03-05-2008, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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Interesting GTR Tidbits.
Conversation centered on the roadblocks Nissan has put in place to stymie high speeds and limit modifications to the GT-R.
We've previously reported on how the GPS system fitted to the GT-R would remove the 111 mph (180 kph) speed limiter when the car arrives at a track, but according to Niikura, it will only work on pre-approved racetracks. However, the GPS sensor doesn't automatically remove the limiter by itself, it has to be manually changed by navigating through a series of menus on the GT-R's touch screen. While having to go to a Nissan-approved track is daft in its own right, it's even worse when you leave. After the track day, owners are required to head on over to a Nissan High Performance Center where a $1000 safety check is performed. Don't do it and the factory warranty is void. Another rumor that began circulating after the Tokyo Auto Salon has also been confirmed: aftermarket wheels are out. Supposedly, all the GT-Rs on display at TAS had to be driven in on the stock rollers, jacked up and then fitted with the tuner's chosen wheels. Due to a sensor mounted on the valve stem, if the GT-R is driven with aftermarket rims, an error code is thrown on the dash. And although MINE'S has fitted a custom exhaust to their shop car, they've found that any modification to the intake system causes the ECU to go haywire. While all these findings are disturbing draconian, GT-R owners here in the U.S. won't have to worry about the speed limiter/track day issue. Nissan has said that the GPS system won't be implemented here in the States, but the future of tuning the GT-R remains questionable. Top tip Zac! [Source: Motor Trend]
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Taken straight from the R35 owners manual
The first line says “Incorrect Modification”, and the second line says “Illegal Modification”.
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They had to have all those measures on JDM GT-Rs to circumvent the old gentlemen's agreement 280ps limit rule. Its good news USDM GT-Rs will not have all those silly shenanigans.
As for the TPMS sensors, wouldn't retrofitting TPMS sensors like we do on our cars work? , I mean of course the TPMS will throw errors if the TPMS sensors are not present in the aftermarket wheels...
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Where's the cartoon/line from the manual that says "Tasteless Modifications" will void manufacturer's warranty
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Manga Freak Japanese....
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they're thinking of all possible secnerios.....if your car died on the railroad track....that's wat u should do...
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@ japanese manuals. Everything is like manga in Japan.
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wheres the manga illustration to illustrate what you should do in the event of a Godzilla attack
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They'll do it on the 2010 cars..
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Haha how dramatic, car broke down on a railroad.
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I almost got out of the car and shot both of them. Good thing I don't carry a gun in the car, or own one. Wish I did though.
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If I were a judge, Ocha, that would be entirely justifiable.
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gtr review on youtube by 5th gear....apparently it understeers....no link sorry
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Way to quote out of context.
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i didnt quote anybody...and i was merely informing...k thnx bye
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