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Silverado · 02-29-2008, 03:41 PM

.....straight from the factory.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/29/n...th-perfection/

Finally, a manufacturer is telling these people that you can't make our car better by adding a body kit, some wings, and a coffee can exhuast pipe.

Now, if only Honda would explain to it's owners that no matter what kit you add, no matter how big your rear wing is, no matter how neon you put under your car, it is still just a Civic.

Rock36 · 02-29-2008, 03:56 PM

They said "kickassedness"

bouncertime · 02-29-2008, 04:52 PM

That's awesome, but it still won't stop the tuners from screwing up the car.

*DGthe3* · 02-29-2008, 05:15 PM

People can rice their nissans all they want. I don't care, it provides some amusement to me. The people that really need to stop are the ones that own sunfires, cavaliers, and neons. Its expected on imports, well sort of. But not on domestic compacts. However, this type of warning should come with the Camaro. Anyone who fails to comply should have to face

SilverTurtle · 02-29-2008, 05:58 PM

I am seriously considering ordering one of those shirts in black... lol

Kyle2k · 02-29-2008, 08:45 PM

I'm completely against rice, but these things could deffintely be tunes to be SOOOOO much better...even if it involves a "fart can" don't tell that to the guy driving it though because you would get raped by this thing on the road...whether you have a 5th gen muscle car or not.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-29-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

I'm completely against rice, but these things could deffintely be tunes to be SOOOOO much better...even if it involves a "fart can" don't tell that to the guy driving it though because you would get raped by this thing on the road...whether you have a 5th gen muscle car or not.

If I was ever in an area that I'd encounter one...I'd probably be rather "well-off"; So I'd have a ZR-1 to defend whatever comes out of my mouth

There's no raping that thing!

Kyle2k · 02-29-2008, 10:17 PM

Haha, well...it would be close...If....you didn't spin through the first 3 gears...gluck with that though.

Sorry I don't wan't to sound against muscle/america...so please, no one take this down the slippery slope, but the GT-R is deffinetly the new performance bargain on the block...we'll see how the C7 does.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-29-2008, 10:29 PM

No, no. I would never take it that way. And nobody else will, either

After all, if you were anti "muscle/America" you wouldn't be here in the first place.

But, in all honesty...I see nothing special about this GT-R...nothing at all. Nothing about it seems groundbreaking to me. I think it's butt-ugly, I can't say anything about the inside. The powertrain is nothing 'new'....

I guess I just don't want to care, either........

Even if it outran the Veyron; I'd prolly still shrug like this guy >

09'Z28 · 02-29-2008, 10:43 PM

yep its defiantly ugly the last one was better

*DGthe3* · 02-29-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

No, no. I would never take it that way. And nobody else will, either

After all, if you were anti "muscle/America" you wouldn't be here in the first place.

But, in all honesty...I see nothing special about this GT-R...nothing at all. Nothing about it seems groundbreaking to me. I think it's butt-ugly, I can't say anything about the inside. The powertrain is nothing 'new'....

I guess I just don't want to care, either........

Even if it outran the Veyron; I'd prolly still shrug like this guy >

I just can't figure out how it manages to run with the Z06. Less power, less torque, more weight, worse weight distribution. Sure it has all wheel drive which will help with launches and also a bit with cornering, but will reduce the amount of power to be had at the wheel. There is no way that the handling will be improved enough to fully compensate for the increased weight. Power to weight is lower than the base corvette, let alone the Z06. That could be helped by lower gear ratios, which would give it horrible gas mileage and a lower top speed. Drag coefficient will be lower than the Corvettes, so that would help things a bit. But overall, the numbers just don't seem to add up. Unless there is some sort of magical powers that all wheel drive posesses that I'm unaware of.

Kyle2k · 02-29-2008, 11:06 PM

Well, DCT is one, second thing I could think of is the fact that AWD systems are getting more and more efficient...The funny thing I think you bring up is that it's not ground breaking. Were you serious about that, twin turbo AWD, DCT, launch assist for under a base price of $70k dollars...that is supercar territory my friend...not to mention the fact that this car hits over 400ftlbs of torque by something like 1700rpm...I really can't see how you don't think it is ground breaking...even if it is an ugly duckling.

SilverTurtle · 02-29-2008, 11:36 PM

I can tell you how it kept up, and surpassed, the Z06 on the 'Ring: the boost was turned up and the tires were slicks... when the Z06 did the 'Ring test, it was running on run flats, which are notorious for not holding the road very well... if you've ever watched the video of the GT-R lapping the 'Ring, you'll hear the tires... they're definitely race slicks.

Kyle2k · 03-01-2008, 12:08 AM

Ugh...some people just can't give credit were credit is due...I hope you have an excuse for the girl sitting next to you if you ever come up to a red light with one of those...

02-29-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	No more ricing Nissans.... .....straight from the factory. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/29/n...th-perfection/ Finally, a manufacturer is telling these people that you can't make our car better by adding a body kit, some wings, and a coffee can exhuast pipe. Now, if only Honda would explain to it's owners that no matter what kit you add, no matter how big your rear wing is, no matter how neon you put under your car, it is still just a Civic.

02-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	They said "kickassedness" __________________ "Anyone know who sells the driver mods?" 2007 Corvette Z06: Le Mans blue, 2LZ

02-29-2008, 04:52 PM	#3
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	That's awesome, but it still won't stop the tuners from screwing up the car. __________________ Jimmy

02-29-2008, 05:15 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	People can rice their nissans all they want. I don't care, it provides some amusement to me. The people that really need to stop are the ones that own sunfires, cavaliers, and neons. Its expected on imports, well sort of. But not on domestic compacts. However, this type of warning should come with the Camaro. Anyone who fails to comply should have to face __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

02-29-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	I am seriously considering ordering one of those shirts in black... lol __________________ got tequila?

02-29-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	I'm completely against rice, but these things could deffintely be tunes to be SOOOOO much better...even if it involves a "fart can" don't tell that to the guy driving it though because you would get raped by this thing on the road...whether you have a 5th gen muscle car or not.

02-29-2008, 10:17 PM	#8
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Haha, well...it would be close...If....you didn't spin through the first 3 gears...gluck with that though. Sorry I don't wan't to sound against muscle/america...so please, no one take this down the slippery slope, but the GT-R is deffinetly the new performance bargain on the block...we'll see how the C7 does.

02-29-2008, 10:29 PM	#9
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	No, no. I would never take it that way. And nobody else will, either After all, if you were anti "muscle/America" you wouldn't be here in the first place. But, in all honesty...I see nothing special about this GT-R...nothing at all. Nothing about it seems groundbreaking to me. I think it's butt-ugly, I can't say anything about the inside. The powertrain is nothing 'new'.... I guess I just don't want to care, either........ Even if it outran the Veyron; I'd prolly still shrug like this guy > __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-29-2008, 10:43 PM	#10
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	yep its defiantly ugly the last one was better __________________

02-29-2008, 11:06 PM	#12
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Well, DCT is one, second thing I could think of is the fact that AWD systems are getting more and more efficient...The funny thing I think you bring up is that it's not ground breaking. Were you serious about that, twin turbo AWD, DCT, launch assist for under a base price of $70k dollars...that is supercar territory my friend...not to mention the fact that this car hits over 400ftlbs of torque by something like 1700rpm...I really can't see how you don't think it is ground breaking...even if it is an ugly duckling.

02-29-2008, 11:36 PM	#13
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	I can tell you how it kept up, and surpassed, the Z06 on the 'Ring: the boost was turned up and the tires were slicks... when the Z06 did the 'Ring test, it was running on run flats, which are notorious for not holding the road very well... if you've ever watched the video of the GT-R lapping the 'Ring, you'll hear the tires... they're definitely race slicks. __________________ got tequila?

03-01-2008, 12:08 AM	#14
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Ugh...some people just can't give credit were credit is due...I hope you have an excuse for the girl sitting next to you if you ever come up to a red light with one of those...