GTR on Top Gear Track

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Originally Posted by wild1poet2

Question: Would a sport bike get around that Top Gear test track faster than any of the tested cars? Some of the tested cars?

Most likely, even with just 2 points on contact with the ground, the acceleration of a bike woiuld help a sport bike beat a good number of cars on that track

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Originally Posted by Blkboxster

call me a idiot but im probably going to bid and hopefully win, if that happens bye bye cayenne and Cl...

Good luck on the bidding! I bet it will be a fun car to drive

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Blkboxster

call me a idiot but im probably going to bid and hopefully win, if that happens bye bye cayenne and Cl...

You know, if you wait 6 months, you will be able to get one for $15000 less than the current bid ($92k).

[husker boxster]

Scatter shooting while watching the GT-R video.

- Congrats to Nissan for raising the bar on reasonably priced, super car performance.

- What happens when the new kid on the block comes along that either raises the performance ante or matches it at a lower price? GT-R owners will be left with a butt ugly car. Bet the value drops pretty fast at that point.

- Anyone who would spend $100K+ on a GT-R should be institutionalized. How long before they rue the day they wrote that check?

- 11 yr old 986s still look striking / sexy. What will we think about the GT-R in 2019?

- Every time they showed a rear view I thought, "gee, that looks like a Chevy Cobalt". That can't be good.

- Any Buyer's Remorse that I could've spent an addl $12K over my LE and bought a GT-R (assuming I can buy one at sticker in a yr or 2)? NO WAY!

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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

I don't think the car looks that bad, and I would really like to see another car company raise the bar again for a cheaper price. That would put some more fight into the sports car market. I think the car will hold its value resonably well. After all, it is a GT-R, and while it costs 12k more than a boxster LE (if you can get it at sticker price), you are getting a good amount more for the 12 thousand. You should be able dawdle in it day to day (it has some sort of back seats and an "automatic" transmition) and it can also rip your face off on the track. I think thats a pretty cool deal. It also has some cool gizmos

[ekam]

GT-R is nice but you're so screwed when you take the car in for service. I don't want to know how much those 15" rotors cost. But I guess that's what it takes to own a supercar.

You can get an Evo X for less and it's a lot more aftermarket parts out there.

And if I want exclusivity, I'd take an Audi R8 - much more classier car.

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I don't think an Evo X is a viable substitute for a GT-R. They do have a lot in common, but when it comes down to it the Evo is based on an econo box. And I can only assume that there will be a plethera of parts available for the GT-R in the near future. I actually look forward to seeing whats going to be available since each engine is uniquely manufactured.

The Audi however, oh man. The regular v8 and v10 look good and can blend in, sort of, with everyday traffic. The v12 though, IMO it looks amazing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyDJqbXjss&NR=1

[wild1poet2]

I haven't seen an R8 live yet but my friends who have said it is stunning especially when seen oncoming.

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Originally Posted by wild1poet2

I haven't seen an R8 live yet but my friends who have said it is stunning especially when seen oncoming.

The only time I saw one in person was on the highway...going in the opposite direction (dang!). It was really dawdling too, and elder guy was driving it. My guess 70 mph so I heard no exhaust note

It is all here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stig

Originally Posted by Ike

Hey MotorHeads,

Anyone figure out who The Stig is? Bonus points for Stig's African brotha, and Fat Stig.

The only clue I have is that he is an ex F1 driver.

Ike

PmajorS: That GTR car does not even have the style of the 986.

[wild1poet2]

OK you guys are on to me.

I admit it .... I'm The Stig .....

but let's keep it just between us ....

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Originally Posted by wild1poet2

OK you guys are on to me.

I admit it .... I'm The Stig .....

but let's keep it just between us ....

Damnnnn wild, I mean stig, you have crazy driving skills...and a pretty thick british accent (you can hear him talk on a video on youtube).

I really want an "I am the Stig" t-shirt...

There really is an "I'm the Stig" Tshirt. Link here: http://www.officialproducts.co.uk/product.php?xProd=4&xSec=2

But you guys are all poseurs because I am the real Stig.

Top Gear is without doubt the best car show ever. Thanks for watching!

:dance:

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OMG OMG OMG OMG, I want to buy them all!!
Even the I am the stigs fat cousin, even though i can't fit in it!

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bough the "I am the stig" and Nurinburgh (sp?) ones. Cost 83 dollars, but its worth it....

[Stunin_Stud]

I was never a fan of the GTR, it just didnt excite me but I really like this one.

It doesnt look that great, I dont like the jagged roof line but its pure performance.

I know they will be marked up alot and probably be going for over $100K but I think its a better bang for the buck

I rather get this than a Z06

[wild1poet2]

apparently GTR aftermarket parts is starting to appear. It seems like Nissan was trying to discourage that with technology. For example i think the wheels have a sensor on them that won't allow you to swap to an aftermarket wheel. IDK

http://gt-rr.com/

[RandallNeighbour]

If anyone wants to download the show, here's the bit torrent file for it:

http://www.mininova.org/get/1614818

Of course, you'll then have to download the actual show with a torrent client such as limewire.

It's a great show. For Clarkson not to bash the car in any way is really big... he's always got something critical to say about every car he drives ... something I really like about this show. It's like the antithesis of Motor Week

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

It's like the antithesis of Motor Week

No joke dude! And I used to love watching that show on Saturday afternoons... then again, that's approximately the same era I thought the Dodge Avenger was cool.

[LoveBunny]

I couldn't see the video and have no clue how to use bit torrent.

That is so cool though that there is an "I am The Stig" ladies shirt! I think I have to get one. After all, how do you know for sure that The Stig is a dude?