# OFFICIAL '08 Nissan GTR Thread \*now with test results\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 23, 2007, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482 "2007-10-23T14:50:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/301 "2008-08-06T07:25:53Z")
Wow. For a Nissan. A Nissan! ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/302 "2008-11-09T20:09:10Z")
[http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Clarkson-Thriller-Nissan\_196326.htm](http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Clarkson-Thriller-Nissan_196326.htm) opposite review by clarkson from his first one here: ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2008, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/303 "2008-11-09T20:13:41Z")
So if the traction control is turned off the warranty is actually void ? sounds like nissan is a bit unconfident of there product here 😉 anyone know if that goes of the US versions as well ? ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/304 "2008-11-09T23:23:23Z")
yes, there are threads over at the GTR forums about that nagtroc ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/305 "2008-11-25T09:03:22Z")
> Drivers Republic GT2 v GTR around the Nurburgring > GT2 - 7:49 > GTR - 7:55.9 > “so we left the Ring on the close of the second day, the GT2 was the daddy” > PORSCHE GT2 > “Given the times we set were both some-way off the manufacturers’ claims, how do we feel about those claims? Well, Walter’s time is 17-seconds faster than this, and having experienced the GT2 at full-afterburner, I have no doubt that the car will achieve that time. I could show you where I’ve lost five seconds on just a handful of sections. > NISSAN GTR > “could the Nissan really go 27-seconds faster? I just don’t know…but I just don’t see where another 27-seconds comes from with the car I drove. I felt that I came much closer to extracting the maximum performance of the Nissan on this single-flying-lap challenge than I did the Porsche. > FINAL > “But be in no doubt, when we left the Ring on the close of the second day, the GT2 was the daddy. We did the times and the Porsche won.” > [http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/thetruth030/?u1=texterity](http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/thetruth030/?u1=texterity) Just thought I’d add some fuel to the fire. Chris Harris is a fairly skilled driver… ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/306 "2009-03-08T17:39:30Z")
GT-R Wagon?? No, but interesting mod… > Let’s get this over with right now: This isn’t really a Nissan GT-R wagon. That said, it is a decidedly artful conversion of the Japanese automaker’s M35 series Stagea wagon, a JDM load-lugger it produced from 2001 to 2007. Available in both rear- and all-wheel drive with a variety of V6 powerplants, the now-dead Stagea has been called the “GT-R Wagon” by many enthusiasts. > Spotted at Nagoya Auto Trend this weekend, this particular Stagea looks to be a super-clean conversion, with a well-integrated R35 GT-R front-end that’s been carried through along the bodysides, with factory-like rocker panel indents and modestly rear quarter panels to keep the theme. > While we don’t have information about what lurks underneath, the folks at GTRBlog speculate that the wagon could have something interesting like a stroked VQ-series V6 with a twin-turbo kit. Given the apparent high level of finish on the outside, we would hope for nothing less ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/307 "2009-03-08T18:42:09Z")
Looks like they took their time and did a good job with that conversion. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/308 "2009-03-08T18:44:50Z")
I’d rock it! ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/309 "2009-03-08T18:50:55Z")
Yea, from the picture, the only obvious spot where it doesnt work, is by the mirror/a-pillar meet the fender. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/310 "2009-03-08T18:58:38Z")
> [@upstateclipse](#): > > Looks like they took their time and did a good job with that conversion. except the missing rear door handle. lol ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/311 "2009-03-08T19:39:30Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > except the missing rear door handle. lol hahaha I dunno why you’d do a GTR conversion, it’s not really an attractive car, just quick. I’d almost say the wagon is equally attractive ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/312 "2015-01-13T16:39:57Z")
GTR on Megafactories (National Geographic) if anyone is interested: ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/313 "2015-01-13T20:31:17Z")
Thanks for the vid, was a great watch. But each gtr gets red hot brakes? @~41:30 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/314 "2015-01-14T07:16:16Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > Thanks for the vid, was a great watch. > > But each gtr gets red hot brakes? @~41:30 Good question, but I don’t think glowing red means you’ve ruined the rotors. It’s just that you’ve been hard braking a lot. Maybe @EvoMR knows? ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/315 "2015-01-14T07:54:12Z")
Good find Josh. I watched that video this morning with my son. As to the brakes, I am a bit surprised that on the 30-50km testing that get on them enough for that. Mine didn’t start with warped rotors so apparently it’s not an issue. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2015, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/316 "2015-01-14T08:14:43Z")
oh, red hot won’t ruin brakes, just surprising they actually get on them that hard. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/317 "2015-01-14T13:39:18Z")
watching that video makes me want a gtr ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/318 "2015-01-15T06:10:38Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > watching that video makes me want a gtr It’s a pretty ideal car for all weather. :tup: **[![http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/PAMfan270/Cars/26F4E2E2-77A9-4E31-900B-763C6E1FF2CC_zpsdgz4srco.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/7/c7683108603920d6eea60f9b3694de819805c26d.jpeg)](http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/PAMfan270/media/Cars/26F4E2E2-77A9-4E31-900B-763C6E1FF2CC_zpsdgz4srco.jpg.html)** ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/319 "2015-01-15T06:52:07Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > It’s a pretty ideal car for all weather. :tup: > > **[![http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/PAMfan270/Cars/26F4E2E2-77A9-4E31-900B-763C6E1FF2CC_zpsdgz4srco.jpg](http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/PAMfan270/Cars/26F4E2E2-77A9-4E31-900B-763C6E1FF2CC_zpsdgz4srco.jpg)](http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/PAMfan270/media/Cars/26F4E2E2-77A9-4E31-900B-763C6E1FF2CC_zpsdgz4srco.jpg.html)** Unfortunately, the trans overheats and goes into protection mode pretty easily when sliding them in the snow. (At least this applies to the first model year ones, no idea about later ones). ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/320 "2015-01-15T07:07:50Z")
Yeah I believe they fixed that in later versions. And that car looks great great in winter mode :tup: @EvoMR have you had the chance to drive it on unconditioned roads like that? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=17)