Nissan putting LC behind them
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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
James
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
James
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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?
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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.
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.
