My GODZIRRA!!

[35R]

I picked up GODZILLA today at about 10am, delivery experience was pretty good :)

Afterwards Erik and I went for a drive out to the Russo Workshop for a blat. Chris and Erik took it for a blast too.

Initial Impressions:

Seats arent made for fatties like me, looks like i have to lose some weight! Not to bad but i am guessing made for Japanese bums. The rest of the interior is SCHMICK. Totally perfect and i have no complaints. Everything seems pretty well screwed together i must say. The aussie cars don't get SatNav, nor CF Slot nor auto headlights btw. Personally, i dont care for all whizz bang telemetry stuff, maybe i will get into that later.

City driving:

This is NOT a car if you are looking for a luxo experience. The car feels EXTREMELY rigid and taut, and it tramlines quite a bit on crappy sydney roads, i'm not sure if that's due to alignment or the big tyres. The R35 is a bit of a gruff beast, with lots of whirs, clanks and clunking (ok i am exaggerating a bit, but it's not a quiet machine). Do i care? Not at all. This is a car for going fast around a circuit. It feels purpose built and there are compromises.

The gearbox is suberb with virtually instant cog swaps. I am still getting a few k's on the thing before putting the boot right in, so i dont really know what it's like to drive in anger just yet... i can't wait.

Oh, this thing gets NOTICED, no driving around in anonymous mode... it's not possible - people will pull up and start talking. Everywhere you go you just see huge cheesy grins!

Anyway, so far quite happy and can't wait to get the thing out to Oran Park next week!

Here are a couple of Pics, but they don't do the car justice at all. The car looks like the titanium colour in these pics, due to harsh light.

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/Delivery/P1010044.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/Delivery/P1010048.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/Delivery/P1010033.jpg

[NickS]

Outstanding ... congrats mate, can't wait to see it up close.

:drool:

[Muncha]

Very nice, i will keep an eye out for you on the roads. :)

[WOMBIE]

Superb,awesome......just a bloody nice ride Dunc :drool:

That's all i've got for now but i'll raise my glass to ya in the interim mate :beer:




:cheers:

Daz

[OZY 260]

Looks awsome Dunc, i cant wait to see it up close at the drag day or a circuit day. I'm sure you will have alot of great fun in it and there will be alot of envious people around. Enjoy your new toy.

[GTS Listy]

Woohoo. Congrats and looking forward to some comparisons and how it all goes.
Well done and good for you getting one.

[veewhytu]

Lucky enough to see the beast in the flesh today, its an absolute weapon Dunc..enjoy :drool:

[Delft Maloo]

Hurry up and come to dubbo............................

[firebug]

You had better bring a mop to the drag day Dunc, to clean up my (and everyone else's) drool once you park it in the pits... :drool:

[DaveHAT]

And where are those V8ETA plates that used to accidently adorn the CV8R? :lol:

If ever there was an apt application ... that'd be it.

Spectacular Dunc ... not much more to say.

:bravo:

[lautray]

Yep, outstanding in the metal. Only had 47k on it at delivery. On the few occasions Duncan gave it a little squirt, felt very strong... puts you in the back of the seat.

My impressions from behind the wheel: very firm ride, but definitely liveable day to day. Steering is nice & direct. Drivers seat is snug, even for a lightweight like me. The gearbox is AWESOME, with instantaneous changes (Mick, makes you & I look like we shift soooo sllooowwwww ;)). I love the central tacho on the instrument cluster... very race indeed. Rims/tyres/brakes are HUGE. Leaning on the accelerator even slightly could see you lose your licence quick smart. I drove it home like a grandma.

Such a nice package inside & out. Love the electronic display... lotsa fun for the passenger :yep:. For its performance potential, great bang for buck. Should be uber when driven in anger :whip: . Guess Duncan should find out on thursday... giddyup man.

[seldo]

Congratulations Dunc - looks awesome!
Just don't forget that if you want it to go well - drive it like you stole it...NOW!!! The harder you drive it on run-in - the better it will go! ....Errmm...have fun :D

[MUSTANGER]

:drivin: Congrats and well done :yike: . They are an awesome machine and you have a true supercar there .....Cheers John

[Kyle]

Fuck me what a weapon!

I can't wait to see it in person

[mick]

Congrats duncan the car is hot can i borow it for a while.:happy:

[blown408chev]

I dont get jealous very often,very nice,can we trade rides,if you come to darwin i will take you for a run in the ute if i come to sydney you take me for a run?

[Chowny]

Every time i see one they impress me. Enjoy :)

Weapon of a car.

[Aeron]

Thats cool Dunc!!!! :helmet:

I have to see that baby in the flesh! :D

[450 kW LUBEHAT]

Arhh! the wait is over.

Great looking beast Dunc.

You'll have shit load of fun on the track with this one.

Cheers

Steve

[Duffman]

:drool: :bravo: That just about sums it up! I know you'll be having a fun long weekend :yep:

[Hethro87]

Hey Dunc,

Nice ride! Ive read lots about this car and it seems amazing, really happy for you!

Is it JDM? Rice talk for all you v8 boys - welcome to the rice club mate!

Btw im doing a run up the Old pacific hwy today at about midday, if anyones interested in meeting me there let me know on 0414375626. Want to clean out some of the mx5's cobwebs!

Cheers,

Hethro :)

[hsvredsled]

Hey Dunc,

Nice ride! Ive read lots about this car and it seems amazing, really happy for you!

Is it JDM? Rice talk for all you v8 boys - welcome to the rice club mate!

Btw im doing a run up the Old pacific hwy today at about midday, if anyones interested in meeting me there let me know on 0414375626. Want to clean out some of the mx5's cobwebs!

Cheers,

Hethro :)


Double demerit weekend = RTA paying enhanced funding for Police overtime rates = Plenty of HWP on the roads.

Nice weekend to clean the car.

[NickS]

Double demerit weekend = RTA paying enhanced funding for Police overtime rates = Plenty of HWP on the roads.

Nice weekend to clean the car.

:lol: ... got that right, I'm working today, drove VERY slowly all the way to the office.

:sleep:

[aussie372]

Hey Dunc,

Nice ride! Ive read lots about this car and it seems amazing, really happy for you!

Is it JDM? Rice talk for all you v8 boys - welcome to the rice club mate!

Btw im doing a run up the Old pacific hwy today at about midday, if anyones interested in meeting me there let me know on 0414375626. Want to clean out some of the mx5's cobwebs!

Cheers,

Hethro :)

As others have pointed out not a good time to go for an old pacific run , double demerits + old pac+ large number of bikes = one of the most patrolled roads around ..
Not being judgemental but this would be a place to avoid ..
cheers mark

[aussie372]

Sorry Dunc forgot to post , nice ride looks awsome . Hope goes as well around the track as it looks .

[BOMI]

Very nice looking car indeed Dunc :yep: Im gald you and Mitta E could get away from work to pick it up :whip:

Intersted to see what it can do for you on a circuit and on the 1/4, it had better run faster then 11.87 :lol:

Enjoy your hard earned mate :yep: :cheers:


Troy :)

[35R]

Very nice looking car indeed Dunc :yep: Im gald you and Mitta E could get away from work to pick it up :whip:

Intersted to see what it can do for you on a circuit and on the 1/4, it had better run faster then 11.87 :lol:

Enjoy your hard earned mate :yep: :cheers:


Troy :)

I've got the next few days off Troy, so should be good to get some k's up.

FWIW, over the last few days, Mitta E has collapsed, slightly smashing his head mate (so a bunch of tests including SICK LEAVE) and I've had a toddler in hospital so helping out / working from home. That's about it really.

[DaveHAT]

FWIW, over the last few days, Mitta E has collapsed, slightly smashing his head mate (so a bunch of tests including SICK LEAVE) and I've had a toddler in hospital so helping out / working from home. That's about it really.

Damn, never good to hear. Hope all is on the improve. :cheers:

Most likely because he needs a damn good feed. :hide:

500gm steak for one ... to go? :lol:

[BOMI]

I've got the next few days off Troy, so should be good to get some k's up.

FWIW, over the last few days, Mitta E has collapsed, slightly smashing his head mate (so a bunch of tests including SICK LEAVE) and I've had a toddler in hospital so helping out / working from home. That's about it really.


Get well soon Mitta E and mini Dunc :yep:


Damn, never good to hear. Hope all is on the improve. :cheers:

Most likely because he needs a damn good feed. :hide:

500gm steak for one ... to go? :lol:

LOL Ditto on the steak mate :yep:


Troy :)

[Luke@WSP]

Simply awesome. Would be a buzz to drive, well done Dunc !

[35R]

Someone say STEAK!?

[Cogswapper]

Awsome looking car Duncan, luv the colour.

Seen a couple of these the last few days, one driving out side Col Crawford Brookvale (same colour as yours) and was following one on Pittwater rd, collaroy (A maroon colour). A real beast looking car, they look tough as.

Well done!

[Street Tuner]

Nice work Duncan, I am sure you will love it... GTR is a genuine high quality performance experience that really is the 'next level' :)

[lautray]

Most likely because he needs a damn good feed. :hide:

500gm steak for one ... to go? :lol:
Half my bodyweight! :lol:

[35R]

Took the kids for a spin for the first time yesterday.

My 2 year old took one look at the car and started screaming (no joke). Took a while to get him into the car, perhaps he doesnt agree with jap cars.

As for rear leg room, it's about 1/3 that of the Monaro. ie. it's basically useless. You can fit a 2 year old in (baby/booster seat) ok. Given i am a shortarse with the front seat forward so much, our 7 year old could JUST fit in the seat behind me. With a normal sized adult driving, or someone a little taller, there will be no chance with getting anyone back there. Four seater it just isn't... No point buying this as family transport.

[NickS]

As for rear leg room, it's about 1/3 that of the Monaro. ie. it's basically useless. You can fit a 2 year old in (baby/booster seat) ok. Given i am a shortarse with the front seat forward so much, our 7 year old could JUST fit in the seat behind me. With a normal sized adult driving, or someone a little taller, there will be no chance with getting anyone back there. Four seater it just isn't... No point buying this as family transport.

Well that's interesting, in the pics it looked like the back seat would be useless for adults but ok for kids ... so I'm guessing that at 6 foot there wouldn't be much space behind me !!!

:lol:

Might have to go for a 4 door ... :up2sum:

[HSV271]

Congratulations of the new car man, well done. :thumbs:

[NickS]

Well Dunc dropped in with the beast this afternoon ... what a car.

:drool:

It looks much bigger in the metal than it does in pics, looks better too, I love it. Dunc chose the perfect colour. The interior is great, everything is right to hand and you feel wrapped in the car. I'm not real wide and those seats are SNUG, if you're a big guy with one on order you had better start working out. It's all very Japanese, dials and gadgets everywhere, but it all looks pretty cool. Love the central tacho and the start button is cool.

What's it like to drive ?

Like nothing else I've ever been in, it all feels so tied down. I know the term "corners like it's on rails" is thrown around a lot, but this really does feel like it's tied to the road when it's going round a bend ... spectacular. The brakes are insane, HUGE and very responsive. Didn't get a chance to wind it out (long weekend and all) but it's got HEAPS, more than you could ever use on the road, that's for sure. Lots of mechanical noise but I don't think that would worry me. The ride is very firm but far from uncomfortable, I could live with it day to day without any worries at all. Back seat is tiny, boots not much bigger ... but who really cares.

All in all, spectacular car. Thanks for the drive Dunc, you're a champion.

:woot: :bow: :woot:

[bok1]

congratulations duncan when you go to dubbo you have to stop at blackheath and let me have a look there buddy.you could also have a steak at no extra cost.lol

phil

[MUSTANGER]

Well done Duncan , just make sure it doesn`t end up like this one http://videos.streetfire.net/video/09-NISSAN-GTR-R35-SKYLINE_645151.htm

[Buffy]

Bloody hell!! What a video!
I don't wish that on Duncan! That guy only had his GTR for 3 weeks? then some idiot rolled their car and hit his......heartbreaking!


Thanks for coming by today Duncan, the boys were very very impressed!

[Febs]

Looks absolutely beautiful mate...can only imagine what it drives like. Congratulations!

I've got the next few days off Troy, so should be good to get some k's up.

Me too. If you're looking for a driving partner... ;)

Cheers,
- Martin.

[NickS]

Me too. If you're looking for a driving partner... ;)

Cheers,
- Martin.

:lol: ... he's not going to have to look too hard.

[35R]

Eek what happened to that car in the video? scary stuff!

[nirvana]

very nice congrats on the new purchase.

[MUSTANGER]

Eek what happened to that car in the video? scary stuff!

:teach: From what we can gather, he was at the track and his car was just parked.

Apparantly another car lost control , rolled and ended on top of his 3 week old R35 :yike: :cry:

[taztassio]

Hey Dunc,

Nice ride! Ive read lots about this car and it seems amazing, really happy for you!

Is it JDM? Rice talk for all you v8 boys - welcome to the rice club mate!

Btw im doing a run up the Old pacific hwy today at about midday, if anyones interested in meeting me there let me know on 0414375626. Want to clean out some of the mx5's cobwebs!

Cheers,

Hethro :)

its only jdm if it has rear wipers, orange indicators and mirrors that pull in via electrics

edit: and wind guards

[35R]

:teach: From what we can gather, he was at the track and his car was just parked.

Apparantly another car lost control , rolled and ended on top of his 3 week old R35 :yike: :cry:

Really? sounds like a tall story, something you just make up when you've just rolled your new 35.

[lautray]

Really? sounds like a tall story, something you just make up when you've just rolled your new 35.

:lol: .

[DaveHAT]

Looks like you'll have to just go ahead and enter Targa Tassie Dunc ... and list 27 different co-drivers. :lol:

I don't think you'll be too short on offers for crew either ... :wave:

[savvy]

Congrats on the delivery of the new beast, look forward to seeing this car at the track:drivin:

[Scotty]

Congrats Dunc on the new ride.... She looks smick... I look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[35R]

Congrats on the delivery of the new beast, look forward to seeing this car at the track:drivin:

I'll take you for a spin when you come pick up your DJ01's Sav :) They are sitting here waiting..... no rush though mate.

[savvy]

I'll take you for a spin when you come pick up your DJ01's Sav :) They are sitting here waiting..... no rush though mate.


Yes yes:yahoo: , i know i have been a slack arse and not picked them up yet, i will try this or next week, if you need them out let me know.

[BOMI]

Bloody hell!! What a video!
I don't wish that on Duncan! That guy only had his GTR for 3 weeks? then some idiot rolled their car and hit his......heartbreaking!





I watched that Vid too Buffy and I think it was weird that their was no pic of the "Rolled" car on his car.

What I think may have happened was the owner crashed it and made that story up. I know that if I had another car ontop of mine or next to it after being ontop I would have taken a pic or two.

Anyway....

Sorry Dunc LOL

Looking forward to seeing the car in the steel at the Drag day.


Troy :)

[Missy..]

Ow well hello you fine piece of horse power :D, hahah thats quite an eye catcher.

[Duffman]

Still going out to OP tomorrow for it's inaugural shake down? Cool sunny weather predicted witch should really suit your GTR

[35R]

Still going out to OP tomorrow for it's inaugural shake down? Cool sunny weather predicted witch should really suit your GTR

Sure am! bit nervous too. This bird better sing i can tell you.

[Duffman]

Sure am! bit nervous too. This bird better sing i can tell you.

Good luck :) Would be great to come out and watch... Shame it's a weekday.

And remember, be careful where you park it. Never know when some dude will roll their car onto yours ;) Have fun mate.

[BOMI]

Sure am! bit nervous too. This bird better sing i can tell you.

Dunc are you gonna Drive it or are you gonna Drrrrrrrive it at OP??

Good luck and have fun mate.


Troy :)

[Febs]

Good luck mate. I'm sure it'll impress you no end.

Watch out for other cars rolling on top of you though. :lol:

[35R]

Hey guys,

We took the R35 out to Oran Park GP circuit today, i needed some exposure to what an AWD Turbo can do and how it does it -BEFORE- the 2nd round of the NSW Supersprint series THIS WEEKEND. I've only driven RWD V8's on the circuit before. Anyway the R35 car is still a stockie except for a harness bar (although i didnt even fit the harness today) and a set of RE55's.. Stocker brakes/pads/fluids etc.

We were surprised to see the Donut King R35 Targa car turn up this morning, so we watched it for a while, cutting a few hotlaps. Awesome looking machine with a full cage, exhaust, tune, and running the stocker 35 dunlops. The cage in that thing looks like a nice bit of kit, built by Bond Rollbars.. i might look into that. Awesome.

So anyway it was time to pop this AWD Turbo cherry... but first up i thought we had better see what the stocker bridgestone tyres can do. After a few laps i ran a 1:19.9, which is 1 second faster than my PB in the munro around there (1:20.95). To be frank the car didnt feel too great on these tyres, lot's of tyre protest squeal and it felt a bit 'squirmy'. Apparently the stocker R35 Dunlops are a better tyre. Still, 1 second better vs the munro on the stocker R35 tyres was progress..... Keep in mind the munro had 500rwhp and RE55's. Anyway I think there is probably more time to be had with the stocker bridgestones (maybe another second or so) BUT it was time to try the RE55's......

We fitted the 295/35/18's all round.

Whilst the car looks a tad goofy running 18's (see pics below) the car was INSTANTLY transformed and confidence was there! It felt awesome, like night and day vs the stocker tyres. It was insane. Almost immediately improving 2.4 seconds more for a 1:17.5 second PB. I think i'm ready for the weekend! I think there will be more with experience, i should see 16's when i figure it out. I am absolutely wrapped.

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/OranPark/P1010064.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/OranPark/P1010066.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/OranPark/P1010070.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/OranPark/P1010072.jpg

FWIW there is probably about 2mm clearance between the caliper and the front rims, very close!

I have some driftbox data and video i might put up when i get a chance.

[Delft Maloo]

You still havent come to dubbo yet dunc:bat: . Great times there and progress made straight away, just wait to you get a bit familiar with it on the track.

[Muncha]

Congrats on the new pb and good luck on the weekend.

It does look a bit weird with those rims, maybe they would look better in black. :)

[NickS]

Congrats mate, impressive stuff ... especially when you consider how familiar you were with the Munro to get that time !!!

So how was it to drive on the track ? After our chat about "fun" and "clinical" etc. ... was it still heaps of fun to drive ? Does it move around much or does it feel like it's doing it easy ? How did the gearbox feel on the track ?

I'm DEFINITELY going to have come along to one of these days ...

:yep:

[Duffman]

Congrats mate :bravo: Must be an odd feeling to have spent so much time and money on your CV8-R only to better it's time first outing with a stock car. What a weapon of a thing! I recon the wheels look alright too :yep:

Where's this weekends SS round?

[Scotty]

Good to hear you had a succesful day out Dunc.

I don't think those rims and tyres look that bad... you get used to seeing track cars looking like that...

any action shots and did you have any offs?

[35R]

Congrats mate, impressive stuff ... especially when you consider how familiar you were with the Munro to get that time !!!

So how was it to drive on the track ? After our chat about "fun" and "clinical" etc. ... was it still heaps of fun to drive ? Does it move around much or does it feel like it's doing it easy ? How did the gearbox feel on the track ?

I'm DEFINITELY going to have come along to one of these days ...

:yep:

It's very much a different experience Nick, especially getting used to the flappy paddle shifters. The car wont shift down if you have too many revs (not sure how many revs are too much..) so a bit disconcerting at 220km/hr approaching turn 1, and it doesnt change down. But i think i have that sorted now. The R35 has less punch than the monaro and you can feel it, there is a notible lag out of every turn with the GTR. But i think the R35 makes up for it via (higher/average) mid corner and exit speed.

It's a hoot to drive on the track, i am still figuring out the whole AWD thing. I dont think i was pushing the limits of the car more than say eight tenths or thereabouts. That doesnt mean i can go 20% faster, returns are ever dimishing as we all know. Obviously with the monaro you are fighting oversteer on every turn, not so with the R35. You point and shoot, with a little drift. You can feel the AWD system working (adjusting for slip) working the back wheels. You have to put your faith in the system, as you feel somewhat disconnected as the car drifts towards the turn 1 wall especially!

The most difficult part is adapting to something which is that much more capable, building confidence to let the car do it's thing. I've done countless laps in the monaro, feathering the throttle after each turn. The R35 has a much quicker average speed, i need time to develop confidence in the car, it just feel "unatural" really. All the insincts i have developed in the munro have to be "de-programmed".

:drivin:

There is a big shortcoming with this car - the transmission oil/temps. The official warranty mantra is - tranny oil temps over 120*c mean a tranny fluid change (@ $2k mind you)... the dealer (who has apparently done a Nissan track day) told me "don't worry you will never see 120* - we couldn't get close". Despite this, i couldnt get more than 3 or 4 laps before hitting 120*... so i'll have to address this problem with aftermarket oil and/or a cooler. Despite its weight, this car was made for the track.

Is it fun on the track? HELL YEAH.

The street is another proposition, you just can't use it to any potential on the street. One stab of the throttle and you are doing 100+km/h.. So you end up just putting along with traffic, bored as hell. I wouldnt buy one of these primarily for the street, you'll be wasting money and potential/purpose of this car.

[35R]

Congrats mate :bravo: Must be an odd feeling to have spent so much time and money on your CV8-R only to better it's time first outing with a stock car. What a weapon of a thing! I recon the wheels look alright too :yep:

Where's this weekends SS round?

Supersprint is at Oran Park this weekend.

[35R]

Good to hear you had a succesful day out Dunc.

I don't think those rims and tyres look that bad... you get used to seeing track cars looking like that...

any action shots and did you have any offs?

Got a bit of video which i need to rip off the camera. And no offs, thankfully :)

[NickS]

You point and shoot, with a little drift.

Wait till you experience a little 4 wheel drift at 150 + km/h mid way through turn 1 at Eastern Creek ... that'll wake you up !!!

:D

Sounds like you had a blast. Keep us posted on any changes, I'm also keen to hear how things go with Nissan as you progress with the car. Tranny Cooler sounds like it might be needed, funny how easily you can achieve things that they "have never seen before".

:confused:

Keep us posted on dates for the SS weekends too. This weekends a right-off but I'm definitely keen to come along sometime. Happy to help cart some stuff down to Wakey when the time comes too.

:cheers:

[GTS Listy]

Good read and thanks for the feedback. Nice to read some real honest unbiased opinions on these. Excellent to see the RE55s come to the party.

Good luck this weekend and enjoy.

[WOMBIE]

Well done on the new pb Dunc and it's great to see that you are enjoying your new toy and going hard the way they were intended to be driven!

Good luck at OP this weekend :)

[DaveHAT]

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/OranPark/P1010070.jpg


Sensational Dunc ... impossible not the be impressed with that level of performance from a car that's essentially straight off the showroom floor.

I REALLY like that pic thought Dunc, proof enough that the first mod of choice for any car that's considered a REAL car is the 0.2 guaranteed improvement TrackChat sticker. :bravo:

Can't wait to see it in person and FWIW ... I reckon it looks shit hot in the 18" shoes.

[BOMI]

AWESOME!!! :yep: :thumbs:

Troy :D

[savvy]

WOW, those numbers while popping it's cheery:thumbs:

I also think the rims may look better darker.

[lautray]

You could see the difference between the street tyres & the RE55's even watching from the pitwall. Car looked like it was on rails off the bridge & down to Suttons with RE55; a little unsettled with streeters. Helps Dunc knows how to drive too :yep:. Hope he goes a 16 tomorrow at Oran Park. Should set the cat amongst the pigeons. With times like that, I reckon top 10 outright, a 2D win & possibly the 2D Oran Park lap record.

Good luck man :).

[35R]

I'm also keen to hear how things go with Nissan as you progress with the car.

Nick, i dont think my car will ever see a Nissan/dealership workshop. They are too exxy and too anal about the whole warranty thing. They would have a heart attack if a) they were at the track with me the other day and b) know about the bits i have purchased, c) what i got up to today (pulled the bottom of the car apart to get at camber adjustment, jeez what drama) and d) all of the above.

I have put my faith in the aftermarket gods.

PS. A whole bunch of JDM guys have been surviving for about a year ok with their R35's - so i should be fine.

[NickS]

Nick, i dont think my car will ever see a Nissan/dealership workshop.

Makes sense to me mate ... :yep:

So how did you go today ? Hope you didn't get too many of those random showers !!!

[lautray]

A new pb I believe ;) :yep:.

[Febs]

Wow, great times Dunc. Beating your PB after only a few laps...must feel good. :)

Itranny oil temps over 120*c mean a tranny fluid change (@ $2k mind you)

Wow. What would your average mechanic charge? Is it really that much more difficult than a tranny fluid change on anything else?

Heard that replacement pads and rotors on the V-spec were a $70k proposition...not cheap!

Enjoy it mate. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.

[lautray]

An interesting observation made while comparing both the OE rear 285 20" vs the 295 18" RE55... the 285 is actually wider than the RE55!

[35R]

Wow, great times Dunc. Beating your PB after only a few laps...must feel good. :)



Wow. What would your average mechanic charge? Is it really that much more difficult than a tranny fluid change on anything else?

Heard that replacement pads and rotors on the V-spec were a $70k proposition...not cheap!

Enjoy it mate. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.

Febs, more to do with the price of the specific oil (that Nissan use) which is $100/litre & they only come in 20L drums.

[35R]

Some kind soul snapped a photo yesterday

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/post-a218463-252.JPG

[BOMI]

An interesting observation made while comparing both the OE rear 285 20" vs the 295 18" RE55... the 285 is actually wider than the RE55!

Are they that wide OE?

WOW thats massive!!


Troy :)


P.S. Hey Dunc, more pics please mate!!

[35R]

P.S. Hey Dunc, more pics please mate!!
Don't have any!

[lautray]

Some kind sole snapped a photo yesterday

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/post-a218463-252.JPG

Great photo... very flat indeed.

[Delft Maloo]

Do you have a phone book under your arse or is that these cars are made by asians have a higher than normal seat height:nana: .

[35R]

Do you have a phone book under your arse or is that these cars are made by asians have a higher than normal seat height:nana: .

Phonebook Timmy (x2)

[NickS]

Awesome photo Dunc ... :drool:

[DaveHAT]

Sensational pic, sits hugely flat in the turns.

OT - no. plates in pic (read: warranty)? :dunno:
:confused:

[35R]

warranty?



what's that

[GTS Listy]

Another option for a tad more tyre width for those that want 19s for these cars. Yoko Advan Neova 295/30/19. Outside width is 301mm with a od of 661. Still fit on a 10 inch rim too.
I wanted to get some for my bling wheels but atm $763 each is a bit much. Later on I will. That is allot of grip for anycar with semislicks at 301mm wide. I should be getting some cheepies tyres in 305 which is a tad too wide for a 10inch rim but they are only show wheels anyway so drive to a show and back. Thats it. Cheeper by a fair margain to get 305s than 285/295s.

[35R]

Toyo also make the 888's in interesting sizes

This combo might work:

Front: 275/35/18 ($563 ea)
Rear: 315/30/80 ($587 ea)

They also make some 335's in 18"

I am told the R888's heat up much quicker than the 55's (good for sprints) but they go off faster too.

[DaveHAT]

warranty?



what's that

Something you get with a toaster or "hairdryer"?

:happy:

[NickS]

... first up i thought we had better see what the stocker bridgestone tyres can do. After a few laps i ran a 1:19.9.

Just as a comparison ... in this months Wheels Skaife took a brand spanker R35 around Oran Park on the factory tyres;

The result ... 1:18.08

Considering that was your first ever drive of the car Dunc, 1:19.9 is seriously impressive !!! That's some might nice driving.

Another point of interest, the slick shod R32 (the 1992 Winfield Car) did a 1:10.01.

:shock:

[35R]

does it say which tyres the Skaife R35 had (bridgestones or dunlops?)

[NickS]

does it say which tyres the Skaife R35 had (bridgestones or dunlops?)

Yep ... he had the Bridgestone RE070R ... "slightly worn"

[35R]

ahh ok. I've been told the dunlops are quicker. Good effort for the bridgestones i guess.

Maybe he was taking it relatively easy and didnt want to break it.

So damn, the advantage of MS = 1 good set of RE55's!

[NickS]

Maybe he was taking it relatively easy and didnt want to break it.

Maybe you're quicker than you give yourself credit for ...

:yep:

[lautray]

Maybe you're quicker than you give yourself credit for ...

:yep:

Agreed :yep:.

[DaveHAT]

Agreed :yep:.

Hate to sound like a sheep but ... +1 and also agreed.

:driving:

[Kyle]

Mate of mine caught you red handed mate!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3504400892_a53e0f4809_o.jpg

Love it :D

[SIG-054]

Very nice GTR mate, i personally like this colour better than the white one Martin has.

[2 cylinders shy]

I have a new found appreciation of this car after checking out the latest motor magazine. They had a comparo between a GT2 and the R35 at Winton.
Being at Winton, a track im fammiliar with really put things into perspective for me. The GT2 beat the GTR by about a second around the tight and technical track, and for more than double the price it should.
The GTR still stopped the clock at 1.33.5ish :eek:

[NickS]

I'm no photographer but I saw a GT-R just like Dunc's yesterday ... so I grabbed a few snaps;

:gotpicz:

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2211.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2212.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2214.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2248.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2250.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2263.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2285.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/IMG_2294.jpg

:driving:

[Kyle]

Duncan my friend..

You should get in contact with Kevin from http://www.processwest.com.au/
He is selling his current 08 sti he's been using for development and replacing it with an R35 to develop parts for..

I have used his gear in two of my cars so far now and he's got a great rep

Could be worth a chat!

[Street Tuner]

Congratulations on your 10.8 @ 132mph pass at WSID today Duncan
Must be the worlds fastest mail order tune :)

[lautray]

Congratulations on your 10.8 @ 132mph pass at WSID today Duncan
Must be the worlds fastest mail order tune :)

Think he got quicker than that ;).

[Street Tuner]

10.7 apparently, dont know the mph though :)

[lautray]

132 again. Was a better launch. Impressive 60 for an R35 :yep:.

[Street Tuner]

They are a potent all round package.
Cat back exhaust and tune for a 10.7 second pass :)

[hsvredsled]

They are a potent all round package.
Cat back exhaust and tune for a 10.7 second pass :)

Mr ST, Out of curiosity, what sort of $$$ would it take for one of these weapons to go from a 10.7 to a 9.999??

[RUN41T]

Dunc did you just do the one run today and got booted??

[Street Tuner]

about $25K should get it int the 9s :)

[BOMI]

WOW congrats Dunc! :yep: :thumbs:


Troy :)

[35R]

Dunc did you just do the one run today and got booted??

Got two runs! first (10.8) warning, then 2nd (10.7 et) they cut off my wrist band, ha ha :) Was a great day though, relaxing for me. Funny having a drag day with essentially no car prep, weird actually.

[lee ls1]

All I can say is “amazing” you read and see clips on the net and TV but seeing one of these R35 GTR run a 10.7 with very little work, is just astonishing. There is all us rocking up with drag rubber, burn outs etc, and you roll through the water trap, stage and roll out 10.7, what a monster!!!

[RUN41T]

Got two runs! first (10.8) warning, then 2nd (10.7 et) they cut off my wrist band, ha ha :) Was a great day though, relaxing for me. Funny having a drag day with essentially no car prep, weird actually.

Haha all class, makes me angry how hard i had to pedal my car to get a 11 and you casually do 10's :p

[DJBarnstar]

I see on SAU that this is for sale....

What are you looking at to replace it with?

[35R]

I see on SAU that this is for sale....

What are you looking at to replace it with?

No plans as yet. Just looking to see if anyone is interested in buying the car with mods. Before i put it all back to stock (likely).

[Hethro87]

End of an era hey?

Im glad you had your fun and are moving on. These things happen!

Hethro :D

[cosmo vyss]

No plans as yet. Just looking to see if anyone is interested in buying the car with mods. Before i put it all back to stock (likely).

Put it on

www.ricer.com :laugh:

[35R]

Gee ta JB!