Yet another GTR flaw.

[nota]

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well presumably the GPS was able to recognise it was on a track, then

Not sure if its true but I read elsewhere that this is the case

IIRC the GPS recognises circuit locations, which then enables you to deactivate the limiter when on track, albeit at the cost of your warranty. But again, I'm not at all sure if this is in any way factual info

[baddabang]

I have started a revolution.

GTR SUXORS social group on the way?

[fpv_gtho]

111mph is quite clearly the Japanese spec limiter, as it equates to just under 180km/h and is commonly known to be what almost all Japanese cars are limited to. Those that could actually break past that of course.

[NSXType-R]

"A Japanese journalist reportedly had the following experience when test driving a pre-release model of the GT-R. As he approached the main entry gate of Suzuka International Circuit, the car’s GPS-equipped computer warned him in a pleasant voice that once he entered the circuit, the car’s warranty would be voided.

I think that that could be the reason why?

[Rockefella]

I think that that could be the reason why?

STOP DEFENDING A SuXX0R CAR

[NSXType-R]

STOP DEFENDING A SuXX0R CAR

NEVAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!1111111!!!!!!!!

[Birdman]

If you check evo Mag. issue 112 and read the ed speak it is pointed out that the limiter can be turned on or off by the car's sat-nav system.

[werty]

If you check evo Mag. issue 112 and read the ed speak it is pointed out that the limiter can be turned on or off by the car's sat-nav system.

right, it turns off when you go onto a track....but then your warranty turns off permanently as well...lol

this makes absolutely no sense for this car to have this "technology" in it


oh and ZR1 FTW

[aNOBLEman]

right, it turns off when you go onto a track....but then your warranty turns off permanently as well...lol

this makes absolutely no sense for this car to have this "technology" in it


oh and ZR1 FTW

It is really voided permanently or is it voided just during the track time?

If it's just during the track time then that is somewhat understandable; however, I still don't agree with it. This is basically discuraging taking this "sports car" to the track. I think that it's quite stupid, but it could pay dividends from a business standpoint. But for GTR owner's sake I hope that Nissan made the cars strong enough to make it through track days without any problems.

[coolieman1220]

i'm guessing the US version will be a lot different, like no Nav to tell where race tracks are and def not a 111 mph limitier

[kingofthering]

111mph is quite clearly the Japanese spec limiter, as it equates to just under 180km/h and is commonly known to be what almost all Japanese cars are limited to. Those that could actually break past that of course.

Yep. A brand-new WRX STI's limited to 118 m.p.h.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Just thinking about this, apart from a catastrophic manufacturing fault that would show itself before taking the car to a track, would not any engine issues following some track time likely to be the owner's fault? i.e Strapping it before it was warmed up, over revving the engine etc. It might be possible that Nissan has gotten sick of people claiming stuff on warranty when they're really just incapable of driving properly and/or properly maintaining the car.

[clutch-monkey]

Just thinking about this, apart from a catastrophic manufacturing fault that would show itself before taking the car to a track, would not any engine issues following some track time likely to be the owner's fault? i.e Strapping it before it was warmed up, over revving the engine etc. It might be possible that Nissan has gotten sick of people claiming stuff on warranty when they're really just incapable of driving properly and/or properly maintaining the car.

while it's the owners job to follow the manual, can't nissan detect when something cocked up due to improper maintenance on the car, given the amount of electronic nannies they seem to have on the car?
if not, build it stronger, and stop the nanny-state rubbish nissan! build a solid car, or don't do it at all.

[2ndclasscitizen]

while it's the owners job to follow the manual, can't nissan detect when something cocked up due to improper maintenance on the car, given the amount of electronic nannies they seem to have on the car?
if not, build it stronger, and stop the nanny-state rubbish nissan! build a solid car, or don't do it at all.

Unfortunately, idiots always find a way to bring things and need to be saved from themselves.

[Ferrer]

right, it turns off when you go onto a track....but then your warranty turns off permanently as well...lol

this makes absolutely no sense for this car to have this "technology" in it


oh and ZR1 FTW

We get it, you hate the car.

Just thinking about this, apart from a catastrophic manufacturing fault that would show itself before taking the car to a track, would not any engine issues following some track time likely to be the owner's fault? i.e Strapping it before it was warmed up, over revving the engine etc. It might be possible that Nissan has gotten sick of people claiming stuff on warranty when they're really just incapable of driving properly and/or properly maintaining the car.

What if it fails because you drive it fast on the road?