-MAN2004 · 8 Jun 2013 at 23:42

Looks awesome! Probably the best colour as well.

Mr. May said:
I know I'm never going to own but what are these like to run ie tyres mpg servicing ect.

Always good to see a bit of optimism!

[FnG]magnolia · 9 Jun 2013 at 00:30

How do you stop such an amazing and highly desirable car from being stolen? Genuine question.

wingman · 9 Jun 2013 at 00:38

Still a genuinely awe inspiring car for me. Has remained the top of my dream list for many years now.

^JP^ · 9 Jun 2013 at 01:07

[FnG]magnolia;24419496 said:
How do you stop such an amazing and highly desirable car from being stolen? Genuine question.

I don't really know, I just treat it like a normal car and hope for the best. I guess there are always more desirable cars out there and also easier ones to steal.

If it does get stolen I don't want it back, Gap insurance should pay for another brand new one.

I worry more about random acts of vandalism, coming back to it and finding it keyed or dented would be a total pain due to having to get it fixed rather than a new car!