Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
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Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
Two 'mules' were there when we arrived - two ultimate silver R35s, one with the SpecV exhaust. Two test drivers and a track of around a mile, consisting really of a large oval with a bit of a squiggle one end.
Some 12 of us to go for a ride, I guess I was number 6 or so, I went in the SpecV kitted one. Japanese driver = no engrish but we understood I wanted to go fast. We launch full bore wheels screaming - what's that about chocolate transmissions? I don't think so! He's up to third at 7000 revs into the first corner a dip left, then a very short straight to a dip right and a large left bank. He accelerated into that damn bank from the right! I'm hanging on as my backside is desperately gripping the seat.
At the end of the bank he's flat out and up to fourth again at a touch over 7000, by two thirds down the third of a mile straight he's at over 200km/h...210...230..is he ever going to brake? SLAM oh yes he is. Sharp left on a flat part of the oval and we're off at full bore to do a second lap. I'm laughing hysterically.
Repeat. He certainly didn't hold the horses! The brakes were physically smoking when I got out...I've got some photos and will post later.
Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
When does yours arrive Toni?
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Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
Do you refuse to call them GTR's?
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Not really, I just think GTR could mean anything from an R32 onwards..
Will I get one? Second hand maybe in a couple of years.
Will I get one? Second hand maybe in a couple of years.
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Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
I want one of these! got smoked off the lights in my MX6 the other day by one, he literally left me standing, not many cars do it that well!
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Some photos and vids of the test track here:
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/128433-gtroc-tokyo-2.html
Unfortunately couldn't paste them.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/128433-gtroc-tokyo-2.html
Unfortunately couldn't paste them.
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tonigmr2 wrote:
Me in the car.
Strange driving position, but I guess it'll give you a much better view of the road
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Ah you're just jealous. Obviously at the point I was getting out of the car!!
Me actually in it.
Me actually in it.
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tonigmr2 wrote:Ah you're just jealous. Obviously at the point I was getting out of the car!!
Me actually in it.
Quite often I would turn to the lowest form of wit, sarcasm to respond to that.
But the truth is - I am hideously jealous and totally not afraid to admit it
I'm jealous of YOUR car. The trip and your track experience.
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You know I am only pulling your leg. Some seriously nice cars in Japan, hugely impressed with Japanese engineering. More photos in my Tokyo thread in general.
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Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
looks sooo much fun
I will own a R34 I will I will I will
it is my dream
I will own a R34 I will I will I will
it is my dream
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Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
Do what I did. Buy some models, stick them around the house. It focuses your mind.
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Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
Just wondering if that's the first time that's been said to me, LOL.
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Unless I strike it rich I'll never own anything like an R34
I dont have enough money to buy a house and a car like that
Unless of course you want to swap yours for my Astra Toni?
I dont have enough money to buy a house and a car like that
Unless of course you want to swap yours for my Astra Toni?
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Not even if it were gold plated.
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WOW bet that was a great experience!!! Defo jealous Toni
Love this one
Love this one
Re: Riding in a R35GTR around the factory test track in Japan
matt_mr2t wrote:Unless I strike it rich I'll never own anything like an R34
I dont have enough money to buy a house and a car like that
Unless of course you want to swap yours for my Astra Toni?
I could double it's value, by filling it with petrol.