Swapped from a 2012 E92 ZCP to a 2014 GT-R Track Edition

[MrPrena]

Originally Posted by Ezio

i was looking at a GTR that looks just like that one, but not a track package. I was thinking about getting one within a year. What is cool about them is there low production numbers, and its insanely fast. a legend for sure.

but i am kind of waiting to see what other cars are coming to the market in a year or so. Plus the GTR is getting old, even though its still very fast. i kind of don't wanna buy a late production car again.

although the GTR is never a bad buy, nice car sir.

I was thinking the same.
Since year 2000-2011, I've never spent more than $7,000 on a vehicle. This year was a year of a car buying spree. The Car forum doesn't help either. LOL

I think my future buylist is similar to yours.
GT3 is definitely on my buylist. R8 V10+ and/or Lambo Gallardo is another. However, something miracle has to happen for me to do that.

[jeff2015]

Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

So, what's up with that "lack of driver involvement" myth? Any genuine feedback from GTR owners?

Btw I would stay away from any pre-2012 GTRs as the early production cars had and still have lots of transmission issues. Although they can be rebuilt nowadays (still a couple thousand $$ fix) unlike for the early adopters where buying a new transmission was the only option.

Lack of driver involvement? The GTR is very engaging from my couple of weeks so far... And I'm still in the break in period. What's missing is a good exhaust note, which a $750 I mid pipe will cure (my HKS non resonated is on the way). It's the only MUST modification. Other than that, if you have the urge for one, and have the finances for one, you have to be able to convince the dealer for a short test drive. If so, you'd be sold. I hear great deals on 2014's. Good luck!

[UnaBomber]

Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

So, what's up with that "lack of driver involvement" myth? Any genuine feedback from GTR owners?

Btw I would stay away from any pre-2012 GTRs as the early production cars had and still have lots of transmission issues. Although they can be rebuilt nowadays (still a couple thousand $$ fix) unlike for the early adopters where buying a new transmission was the only option.

30,000 miles, a couple hundred thousand in mods, track days all over the place and I still giggle like a little girl everytime I get in it

[Groundpilot]

Originally Posted by UnaBomber

30,000 miles, a couple hundred thousand in mods, track days all over the place and I still giggle like a little girl everytime I get in it

If i ever spend a couple hundred thousand in mods, i will most likely be crying, not giggle like a little girl

[jeff2015]

This makes

[UnaBomber]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

If i ever spend a couple hundred thousand in mods, i will most likely be crying, not giggle like a little girl

try not to giggle

[G3333]

How much did you get out of curiosity on your M3? I have a 12 ZCP E92 loaded with 38k. Looking to get out of it

[F1Venom]

My dad's in the market for a new car, himself, and he'll be test driving a B.E. tonight. I'll try and meet up with him to experience the GTR myself, lol. I know it's blindingly fast, but I probably won't be prepared for it. Can't wait though, and congrats on your car!

[jeff2015]

Originally Posted by UnaBomber

try not to giggle

Amazing Beast! Thumbs Up!

[happos2]

Originally Posted by UnaBomber

try not to giggle

that is the boring part of the drive....where is video of the 318 turns in 11 miles??

Use to go there a lot when I lived in Knoxville. Always loved it.

[UnaBomber]

Originally Posted by happos2

that is the boring part of the drive....where is video of the 318 turns in 11 miles??

Use to go there a lot when I lived in Knoxville. Always loved it.

i prefer highway 28 to deals gap. Deals gap is too slow for my liking

the first couple miles after the outlook are more fun than the actual dragon to me also

[s85e90]

Originally Posted by UnaBomber

i prefer highway 28 to deals gap. Deals gap is too slow for my liking

the first couple miles after the outlook are more fun than the actual dragon to me also

Sounds unreal; tial BOVs? Whats the exhaust/turbo setup?

[UnaBomber]

Originally Posted by s85e90

Sounds unreal; tial BOVs? Whats the exhaust/turbo setup?

So with this build we decided on the AMS Alpha12 turbo kit with a little TSM twist. We wanted to extract absolutely as much power as possible out of the Alpha12 turbos so we modified a few things. We started buy removing the .82 Tial hot sides and installing 1.03 in order to allow more exhaust flow and make a little more power up top. To compliment that we built custom 3.5 inch intakes as well as 3.5 inch TSM downpipes to flow as much air throughout the system as possible without restriction. We then built a 3.5inch runner to 4" y-pipe in order to make sure we didn't cause any un-needed bottle necks.

1.5 inch open dumps off of each wastegate and 4 inch ultimate racing exhaust

[s85e90]

Originally Posted by UnaBomber

So with this build we decided on the AMS Alpha12 turbo kit with a little TSM twist. We wanted to extract absolutely as much power as possible out of the Alpha12 turbos so we modified a few things. We started buy removing the .82 Tial hot sides and installing 1.03 in order to allow more exhaust flow and make a little more power up top. To compliment that we built custom 3.5 inch intakes as well as 3.5 inch TSM downpipes to flow as much air throughout the system as possible without restriction. We then built a 3.5inch runner to 4" y-pipe in order to make sure we didn't cause any un-needed bottle necks.

1.5 inch open dumps off of each wastegate and 4 inch ultimate racing exhaust

wow, sounds really clean, didn't expect that to be dumps from the wastegates. sounds like they're re-reouted

[D@AP]

I try to be very involved in the GTR community so if there's anything you may be looking for in the future, or have any questions I can try to answer for you feel free to reach out to me! The Track Edition looks great in Black, especially with the CF Wing!

[UnaBomber]

Originally Posted by s85e90

wow, sounds really clean, didn't expect that to be dumps from the wastegates. sounds like they're re-reouted

the previous video was on wastegate boost so you cant really hear the dumps as loud as you can at full power

[bm11]

Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

So, what's up with that "lack of driver involvement" myth? Any genuine feedback from GTR owners?

Btw I would stay away from any pre-2012 GTRs as the early production cars had and still have lots of transmission issues. Although they can be rebuilt nowadays (still a couple thousand $$ fix) unlike for the early adopters where buying a new transmission was the only option.

Hmmm. I don't think I'd describe it as "lack of driver involvement" so much as the limits are so freaking high that the car just plain goes where you want it. It does, to a very large extent, make you look good as you can dump it into a corner and mat it, and the car will sort it all out, if that's how you choose to drive. It is a completely different driving experience in that it is just so mind bendingly FAST.

[F1Venom]

My dad just bought himself a 2014 Black Edition utilizing the special $10k incentive dealers were getting from Nissan. Can't wait to launch it.

[jeff2015]

Originally Posted by bm11

Hmmm. I don't think I'd describe it as "lack of driver involvement" so much as the limits are so freaking high that the car just plain goes where you want it. It does, to a very large extent, make you look good as you can dump it into a corner and mat it, and the car will sort it all out, if that's how you choose to drive. It is a completely different driving experience in that it is just so mind bendingly FAST.

What mods have you done if any? I had a non res HKS midpipe fit last week... And installer talked me into the SBD700 kit which was 10% off yesterday from GTRLife so picked up the package minus the exhaust and midpipe. Keeping the OEM exhaust since already have the HKS and also the downpipe will generate a lot of engine noise. The car has so much presence... Amazing!

[jeff2015]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

My dad just bought himself a 2014 Black Edition utilizing the special $10k incentive dealers were getting from Nissan. Can't wait to launch it.

Congrats to your dad and you!

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

My dad just bought himself a 2014 Black Edition utilizing the special $10k incentive dealers were getting from Nissan. Can't wait to launch it.

i always find it funny to hear people`s dads getting a GTR.

IMO a GTR is not really a older persons car. Its wicked fast, and rough. my dad likes his caddys haha

[GotE46M]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

My dad just bought himself a 2014 Black Edition utilizing the special $10k incentive dealers were getting from Nissan. Can't wait to launch it.

What incentive is this?