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Jay J · 07-26-2010, 11:44 AM

I've gotten a chance to ride in Andrew Bynum's GTR..
That thing is FAST!!!!!!!!

..As far as racing goes..For small layouts such as autocross I've seen Miata's and Integra's walk on fast cars...
On small road courses such as Streets of Willow the same; But When you're talking about Sebering, or California Speedway, or LVMS...The HP helps

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Sawyer · 07-26-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

What happened to the traditional

"Nice"

?????

Russo · 07-26-2010, 08:02 PM

i know a guy in BR who has one... but there is a guy in NOLA who has one with some work done... i think it runs 10s with just a tune and exhaust.... not sure if that was him..

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Originally Posted by tooslow

GT-R does nothing for me. It may have incredible performance but, IMHO, it has no soul.

this car goes back to the 70s.. do some research

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-26-2010, 08:08 PM

seen an all black one, nice but blends in alot.

Jay J · 07-26-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

GT-R does nothing for me. It may have incredible performance but, IMHO, it has no soul.

Droole

FloydSummerOf68 · 07-26-2010, 08:39 PM

FWIW, I have yet to see a GTR beat a Z06 at the strip in person.

The GTR is a monster, and deserving of respect though. It's not really for me overall though.

Number 3 · 07-26-2010, 08:47 PM

Good discussion, but it's comparing apples and oranges. RWD vs. AWD isn't a "fair" comparison. If a base Corvette were AWD it would be on par with a GTR or even a bit quicker. Even the significantly lower weight and 505 hp can't overcome the traction advantage the GTR has. Any time I've driven a Z06, heck even a base Corvette, you can't get it to hook up on the 1 - 2 shift. The Corvette is simply traction limited.

And I would say the GTR is "quicker", not faster. I'm pretty sure the Z06 has a higher top end due to the hp and VERY low Cd. But that's semantics.

That being said, the GTR is still a marvel for what it is capable of. Looks aside it's pretty cool stuff.

Sax1031 · 07-27-2010, 12:43 AM

I like the GTR.

All-Or-Nothing · 07-27-2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Good discussion, but it's comparing apples and oranges. RWD vs. AWD isn't a "fair" comparison. If a base Corvette were AWD it would be on par with a GTR or even a bit quicker. Even the significantly lower weight and 505 hp can't overcome the traction advantage the GTR has. Any time I've driven a Z06, heck even a base Corvette, you can't get it to hook up on the 1 - 2 shift. The Corvette is simply traction limited.

And I would say the GTR is "quicker", not faster. I'm pretty sure the Z06 has a higher top end due to the hp and VERY low Cd. But that's semantics.

That being said, the GTR is still a marvel for what it is capable of. Looks aside it's pretty cool stuff.

Throw AWD on a base Corvette and it will be slower. You have to take into account all the added weight and increased drivetrain losses.

Dan@showstopper · 07-27-2010, 11:41 AM

I've seen a bunch driving around but have only had 2 close encounters. The first was a huge d-bag at 7eleven who was getting a chubby from the 3 people looking at his car and telling him how cool it was. He then went on to say how he beats the crap out of ZR1's and that where I couldn't bite my lip anymore. The guy was a complete idiot and really turned me away from that car. The 2nd was at the drag strip where a 3ft. Asian man had the same attitude and was running really good times. It was an AMS built car though. So far I have come across nothing but d-bag, I'm better than everyone owners. Maybe that's the reason I want to turbo my car.

HeHasReturned · 07-27-2010, 12:02 PM

Yea, amazing car it is. I have seen a few in person at a local Nissan dealership. For their first American supercar try, Nissan did the job right!

HeHasReturned · 07-27-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Meh. I've seen a couple, wasn't that impressed with the look. And IMO, that level of performance could be achieved in a cheaper, better looking fashion elsewhere. Just MO tho

It's the best performing car under 100k. It can run with Ferraris, Lambos, and Porsches. It's $40,000 cheaper than the zr1, which is already a performance bargain. What are you talking about?

Sax1031 · 07-27-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

And IMO, that level of performance could be achieved in a cheaper, better looking fashion elsewhere. Just MO tho

That could be said about any new performance car sold.

brandotron · 07-27-2010, 12:15 PM

Sounds like a cool guy!

07-26-2010, 08:47 PM	#49
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	Good discussion, but it's comparing apples and oranges. RWD vs. AWD isn't a "fair" comparison. If a base Corvette were AWD it would be on par with a GTR or even a bit quicker. Even the significantly lower weight and 505 hp can't overcome the traction advantage the GTR has. Any time I've driven a Z06, heck even a base Corvette, you can't get it to hook up on the 1 - 2 shift. The Corvette is simply traction limited. And I would say the GTR is "quicker", not faster. I'm pretty sure the Z06 has a higher top end due to the hp and VERY low Cd. But that's semantics. That being said, the GTR is still a marvel for what it is capable of. Looks aside it's pretty cool stuff. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-27-2010, 12:15 PM	#56
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Sounds like a cool guy! __________________

07-26-2010, 11:44 AM	#43
Jay J Prince of Zamunda Drives: XW30 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrance Posts: 511	I've gotten a chance to ride in Andrew Bynum's GTR.. That thing is FAST!!!!!!!! ..As far as racing goes..For small layouts such as autocross I've seen Miata's and Integra's walk on fast cars... On small road courses such as Streets of Willow the same; But When you're talking about Sebering, or California Speedway, or LVMS...The HP helps .

07-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#46
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	seen an all black one, nice but blends in alot.

07-26-2010, 08:39 PM	#48
FloydSummerOf68 Drives: Corvette Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 145	FWIW, I have yet to see a GTR beat a Z06 at the strip in person. The GTR is a monster, and deserving of respect though. It's not really for me overall though.

07-27-2010, 12:43 AM	#50
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	I like the GTR.

07-27-2010, 11:41 AM	#52
Dan@showstopper Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 499	I've seen a bunch driving around but have only had 2 close encounters. The first was a huge d-bag at 7eleven who was getting a chubby from the 3 people looking at his car and telling him how cool it was. He then went on to say how he beats the crap out of ZR1's and that where I couldn't bite my lip anymore. The guy was a complete idiot and really turned me away from that car. The 2nd was at the drag strip where a 3ft. Asian man had the same attitude and was running really good times. It was an AMS built car though. So far I have come across nothing but d-bag, I'm better than everyone owners. Maybe that's the reason I want to turbo my car.

07-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#53
HeHasReturned Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Don't worry bout it Posts: 328	Yea, amazing car it is. I have seen a few in person at a local Nissan dealership. For their first American supercar try, Nissan did the job right!