GTR

[derek]

Anyone any experience of Nissan GTR had a test drive today in a stage 1 with 550 bhp couldn't believe how good it was the grunt out of corners was amazing first time I have got in Csl and it felt really slow

[Bounce]

Anyone any experience of Nissan GTR had a test drive today in a stage 1 with 550 bhp couldn't believe how good it was the grunt out of corners was amazing first time I have got in Csl and it felt really slow

Lawsy and Grant

[derek]

I have spoken to grant a lot about m5 or m6 and I have now ruled out m5 or m6 as gtr is so much better

[Bealo]

I test drove one before i got the 911 Turbo.

The only thing what really impressed me was the grunt and the gearbox.

I didn't like the way it eats brakes on track on how you have to watch the transmission temps on track!!!

I think its a few spirited laps then in for a cool down which sucks after owning a CSL where you can spend pretty much aslong as you want on track.

As a fast road car i guess they are great.

Try a 996 Turbo if your thinking about a change..... I'm over the moon with mine. :-D

[bryce]

I had a seat in one, didnt even start it. The interior was enough to make up my mind.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

All the ones I have seen and spoken to on track days have over heating gearbox issue's, so they ave spent a lot of time cooling down

[DazBlackCSL]

I have spoken to grant a lot about m5 or m6 and I have now ruled out m5 or m6 as gtr is so much better

Pork Derek:-D

[Yanto_csl]

Driven one twice at 2 Silverstone experience days. Monster performance but they like a drink ! They were re-gassing them very very regularly. Made Oli Reed look reserved !

Pax in Lawsys at Donny also. Look ace in red....really suits them IMO.

I think parts are pretty expensive (eg if you need to replace bumper) but will let the more informed comment.

An accomplished, devastatingly quick licence loser :supz:

[plumber vic]

Get GT3 more fun less £ in long term:whistle:

[shane@mbtech]

Awesome cars, and for a predominantly road based car they unbeatable IMO.

I upgraded my discs to AP's and Pagid RS29's pads, race fluid and after 3 laps at Donny they were fading, stopping from 140mph+ down the back straight. - I think they might need more aggressive pads ie carbotech xp12-14.

My gearbox temp was up to the temp where Nissan say the fluid needs changing, that was after 3 laps too. additional coolers can be fitted

It monstered the juice on track.

Depending on what year you go for, service intervals are too short.

Tyres can be expensive. Although lesser performance tyres can be had for less money.

Launch control on them is manic.

Easily tuned to reliable 600bhp.

They are a nice car to drive, very easy to go quick. Bit harder to go really really quick. I found if you drove it smooth like you have to drive the CSL it was slower than when I drove it aggressively. My take on that, is the wizardry in the trick diffs is better than the chassis is. It would be an awesome car to drive to the ring/spa and in standard form will do mid 2.40's @ Spa.

Prices seemed to have halted declining too, and seem to have settled, surprising me as that was one reason why I sold my last one. I was scared of them declining quickly.

There are a high number of great tuners out there. My mate tunes them and started on the import ones before UK release, so he knows his stuff.

[Jaw_F430]

Had mine for 2 years, no track work but a couple of runs up Santa Pod and Raf Marham. Awesome cars. I did have the gearbox software updated by Litchfields which transformed the way the car engaged the clutch for 1st gear and reverse manoeuvres.

Service costs are high, tyres are expensive and sometimes difficult to get hold of but none of this matters when you hit the loud pedal :supz:

[derek]

Thanks for the help and comments

Awesome cars, and for a predominantly road based car they unbeatable IMO.

I upgraded my discs to AP's and Pagid RS29's pads, race fluid and after 3 laps at Donny they were fading, stopping from 140mph+ down the back straight. - I think they might need more aggressive pads ie carbotech xp12-14.

My gearbox temp was up to the temp where Nissan say the fluid needs changing, that was after 3 laps too. additional coolers can be fitted

It monstered the juice on track.

Depending on what year you go for, service intervals are too short.

Tyres can be expensive. Although lesser performance tyres can be had for less money.

Launch control on them is manic.

Easily tuned to reliable 600bhp.

They are a nice car to drive, very easy to go quick. Bit harder to go really really quick. I found if you drove it smooth like you have to drive the CSL it was slower than when I drove it aggressively. My take on that, is the wizardry in the trick diffs is better than the chassis is. It would be an awesome car to drive to the ring/spa and in standard form will do mid 2.40's @ Spa.

Prices seemed to have halted declining too, and seem to have settled, surprising me as that was one reason why I sold my last one. I was scared of them declining quickly.

There are a high number of great tuners out there. My mate tunes them and started on the import ones before UK release, so he knows his stuff.

Cheers Shane. I was looking at it mainly as a road car a bit surprised how weak it seems for doing any track days with the gearbox and brakes, Ii know they raised the max gearbox temp in europe due to the hotter weather. The one I drove has been chipped and the main dealer will put manufactuers warranty on it which is a must when a replacement engine is quoted at £40k. Always looked at having a car for several years maybe should look at it shorter term for a bit fun and keep csl as well. Dont think I could hand over the csl keys, but that GTR was just awesome

[shane@mbtech]

Thanks for the help and comments



Cheers Shane. I was looking at it mainly as a road car a bit surprised how weak it seems for doing any track days with the gearbox and brakes, Ii know they raised the max gearbox temp in europe due to the hotter weather. The one I drove has been chipped and the main dealer will put manufactuers warranty on it which is a must when a replacement engine is quoted at £40k. Always looked at having a car for several years maybe should look at it shorter term for a bit fun and keep csl as well. Dont think I could hand over the csl keys, but that GTR was just awesome

They do leave a lasting impression Derek:smokin:

[derek]

They do leave a lasting impression Derek:smokin:

I couldn't stop smiling when it hit 4krpm kept waiting for traction to break and not a chrirp out the tryes. :-D:-D Awaiting a price for the csl then i'll make a decision. Thought it would be a sensible car for winter with 4wd :-D

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I couldn't stop smiling when it hit 4krpm kept waiting for traction to break and not a chrirp out the tryes. :-D:-D Awaiting a price for the csl then i'll make a decision. Thought it would be a sensible car for winter with 4wd :-D

If your thinking of getting rid of CSL, let me know about your slicks :thumbs: