GT Academy

Cmike2780 · 09-21-2011, 01:17 PM

Were the Z's they used manual? I could have sworn they looked like automatic's. I just think it would taken some getting use to if they were using MT's...not to mention right hand drive cars.

ChrisSlicks · 09-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Were the Z's they used manual? I could have sworn they looked like automatic's. I just think it would taken some getting use to if they were using MT's...not to mention right hand drive cars.

Good question. Not sure actually, I'll ask Nick Fontana the next time I see him. They did have a little bit of notice before being sent off, and they even knew there would be some physical activity besides driving so they were able to train for a couple of months.

Even though we already knew the results months ago it is still fun to watch.

MC · 09-21-2011, 03:22 PM

found our answer

Cmike2780 · 09-21-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

found our answer

wait.... so the instructor does the shifting?

After watching the teaser video again, it looks like they used left hand drive and right hand drive cars. My guess is they used automatics for right hand drive cars. I could have sworn I saw a "P" when on the cockpit gear display during a "rev" shot last night.

ChrisSlicks · 09-21-2011, 05:11 PM

I could have sworn that during the show I saw the steering wheel on both the left and the right at different times, wasn't really sure what was going on there.

Streetlife · 09-21-2011, 05:47 PM

I saw the "P" on the instrument panel too, then i remembered seeing the picture posted by MC at the beginning of the show.

fairladyZ34 · 09-22-2011, 11:58 AM

I like the alpine stars suits

MC · 10-02-2011, 04:07 PM

i met sean johnston yesterday at the petite le mans who was on the show and i asked him about this and he said all the RHD Zs he drove were paddle shift

TreeSemdyZee · 10-11-2011, 10:43 PM

Are you guys aware that the European GT Academy winner was on the podium at 24 hours of Le Mans this year. Pretty cool.

Skeeterbop · 10-12-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Are you guys aware that the European GT Academy winner was on the podium at 24 hours of Le Mans this year. Pretty cool.

and him and his team won the LMP2 class championship

370Zsteve · 11-03-2011, 03:02 PM

For GT Academy Winner Heitkotter, The Next Step Is Dubai: Video

edub370 · 09-27-2011, 09:29 PM

WHY did gt academy add this 1960's v8 sound track to the gtr going around the track. it sounded like a crappy bullitt chase seen knockoff when i was watching it... this thread is pointless i just had to vent

MC · 09-28-2011, 12:41 AM

glad you noticed it too.. was about to asking anyone if they heard it

FAIL

Mandingo · 09-28-2011, 11:39 AM

Agreed.
I really hope this show gets better... not impressed so far. Short clips of actual racing diluted by too much worthless crap and commercials. But I guess thats what reality tv is.

They should have just mentioned the endurance kart racing to the audience instead of actually making us watch it lol.

gurneyeagle · 09-28-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

Agreed.
I really hope this show gets better... not impressed so far. Short clips of actual racing diluted by too much worthless crap and commercials. But I guess thats what reality tv is.

They should have just mentioned the endurance kart racing to the audience instead of actually making us watch it lol.

Huh?

I thought the show was a training video for the SAS.

09-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
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MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	i met sean johnston yesterday at the petite le mans who was on the show and i asked him about this and he said all the RHD Zs he drove were paddle shift __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

11-03-2011, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
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09-21-2011, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 17	I saw the "P" on the instrument panel too, then i remembered seeing the picture posted by MC at the beginning of the show.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	Are you guys aware that the European GT Academy winner was on the podium at 24 hours of Le Mans this year. Pretty cool.

09-27-2011, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	c'mon gt academy... WHY did gt academy add this 1960's v8 sound track to the gtr going around the track. it sounded like a crappy bullitt chase seen knockoff when i was watching it... this thread is pointless i just had to vent __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-28-2011, 12:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	glad you noticed it too.. was about to asking anyone if they heard it FAIL __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

09-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	Agreed. I really hope this show gets better... not impressed so far. Short clips of actual racing diluted by too much worthless crap and commercials. But I guess thats what reality tv is. They should have just mentioned the endurance kart racing to the audience instead of actually making us watch it lol. __________________ some mods

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