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While talking about importation, Motorex, and Nissan Skyline GT-R’s in general on the R35 GT-R Forum – NAGTROC , I was informed that on the newest Show or Display list, that an R34 GT-R was on the list.  I found this interesting, as the car they listed did not exist.  I let the guys know that I would call the NHTSA- OVSC to get some clarification on it.

I talked to the NHTSA - OVSC yesterday.   I spoke with Dick Merritt there that handles the Show or Display exemptions.   The good way to get him going is to mention Skyline.  We had a 20 minute conversation, about many things Skyline related.   I mentioned to him that I met him in 1999 when I went to DC to talk to the OVSC then. 

When I asked for clarification what the R34 on the Show or Display list was, he said 1999 - Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Vspec , Early.  He said "they made less than 300."   

That is not true.  Vspecs were more popular than regular models .  http://rbmotorsports.blogspot.com/2009/06/nissan-skyline-gt-r-r34-production.html    . I don't have the exact numbers but 5536 R34 GT-R's were sold in 1999.  Over the entire run of 12,175 cars , 7338 were Vspec;Mspec,VspecII;Nur , and 3962 were standard.

Anyway. He called Skylines "rocket ships" more than a few times. He said he would never want a car with so many computers in it, like the Porsche 959.  He wondered how anyone could, or would work on Skylines.

He said that he did not want the management to pass the R34 for Show or Display, but it was done without his approval.

Then he mentioned that no R34 has been brought in under the Show or Display exemption, because no one can do the EPA side of the requirements.

Sneak Peek: AP Carbon Ceramic Brakes for R35 GT-R. Stillen has been working on these carbon ceramic brakes for the GT-R. Back several months ago, I had a meeting and talk with Steve and Josh from Stillen. They talked a little about upgraded brakes, and I asked them then, if they were working on carbon ceramic. They confirmed it then, but this is the first photos and info on them.
Source : Stillen Blog

The third annual Modified Magazine Tuner Shootout took place at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona.  Eleven teams competed for the top spot. 

GST Motorsports returned to defend its overall and AWD class titles, Hasport (last year’s FWD class winner) joined forces with Tage Evanson and his K24-powered EG Civic (last year’s FWD runner-up) and RWD champ ScienceofSpeed returned as well, this time with an immaculately prepared Acura NSX. Perennial front-runners Crawford Performance and Factor X Motorsports Development were also back, and with first-timers Forged Performance and its R35 GT-R, Ksport and its turbocharged DC5 Integra Type-R, AFI Performance and its turbocharged S2000, Sportcar Motion and its all-motor EG Civic, and YimiSport/Full-Race and its GRB Impreza STI, it was anybody’s guess who might come out on top.

Forged Performance dragged their mildly modified Nissan R35 GT-R to the event,and finished third overall and third in AWD class. 

Engine HKS Legamax exhaust, racing center pipe and EVC 6 boost controller; AAM downpipe, Forged calibrated ECU via COBB AccessPORT
Suspension and Brakes JRZ triple adjustable dampers, Hyperco springs, Cobb antiroll bars, AP Racing J-hook rotors, Carbotech XP16 brake pads
Wheels and Tires Volk RE30 19x10" (f) and 19x11" (r) wheels, Toyo R888 305/30-19 tires
Interior Racetech driver seat, Schroth racing harness, partial removed interior

Chandler had a freak bout of downpour that really threw a wrench into the contest. The Autocross was done in several inches of water, and the dragstrips traction was adversely effected.

The Results

Source : Modified Magazine

iMotor Magazine pitted the Nissan GT-R vs the UK edition Evo X FQ-400.  Head on over to check out the video and interactive magazine style format.

Source : GTR.CO.UK Forums

South Side Performance has been at the forefront of Nissan GT-R Tuning in the US. From Clutch packs to turbos and intake plenums, they have many offerings.

Their newest upgrade part is an aluminum radiator. Even though the stock R35 GT-R radiator is good, and very well ducted, once you start upping the boost, or running it hard on the track, the car has a tendency to get hot.

SOUTH SIDE PERFORMANCE INTRODUCES WORLD'S FIRST R35 UPGRADED ALUMINUM RADIATOR

SSP (July 8, 2009) – South Side Performance is offering, another first for the R35 GTR, our SSP  GTR 800 Aluminum Radiator.  This component is another in a line of SSP products that not only looks great but keeps your high horsepower GTR’s cool.

In weeks of testing GTR R35’s, SSP has vigorously worked hard to create a wide array of components for the VR38 engine.  SSP has experience with high horsepower AWD cars and knows that the radiator would begin to have cooling problems at the 700  horsepower  threshold.  The OEM radiator is going to be a point of weakness once certain power levels are exceeded. So, instead of responding to failures after they happen, SSP has designed a solution to prevent the GTR’s fire breathing engine from overheating.

Specifications:

Weight and quality materials were SSP’s main focus when deciding on a final design.  SSP utilized a lightweight aluminum 1.5” thick core.  SSP used an open fin spacing design which allows for an astounding 88 cooling tubes.  SSP’s new radiator design is a direct bolt in, and completely utilizes all the factory fittings.

Switzer Performance posted a video showing the before and after results of their P800 kit. The gains were pretty impressive

Hello, all! I know I've been neglecting the forums a bit of late, but we have been VERY busy with magazine road tests, trackdays, and more - and (now that it's been shipped) I can report on one more development: Switzer Performance has tuned and delivered a 2010 model year GTR!

Source: Nagtroc Forums

These are the quickest Nissan GT-R’s that I know of in the US. Apexi’s R33 ran 8.47@165 , Signals R33 has run into the 8’s, a few other Japanese demo GT-Rs have run also, but they are not included in this list.

If you have one to add, email me.

As you can see from the list, the T51R SPL is a fairly popular turbo. Two smoking fast R35 GT-R’s . There should be one in the 9’s soon.

The video of the 2010MY Nissan GT-R has finally been released. The SpecV ? Well it did just run Goodwood, but no times or videos it at Nurburgring yet. There have been rumors of sub 7:20 runs, but I guess we will know, when Mizuno wants to tell us.

Source : GTR Blog

Even though I personally feel that red cars are faster, Stillen has decided to change the color of their R35 for the Targa Newfoundland event.

The new color doesn't look bad. Click "read more" to see the new color and some of the Password JDM carbon fiber parts.

Orange is ok too. I like orange.
Source : Stillen Blog

Pistonheads got a chance to get in a Nissan GT-R SpecV at Goodwood this last weekend. The plans for the SpecV sales in the UK have not been announced, but this particular car had been at Nurburgring testing.

European marketing manager Simon Croft drove the car over from Germany for the event (he’s making the return trip today), but even he wouldn’t be drawn on the prospects of this £100k-plus car coming to a showroom near you anytime soon; ‘the numbers are still being crunched’ remains the official line.

I think that even a quick run, or a ride in a SpecV at Goodwood sounds like fun. Interesting "skull and crossbones" graphics. Smiley face and pistons.It looks familiar.

First up is a set of carbon brakes, which have been reported elsewhere as costing an eye-watering £35k on their own – apparently due to higher carbon content than ‘ordinary’ carbon-ceramic discs as fitted to Porsches, Lambos, etc.

Next is a turbo-boost button on the steering wheel which gives you an extra 14lb ft of torque for 80 seconds in any gear above third, while other performance mods include a new titanium exhaust with quad tailpipes that save 6kgs of weight over standard, plus a new front splitter, carbon rear wing, new rear diffuser, and black RAYS wheels with bespoke Bridgestone tyres.

Source : Pistonheads

Only $2.99 most places. Around that. Near that.

This way everyone can own a GT-R or two.

Source : Nismo Stuff

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1043 whp R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the dyno
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Sexy. Mines cars are always pretty minimal, but they are always fast, always clean. No overboard flashy, gold paint jobs, no widebody kits. Dino Dalle Carbonare shoots some awesome shots, with an article on Mine's newest R35 GT-R, the SpecX 6.0.

Head over to SpeedHunters for all the pictures and how the car did on the track.

Source: SpeedHunters

July 15, 2009 . $550 and includes lunch.

Track Day at Big Willow invite- GTR's welcome

A GT-R owner wanted a little more performance out of his GT-R and decided to hook up a V-Box vehicle performance tester to try out a few quick modifications . The GT-R was an LC2 car with the lower launch RPM of right around 3000 rpm. The first test was done in 90 degree weather in Houston. The car had a Y-pipe with no other modifications.

0-60 was 3.5
0-100 was 8.3
1/4 mile was 11.82@119.8
60-130 was 10.69 seconds

They then went with a Cobb Access Port with a Stage 1 tune, and the car picked up about 0.4 seconds in the quarter mile, and 0.8 second in the 60-130 mph time. With the Access Port - Stage 1.

0-60 was 3.2
0-100 was 7.4
1/4 mile was 11.43@122.8
60-130 was 9.82 seconds

Next they called up Forged Performance for a custom tune for the Cobb Access Port and dropped the times nearly two seconds in the 60-130 time.

0-60 was 3.08
0-100 was 6.98
1/4 mile was 11.18@126.7
60-130 was 8.72 seconds

Source : Nagtroc Forums

Nissan Skyline GT-R ATTESA System Transfercase over view of internal workings of the transfer case.
This is why you can run a GT-R rear wheel drive on a dyno. With no pressure to the clutch pack, the chain that drives the front wheels does not move . Or you take out the front propshaft and no longer drive the front wheels. . This is for R32,R33,R34 GT-R, but the R35 system is similar. It is actuated by a solenoid rather than hydraulic pressure propshaft and there is no longer any drive to the front wheels.

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A new wheel option for R35 GT-R's. These are still in the pre-production phase, but here some test fit pictures on a beautiful red R35 GT-R.

20 x 10.5 in the front, and 20 x 11.5 in the rear.

Source: Nagtroc Forums

From Option Magazine. Garage Saurus and Greddy are working on a twin TD06-20G setup for the Nissan GT-R. I can't read Japanese, but I can look at the pictures and numbers and get the idea of whats going on.

The TD06-20G turbos are good for about 400 hp each. Exhaust manifolds, external wastegates, and associated piping with this kit.

I wonder why they didn't go with an internally gated 20G for this setup. I am pretty sure they are available. The external gate does give you better control

Avis Prestige in the UK has a black Nissan GT-R for rent. For just £ 541.13 a day. Cheaper than most of the Astons, and Bentleys but more expensive than the Porsches, and Benzs.

Heres your chance to rent one if you are in the UK.

Source : GTR.co.uk forums.

The Nissan GT-R has set a Guinness World Record recognized in the Italian version of the book for worlds fastest production 4 seater. The 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds got it into the book.

Why only in the Italian version would be my question ?

Nissan GT-R HKS Stage 2 vs EVOTECH Audi RS6

Nissan GT-R R35 HKS GT570 (600 hp) vs Audi RS6 Sedan Evotech (750 hp)

http://www.evotech.de/konfi...

Freeway racing. 3 beeps and go.

Source : Youtube

Everywhere you go, men and women gawp. In red, it hurts your eyes, colour exploding everywhere, from its fat rear and muscular haunches to its broad snout and gaping mouth.

It eats road and air and you have to squeeze it along Britain's narrow roads, all the while wishing you were actually on the fearsome Nürburgring circuit in Germany, where the GT-R holds the lap record.

There were little moments of satisfaction along the way: the thumbs up and questions from passers-by, the neat nudge of the flappy paddles to select one of the six gears from the dual-clutch transmission, the surprisingly cavernous boot, the digital display showing throttle and brake use, the endless stream of power at motorway speeds but it feels too wide, and the ride way too hard, to use every day. More's the pity.

Source: Telegraph.uk

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Shifting up and down though the gears. The car has a real rasp to the exhaust note.

Check out the Aeromotions wing moving though its range.

R35 GTR with Haltech. Testing shift points.