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

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:mrgreen:

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. :eye: 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. :clown:

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. :lol: 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. :lol:

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. :thumleft:
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When does yours arrive Toni?

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=P~ :(
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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. 8-[
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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. :cry:
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Image

Me in the car. :)
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tonigmr2 wrote:Image

Me in the car. :)


Strange driving position, but I guess it'll give you a much better view of the road :lol:
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Ah you're just jealous. :lol: Obviously at the point I was getting out of the car!!

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tonigmr2 wrote:Ah you're just jealous. :lol: Obviously at the point I was getting out of the car!!

Me actually in it.
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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 :thumleft:
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. :thumleft:
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looks sooo much fun :thumleft: :thumleft:

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Do what I did. Buy some models, stick them around the house. It focuses your mind. :thumleft:
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toni your a big tease :lol:
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Just wondering if that's the first time that's been said to me, LOL. :mrgreen:
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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?
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Not even if it were gold plated. :eye:
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WOW bet that was a great experience!!! Defo jealous Toni :eye:

Love this one =P~

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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.
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