Switzer Clubsport Nissan GT-R : Ultimate Track

Switzer Clubsport Nissan GT-R

When most people in the US here "track", they think oval or drag, however the guys at Switzer Performance think curves. The Clubsport Version of their USE(Ulimate Street Edition) Nissan GT-R puts out nearly 1000 horsepower, and adds in the parts to make it a truck track monster. Brakes, suspension, bodywork, tires, and seats combine to drop weight and improve track times.

We can never escape that question,” said Tym, laughing at last week’s Switzer trackday meet-up at Mid-Ohio that served as the new ClubSport’s first public showing. “We don’t have it easy, either. Our clients expect more than a quarter-mile time when they talk about ‘the track’. We have to be able to meet and exceed their expectations on the road, at the drag strip, and at places like this.”

The ClubSport GTR combines the Switzer-built Ultimate Street Edition engine and turbocharger upgrades with Switzer’s big brake package, a track biased suspension system, lightweight, downforce-generating bodywork, and lightweight, composite racing seats. The ClubSport is further separated from the standard USE by it’s more track-oriented Toyo R888 tires and a more aggressive carbon-nano brake pad compound that’s specially formulated to reduce fade and improve bite.

The ClubSport components add $29,900 to the price of the “standard” Switzer Performance Ultimate Street Edition GTRs, and can be added to any Switzer GTR with a 3-4 week turnaround. Contact Switzer Performance or your are Switzer Cars dealer for more information.

Head over to Switzer's website for more information and pictures.

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Top Gear : NISMO Nissan GT-R to Be Fastest Yet

2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition. Expect the NISMO to be based of this version. 

Top Gear is releasing some tidbits of information they have gathered on the upcoming NISMO R35 GT-R. They expect the NISMO version of the Nissan GT-R to be able to lap Nurburgring under 7:18. The NISMO should be the "hardest GT-R ever" according to some representatives from Nissan. More power, better aero, lighter weight.

When pushed on power gains, there were some nervous smiles, most probably because rocket science is a risky business. The current GT-R comfortably produces 545bhp and 465lb ft of torque, but Nissan told us the Nismo version will probably produce "more than 570bhp".

Undoubtedly, there will be suspension and aero tweakery too, though we'll have to wait and see. Stay tuned, as Nissan tells us it will appear in the second half of 2014. That, dear Internet, will be the definitive Nismo product, so expect some thunder...

Some of my speculation on what we might see on a 2015 NISMO version of the R35 GT-R. http://www.2009gtr.com/2013/02/nismo-nissan-gt-r-speculation-for-2015.html.  Expect close to or 600 horsepower, which should put it into solid 10 second zone in the quarter mile. Off the showroom floor.

Source: Top Gear

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New Quickest 1/4 Mile Nissan GT-R : 8.61@170 mph : Now With Videos

Now with videos
About a year ago, a couple of R35's ran 8 second passes within a few days of each other. The AMS car ran a best of 8.62@173 mph, and while going faster, and even pulling the front wheels off the ground just a few days ago, they haven't gone any faster.

However today, at a private track rental, John Shepherd, owner of ShepTrans took his Alpha 12 Nissan GT-R and destroyed the AMS GT-R time. 0.01 quicker. 8.61@170 mph. 1.45 60 foot is ok, good enough to now make this car the quickest R35 GT-R out there.

Running hardware from AMS, Switzer/Syvecs, T1 and others, he was able to put his unique combination in the 8.7's today and running nearly 170mph.

Source: GTR Heritage






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AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R Wheelie At Great Lakes Dragaway

Wheelie Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R

This looks super cool. The AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R pulling the front wheels off the ground on a launch. In real life, it shows great weight transfer, and this thing is really hooking, however its pretty hard on the driveline. For an all wheel drive car, they may need to put some limiter straps on the front to keep the front wheels closer to the ground. Again, sweet shot.  They went a best of 8.66@175 mph in the quarter, showing this thing is making huge power.

OMEGA did indeed just go to the track for some testing. Overall the night went well and we learned a lot about the car and our soon to be released upgrades. We've made some changes that drastically increased traction and as a results we pushed past the limits of the driveline components. We will be testing some new parts from Driveshaft Shop that are needed for these incredible launches. These stronger parts are being made and we should receive them soon. Frank and the guys at DSS are consummate professionals and It's been such a pleasure working with them for nearly a decade. They have been a huge help making stronger parts as we continue to push the envelope on the R35 platform. 

In addition to the axles we also found the limits of our well used Promax clutch. During every pass the clutch slip on the 2-3 shift would cause us to hit the rev limiter for an extended period of time and in some cases actually shut the run down. We never got the chance to make a clean pass but despite the clutch slip we still netted an 8.66@175.3 with a TON of room for improvement and more power on tap. John shepherd and the boys at Dodson are already working on a solution that will go into place in the very near future so OMEGA can run at full tilt very soon. 

On nearly ever pass we were lifting the front tires and we pulled a best 60 foot time of 1.36 seconds! ....OMEGA has traction now  

We will keep everyone posted as OMEGA gets a driveline update. Thanks to OMEGA and the people and sponsors behind it as we push this platform further. I see BIG things in the future for the R35 

Source: GTR Heritage

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