NeXuS1
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To be honest, I think the GT-R is way overhyped. The ATTESA drivetrain system is great, if not revolutionary (personally I like Quattro more), but the GT-R is too video game like. Theres so much technology that it just doesn't seem like you're driving the car...it's like the car is doing it for you, but you're just guiding it along. It should be the other way around.
Another thing I dislike about the GT-R is what Nissan has done to it. The whole GPS/ECU track unlocking thing in Japan is just completely retarded. If you're going to limit the speed of a car, then why give it so much power to begin with? Also, why the hell are there tire sensors? If you ever remove the stock GT-R wheels, the ECU gives you errors for removing the wheels cause each wheel has a sensor in the wheel, basically forcing you to use Nissan approved wheels. Nissan = FAIL.
Heh and I imagine all the tuning companies are gonna have a reallll fun time with the GT-R. Mine's (a tuning company from Japan) tried making their own custom headers for the car and after installing them, the ECU went completely haywire because everything is electronically linked.
All I can say is that you won't be gaining any fans this way Nissan.I predict the GT-R will fail miserably in North America. It's got the performance and power, but most of the people who have heard of it are the Gran Turismo/PlayStation types who can't even afford the car. The GT-R just doesn't have the pedigree of say...the Porsche 911 or BMW M3. Everyone has heard of and knows of those cars and their reputation, but if you just tell people that you drive a supercar-like Nissan, people will just be like "Nissan makes supercars?! NO WAIIIII! YOU LIE!"
Which International Auto Show? San Francisco? San Jose. I was at both...I think I recall that Z06.
Yeah it is really hyped because it is finally coming to America. Attesa has always been in the skylines and I personally would prefer over the Quattro. It is not mechanical like the other previous systems it uses sensors now. The technology of the car is what makes me say "wow what a car". I mean you can monitor everything thats happening to your car. The sensor thing is not new, basically you would have to transfer those sensors if you get new wheels for the car. Believe me I know what im talking about my car has tire pressure sensors on the wheels, It would have been more convenient to have placed them in the discs like newer versions of my car.
Just give the car time to develop aftermarket parts, although I do see your point with all the gadgets it has. Maybe bigger turbos or more boost, who knows maybe making it lighter.
Not really people have been waiting this car for years now. Pedigree?? I don't really care if I had a GTR I would keep it without the pedigree but in the end it still smokes cars that have "Pedigree" and are way expensive. Thats the true beauty of the GTR, although I agree they made the car more flashy. Enthusiasts should know what the GTR is. Its more of mainstream that recognizes cars like Porsche and the M series, im sure you would have better chances of picking up a chicks with a Porsche than a GTR
