Updated GTR - 0-60 2.9 sec.

FusionM · 03-13-2011, 09:43 PM

Wow. That's the same color I am going order! Very nice.

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Thanks.
Here are a few more. Its a little dirty from driving 250 miles back from the dealership.

991GT3 · 03-13-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NycE93M3

is that OEM rims?

Yes they are.

991GT3 · 03-13-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinetman

Looking good! You may be one of the lucky few with a 2012 for quite some time considering what happened in Japan.

Does the car ride better in comfort mode compared to your old one? Also, how are the sound levels inside the car?

It seems to be slightly less harsh but the road noise is still there. I haven't done anything except drive at highway speed and no real brisk accelerations yet. I'll do that after the first oil change.
I assume yours is still on track for delivery?

991GT3 · 03-13-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FusionM3

Wow. That's the same color I am going order! Very nice.

The pictures aren't very good. It looks a lot better in person.

Cabinetman · 03-14-2011, 01:10 PM

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I assume yours is still on track for delivery?

I think so. I'm guessing since mine was scheduled for delivery next week it should have already been on the water or even at the port.

The issue now appears to be with the backup cameras. According to another owner in waiting there aren't enough cameras at the VPC center to outfit all the GT-Rs that were ordered with that option and there is no telling when a fresh supply will be delivered from Japan.

At this point I really don't know what to expect. My dealer told me Friday that my car was still showing a 3/25/11 delivery, but I'm guessing it will be later this week before Nissan even has time to start updating their dealers on the true status of ordered cars.

991GT3 · 03-14-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinetman

I think so. I'm guessing since mine was scheduled for delivery next week it should have already been on the water or even at the port.

The issue now appears to be with the backup cameras. According to another owner in waiting there aren't enough cameras at the VPC center to outfit all the GT-Rs that were ordered with that option and there is no telling when a fresh supply will be delivered from Japan.

At this point I really don't know what to expect. My dealer told me Friday that my car was still showing a 3/25/11 delivery, but I'm guessing it will be later this week before Nissan even has time to start updating their dealers on the true status of ordered cars.

I hope your delivery comes quickly. The backup camera is a nice addition.

http://www.insideline.com/nissan/gt-...-by-quake.html

Cabinetman · 03-15-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 997GT3

I hope your delivery comes quickly. The backup camera is a nice addition.

http://www.insideline.com/nissan/gt-...-by-quake.html

Thanks. I hope to get my car soon, but really it is a small thing compared to what the folks in Japan are facing.

Cabinetman · 03-22-2011, 06:13 PM

My 2012 finally arrived! Here are a few pics.

991GT3 · 03-22-2011, 06:50 PM

Beautiful^^^^^^^^
Congrats. Post a review when you can.

ooowowizstev · 03-22-2011, 07:06 PM

^Congrats ! Looks great, hope to get into one soon too

Cdnrockies · 03-22-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinetman

My 2012 finally arrived! Here are a few pics.

I hate you still.

Congrats on the new beast.

I drove one on the track in January (previous gen of course) and have a whole new respect for Godzilla. Amazing car.

Keeping this one 'til...what...June?

Cabinetman · 03-22-2011, 09:26 PM

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I hate you still.

Congrats on the new beast.

I drove one on the track in January (previous gen of course) and have a whole new respect for Godzilla. Amazing car.

Keeping this one 'til...what...June?

Nope, this one is a keeper. Of course my definition of "keeper" is a car that stays in my garage for more than 12 months.

spearfisher · 03-24-2011, 11:53 AM

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My 2012 finally arrived! Here are a few pics.

Very nice, I use to not like the design, but really like what they did with the front bumper, the refreshening looks good, I'm really going to consider moving over to the GTR,

review please.

constantin · 03-24-2011, 12:10 PM

I heard an oil change is in the 1k range! Is that true?

scheherazade · 03-24-2011, 02:44 PM

My last change was $140.

-scheherazade

Cabinetman · 03-24-2011, 05:47 PM

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I heard an oil change is in the 1k range! Is that true?

The 18k mile service is pretty expensive because they replace the tranny and diff fluids. Normal oil changes aren't any more than what I paid on my Lexus IS-F or Porsche 997. Where things get really expensive on the GT-R is when you need to do a complete brake job. I've heard most dealers charge around $5k for new rotors and pads.

991GT3 · 03-25-2011, 12:28 PM

I went out and launched mine for the first time. I got a crappy launch due to traction issues(cold weather and a little residual gravel on the highway) and still managed a 3.2 second 0-60 and a 7.3 second 0-100. These are dead stop readings(no foot rollout) from my Vbox.

Cabinetman · 03-25-2011, 02:29 PM

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I went out and launched mine for the first time. I got a crappy launch due to traction issues(cold weather and a little residual gravel on the highway) and still managed a 3.2 second 0-60 and a 7.3 second 0-100. These are dead stop readings(no foot rollout) from my Vbox.

That is awesome. I've only got 250 miles on mine so no launches yet. After 600 miles it is on!

SUB-ZERO · 03-25-2011, 02:42 PM

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I went out and launched mine for the first time. I got a crappy launch due to traction issues(cold weather and a little residual gravel on the highway) and still managed a 3.2 second 0-60 and a 7.3 second 0-100. These are dead stop readings(no foot rollout) from my Vbox.

It is crazy how fast GTRs really are. I still don't understand how they got a reasonably large and heavy car with 500hp to 0-60 in 3 sec.

I would love to have a GTR in the stable but I think I'm sticking to a GT3 for the time being since I already have something with back seats.

I swapped rides with a guy from the NAGTROC last year and I was really impressed with how fast the GTR was. Very cool car! Sounds like a Dyson on steroids...LOL!

The new 2012 model must be phenomenal.

-SZ

991GT3 · 03-25-2011, 03:04 PM

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That is awesome. I've only got 250 miles on mine so no launches yet. After 600 miles it is on!

Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. A real LC is great.

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It is crazy how fast GTRs really are. I still don't understand how they got a reasonably large and heavy car with 500hp to 0-60 in 3 sec.

I would love to have a GTR in the stable but I think I'm sticking to a GT3 for the time being since I already have something with back seats.

I swapped rides with a guy from the NAGTROC last year and I was really impressed with how fast the GTR was. Very cool car! Sounds like a Dyson on steroids...LOL!

The new 2012 model must be phenomenal.

-SZ

I still would love to have a GT3. I think I'm going to wait for the 991 and PDK(oh the sacrilege).
The new GTR is quite a bit quicker than the old one, which is saying something. Without LC just power braking my 2009 GTR, I'd hit 60 in 3.5-3.7 and 100 in the low 8s with a good lauch.

dlbrooks18 · 03-25-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SUB-ZERO

It is crazy how fast GTRs really are. I still don't understand how they got a reasonably large and heavy car with 500hp to 0-60 in 3 sec.

I would love to have a GTR in the stable but I think I'm sticking to a GT3 for the time being since I already have something with back seats.

I swapped rides with a guy from the NAGTROC last year and I was really impressed with how fast the GTR was. Very cool car! Sounds like a Dyson on steroids...LOL!

The new 2012 model must be phenomenal.

-SZ

All wheel drive is the major reason, the car just goes, no fuss at the line.. and of course FI which means a whole lot of torque.

devo · 03-26-2011, 07:43 AM

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Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. A real LC is great.

I still would love to have a GT3. I think I'm going to wait for the 991 and PDK(oh the sacrilege).
The new GTR is quite a bit quicker than the old one, which is saying something. Without LC just power braking my 2009 GTR, I'd hit 60 in 3.5-3.7 and 100 in the low 8s with a good lauch.

Congrats to both of you. I can't decide which color suits the car better; love em both. The visual updates really work well. Of course, the added power and other improvements aren't bad either!

Sacrilege nothing. The 991 GT3 with PDK should be wicked. It will likely be late 2013 before we see one. I'm in.

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