So I had to chase down the car at Clear Car Armor today since my buddy Ryan has been so elusive and NOT calling me so I can sneak a closer peak at his new baby! He drove it up the Alcan from Oregon to Anchorage a couple weeks ago... some paint chips already (makes me want to cry) but it's now broken in. :DWhich means.... drag strip Weds night and we have about 2-4 more autox events for the season, the last one we have named in his honor since he is making the course! (removed), I can't wait! But this sexy beast is just that, a BEAST! I didn't realize how big this car is! wow! It looks sooooo good in person! Can't wait til I get a ride in her (at autox, I don't care about down the street.. I want to ride in her when she's full force going!)Had to take these in a small confined area, so this is the best I could do, sorry.
I thought it was going to be a pirate car. GT Arrrrrrr matie. Shiver me timbers.
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Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »He drove it up the Alcan from Oregon to Anchorage a couple weeks ago...Did they ever pave that road? I drove up the Alcan in the late 80's with my family, and most of it was gravel.
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Ya I heard he picked one up on various car forums. But I prefer the ones I can ride in and watch at the strip or autox events. I'm just glad this car won't be a garage queen and he's planning to drive it the way it was intended/built.
Quote, originally posted by kevera »I should move up to Alaska,maybe I can drive a better car then.I always thought you guys drove around on snowmobiles and dog sleds.lolrsI GTRThe first thing you said was cool. But the dogsleds and snowmobiles, thats not funny. Oh yeah, back on topic. Love the GTR, but not the price.
Quote, originally posted by 02csnow »Oh yeah, back on topic. Love the GTR, but not the price.Saw one at the auto show in town back in spring. Sharp looking, but no way I'd pay what they're going for. Can't imagine paying over list price for any vehicle.@ Kevera : (OT) love the pic in your new sig.
Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »almost all is paved except in Yukon and parts of nowhere BC. The unpaved parts are the construction zone parts too. Its a nice drive. But best to take when your not in a hurry.The car is beautiful. Really looking forward to seeing it in action.
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alright, I will admit that I'm one of those people who don't understand why they buy a car for $90K. Even if we could (which we probably could if we really wanted...) I hate to spend that kind of money on a CAR (and I'm a car fanatic). HOWEVER... after riding in this thing, and taking it on a preliminary "launch control" lesson to prepare for tomorrow night's drag strip, I will say that I want this car and I would spend the money to have one. OK, my car's pretty fast, it makes you sit back in your seat, especially when I'm running 12.7. This car.... (removed)! it makes my car sooooo slow!!!!!! Freaking FAST FAST FAST!!!!! anyways, I'll post up some pics and upload a vid (on a closed road of course) of our 2nd launch control run (not the first because we were swearing in it! Caught us off guard! LOL)Pics from tonight (sorry, they aren't that great. I couldn't find the right camera so had to make do for a last min photoshoot)
Quote, originally posted by Whelan »What's with that shifter? Is it an automatic???F1 style paddle shifted, like automatic(but shifts in milliseconds), but IIRC W/O the torque converter... no slushbox for that beast..!!!
Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »closed road this evening:Wow... 4k "clutch" dump... lol... layin rubber with AWD... Last time I did that I was beating the crap out of a Talon TSi... lol... 4- 5ft black patches..
Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »F1 style paddle shifted, like automatic(but shifts in milliseconds), but IIRC W/O the torque converter... no slushbox for that beast..!!!it's a true dual clutch system, so it's still sorta an auto, but sorta a manual with real time shift capabilities. NO lag or bog when you shift gears due to the dual clutch system. This is the type of system I'm "hoping" they come out with on the '10 STI or so. But we'll see.. if not, plan to pay off the cars and who knows, maybe we'll buy a GTR. thing is good for 11's just stock from the factory. and that launch is with launch control. and 4500 rpm clutch drop? bleh, that's a mediocre launch in the subie.... try 5800 RPM launch. now we're talking!
1st GT-R in MN! Was going to be at our high speed run last Sat. but got canceled and is rescheduled for later in Sept. where hopefully he comes so i can get a ride! Here are vid's of my friend Jeff (cobalt ss SC) and other guys starting it uphttp://videos.streetfire.net/v...8.htmhttp://videos.streetfire.net/v...9.htmhttp://videos.streetfire.net/v...0.htmhttp://videos.streetfire.net/v...1.htm
Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »it's a true dual clutch system, so it's still sorta an auto, but sorta a manual with real time shift capabilities. NO lag or bog when you shift gears due to the dual clutch system. This is the type of system I'm "hoping" they come out with on the '10 STI or so. But we'll see.. if not, plan to pay off the cars and who knows, maybe we'll buy a GTR. thing is good for 11's just stock from the factory. and that launch is with launch control. and 4500 rpm clutch drop? bleh, that's a mediocre launch in the subie.... try 5800 RPM launch. now we're talking! 5800rmp clutch dump.... Does it even HAVE a clutch pedal? like to simply get it into gear??
Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »completely stock, he ran an 11.95@121 mph tonight. it was AWESOME!!!That rocks... would take much to make it a 10sec car.. if you could get around the ECU, but, it won't be long.. :evil grin: