Forum Madness II: The Internets Will Get Yooz!
So from the forums that brought you The Case of the RSX Hit & Run (news story here; actual forum posts here), they bring you a follow up that's 10x better: The Case of Stolen Skyline featuring THE CLAW.
The story begins at a used car lot up in Canada where they had a Skyline up for sale. A potential buyer has been coming by regularly with intent to buy the Skyline. Unfortunately, the intended buyer claimed to previously own a Skyline that was in accident which also severed his two middle finger. Anyhow, in a rather odd move, the salesman decides to let the buyer go on a solo test drive. Not surprisingly, the car never comes back.
Not long after the Skyline owner posts his misfortune on the forums, we get people who have sited the thief, but you would think the car would have quickly been garaged and parted. Instead, we get pictures of the thief driving the car, followed by Facebook profiles and pictures, and not long after followed by the thief's location. Next thing you know the thief became known as "The Claw," the obligatory photoshopped goodness flooded the site, forum check-ins came by the droves, and all ended with various YouTube postings of the Claw's home arrest!!!
Indeed, it is dumb of the salesman for allowing a solo test drive for such a rare car. Yet is quite dumber on the part of The Claw for parading around in said rare car as if it were actually his. Man, remind me never to piss off Beyond.ca...they are doing pretty well in the pwnage category.
[CLICK FOR A LINK TO THE BEYOND.CA THREAD: 1991 Skyline GT-R Stolen!]
Hit the split for some of the hilarious photoshopped pics...
Why I Wish I went to the Tokyo Auto Show…
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Hmmm...this post was sitting on the deck, waiting to be posted for like months! I wonder why I never did. LOL. Anyhow, sorry for the delay in posts...got some stuff I want to roll out with the site as I am already tired of the layout theme. Well, as I start to re-design the site, it'll be hard to keep up with news bits and what not...so if anyone wants to help out give me a holler.
Nissan Says No To “RICE”
Supposedly this picture comes straight from the GT-R Owner's Manual:
What does it say? "Incorrect Modification. Illegal Modification" Looks good enough for a shirt if you ask me...lol.
Happy Holidays!
So its the Holiday season and it's been quite busy for me. For one, I had finally started walking and in turn, returned to work. Kind of wish I still had some downtime to mess around with the site, but I gotta pay the bills somehow. Anyhow, hope all you had a great holiday and may it continue on through to the New Year...not quite sure what's going on NYE, but if I'm not back by then, be safe and see you all next year! =)
Here's a little parting gift of a JGTC GT-R testing...listen to that beast...:drool:
How Fast is that GT-R?
According to Edmunds:
We know you want the numbers and we're not going to waste your time. Neither is Nissan. Its 2009 GT-R hits 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, quicker than the last Dodge Viper, Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo we tested. Keep your foot pinned, and after another tap on the upshift paddle it will clear the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at more than 120 mph.
3.3 seconds to 60...impressive indeed. How many pennies do I need to save again...*sigh*
[Source: Edmunds via Jalopnik]
June is Only 6 Months Away
That's when the Nissan GT-R is suppose to hit American shores. So what are we suppose to do in that time? Well, other than demos of Gran Turismo we also have this nice impression as well as awesome pictures from StreetSeen.VI! Check it out...
Don't tell the S2 I've been keeping an eye on this car....
Time to start saving them pennies…
The US-spec GT-R made it's debut in Los Angeles and they announced how much the monster will cost: 69,850 pennies will get you a base GT-R, while 71,900 of them will get you a Premium model. All that will get you car that bests the Z06 and gets around the Nurburgring faster than a certain Porsche.
Some stuff from the presser:
GT-R is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere” and achieved a lap time of 7:38 around the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, one of the fastest times achieved by a production-spec vehicle to date.
Under the hood, the Nissan GT-R features an all-new 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque (estimated), while meeting ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) standards. The engine is backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted GR6 sequential 6-speed dual clutch rear transaxle.
The new Nissan GT-R is built on an exclusive all-new Premium Midship platform. This new platform enables the use of a world’s first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system, which places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.
Suspension is a special multi-link Bilstein DampTronic system, and the braking system is made up of Brembo full-floating drilled rotors, low steel high stiffness brake pads and Brembo mono block six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. Tires are nitrogen-filled Bridgestone high-performance run flat or optional Dunlop high-performance all-season tires, on exclusive GT-R 20-inch wheels.
The Nissan GT-R’s functional styling utilizes advanced aerodynamics, evoking the lines of a well-trained athlete. GT-R’s hybrid body construction combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum, and features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce.
GT-R’s interior balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder.
Total vehicle adjustability is provided by a “set-up switch” located in the center of the instrument panel, enabling the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) in three settings – Normal, Comfort or “R,” for ultimate handling. Available is a specially designed 11-speaker Bose® sound system, with speakers mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels, which provides sound quality suitable for a supercar.
Nissan GT-R Is Finally Here =)
I guess it's time to get off my lazy ass and do something with this site ah? LOL. So let's see what to post...
So, since the GT-R made it's grand debut at the Tokyo Motor Show figure should throw some stuff up about the car. Now first of all, I'm kind of whatever about it's design, but I'm sure I can overlook it when considering it's specs. Deep down inside this kid still wants a R34.
The new GT-R is a 4wD monster that has the VR38 twin-turbo V6 engine that'll pump out an impressive 473hp and 434 lb.-ft. of torque. For now, it will be coupled with the GR6 six-speed twin clutch transmission that can be either operated automatically or with the steering-column mounted paddle shifters in Manual Mode or Race Mode.
My brother-in-law asked me,"...well when it comes time to get an upgrade, what will you replace the S2 with?" Well with Honda just flubbing the next NSX and not sure what they want out of their halo car, I might finally have to jump the Honda ship to get me one of these bad boys. Heck they fall within the same price range. Will definitely want to stop by the Nissan dealership when this one comes in...just to look. I sware.
Specs after the jump!
GT5 vs. Reality
Devastating weekend for the Trojans indeed...other than that it was a dead weekend for me. I've been pulling mad OT to the point when I get home I'm just sleeping. Maybe in two weeks things will get back to normal...I HOPE.
So how good are Gran Turismo's graphics? Well photo-realistic good! Now, granted some of the shots in this quiz are quite obvious, especially if you sit and breath GT5 trailers whenever Sony releases them. So take the quiz...and maybe consider picking up a PS3 for this game. I am. Although, you might want to wait for the rumored price drop to $399.
>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE QUIZ <<<
Synergy: From TGS to TMS
Sony had announced at the Tokyo Game Show, which is occuring as I write this, that the Nissan GT-R will make its debut not only next week at the Tokyo Motor Show, but also on PS3's GT5 Prologue. So it's alright, if you can't make it the show next month...you'll be able to download the GTR and take it for a virtual test drive against your built Honda Civic. lol. What's more interesting than real car damage, better AI, or real car interiors? The fact that the GTR also comes with the body cladding that we all saw in spyshots while testing. Attention to details...got to love it.
[Source: Jalopnik]
