RB26 Power-readiness; Fact, fiction, and BS.

[Prenihility]

Oh, i've got the right mindset. I'm just talking money here, and how it's wrong.

Completely agree that cars at that time had between 100-150HP more, and were impressive. But you gotta keep in mind that the Skyline GTR has such a reputation because of it's performance when modified. People don't regard the car, in general, for what it is stock.

It's true performance is unleashed once given more power.

You can't argue there.

Furthering on the subject of power. Yes, an AE86 corolla, is DEFINATELY a fun car to drive.

Toyota's new 86, the spiritual successor to that car, is more than likely a fun driving experience.

It's all a matter of balance between power, and weight.

But the Skyline GTR is a car that is just brimming with seriousness. It's not an inline-4 cylinder powered car of the aforementioned types.

It's a true performance machine, and a pure sports car.



Like i said. I know the whole "gentleman's agreement" took in effect in Japan (sounds funny to me, still), but i don't know how valid that really was.

Regardless, if that truly was the case, or not. They should have released an official stage kit for the car, or just simply made it easy in terms of tuneability; which it IS, don't get me wrong.

I'm just having trouble digesting the price tag of the car, in comparison to what the customer gets.

Also, someone mentioned the new GT500.

Perfect example.

Back in the day, and by 'back in the day' i mean just 10 years ago, or just a little over 10 years. You had to be a part of exclusive clubs, and had to have a ridiculous amount of dough, in order to have a car with JAM.

If Nissan had that mentality in mind (at least with Power-readiness in mind), the GTR would be roleplaying, alongside the Shelby, in regards to DESTROYING overpriced cars. You all know who they are .

And of course, it DOES fullfill that role. But again, while not as easily. Not as easily as it should be able to.

There's nothing like a Skyline GTR blowing by an overpriced exotic.

It brings tears to my eyes.

[hozer]

Define "should be able too"...? People knew what the price tag was, knew what that got them, loved the cars, and now there is a following for them. Few cars can boast that. Get a 357 crate if you want power readines.

I think a vast majority of people are confused on what a GT-R is for based on what popular media tells them. This car is not built from factory to be a go fast monster like Fast and The Furious would have you believe. Its is a beatifully engineered car designed to be a drivers car from the showroom floor. Get a GT500 if you wanna do burnouts and green light races on the road but the GT-R even un-modded would hold its on on a track against it... The cars were simply designed for an entirly different crowd and purpose.

I dont buy an H1 to mod it for prius fuel economy... Just buy that car instead, save you tons of cash lol.

[Prenihility]

Define "should be able too"...? People knew what the price tag was, knew what that got them, loved the cars, and now there is a following for them. Few cars can boast that. Get a 357 crate if you want power readines.

I think a vast majority of people are confused on what a GT-R is for based on what popular media tells them. This car is not built from factory to be a go fast monster like Fast and The Furious would have you believe. Its is a beatifully engineered car designed to be a drivers car from the showroom floor. Get a GT500 if you wanna do burnouts and green light races on the road but the GT-R even un-modded would hold its on on a track against it... The cars were simply designed for an entirly different crowd and purpose.

I dont buy an H1 to mod it for prius fuel economy... Just buy that car instead, save you tons of cash lol.

Ugh... yes yes. I understand.

But the fact is, the GTR is a serious machine, and it's reputation is based on what it is when it's modified. I mean... it's a tuner car. What more is there to say?

They might not have given it more power. But in the end, all i'm saying is that they should have taken it more seriously, in the component department. Power-readiness should have been in mind whilst designing it. That's all. At least with certain parts. Oil pump, clutch, etc. And in the end, can you argue with that? Taking into account the price of the car? No. Not, at, all.



But Cortexx has provided me with what i needed. So all is well. I've been doing lots, and lots of reading. Thank you, Mr. Cortexx. If you're reading... *crickets*

[MarusGTR]

No you don't understand. The consumer product was for holomogation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R#Third_generation_.281989.E2.80.931994.29

/End Thread, for the love of god.

[Skym]

Mustang vs R35GTR (both modified. GTR has bolt on turbo, intercooler?, etc mods + stock engine) -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRzHEPeK33U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-aPY7xfns

Some say the Mustang had DOT tyres, GTR had slicks. The advantage of 4wd is the ability to keep up pace, even when tyres are worn, slippery track or track is wet. Even if Mustang had better tyres, don't think it would have made much of a difference due to being rwd.

I think Audi were the first to use 4wd on racetrack with the Audi 90 ISMA GTO -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hskTWUx2vw

[Prenihility]

No you don't understand. The consumer product was for holomogation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R#Third_generation_.281989.E2.80.931994.29

/End Thread, for the love of god.

*cough* yes i do *cough*



I believe i have a right to finishing what i started *ahem*.







~Fin~