My 996TTS v. My Nissan GT-R
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07-11-2008 | 03:01 PM
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My 996TTS v. My Nissan GT-R
Okay boys.
I have had the car for a day. Here are pics http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/japa...333s-gt-r.html
No definitive conclusions, but several preliminary observations:
(Preface: this ain't no P-Car v. GT-R fan (or vice versa) fan boy thread; this is just my thoughts)
One -- the GT-R ain't no Porsche in terms of quality and aesthetics. The interior and exterior are all Nissan formula ala 350z etc.
When you sit in the GT-R you do not get that feeling which you do when in a P-Car.
Two -- the GT-R does not have the immediate, wow that if an Fing awesome car. My 996TTs has that wow factor and then some.
Three -- the GT-R has the most advanced technological systems in the world; the electronics measure everything; the engine, tranny, suspension are all controlled by electronics -- which may be a benefit or burden in the future.
Four -- Can't really express too much on HP or performance because I am in the baby mode. I can tell you this -- I beat on my 996 TTS all day yesterday after getting my JIC cross suspension installed; my P-Car is running on rails -- there is no loose feeling. Given the suspension upgrade, I probably will not be able to provide an unbiased comparision between the two cars.
Five -- the 996 TTS is the meaner sounding car; the GT-R, quite frankly, sounds like my old boosted g35. I can't wait to take her on runs to Mexico to see how she really runs
Right now: if I had to choose between the two: P-Car wins, only because I have not opened up the GT-R.
Anyone who wants to see my cars first hand please drop by CARS and COFFEE in Irvine tomorrow.
Will have both cars available.
I have had the car for a day. Here are pics http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/japa...333s-gt-r.html
No definitive conclusions, but several preliminary observations:
(Preface: this ain't no P-Car v. GT-R fan (or vice versa) fan boy thread; this is just my thoughts)
One -- the GT-R ain't no Porsche in terms of quality and aesthetics. The interior and exterior are all Nissan formula ala 350z etc.
When you sit in the GT-R you do not get that feeling which you do when in a P-Car.
Two -- the GT-R does not have the immediate, wow that if an Fing awesome car. My 996TTs has that wow factor and then some.
Three -- the GT-R has the most advanced technological systems in the world; the electronics measure everything; the engine, tranny, suspension are all controlled by electronics -- which may be a benefit or burden in the future.
Four -- Can't really express too much on HP or performance because I am in the baby mode. I can tell you this -- I beat on my 996 TTS all day yesterday after getting my JIC cross suspension installed; my P-Car is running on rails -- there is no loose feeling. Given the suspension upgrade, I probably will not be able to provide an unbiased comparision between the two cars.
Five -- the 996 TTS is the meaner sounding car; the GT-R, quite frankly, sounds like my old boosted g35. I can't wait to take her on runs to Mexico to see how she really runs
Right now: if I had to choose between the two: P-Car wins, only because I have not opened up the GT-R.
Anyone who wants to see my cars first hand please drop by CARS and COFFEE in Irvine tomorrow.
Will have both cars available.
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07-11-2008 | 04:12 PM
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Dude, you guaranty that you will cover my warranty if Nissan refuses; then I will beat on that car like a monkey with a wrench
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07-11-2008 | 08:49 PM
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07-11-2008 | 09:00 PM
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This is america dude, no company can void a warranty for driving a car like it shouldt be.
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07-11-2008 | 09:40 PM
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Congrats, had a ride in my friends GTR the other day.... it is unspeakably good. And to be able to still keep the 996tt as well... what a great combo. If I could, I would do exactly the same thing. Amazingly, I had my car alongside his GTR and whilst it really is just personal taste, I must say my 996tt looked dated by comparison.... never thought I would say that!
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07-11-2008 | 11:11 PM
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Smoking -- Yep, he will be driving my car tomorrow
Here's a further review
The GT-R is the damn bomb when it comes to pure out fun and speed
The car rips through gears without any stutter or hesitation -- the thing sounds like a jet in the cabin
I hate to say this, but the GT-R is more fun than the P-Car
The car is idiot proof; anyone can take this car and it will make them a better driver.
My 996 TT is a beast, but it does require some skill to move it around; the GT-R is just easier to drive.
Off a dig, the thing just flies, especially with the launch control
Seriously, I have to sell the thing because if I don't I will kill myself.
It is just plan fast. If they would just drop that engine in a porsche body, I would be in heaven
Here's a further review
The GT-R is the damn bomb when it comes to pure out fun and speed
The car rips through gears without any stutter or hesitation -- the thing sounds like a jet in the cabin
I hate to say this, but the GT-R is more fun than the P-Car
The car is idiot proof; anyone can take this car and it will make them a better driver.
My 996 TT is a beast, but it does require some skill to move it around; the GT-R is just easier to drive.
Off a dig, the thing just flies, especially with the launch control
Seriously, I have to sell the thing because if I don't I will kill myself.
It is just plan fast. If they would just drop that engine in a porsche body, I would be in heaven
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07-11-2008 | 11:13 PM
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they make you sit through a lecture of what you can and cannot do before they let you off the lot.
Heavy I am quite familiar with your opinions of the GT-R; if you want to come by and take a ride; just PM
I swear it will change your mind about the car.
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07-11-2008 | 11:22 PM
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Smoking -- Yep, he will be driving my car tomorrow
Here's a further review
The GT-R is the damn bomb when it comes to pure out fun and speed
The car rips through gears without any stutter or hesitation -- the thing sounds like a jet in the cabin
I hate to say this, but the GT-R is more fun than the P-Car
The car is idiot proof; anyone can take this car and it will make them a better driver.
My 996 TT is a beast, but it does require some skill to move it around; the GT-R is just easier to drive.
Off a dig, the thing just flies, especially with the launch control
Seriously, I have to sell the thing because if I don't I will kill myself.
It is just plan fast. If they would just drop that engine in a porsche body, I would be in heaven
Here's a further review
The GT-R is the damn bomb when it comes to pure out fun and speed
The car rips through gears without any stutter or hesitation -- the thing sounds like a jet in the cabin
I hate to say this, but the GT-R is more fun than the P-Car
The car is idiot proof; anyone can take this car and it will make them a better driver.
My 996 TT is a beast, but it does require some skill to move it around; the GT-R is just easier to drive.
Off a dig, the thing just flies, especially with the launch control
Seriously, I have to sell the thing because if I don't I will kill myself.
It is just plan fast. If they would just drop that engine in a porsche body, I would be in heaven
