Richie Presto
Spectator
Skyline R35 D1GP Car? Why Not…
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wow monkey man is retiring the ER34? well I guess its time to move on, should be nasty when they are done with it.
RD probly wont be too bad since it will be a track only car, they'll rip the trans out put in a hollenger rip all the electronic shit out, run the engine off a standalone so they wont be too hampered
RD probly wont be too bad since it will be a track only car, they'll rip the trans out put in a hollenger rip all the electronic shit out, run the engine off a standalone so they wont be too hampered
That wont be driving in D1, Mr. Nikura from mines has stated that as of right now that the R35 cannot roll on Aftermarket rims due to the sensors in the stock rims being takin off. There was a whlole thing on it on Autoblog yesterday.
Nissan GT-R can't take aftermarket wheels, unapproved race tracks are out
Motor Trend's Scott Kanemura sat down with Michizio Niikura, the president of MINE'S Motor Sports, the first aftermarket firm to get its hands on the new Nissan GT-R. The conversation centered on the roadblocks Nissan has put in place to stymie high speeds and limit modifications to the GT-R.
We've previously reported on how the GPS system fitted to the GT-R would remove the 111 mph (180 kph) speed limiter when the car arrives at a track, but according to Niikura, it will only work on pre-approved racetracks. However, the GPS sensor doesn't automatically remove the limiter by itself, it has to be manually changed by navigating through a series of menus on the GT-R's touch screen. While having to go to a Nissan-approved track is daft in its own right, it's even worse when you leave. After the track day, owners are required to head on over to a Nissan High Performance Center where a $1000 safety check is performed. Don't do it and the factory warranty is void.
Another rumor that began circulating after the Tokyo Auto Salon has also been confirmed: aftermarket wheels are out. Supposedly, all the GT-Rs on display at TAS had to be driven in on the stock rollers, jacked up and then fitted with the tuner's chosen wheels. Due to a sensor mounted on the valve stem, if the GT-R is driven with aftermarket rims, an error code is thrown on the dash. And although MINE'S has fitted a custom exhaust to their shop car, they've found that any modification to the intake system causes the ECU to go haywire.
While all these findings are disturbing draconian, GT-R owners here in the U.S. won't have to worry about the speed limiter/track day issue. Nissan has said that the GPS system won't be implemented here in the States, but the future of tuning the GT-R remains questionable. Top tip Zac!
Nissan GT-R can't take aftermarket wheels, unapproved race tracks are out
Motor Trend's Scott Kanemura sat down with Michizio Niikura, the president of MINE'S Motor Sports, the first aftermarket firm to get its hands on the new Nissan GT-R. The conversation centered on the roadblocks Nissan has put in place to stymie high speeds and limit modifications to the GT-R.
We've previously reported on how the GPS system fitted to the GT-R would remove the 111 mph (180 kph) speed limiter when the car arrives at a track, but according to Niikura, it will only work on pre-approved racetracks. However, the GPS sensor doesn't automatically remove the limiter by itself, it has to be manually changed by navigating through a series of menus on the GT-R's touch screen. While having to go to a Nissan-approved track is daft in its own right, it's even worse when you leave. After the track day, owners are required to head on over to a Nissan High Performance Center where a $1000 safety check is performed. Don't do it and the factory warranty is void.
Another rumor that began circulating after the Tokyo Auto Salon has also been confirmed: aftermarket wheels are out. Supposedly, all the GT-Rs on display at TAS had to be driven in on the stock rollers, jacked up and then fitted with the tuner's chosen wheels. Due to a sensor mounted on the valve stem, if the GT-R is driven with aftermarket rims, an error code is thrown on the dash. And although MINE'S has fitted a custom exhaust to their shop car, they've found that any modification to the intake system causes the ECU to go haywire.
While all these findings are disturbing draconian, GT-R owners here in the U.S. won't have to worry about the speed limiter/track day issue. Nissan has said that the GPS system won't be implemented here in the States, but the future of tuning the GT-R remains questionable. Top tip Zac!
hayabusa03rx
Media
^^ that's what I was gonna say. Only thing it does is tell you "hey your tire pressure is low" My boss' 07 tundra was the same way. As for the $1000 service after a track day sucks.
If it is a D1 car, its gonna have all that shit rippped out did you not read what i typed, the only thing in that car that will be R35 is gonna be the engine. I mean look at kuma's Evo 9
it wont be any problem for blitz to get that car setup
those things they did only hinder people who want to have a slightly modded R35 that will be driven on the streets, not a stripped out caged track only no compromises drift car.
it wont be any problem for blitz to get that car setup
those things they did only hinder people who want to have a slightly modded R35 that will be driven on the streets, not a stripped out caged track only no compromises drift car.
Becker-Racing
Driver
yea monkey man is my hero!
Charlie a.k.a. Chuck
Driver
neato... i doubt any one can see it since you have to be a member to see it... "video option vol. 166 with Nomura Ken attempting to drift a stock r35 that Kazuhiko "smokey" Nagata just bought." http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2007245
(i would be amaized if any one else goes on nico nico douga)
(i would be amaized if any one else goes on nico nico douga)
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Charlie a.k.a. Chuck
Driver
then register if you feel like it, it took me a good 5 minutes or so to try to read it.
boost_sex_bmx
Member
wow .... this is sex. my friend is looking into getting a r35... if that falls through i call shotgun! lol
That car has the ugliest wheels of life
You would think for its price it would have better fitment.
You would think for its price it would have better fitment.
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Big.London
It's not gonna be long before someone like JWT makes a standalone ECU w/o all that crap that severely limits such a great car.
I pretty sure Mines will beat them to it