Nissan putting LC behind them
 

http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-a...-for-gt-r.html

Looks like Nissan is getting rid of the public relations nightmare that is "launch control" for their 2010 models. This shouldn't hurt the car's track performance at all, but it will surely put a damper on stoplight to stoplight bragging rights. It's hard to imagine that they let such a huge problem make it through to the public. I know that these things happen, but with so many performance magazines using the feature to get good numbers you would think that it would have been tested for longevity. Oh well. 2009 model = instant classic :confused:
James

Wow. The value of the 09's will stay high...

Your lips - God's ear.

Uh, okay.

"Your lips to God's ear." Old expression. Means you want something to be true, however much it's the long shot.

Guess I should've said "Word."

They should have put the effort into building a tranny that wont break when you use it.

Throwing in your last effort to dis the GTR before GM gets bought out by China?

I was reading on Inside Line and they said that nothing "final" or "official" has been made yet regarding the LC.

Reality of launch usage
 

Anyone have a guess as to what percent of GTR owners actually do launch their vehicle? Mine is arriving in a few weeks. After what I've been reading, I'm actually scared to launch but do want to drive my car aggressively around town. Anyone heard of any problems by just driving aggressively in the city/suburbs?

Thanks

Nuj

At first I thought of the idea this may make the car more collectible, but then I wonder about the 20k potential repair job hanging over the future buyer's head when he/she contemplates how the car may have been driven.

Nissan should have fixed the issue, but then again the car was not designed for 1/4 mile drags or stop light to stop light. Perhaps if they could figure out how to get it in the weight range of a Z06, then that would be less mass to launch, and the tranny might hold up.

In the end, its still an awesome car and I as soon as I drive one, I can determine whether or not I want one.