The Nissan Skyline GT-R. The diva of the supercar world?

[HardRockCamaro]

Basically you're expected to keep it in the garage (Nissan workshop most likely seeing how fragile it is) or drive it like a granny:

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[F Body]

Quoting:  Autoblog

It seems you aren't really the owner of the GT-R, only a minor inconvenience in Nissan's perfect engineering exercise.

Better off buying a Porker then and you can still thrash the tits off it

[Titsy]

LOL.... So the sat nav knows when you are at a track and de-limits the car, but if you acctually drive it on the track then all bets are off...

[Roadkill]

Oh, FFS !

All the better reason to drive an old car.

[FUBAR]

page won't load... someone must have said no...

[F Body]

Here's the important parts of the warranty, not that it's really a warranty

GT-R CUSTOMER DISCLOSURE FORM


Congratulations on your order to purchase a new Nissan GT-R Please don't actually drive it


There may be changes in the specifications of your vehicle, or availability of colors and features - You may not get what you ordered !



1. Brakes


The brake system is designed for and uses materials which enhance maximum performance under a wide range of operating conditions. Brake sounds such as squeaks and squeals during use are to be expected on this vehicle; this characteristic is intrinsic to this vehicle and cannot be eliminated. The rate of pad and rotor wear may also be greater than you have experienced on other vehicles.


2. Suspension


The suspension and tires are specially designed for the Nissan GT-R and are designed and calibrated for maximum road performance. The tires and suspension are calibrated to deliver vehicle performance, not a premium luxury ride. As a result, there will be more, different and louder sounds and road feel from the tires and suspension than with other vehicles. These conditions are normal and are to be expected. Different road surfaces will increase or moderate the road noise.


3. Transmission


Due to the performance capabilities and requirements of the GT-R, the sequential six-speed dual clutch transmission is unlike a typical automatic transmission. You will likely hear pronounced mechanical sounds from the transmission, particularly at slow speeds, at idle and in neutral. This condition is normal

4. Maintenance Costs

Engine/Transmission: As a high performance sports car, the cost of maintaining the Nissan GT-R (parts and labor costs) will be higher than other vehicles. Among those requirements are:

Genuine Nissan Transmission Oil R35 Special (100% synthetic) this stuff is over $100 a litre is unique to the Nissan GT-R and was specially developed to maximize the friction characteristics of the clutch and the lubrication of the gear bearings. This fluid is required and the use of additives is prohibited.

Brakes: The Nissan GT-R's rotors are cross-drilled with six-piston front and four-piston rear floating calipers, helping to achieve excellent stopping performance and fade resistance. The rotors are not designed to be machined, therefore, all four sets of brake pads and rotors should be replaced at the same time. This is normal maintenance for this vehicle

Tires: The Nissan GT-R is equipped with high performance, low profile, run-flat tires that are optimized for performance and handling. The life of these tires will be less than those of tires installed on a typical vehicle; and you are likely to experience reduced tread life, uneven tire wear and tire noise regardless of the type of tire used. In many situations it may be necessary to replace all four tires if only one tire is worn or damaged

6. Data Recorders

The Nissan GT-R is equipped with a Vehicle Status Data Recorder which is capable of recording the vehicle's operating conditions and monitoring component replacement or reprogramming and may be used to perform and administer warranty repairs. Other vehicle operational information may be logged in the Electronic Control Module and the Transmission Control Module which may also be accessed during investigations into component failure and in performing and administering warranty repairs. Additionally, the Nissan GT-R is equipped with an Event Data Recorder which records crash data in the event of a crash.

Exclusions and Limitations to Manufacturers Warranty

The warranty includes a number of other specific conditions, exclusions and limitations, which include (but are not limited to) exclusions due to failures resulting from:

Racing, * competitive driving of any sort * and/or any use on a track or airstrip, or otherwise not operating or maintaining the vehicle as set out in the Owner's Manual and Service and Maintenance Guide;


Operating the vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off, except when rocking vehicle when stuck in mud or snow;

Operating the GT-R on a dynamometer, except a dynamometer test performed to comply with applicable local law for emissions testing.


Additionally, some modifications will VOID your GT-R New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage. Read your warranty information booklet carefully for specific details of all terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions.


Important: Additional Exclusion and Warranty Voiding


Damage to the powertrain, or any drivetrain component(s) that occurs when there is a record in the Vehicle System Data Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was driven with the VDC off during the period when the damage was incurred is excluded from coverage under this warranty


Adding, replacing, reprogramming, attempting to reprogram, altering or disconnecting any computer, control unit, or electronic module or deleting any or all stored information in any computer, control unit, or electronic module, or denying access to any data or information stored in any computer, control unit, or electronic module VOIDS ALL COVERAGE under the 2010 Nissan GT-R New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Such actions are also "misuse" and "tampering" as those terms are used under "What Is Not Covered" in the warranty. See your Owners Manual for additional important information and related warnings

What is the point of buying the ruddy car then

[Big Mouse]

Don't you hate it when the engineers can't rid a car of some god awful noise in pre production so the bean counters decide to call it a 'feature' instead.

I wanted one of these - not that I would have ever bought one sans lottery win - but I've definitely gone off the idea over the last few weeks

[HardRockCamaro]

I think it's been over hyped and the performance figures just don't add up.

And of course, all the stress on those parts...

[F Body]

Quoting: F Body

competitive driving of any sort

Have you seen the way F Body Management drives to Asda

[FUBAR]

[philoldsmobile]

FFS, Ferrari positively recommend you thrash the arse off their cars.. the examples from the last few years are pretty sturdy, too, especially the V12 models.

the same can be said for Maserati and Lamborghini, both are considerably more sturdy than their reputation in the past suggested, and they need no special wavers in the warranty..