Good point... although if the price drops to 45k in a few years, I’m not sure how many cars will be in that price range that do 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. Obviously eventually the performance mark of more cars will come this way, and eventually it will just be an old datsun. It is not a car you would buy with the idea it is…

Yes. Video at: http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/1…

0-60 - 1.54 seconds
60-130 - 2.28 seconds
100-150 - 2.08 seconds
0-186 7.07 Seconds (without 1ft rollout)

Agreed. It is really hard to determine if that 45k works, as the potential damage to both the engine and the transmission are hard to determine. This would be a great 2nd GT-R (say to build a race car out of), because you would already have invested the time in learning about the car. I didn’t buy a GT-R until 2014…

Yep... it didn’t help that the transmission(GR6) was built for Nissan by Borg-Warner, so for the first few years there was nothing that could be serviced. If you have any problem at all with the transmission, the Nissan answer was to replace it. That is how I got my spare GR6. A local dealer pulled it out of a car and…

Nice. Really nice.

Like Jonee said.. and you did too... ignore the magazines. Drive one. It is a very interesting and exciting car to drive, especially to drive fast. Sure it is ‘different’ then my STIs, Mercedes, BMW, and a bit of american muscle, but that doesn’t mean that it is a rip-off. Actually driving on the street is where I…

I just checked. As of October 2014, Nissan had sold 9017 GT-Rs in the united states since 2008. They are currently selling ~100 GT-Rs per month in the US, for a total year sale of ~1300. I do believe that some of the distribution data is available, as I remember seeing some state totales. I think California alone had…

Agreed. I just love the look of the DB9.

Good question, and one would have to call someone like Shep or Jack’s to see. Most people sending in their transmission are doing it to get significant upgrades like stronger gears, stronger clutch baskets and clutches, new internal shafts, locks, etc. Prices for modified are in the $2.5k to $20k range... which is a…

To add to Camshaft’s notes:

Yep... I think the important distinction is that in 2009, there were lots of unknowns.. There were no parts, and Nissan just replaced transmission when things went bad. Now there is great aftermarket support. If you really only wanted to get a stock like rebuild, a place like Shep or Jacks could probably make you a…

Nissan sells on average about 100 GT-Rs a month in the US. If memory serves me right total production in for *all* US models in in the 9000 - 9500 range. Keep in mind Lamborghini made >14,022 Gallardos. I would expect typical production on something like the BMW M3 is around 6-8k per year in the US.... So while there…

And you can fix this on a 2009 with a Cobb Accessport, as it allows you to make changes to the transmission maps.

There are several places you could get a rebuild for a reasonable price. For $22k you could get an entirely new transmission! I just sent off my spare R35 transmission (a 2009 version I got from the local dealer) to Jack’s Transmission (in CO), and for $14k I have a complete build up with replacement stronger gears,…

As was mentioned above, the price of the repair of the transmission is a guess. None the less, a complete Drag950 package from Jack’s Transmissions is about 14k, and that includes all new gears and clutch baskets. With that package (or an equivalent from Shep) you would have a *much* stronger transmission than the…

It is interesting that you posted that particular picture. Of all of the off the shelf octane boosters (most of which have very little octane gain), the NOS Racing Formula is one of the few that does actually have a measurable gain. Keep in mind the gain is nothing like what the label says. Mixing a can with a full…

This is an overstatement. There are a number of really good professional drivers that I have seen that have their thumbs inside the wheel. As mentioned below, you see it a lot on Manufacturer videos from the ring. Take a look at:

That is not true. Manufacture’s advertised hp (sometimes called crank HP) is usually measured using SAE J2723. In the past (pre 1971) this did allow for removal of certain accessories, and in some extreme cases even having external oil and water pumps. That is no longer true, and SAE certified ratings are done with…

Such a great read Doug. After seeing your original article about getting the R32, I decided it was high time to do the same. I have one on a boat to Portland from Japan right now (Purchased thru GTR-Garage). I am looking forward to experiencing the RHD in a LDH world experience! I’ll park it in the garage next to my…

They are indeed great trucks. Mine is a 1967 Kaiser Jeep, made in South Bend, IN. When people ask why I bought it, I say “Because once you learn you can legally drive one, you are obligated to buy one!”