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    Sep 1, 2008 5:54:36 AM

    KresoF1
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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

    Third and final part:
    http://www.motortrend.com/features/perfo...sion/index.html

    BTW, little comment from me since I got a chance to drive USA import GT-R yesterday for 20minutes... Car is fast indeed. DCT works good, I like PDK better. Fastest car in curves? From my personal feeling answer is NO. For example GT-R produces more body roll then R8... I am impressed with sheer technical aspects of GT-R but, after this short test drive I would never buy it. One last thing, GT-R truly feels very big...

    Sep 1, 2008 6:36:13 AM

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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

    Kreso, body roll doesn't necessarily define how quick a car goes around the corner! Yes the GT-R is a very big car. The first time I saw it in the flash I was stunned by the size!

    Sep 1, 2008 6:59:13 AM

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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

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    Kreso, body roll doesn't necessarily define how quick a car goes around the corner! Yes the GT-R is a very big car. The first time I saw it in the flash I was stunned by the size!



    Look, you are becoming little bit biased. In fact too biased IMHO...
    Why? I tried the car and did not like it. They guy that bought GT-R from USA is not pleased with it either. He owned 997CS, M3 and Z06 previously... He said to me that Z06 is better overall car in his opinion...

    GT-R is very fast and efficient. To me biggest dissapointment is that car truly feels big when you drive it. Other interesting thing-it is definitely much stiffer then R8(when Magnetic Ride is in standard mode) with more body roll...

    Sep 1, 2008 7:09:49 AM

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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

    Quote:
    KresoF1 said:
    Third and final part:
    http://www.motortrend.com/features/perfo...sion/index.html

    BTW, little comment from me since I got a chance to drive USA import GT-R yesterday for 20minutes... Car is fast indeed. DCT works good, I like PDK better. Fastest car in curves? From my personal feeling answer is NO. For example GT-R produces more body roll then R8... I am impressed with sheer technical aspects of GT-R but, after this short test drive I would never buy it. One last thing, GT-R truly feels very big...



    BTW, how is the suspension setup? I would expect quite significant understeer in tight corners given the car's weight and weight distribution?

    Sep 1, 2008 7:11:12 AM

    WAY
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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

    Perhaps you are right Kreso, maybe I am getting a bit biased. In fairness to you, I have not driven the car and you have. But I have friends in Asia who have bought this car and are going faster than their Gallardo and 911 turbo on the track. I will reserve judgement on whether to buy this car or not when I have a chance to drive one hard.

    Sep 1, 2008 10:18:21 AM

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    Re: Motortrend big handling test(GT-R, R8, 997 Tur

    Quote:
    MKSGR said:
    Quote:
    KresoF1 said:
    Third and final part:
    http://www.motortrend.com/features/perfo...sion/index.html

    BTW, little comment from me since I got a chance to drive USA import GT-R yesterday for 20minutes... Car is fast indeed. DCT works good, I like PDK better. Fastest car in curves? From my personal feeling answer is NO. For example GT-R produces more body roll then R8... I am impressed with sheer technical aspects of GT-R but, after this short test drive I would never buy it. One last thing, GT-R truly feels very big...



    BTW, how is the suspension setup? I would expect quite significant understeer in tight corners given the car's weight and weight distribution?



    Honestly, I did not push it too far(owner was sitting with me) but, yes, there are some understeer in tight corners. One thing is clear GT-R drives on all electronic aids possible. Its ESP is what makes it that great and easy to drive very fast. Since it is USA version I can not tell you how much different EU specs(and specially suspension setup) will be. BUT, they will be little bit different...

    One other not so nice remark-while we were seeking for parking spot in one small city on Kvarner side of Adriatic coast kids from nearby caffe bar screamed-drug dealers! GT-Rs image is already not very best...
     
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