2014 F vs GTR
05-29-12, 06:50 PM
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That's funny, because...."the second Nissan put 500HP STOCK on the GT-R's tranny", it was/is game over....and the second a tuner "puts more than 500HP on the GT-R's tranny", not even Iron Man's Arc Reactor will help you get the transmission gear shrapnel out of your chest.
...everybody knows it.
...everybody knows it.
05-29-12, 08:36 PM
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I gotta say you are probably one of the lucky few that has a "ticking" GT-R with 500HP+ (stock trans). Everyone else, especially friends who have destroyed their trans previously either with stock setups or minor minor upgrades. They all say a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear overhaul is almost a necessary to drive the GT-R properly. Not to mention trans coolers, solenoid and catch can magnet cleanings, etc... That is down right WRONG for a car that stickers over $100k. So, i may not be 100% right.....but i am 10% wrong....no?
05-29-12, 08:40 PM
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MMC,
I gotta say you are probably one of the lucky few that has a "ticking" GT-R with 500HP+ (stock trans). Everyone else, especially friends who have destroyed their trans previously either with stock setups or minor minor upgrades. They all say a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear overhaul is almost a necessary to drive the GT-R properly. Not to mention trans coolers, solenoid and catch can magnet cleanings, etc... That is down right WRONG for a car that stickers over $100k. So, i may not be 100% right.....but i am 10% wrong....no?
I gotta say you are probably one of the lucky few that has a "ticking" GT-R with 500HP+ (stock trans). Everyone else, especially friends who have destroyed their trans previously either with stock setups or minor minor upgrades. They all say a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear overhaul is almost a necessary to drive the GT-R properly. Not to mention trans coolers, solenoid and catch can magnet cleanings, etc... That is down right WRONG for a car that stickers over $100k. So, i may not be 100% right.....but i am 10% wrong....no?
*really really
05-29-12, 08:52 PM
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AMS doesn't just sell 800HP - 1200HP kits buddy, they sell other parts too, but you already knew that because you are a "GT-R owner and you know everything"......have you ever been to AMS shop? Come to Chicago, bring your GT-R here and I'll personally drive you to their shop.
Oh and AMS kits can be as simple as intakes and exhaust systems and become extremely complex with their Alpha kits.
Simmer down....your not the only one who knows about cars because you own a GT-R.
05-29-12, 08:55 PM
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AMS doesn't just sell 800HP - 1200HP kits buddy, they sell other parts too, but you already knew that because you are a "GT-R owner and you know everything"......have you ever been to AMS shop? Come to Chicago, bring your GT-R here and I'll personally drive you to their shop.
Oh and AMS kits can be as simple as intakes and exhaust systems and become extremely complex with their Alpha kits.
Simmer down....your not the only one who knows about cars because you own a GT-R.
Oh and AMS kits can be as simple as intakes and exhaust systems and become extremely complex with their Alpha kits.
Simmer down....your not the only one who knows about cars because you own a GT-R.
05-29-12, 09:44 PM
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The F is billed as a race car not as your everyday DD like an is250. Oh and for a track car the thing is WAY overweight..... I guess I'm biased as i just traded up for a GTR. The reason I did in the end is because the F is lost somewhere in between a race car and a sports sedan. The GTR is a pure race car with no compromises. For some reason Lexus seems to think that they can sell you a "race" car but then tell you "don't ever take it to the track" or its considered "abuse" Finally I got so sick and tired of having to educate the Lexus shop Foreman at Lexus on the Park. Again, if you have a 250/350 they're great and they know exactly what they're talking about. With the F its a completely different story..I had a 35-40 minute argument with him about the whole re-aligning the subframe to correct the drift. First he told me the F didnt have a drift problem. Then he told me the subframe on an F cant be adjusted, and lastly he informed me I had no clue what I was talking about.
I walked away in disgust. Nissan actually has GTR mechanics and they're the only guys that work on my car. And they educate me NOT the other way around..
The F is billed as a race car not as your everyday DD like an is250. Oh and for a track car the thing is WAY overweight..... I guess I'm biased as i just traded up for a GTR. The reason I did in the end is because the F is lost somewhere in between a race car and a sports sedan. The GTR is a pure race car with no compromises. For some reason Lexus seems to think that they can sell you a "race" car but then tell you "don't ever take it to the track" or its considered "abuse" Finally I got so sick and tired of having to educate the Lexus shop Foreman at Lexus on the Park. Again, if you have a 250/350 they're great and they know exactly what they're talking about. With the F its a completely different story..I had a 35-40 minute argument with him about the whole re-aligning the subframe to correct the drift. First he told me the F didnt have a drift problem. Then he told me the subframe on an F cant be adjusted, and lastly he informed me I had no clue what I was talking about.
I walked away in disgust. Nissan actually has GTR mechanics and they're the only guys that work on my car. And they educate me NOT the other way around..
05-29-12, 09:54 PM
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I guess what I said was completely lost on you. The GT-R transmission will not handle 40% more power over stock either without upgrades.
As to your dealer problem, you sold your car because you were too lazy to seek out a more qualified dealer?
When I bought my GT-R - and this was 2008 only a few months after they hit - I interviewed all the local dealers and their one GT-R mechanic. I found only 3 of the 5 really had the knowledge and overall background to earn my business. I bet Lexus dealers are no different.
As to your dealer problem, you sold your car because you were too lazy to seek out a more qualified dealer?
When I bought my GT-R - and this was 2008 only a few months after they hit - I interviewed all the local dealers and their one GT-R mechanic. I found only 3 of the 5 really had the knowledge and overall background to earn my business. I bet Lexus dealers are no different.Finally, I didn't sell my F because I was lazy, I sold it, like i stated, because its not really a DD but it's not really a race car. Its stuck somewhere in between...
05-30-12, 06:27 PM
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No kidding. The point is the gtr tranny can and is rebuilt all the time. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't know of anyone rebuilding or making parts for the F tranny. Again, I could be wrong. Back in 2008 when dealers were just getting their GTR mechanics I'm sure they weren't completely up to snuff. They've had 4-5 years to train and educate them. When you go to Lexus you don't get an F mechanic you get a guy that works on Toyota's all day and see's an F MAYBE once a month.
Finally, I didn't sell my F because I was lazy, I sold it, like i stated, because its not really a DD but it's not really a race car. Its stuck somewhere in between...
Finally, I didn't sell my F because I was lazy, I sold it, like i stated, because its not really a DD but it's not really a race car. Its stuck somewhere in between...
Oh and, I would prefer a mechanic "that works on Toyota's all day" than a mechanic that works on Sentra's all day....because at the end of the day, your still servicing your car at Nissan. There is no such thing as a GT-R mechanic....it's a regular Nissan master tech that has passed a 30min online course during lunch and received a GT-R printed certificate.
05-30-12, 06:42 PM
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OK guys, enough. Take it to PM.
LexIS007, I'm going to ask that I don't see any more of these aggressive & baiting posts in future Nissan threads.
LexIS007, I'm going to ask that I don't see any more of these aggressive & baiting posts in future Nissan threads.
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