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Nissan GT-R still quick after neutered launch control update

FikseGTS submitted on 2/5/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:37:53 AM

15 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.dragtimes.com

Nissan recently started rolling out an update to all GT-Rs in inventory to modify the car’s launch control programming in order to reduce stresses to the drivetrain.

One owner has already updated his bone stock car and quickly went out to the drag strip running an astounding 11.34 @ 120.85 MPH at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana. With the updated launch control programming his GT-R was still able to blast off the line with a 1.69 60' time.

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_43LE

Right Crappy, we all agree that it's a POS, that's the general consensus of most enthusiasts. You hit it spot on. How you could think otherwise is impossible seeing that most rational and sane people actually know that it's a great car.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 11:59:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Agent63

Just because it's not an exotic like a Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Zonda doesn't mean it's not a great car. It's a very good Japanese sports car my friend.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 4:29:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

997TT

Hey Agent,

I know this is a long shot but were you by any chance at the Pacific Northwest-Lower Mainland car meet with Revscene several weeks ago? I swear I saw a person who looked identical to you and he was sitting in a black R8 fiddling with something. If it's you by the way your car is stunning. I took a rip up to Canada with my friends. I finally took my GTR for a long haul and it was pretty nice. My old lady and her friends took my 997. Anyways again, nice ride!.

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Posted on 2/6/2009 2:15:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Agent63

Yes it was me. Wow someone on AutoSpies saw me. You should have came over and said hi. It's cool you came up to the lower mainland in BC. Cheers.

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Posted on 2/7/2009 3:28:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

EL34

I don't care if this car does 0 to 60 in one 1 second.

It's still a dud in the looks department :-(

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Posted on 2/5/2009 12:10:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

bigmotov

The funny thing is, most people have never even seen this vehicle in real life, yet love to bash. Personally, I love the looks and it's nice to see something new, as opposed to the same beetle (Porsche) for decades.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 12:23:25 PM | | Votes: 2   

veyron1001

Buy a Nissan Mirca if you want (In a faggots voice) "pretty car". This car is more aerodynamic than a Corvette. Technology > Looks.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 5:14:32 PM | | Votes: 3   

richard112360

Saw one a couple of month's ago and it ROCKED!!!!

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Posted on 2/5/2009 12:54:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

supermoto

I've seen a few in person. Looks are ok. Doesn't look like an $80 grand car though.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 1:00:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

PerformanceGuy

Awesome to see that the beast still reigns, even after the launch control removal!! Good job Nissan. Amazing car!!

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Posted on 2/5/2009 1:07:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

SHOWTIME

The didn't remove the launch control. They just modified it by lowering the RPM launch and keeping traction control on to filter out the torque a little bit.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 2:16:24 PM | | Votes: 3   

SHOWTIME

Correction, they highered the RPM launch with VDC on but lowered it with VDC off.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 2:20:53 PM | | Votes: 3   

Jaybrn

Im struck by how tame they sound in person, at least stock that is. Good to see the update doesnt kill all the fun

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Posted on 2/5/2009 1:35:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Eyecarehawaii

Either you like it or you don't. Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one.

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Posted on 2/5/2009 5:48:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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