r35 GTR tuning

[Evan]

Lots of guys are getting more and more power out of these things.. The factory didn't want this but i guess there getting there.. With increases from 435hp@ wheels stock to nealry 570hp @ wheels.

www.autoblog.com/2008/09/04/gt-r-tuning-update-hks-gt570-package/

HKS have a turbo kit now too.

www.autoblog.com/2008/07/01/tokachi-24-hour-nissan-gt-r-build-up-underway
NIsmo has been shedding some weight out of theres for a 24hr race.

Also COBB tuning have had some progress with exhuasts and other things

www.nagtroc.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=23006

[Driftpimp]

i was just thining the other day, the new gtrs are a bit slow... they need some decent tuning mods

[Evan]

SLOW??? lol
I hope thats a joke haha

[Driftpimp]

i should have put "note sarcasm" on the end of the comment!

[Evan]

lol
apparently the base model will be about
$148,000

SO they won't be a cheap option.
Also theres a little note in the manual that says any damage to vehicle sustained when the vdc is off is out of warrenty.
So you have to limit the launch control starts to save the gear box.
WHich i think is shizzle.

[Evan]

The word coming from one disgruntled American R35 GT-R owner is that Nissan has refused to replace a damaged GT-R transmission “due to abuse”. The unhappy owner has recently relayed his dealings with an American Nissan dealership as he attempts to have his destroyed GT-R transmission covered under warranty.

Nissan however claims that the black-box computer has registered “excessive” driving with the VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) switched off, which must be done in order to use the Launch Control function, which voids the warranty as stated in the handbook.

Now you can be certain there’s more to both sides of this argument. Of interest though is that Nissan has endowed the GT-R with a Launch Control function that seemingly voids the warranty if you choose to use it. What point is a 3.4 second 0-100km/h sprint time if the only way to achieve it is by voiding your warranty?

What’s not mentioned is how many times the VDC was switched off or Launch Control was used but the repair bill is reportedly in the vicinity of USD$20,000 (which suggests a completely cactus ‘box). Tuning Garages across Japan have been working with the GT-R for some time now and at this stage, to our knowledge, only MCR have come forward to say they’ve had gearbox issues, and that’s after some very hefty track use and more power than standard.

It will be very interesting to see how this one plays out. Should the usage of an included factory option be responsible for voiding your warranty? If not, where’s the line in the sand that differentiates ‘expected’ from ‘excessive’ use?

[Evan]

videos.streetfire.net/video/Hot-Version-Vol-94-R35_194162.htm