Why can't very capeable people do what Ford can ....

alcheng · 07-28-2012, 05:52 AM

Magic Bus

That's why we like to buy used Z from the States...

HArturo319 · 07-28-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I hope that's not true. Would be such a shame to lose such a magnificent automotive achievement.

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I don't think they're stopping production, I believe they're just not revising for a new generation.

whoady4shoady · 07-28-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bam

Just gonna leave this here...
Next-Generation Nissan GT-R Might Not Happen

Maybe they can get some of that bailout money too.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-28-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I hope that's not true. Would be such a shame to lose such a magnificent automotive achievement.

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haven't you heard? The GT-R is too perfect. any idiot can drive one.

alcheng · 07-28-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

haven't you heard? The GT-R is too perfect. any idiot can drive one.

But not any idiot can buy one....

eastwest2300 · 07-28-2012, 11:09 PM

Aint that the truth..

b1adesofcha0s · 07-28-2012, 11:11 PM

I would be hugely disappointed if they stopped making the GT-R. That would be an epic fail on Nissan's part. I think it will get approved eventually, but they might take like 2-3 yrs off to help build hype and stuff.

N0SL3N · 07-29-2012, 02:25 AM

I think Nissan needs to look at the BMW 335. I have the 3.0L TT N54 engine and that thing is fast. With a simple <$1000 module you can easily bring it up to 400 hp at the crank.

My biggest complaint with the Z is torque. While it gets up to speed pretty quick, there is not the 'oh **** this is quick' feeling that I get in an all wheel drive 4 door sedan. The next Z should have a 3.X litre engine with some sort of twin (or twin scroll) turbo that can reliably produce 400hp and 350ish torque at a low boost. And then with a modest ($$) amount of tuning people can increase the boost and get over 400hp at the wheels.

This would really help the Z compete with some other cars (mustang, M3, C63) while not stealing sales from the GTR. Either way I think Nissan would be happy with sales being stolen from the GTR if they sell 5 Zs for every 1 GTR they do not sell.

I also do not like the idea of different engines at different trim levels. I feel like it waters down the experience as the car should be built and sold how it is intended to drive.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-29-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by N0SL3N

I think Nissan needs to look at the BMW 335. I have the 3.0L TT N54 engine and that thing is fast. With a simple <$1000 module you can easily bring it up to 400 hp at the crank.

My biggest complaint with the Z is torque. While it gets up to speed pretty quick, there is not the 'oh **** this is quick' feeling that I get in an all wheel drive 4 door sedan. The next Z should have a 3.X litre engine with some sort of twin (or twin scroll) turbo that can reliably produce 400hp and 350ish torque at a low boost. And then with a modest ($$) amount of tuning people can increase the boost and get over 400hp at the wheels.

This would really help the Z compete with some other cars (mustang, M3, C63) while not stealing sales from the GTR. Either way I think Nissan would be happy with sales being stolen from the GTR if they sell 5 Zs for every 1 GTR they do not sell.

I also do not like the idea of different engines at different trim levels. I feel like it waters down the experience as the car should be built and sold how it is intended to drive.

Makes sense to me... But the GT-R being TwinTurbo AWD 545hp and 60k more. I doubt it would cut in. 375/400hp on an twin scroll single turbo Z would be perfect, and a weight no greater than 3100lbs.

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I would be hugely disappointed if they stopped making the GT-R. That would be an epic fail on Nissan's part. I think it will get approved eventually, but they might take like 2-3 yrs off to help build hype and stuff. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	I think Nissan needs to look at the BMW 335. I have the 3.0L TT N54 engine and that thing is fast. With a simple <$1000 module you can easily bring it up to 400 hp at the crank. My biggest complaint with the Z is torque. While it gets up to speed pretty quick, there is not the 'oh **** this is quick' feeling that I get in an all wheel drive 4 door sedan. The next Z should have a 3.X litre engine with some sort of twin (or twin scroll) turbo that can reliably produce 400hp and 350ish torque at a low boost. And then with a modest ($$) amount of tuning people can increase the boost and get over 400hp at the wheels. This would really help the Z compete with some other cars (mustang, M3, C63) while not stealing sales from the GTR. Either way I think Nissan would be happy with sales being stolen from the GTR if they sell 5 Zs for every 1 GTR they do not sell. I also do not like the idea of different engines at different trim levels. I feel like it waters down the experience as the car should be built and sold how it is intended to drive. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

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