R35 Did You Know?

[Turbo31]

hi all, just thougt i'd post a "did you know" section on the R35. Alot of silly facts that people dont know about really "raise the eyebrow"....

1- the R-35 GTR is simply called the Nissan GT-R. unlike any other model, it doesnt come in GTS or GTS-T model

2- the R35 GT-R isn't actually called a "Skyline"

3- After a track day, in order to keep the warranty, the owner MUST REPLACE the engine oil, gearbox AND diff fluids, which isnt cheap (a few $thousand)

4- if you turn off the "traction control" option on your GT-R, it is automatically logged at Nissan HQ in Japan, and your warranty is automatically void.

5- it DOESNT feature the "retarded" HICAS system like previous models

6- the new model code is actually CBA-R35

7- a damaged transmission, out of warranty, costs almost $20,000US

8- the designers of "Gran Turismo" designed the HUD on the GT-R's Dashboard

9- the 180km/h speed limiter is only released when entering a Nissan certified racetrack

Edited October 31, 2009 by Turbo31

[Slide]

These are pretty widely known pieces of information.

[LSX-438]

and some points are just incorrect.

[GODZ1LLA]

Google search button is your friend.....

Most people know them facts even though some are un-true!

[iplen]

Schooools out for Summer

Schools out for Ever

Probably a good idea to check if your audience is a bunch of window lickers without access to the internet before you come onto a forum assuming you are the one and only source of knowledge on there....

[Turbo31]

Schooools out for Summer

Schools out for Ever

Probably a good idea to check if your audience is a bunch of window lickers without access to the internet before you come onto a forum assuming you are the one and only source of knowledge on there....

why are all these forums full of assholes??

all i was doin was sharing some knowledge ive learnt about this awesome car. and inviting others to share some things they know....but noooooo these smart asses had to get their 2c worth and become big hero's. well done F!#k knuckles, you are all a bunch of champions for belittling someone else. i hope you all die a terrible terrible death

Edited October 31, 2009 by Turbo31

[Snowman]

I'll help you out with the facts that are just plain wrong because you aren't the only person that believes everything they read on the internet.

3- After a track day, in order to keep the warranty, the owner MUST REPLACE the engine oil, gearbox AND diff fluids, which isnt cheap (a few $thousand)

This is not exactly true. The only reason you have to replace fluids is if they have gone above 140 degs C - or if the total number of temperature logs of the cars fluids is above 120 degs for more than 5% of the fluids life. If neither of those happen you don't have to change anything.

4- if you turn off the "traction control" option on your GT-R, it is automatically logged at Nissan HQ in Japan, and your warranty is automatically void.

This is rubbish. Turning the VDC off voids warranty for the time that it is off but thats it and there is no magic secret squirrel signal sent to Nissan HQ. It's just logged in the cars "black box" which can be downloaded at a Nissan dealership.

9- the 180km/h speed limiter is only released when entering a Nissan certified racetrack

This is only true in Japan. The rest of the world doesn't have this feature and here in Oz they can run over 180km/hr whenever they feel like it. (Police may argue from time to time however)

The rest looks ok but I'm suprised you didn't mention anything about the LC. Surely you have some amazingly acurate LC facts?

[lachlanw]

ha ha there has been a seperate topic for everyone of those points in the last week .

did you do some research off here for your 2nd form project ?

[Gibbo_R35]

Come on guys give the lad a break....I actually got a laugh out of it. I felt like we were just transported back to 2008 when everyone speculated about everything from transmission durability through to the "Fact" that this new GTR was "Untunable" due to Nissan Japan locking the car down so much.

I could add to these "facts" with little gems like:

Did you know that Nissan Australia is so tight that:

1) ADM Cars did not get GPS

2) We had to wait months to finally get the floor mats

3) We did not get the card input for our Bose Sound Systems

4) We did not get voice activation for anything

These little facts are ones that you would really have to search for.

Cheers

[GT-R LM]

why are all these forums full of assholes??

all i was doin was sharing some knowledge ive learnt about this awesome car. and inviting others to share some things they know....but noooooo these smart asses had to get their 2c worth and become big hero's. well done F!#k knuckles, you are all a bunch of champions for belittling someone else. i hope you all die a terrible terrible death

And hoping for everyone that responded to "die a terrible terrible death" for "belittling" you, puts you on a much better boat doesn't it ?

Heres a thought, next time before posting how about doing a search, Also alot of more experienced members would find your original post "belittling."

[Snowman]

Come on guys give the lad a break....I actually got a laugh out of it. I felt like we were just transported back to 2008 when everyone speculated about everything from transmission durability through to the "Fact" that this new GTR was "Untunable" due to Nissan Japan locking the car down so much.

I could add to these "facts" with little gems like:

Did you know that Nissan Australia is so tight that:

1) ADM Cars did not get GPS

2) We had to wait months to finally get the floor mats

3) We did not get the card input for our Bose Sound Systems

4) We did not get voice activation for anything

These little facts are ones that you would really have to search for.

Cheers

You forgot to add:

5) We did not get any iPod/MP3 input options

6) We did not get auto lights or auto wipers

7) The Audio HD will only accept original audio files - you can't upload MP3's at all (so basically can only upload original CD's - because like anyone actually buys them anymore...)

8) You can not get a Premium model delivered with the Dunlop tyres that come with the base model.

9) Pulling the down-shift lever quickly 3 times will not drop you down 3 gears. You have to space out the shifts.

10) They should have been designed with a straight mid-pipe from factory!

[PHaT MR30]

You forgot to add:

5) We did not get any iPod/MP3 input options

6) We did not get auto lights or auto wipers7) The Audio HD will only accept original audio files - you can't upload MP3's at all (so basically can only upload original CD's - because like anyone actually buys them anymore...)

8) You can not get a Premium model delivered with the Dunlop tyres that come with the base model.

9) Pulling the down-shift lever quickly 3 times will not drop you down 3 gears. You have to space out the shifts.

10) They should have been designed with a straight mid-pipe from factory!

Geeze ripped Snowy, even a $20k base model hyundai gets them!

[Marlin]

Not to mention looks better!

I kiiiiid I kiddddd!

[writeoff]

Turbo31 - you are new to these forums, have just purchased an R31 and I'm guessing are under 20.

I checked your profile and in 4 posts you have started 3 topics and the 4th post insulted other members who have been here far longer and contributed much more - and said " i hope you all die a terrible terrible death". Poor form mate. Pull your head in.

To help you survive these forums, have fun, get some answers to your questions and learn about the joys and agony of owning a Skyline I'll give some advice/direction:

You should have started here Newbie Introductions

You should use this whenever you have a question Search Function

And you should read these SAU Guidelines

I can understand your enthusiasm in owning a new Skyline and you may find that you know more about these brilliant cars than most people you hang around with. However there are many people on SAU that have decades of experience in owning, building, racing, drifting, driving, displaying and destroying them. You will gain the most by reading their posts and learning from their experiences. SAU is a brilliant forum that I visit daily and in 5 years on here have only been insulted once. You've managed that in less than a week. Think about it.

Enjoy and take some consolation that this thread - whilst unnecessary and inaccurate for most on SAU has also provided the opportunity for those members who own an R35 GTR to quash some commonly held myths.

[Mr Eps]

writeoff you're gay i hope you come down with type 1 diabetes.

(sarcasm)

nah that was a step in the right diretion for ...OP

that said, is all that stuff about the ADM GTR true???? no ipod entry? no autolight? WHY NOT!?!?! we PAY so much MORE for the damn thing???

[bozodos]

cause nissan OZ are stooges lol, like how they dont support anything imported even now argh

OP generally everyone is telling you to lurk moar

[Munro]

I have been tempted a few times to suggest the R35 discussion forum be changed to the

"R35 OWNERS discussion forum" but I suppose after all this is the "internerd" & we cant discriminate.

I agree with the above posts. Have a look around on the forum & show some respect before

posting in this section.

It is a great forum. I have been on here for over 7 years.

Lets use it properly.

[Mr Eps]

Munro what would you know you don't even own an R thirty fi - - oh wait...

muahaha

[NISMO]

I have been tempted a few times to suggest the R35 discussion forum be changed to the

"R35 OWNERS discussion forum" but I suppose after all this is the "internerd" & we cant discriminate.

I agree with the above posts. Have a look around on the forum & show some respect before

posting in any section.

It is a great forum. I have been on here for over 7 years.

Lets use it properly.

Fixed!

[Marlin]

I have been tempted a few times to suggest the R35 discussion forum be changed to the

"R35 OWNERS discussion forum" but I suppose after all this is the "internerd" & we cant discriminate.

Jesus, that'd be a little aristocratic wouldn't it?

I don't own one, nor do I wish to, but I've spent lots of time working on, being involved with, and actually racing one. Your suggestion would block me out. Although I understand your frustration re the original poster and all the associated drivel.