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Do they allow your choice of repairer or do they want you to use theirs (like AAMI)?

So sorry to see that. Hate these f---ing bastards who aren't careful with other people's property. They should be run off the road!

Good work, Kymbo. You are lucky to have met Mizuno-san, as I have too on Wednesday. He is a great, honourable and humble man with an enormous knowledge and politeness. You should get the f...ing Nissan Australia executives to write you a letter of apology. This has gone on for too long. There have been too many genuine warranty claims unhonoured by Nissan Australia. Too many! Remember brake problems? They seriously need to receive a lesson in customer relations, product support and upholding of ethical service/standards to customers. It is true that they have no idea (or totally out of their depth) about establishing customer relationships to enhance or extend long term support of their High-End product by customers. You will certainly never see this type of treatment by Audi, BMW or Merc dealerships/headquarters - and you don't even have to own their top-of-the-range. You buy Nissan's top of the range flagship car and this is how they "brush you off"? Shame - Nissan Australia - shame, shame, shame..... "Seppuku" is called for !!!

Has anyone bought a K&N air filter from www.ipmart.com? I'm not sure if it is real or fake. It is significantly cheaper. Is there a way of telling? I thought K&N is made in the US. But ipmart is sending it from China! Thank you for any input. Much appreciated. I need a filter soon.

It sure is lookin' good! Check it out guys: http://www.luxury4play.com/asian-auto/5938...r-leaked-2.html

Have got Endless MX72 pads on. They are beaut, and don't crack during trackdays. No rattles, just the occasional slow speed squeal of race spec brakes.

Thanks for the responses guys. My alignment settings for road-use was smack in the middle of the recommended range. I guess I could ask them to push it to the maximum allowable positive camber next time. Might not like the traction loss around corners though.

Can anyone advise whether I can replace the front tyres without replacing rears? My front insides are worn out. There is a 1cm strip of "no tread" about 1cm from the inside edge. The middle to the outsides are still good. Not even down to the wear indicators yet. It seems such a waste to replace them. However the rears are fine. So I was thinking of replacing the fronts only with the same Bridgestones. Will it trigger the TPMS warning or stuff up the 4wd mechanism? Thank you in advance.

Can anyone advise whether I can replace the front tyres without replacing rears? My front insides are worn out. There is a 1cm strip of "no tread" about 1cm from the inside edge. The middle to the outsides are still good. Not even down to the wear indicators yet. It seems such a waste to replace them. However the rears are fine. So I was thinking of replacing the fronts only with the same Bridgestones. Will it trigger the TPMS warning or stuff up the 4wd mechanism? Thank you in advance.

Just did exactly the same last week. A lot of people suggest "bedding" it in by running it up to 100kmh then gentle braking down to 10kmh 4-5 times to warm up, then, doing it harder 5-6 times. You will see smoke. Do not stop the car, keep moving until it has cooled down. However, the installer that did mine who does racing cars and targa cars, suggested that bedding is not necessary if you drive it hard daily for 400-500 kms before taking it to the track. So that's what I have done. It is biting a lot better now after 350kms. Was a bit spongy at the start. Good luck.

What tyre pressures are you guys running:- a) on the street, and, b) on track? (using stock Potenzas/Dunlops) Do you ever need to change/bleed pressures after a couple of track runs? Thanks.

Good luck with the project!!! What are your reasons in choice of pads? Endless, Project Mu, Ferodo, etc...

I've written a letter about this injustice, to the dealer who was going to forward it to "higher powers" in Nissan. But - no reply yet! Good to have your feedback. I am thinking of getting Project Mu - B force or HS pads. Anyone with any experience with these on road and on track? Also when the rotors go, Alcons might be better - they are much lighter than stock or AP Racing. Again ... anyone with these? Where to get them?

Quote: " Nissan also supports GT-R owners with exceptional after-sales service." I don't think so. Not when it comes to replacing cracked brake pads after 4 months with 1 gentle trackday! You're on your own! Very disappointing. I hope they improve their aftersales attitude...

Have you experienced these pads before? Which is better in terms of: Brake performance (resistance to fade), Noise (if I use it for daily driving too), Rotor wear? How much do they cost for all four corners in the R35? Thanks for the info.

Yup, you would lose the warranty on the brakes system. Other parts of the car should still be covered if its not related to the effects of the mod on your brakes.

Forgot to mention - Werribee in Melbourne. Did a trackday at Sandown yesterday. Great track, great day and awesome car!!! As a rookie, I did a 1min 24.1sec lap. Happy with that for now. I do cool down the car by driving it around the carpark for a couple of minutes too, after a hard run. Don't like the idea of the pads cooking on to the discs and also good for the turbos to cool down.

I go to Werribee Nissan. They are a very good and professional. I've just lodged a report/complaint with Nissan (1800 035 035) and they will investigate the issue.

Mate, That is exactly the same issue. As far as I'm concerned, this is totally SUB-STANDARD! These pads are not the right specification for this car. Therefore, Nissan is falsely advertising that this car is a supercar for the track and daily use. People who buy this car buy it for one reason. They know it is the best car which beats 95% of cars on the track and still be able to drive it to work on Monday. If the brakes are not capable of doing this then thats false-advertising and deceiving the public. I am getting my service manager to put this through to them and argue the case. It should be replaced under warranty! I hope you will do the same so that Nissan realizes that they need to stand behind their product and this is not just a one off case. Keep your old pads for evidence, because, if they are cracked (between the compound and the backing plate) that means its not withstanding its intended role. Surface cracks are OK, but not if the crack/come off the backing plates. Low-Spec! Spoke to a friend who is an automotive engineer at Toyota and that's what he said too. By fitting the Ferodo pads on, you will void your warranty. That would be such a waste of a 3 yr warranty on the brake pads, lines and rotors. Nissan stipulates that if you change your pads you need to change your rotors too. Otherwise, bye-bye warranty. So the what's the point of doing all these pre-post track servicing if its not gonna make any difference to how they back up your car? Keep in touch, mate. Will let u know what happens too.

Can upshift in all gears when red light is on and when hitting revlimiter. Try it again

Congrats, Duncan - Great Job!!!

Thanks for all your input guys. I'll wait and see if the dealer can talk some sense into Nissan Aust. Maybe the ACCC should be involved. Fancy having to pay $12,500 after buying a new $173,000 car, when everything has been done by the book (pre/post track service, no mods, normal use, etc). Imparts a very bitter taste onto the ownership of an otherwise great car, especially when there is no support from the manufacturer. That will definitely negatively affect brand loyalty & reputation.

The rotors are good. The Service guy is sending me some photos soon. He is very good and has been liaising with Nissan Australia to have it replaced under warranty. Nissan, as you know, are insisting that the pads need to be replaced along with NEW rotors!!! I can't believe that a car that is made for the track has shit brakes that do not deliver the goods. And when they do not deliver, the proud owner, has to fork out $12,500 after every track day or every 8400kms, whichever comes first!!! Should I sell the car and get GT3? What's the best brake system for this car? AP racing or Alcons? If they are not sticking by their warranty, I might as well put better & cheaper brakes in it. I am pissed off. I will write to Nissan Japan.

Has anyone had any problems with the brakes? My R35 with 8400kms had 1 track day 2 months ago at Sandown. Did pre and post track service with Nissan - all OK. Been driving it as a daily driver since. Now gone back for pre track service - they found the brake pads are all cracked up! They now have to replace pads AND rotors for a price of $12,500 !!! What the...!!! I hope this is taken up as a warranty issue. Can't believe myself having to fork out $12,500 after owning the car for 5 months and just doing ONE trackday. Isn't this a true sportscar??? Don't know what to do now. Anyone had any experiences? Thanks.

Well done, mate. Why did they ask you to leave?