So I drove an R35 GT-R today

[tyndago]

Only for a couple minutes. Just up and down the road in Gardena. The car is fast, the power is very linear. It feels as if it pulls the same at 80 as it does from 30.

The transmission shifts very fast, the rev matched downshifts are cool.

http://2009gtr.blogspot.com/2008/02/r35-gtr-in-us.html

I have a couple of lame videos, that I need to put up. I know Eric took some pics, and I am sure he will post those .

From the limited time in the car, the suspension on normal is a bit stiff for US roads, in comfort it seemed noticeably different.

It was great to be able to get in the car and drive it. Maybe a little surreal. Over the next weeks, we should be having some fun with it.

[kismetcapitan]

how does it compare to a 500-600bhp Skyline, like the R34s you were racing?

[kismetcapitan]

btw I think I missed the thread but how'd someone take delivery of a US-spec GT-R so early? and...

1) speed limiter is gone? (I realize this is something you wouldn't have been able to check out on your own yet, just wondering if you've heard what the USDM ECU is like...)
2) is it really detuned to 450bhp?

[tyndago]

Not US spec car. JDM cars.

As far as how it feels compared to a 500 hp R32-R34. I really didn't have enough time to really tell you. The power is very, linear. No big rush and fall of power.

Next week, hopefully I will have a chance to spend some more time in the car.

[XSDAILO]

The R35 is highly evolved from the BNR34. The car and engine are pretty bad ass. Here are some of my pics - R35 @ M-Workz (http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=763).

[mcfly]

i dont enjoy linerar power bands as much as they are "good"

need the kick in the pants at a certain rpm
that was my quarrel with the evo 8 i drove

[malibusst]

why were the cars in pieces???? just asking.........

[mcfly]

dont give a new gtr to a bunch of gtr buffs ;)


Is that packaging or what? The smaller the packaging, the stiffer they can make the chassis.
unfortunately that creates a z32 tt engine bay when nissan tries

[Coolwhip]

Good stuff, can't wait till your full review

[celm]

why were the cars in pieces???? just asking.........

thats how it was imported,its one of kaizo`s cars

[tyndago]

2nd - 3rd gear flyby

http://2009gtr.blogspot.com/2008/02/r35-gt-r-flyby.html

[_ocd]

Great coverage Sean! Awesome pics Eric! I wish I could have been in LA w/ yall for those incredible proceedings. We can't wait to get our hands on the white one.

[turtl631]

The R35 is highly evolved from the BNR34. The car and engine are pretty bad ass. Here are some of my pics - R35 @ M-Workz (http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=763).

Loved your comment about the paint colors. Silver is so boring and way too common. I think there's no color I'd avoid more than the generic light silver you see so often. Then again, I really like white cars too, so maybe I'm just wierd.

[EliteGTR]

steel subframe huh. wonder if the V spec will be Aluminum.

[linuxbatm]

Lol, i cant believe someone would kitcar an r35 when they are gonna be here fully legal in a matter of months...

[richsrq]

It would sure be worth it for product design and knowledge. I am not sure who's it is but it has Steve Mitchell's M-Workz stickers on it in the pictures with Sean playing around under the hood Eric from Cosworth is near by. All three are capable of offering some great new products, input and being at the forefront when this car arrives. Why let HKS, Trust, and other companies make all the money and have all the fun.



Lol, i cant believe someone would kitcar an r35 when they are gonna be here fully legal in a matter of months...

[tyndago]

It would sure be worth it for product design and knowledge. I am not sure who's it is but it has Steve Mitchell's M-Workz stickers on it in the pictures with Sean playing around under the hood Eric from Cosworth is near by. All three are capable of offering some great new products, input and being at the forefront when this car arrives. Why let HKS, Trust, and other companies make all the money and have all the fun.

4 months is 4 months. Some people just will never understand. Its ok. Don't let it hurt your brain.

Cobb Tunings car came in this morning also. They will be developing parts for the cars also.

http://2009gtr.blogspot.com/2008/02/cobb-tunings-r35-gt-r-has-arrived.html

[g00kb0i]

hahhha... i can just imagine. sean giggling like a little girl all happy and giddy.... HAHAHHA...

if sean says it's fast, then its pretty fast....

[merritt]

I wish Steve's R32 was up and about. It would have made for a nice comparison test... Although the R35s need to get some miles on them before anything can (should) really be pushed I supposed.

[legalr33]

RHD R35 is way cooler than a LHD one. Plus, why not be the first kid on the block with the newest toy.