[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[m4a1mustang]

I think you're right about the GTR. Cost to own would definitely be higher if something were to go wrong. Have you seen the replacement cost for a transmission on one of those things?

[b1adesofcha0s]

I would be much more afraid to mod the GT-R as well, especially after seeing the nightmare stories about people blowing their transmissions and not having them covered by warranty. I know that was an issue for the older models, but not sure if it is for the later ones. I'd still take the Z06 for the price and dat V8

[jpkirk]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think you're right about the GTR. Cost to own would definitely be higher if something were to go wrong. Have you seen the replacement cost for a transmission on one of those things?

There is the story over on 350Z about the guy with the 2009 that had to pay out $20K at the dealer. They blamed it on the prodigious use of launch control. Apparently the transmission doesn't like that.

[Crux]

Apparently the issue has been fixed after software updates, but I'm told the original gtr's manual had fine print that said launching the gtr with vdc off voided the warranty.

Our resident GTR guru, FP, will probably correct me if I'm wrong

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by Crux

Apparently the issue has been fixed after software updates, but I'm told the original gtr's manual had fine print that said launching the gtr with vdc off voided the warranty.

Our resident GTR guru, FP, will probably correct me if I'm wrong

the09 with LC1 I believe the clause was 3 times was when it was voided.

the it was changed to where you could only do 2-3 launch's in a certain time period then it would limp mode.

the next update droped the whole voiding warranty thing because the tamed the software a bit and refined the LC.

although from what I've been told the software for LC on the 2013 is one of the best they had.

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

the09 with LC1 I believe the clause was 3 times was when it was voided.

the it was changed to where you could only do 2-3 launch's in a certain time period then it would limp mode.

the next update droped the whole voiding warranty thing because the tamed the software a bit and refined the LC.

although from what I've been told the software for LC on the 2013 is one of the best they had.

'12 and up no longer voids the warranty in sport mode launches.
*Source: Buddy owns a '12 gunmetal GTR

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

'12 and up no longer voids the warranty in sport mode launches.
*Source: Buddy owns a '12 gunmetal GTR

I was close lol now with more and more software changes and other minor tweaks in the 13,14,15s I get some tid bits confused.

i'm only human lol thank you for the correction though

[Crux]

if we were in person, I'm sure that explanation would have only taken you one breath (think Ace Ventura).

Did you have to drive the car at highway speeds (60+ mph) for 10 minutes or so after doing a couple consecutive launches, or am I making that up?

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by Crux

if we were in person, I'm sure that explanation would have only taken you one breath (think Ace Ventura).

Did you have to drive the car at highway speeds (60+ mph) for 10 minutes or so after doing a couple consecutive launches, or am I making that up?

if you hit limp mode I think there was a specific mileage or time frame you had to drive to reset it. I cant remember exactly how long it was of the top of my head either.

[SuperZeto]

Where can I buy those cool the370z Z logo decals in white? I tried searching for the thead but your "search" engine for this forum sucks balls.

[aniceh]

Originally Posted by SuperZeto

Where can I buy those cool the370z Z logo decals in white? I tried searching for the thead but your "search" engine for this forum sucks balls.

Premium membership will get you stickers, and all are in white: http://www.the370z.com/payments.php

[jpkirk]

Originally Posted by SuperZeto

Where can I buy those cool the370z Z logo decals in white? I tried searching for the thead but your "search" engine for this forum sucks balls.

Try the google search instead. Go to advanced search. Unless that is only a premium add on. eh?

[dmhenderson]

Hey I was as surprised as you were. Guy is a sales guy for my company and I was bitching the other day about paying $1600 for a new clutch and he said "Jesus Mark, just buy the freaking GTR already". I listed that warranty issue as one of the reasons why not to and he filled me in.

Good to know I guess. Consumer backlash actually did something constructive for a change.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Hey I was as surprised as you were. Guy is a sales guy for my company and I was bitching the other day about paying $1600 for a new clutch and he said "Jesus Mark, just buy the freaking GTR already". I listed that warranty issue as one of the reasons why not to and he filled me in.

Good to know I guess. Consumer backlash actually did something constructive for a change.

you should get a GT-R

everyone should have a GT-R lol

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

you should get a GT-R

everyone should have a GT-R lol

This fall likely. I'm done waiting for the 36. The '16 looks really sharp.