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Old 06-05-2009, 05:46 AM
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Default Skyline spotted

I saw this but could not get a closer shot.

 
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Old 06-05-2009, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by venom
I saw this but could not get a closer shot.
That's freaking hot. The new ones right?
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BikerSk8rKid
That's freaking hot. The new ones right?
No, man. That one is a 1946 model.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 07:09 AM
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No, man. That one is a 1946 model.
I think it's a '51 if I'm not mistaken. That style of tail lights looks to be from the 50s
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 10:26 AM
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i was hoping to see an earlier skyline like an r34 or something. them new gtr's are sick though
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 10:29 AM
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For some reason I've seen a lot of those, they've even showed up at a couple autoX events.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 10:37 AM
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They're nice......as long as you don't turn of Launch Control. Or drop the clutch too hard. Or try to mess with it on your own. But, they're nice.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 10:51 AM
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Hey, I've been lost at that intersection before. This is Miami right? I was looking for Mr. Lift in a little run down industrial park behind the Trift Store. Can't remember the street name.

Next question what in the hell is a Skyline?
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TUFF 4.6
Next question what in the hell is a Skyline?
really? uhh... the new nissan gtr is the next generation nissan skyline. the skyline is a twin turbo straight 6 awd coupe, IMO the greatest car to come from japan. there's been a skyline in every fast and furious, forza, gran turismo. besides the new gtr(which really isnt a skyline), there are maybe only a handful here in the states
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt
I think it's a '51 if I'm not mistaken. That style of tail lights looks to be from the 50s
Yes, you're right. My mistake.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 11:31 AM
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They're overpriced and slow. They get beat by a bone stock z06.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Switch
They're overpriced and slow. They get beat by a bone stock z06.
Well to give the GTR some credit, it does have less hp and weighs more than a stock ZO6 so yeah it's gonna get beat. I wouldn't say it's slow though.I think it could be a cool car if they dropped the wweight and got rid of all the launch controls and computer crap. The older skylines were pretty sweet though.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt
Well to give the GTR some credit, it does have less hp and weighs more than a stock ZO6 so yeah it's gonna get beat. I wouldn't say it's slow though.I think it could be a cool car if they dropped the wweight and got rid of all the launch controls and computer crap. The older skylines were pretty sweet though.
Haha, it's not getting any credit from me.

The GTR is $3,000 more than the Z06, slower, breaks after 30 launches, has no warranty on the transmission after it's been launched, oh yeah and only comes in an automatic.

The only thing it has going for it is that it's a damn good looking car.
 
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Originally Posted by INtZ
really? uhh... the new nissan gtr is the next generation nissan skyline. the skyline is a twin turbo straight 6 awd coupe, IMO the greatest car to come from japan. there's been a skyline in every fast and furious, forza, gran turismo. besides the new gtr(which really isnt a skyline), there are maybe only a handful here in the states

Thanks, I really didnt know.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Sunshine
No, man. That one is a 1946 model.
lol. nice!
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by INtZ
really? uhh... the new nissan gtr is the next generation nissan skyline. the skyline is a twin turbo straight 6 awd coupe, IMO the greatest car to come from japan. there's been a skyline in every fast and furious, forza, gran turismo. besides the new gtr(which really isnt a skyline), there are maybe only a handful here in the states
theres alot of these cars going around, i have seen 7 in person since they first came out.
 
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Originally Posted by Switch
Haha, it's not getting any credit from me.

The GTR is $3,000 more than the Z06, slower, breaks after 30 launches, has no warranty on the transmission after it's been launched, oh yeah and only comes in an automatic.

The only thing it has going for it is that it's a damn good looking car.
It should be more than the Z06, because it's built a hell of a lot better and comes with all wheel drive. I would take one of those over a Corvette any day. And it comes with a paddle-shifted twin-clutch 6 speed gearbox, which is nothing like a normal automatic with a torque converter. As far as the Z06 being faster, that does not sound right to me. Even the ZR1 with its 647hp engine only beat the GTR by 3 seconds around Nurburgring ( ZR1 7:26, GTR 7:29.) The Z06 did far worse, scoring a time of 7:42. Unless you were referring to 0-60 times, which are useless IMO.
 

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i would take a Z06 over it just becouse its automatic.
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 06:00 PM
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That one belongs to some young arab guy. Hes always at the monday hangouts over on US1 where the fudrockers use to be.

He dosn't race anyone tho
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
It should be more than the Z06, because it's built a hell of a lot better and comes with all wheel drive. I would take one of those over a Corvette any day. And it comes with a paddle-shifted twin-clutch 6 speed gearbox, which is nothing like a normal automatic with a torque converter. As far as the Z06 being faster, that does not sound right to me. Even the ZR1 with its 647hp engine only beat the GTR by 3 seconds around Nurburgring ( ZR1 7:26, GTR 7:29.) The Z06 did far worse, scoring a time of 7:42. Unless you were referring to 0-60 times, which are useless IMO.
The GTR that went around the nurburgring was not stock. It was modified.
 
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Old 06-06-2009, 04:48 AM
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Here are a few close ups...



 
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Old 06-06-2009, 08:42 AM
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and now the stylish closeup...

 

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yay... here world...have launch control...oh wait...its only for getting out of mud or snow when you get stuck in it.

Nissan FTL. Nissans are FUGLY.
 
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Old 06-06-2009, 10:36 AM
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i guess i need to drive around with a camera too cuz i see all these cars around here, saw the skyline last week and a 599GTB minutes later
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
yay... here world...have launch control...oh wait...its only for getting out of mud or snow when you get stuck in it.

Nissan FTL. Nissans are FUGLY.
It has all wheel drive. It doesn't really need launch control on dry pavement.
 
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Old 06-06-2009, 06:53 PM
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It seems like you've been Mr. Negativity since you've sold the Mustang, Dave. And I know that if you had the option of trading in that Civic for a GTR you would do it in a heartbeat.
 
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Old 06-06-2009, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
It has all wheel drive. It doesn't really need launch control on dry pavement.
Nissan says the launch control feature of the GTR is for getting out of mud or snow/ice.

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It seems like you've been Mr. Negativity since you've sold the Mustang, Dave. And I know that if you had the option of trading in that Civic for a GTR you would do it in a heartbeat.
Poor observation, Nick.

I disliked Nissans when I owned my Mustang.

And I dont drive the Civic, I got that car for the woman to drive.
 
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Originally Posted by Switch
The GTR that went around the nurburgring was not stock. It was modified.
As I recall each engine is tuned by hand from the factory (may only be overseas though) so every one has different specs, regardless of what the paperwork says.
 
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
Nissan says the launch control feature of the GTR is for getting out of mud or snow/ice.



Poor observation, Nick.

I disliked Nissans when I owned my Mustang.

And I dont drive the Civic, I got that car for the woman to drive.
Exactly. You only need it when launching in less than desirable conditions. Similar to my Audi, though I actually have to turn something off when doing that.
 
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Originally Posted by Switch
The GTR that went around the nurburgring was not stock. It was modified.

This statement is only HALF true. The GTR that they timed on that track was a european spec GTR wich has a LOT less restraints on emmissions and other crap that holds the horses back from reaching the pavement. The US and and US Customs has so much bull **** that importers have to abide by that most products arrive at our shores very different then initionnally intented.

So the new GTR IS indeed faster than the Z06 Vette, a little bit slower than the ZR1, but I dont think there is another car made (mass produced anyway) that has a better "total package" than this Nissan. This car is fast as hell in a straight line, and can handle like no other car in its class.

So HELL YEAH. . . . I would definately take a GTR over a ZR1.
 


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