The_buster Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 On Saturday I got to drive a GTR. I loved it, had a blast driving it. I will be honest, it did scare me, until now the most powerful thing I have driven was my dads 3/4 ton truck with a 454, this car is a beast. I only got to 116 mph but the straight section was about 4 to 5 seconds long, or so it seemed. I didn't buy the video of the drive because it was $80, but here are some pics. me with the car interior my time sheet and close up of the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Awesome. Looks like that would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 155mph on 315 with Jones.....that will scare you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 How much did it cost? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 How much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Is that some sort of strange cotter pin? Glad you had fun with that car, I bet they would be fun to drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 It was about $200. It was the cheapest car to drive. They have a lambo and a couple Ferraris'. Also a Porsche and an Aston Martin. How much for the Jones ride along? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 The track is part of a Nascar 1 mile track. They also have the Richard Petty driving experience there as well. First time hearing a Nascar too. They're pretty loud. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 155mph on 315 with Jones.....that will scare you Bah, the TTRS was rock solid at 150+. Hell it saw 170+ on an occasion and it still felt like a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 The handling was amazing. We were in 2nd gear through the road course and it wanted to go faster. Also found out I'm not a good candidate for auto cross. I didn't understand the point of turn in. Oh well would love to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 155mph on 315 with Jones.....that will scare you Fastest I have been is 140 in the 1G. That scared me. I certainly understand the GTR's suspension design is light years ahead of a 1G; but still, the prospect of doing that or faster again scares the crap out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fastest I have been is 140 in the 1G. That scared me. I certainly understand the GTR's suspension design is light years ahead of a 1G; but still, the prospect of doing that or faster again scares the crap out of me. I've been 145+ in three different cars. Back in the day I had a TT-ZX, then in a Grand Prix GXP on a track and my MS3 in NoWhereville, IN. The Z was planted, the GXP felt great but even the MS3 was solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I've been in a certain pewter Z28 doing with the speedo pegged (at 155, I think?) and the tach slowly climbing for about a minute. That car was eerily stable. :fuckyeah: I've also been in a certain yellow C5 Z06 doing around 170 and watching a yellow C6 walk away from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I've been 145+ in three different cars. Back in the day I had a TT-ZX, then in a Grand Prix GXP on a track and my MS3 in NoWhereville, IN. The Z was planted, the GXP felt great but even the MS3 was solid. Imperfections hiding in the road are what scares me the most. Some dips and rises seem to sneak up, (more here in TX than I noticed in OH). The road looks straight, and by the time you notice it's not, you are already in a dip that is rising back up. I have had the GSX in the air more than once because of that crap. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Imperfections hiding in the road are what scares me the most. Some dips and rises seem to sneak up, (more here in TX than I noticed in OH). The road looks straight, and by the time you notice it's not, you are already in a dip that is rising back up. I have had the GSX in the air more than once because of that crap. :lolguy: No doubt. Especially for me the MS3 doesn't settle from an undulation like I want. Needs some suspension upgrades for sure. Good news is I don't play above 90mph much at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 After watching this I want to launch one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I've been in a certain pewter Z28 doing with the speedo pegged (at 155, I think?) and the tach slowly climbing for about a minute. That car was eerily stable. :fuckyeah: Yep, only pegged my ws6 a couple times but that's where the needle stopped. I'm sure that certain pewter car got there a little quicker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Imperfections hiding in the road are what scares me the most. Some dips and rises seem to sneak up, (more here in TX than I noticed in OH). The road looks straight, and by the time you notice it's not, you are already in a dip that is rising back up. I have had the GSX in the air more than once because of that crap. :lolguy: Being on one wheel when that happens isn't fun either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Had Littleguy with me on 555 in the RAV w/my all terrains on it and got it airborne. haha We were mostly out for logging roads etc but hit some of those serious hill crests that you know exist if you've driven around there before. Not a high speed jump like most of the ones here, though and lucky I didn't blow out the shocks or screw something up. I have had the high speed jump in more than one car, though. Puckered to the point of cramping my a-hole each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I drove a GTR once, it's just a turbo Datsun. Feels a lot like my Miata and Camaro had a baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Maybe it's just being in Houston but you can't even go out to the Mexico races on the weekends if you aren't expecting to do well above 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Feels a lot like my Miata and Camaro had a baby :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: Can I launch yours once....well twice. I'll give it right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 with Jones.....that will scare you QFT. How much did it cost? +rep sir. +rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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