grahamc Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 So for those that are interested.... After having gotten bored of modifying supras and imprezas, I was ready to give up on modding cars and go for the simple solution, an Aston Martin. Was convinced to test drive the GTR by Jurgen (JM-Imports)..... I immediately started looking for I wanted, a red 2010 model. Turned out to be rather hard to find, but finally found it at Middlehurst Nissan. This is what it looked like the day I collected:- [ After a tedious 1200mile run-in, the car went to ValetMagic for some trim wrapping (interior and exterior), some minor parts (ypipe, some K&N panel filters) and a detail. Exterior:- Interior:- Some of the interior wrap: Had the car dyno'd (at Surrey Rolling road) when it was standard and it made 499.5bhp - very happy consider the brochure says 480bhp. Then had the car mapped by RyanG using EcuTek (engine and transmission). Known Ryan from Supra days. Dyno'd at SRR:- Then this came up for sale:- Forge headertank finishes things off nicely: With another service at Sly I added fuel injectors and downpipes. Was heading north of 620bhp, but then brought down to 612bhp and torque at 610... torque was too high for standard rods! Finally decided on my road wheels (will get some 18s for proper track use next year :cool:) and MPSS squared setup, collected them today and had them fitted today - thanks Sly for slotting me in last minute :thumbsup: Here are 2 quick pics:- Did a track day at Silverstone, the full GP circuit in December last 2013. Great fun, even with the freezing conditions, ice and mildly damp track. I am a very average driver, but the GTR is just immense on the track - not bad considering it was on low boost, so about 530bhp!! Only car that got past, was a faster GTR driver Video of the sound from the about half way down the straight (and yes, I am passing a 350z):- On the track day I got warned about the noise of the car, 106.6DB, so after the day, I swapped the ypipe over to a silenced version. Sly also fitted some braided brake lines (as I had problems with pedal feel) and at the same time Sly fitted an amp and rear sub box upgrade, the standard one was shocking!! In July I passed 13000 miles and finished a 1200 mile road trip through France and still love this car! Had a minor issue with the CEL coming on, but Sly sorted that easily - O2 sensor. Sly has fixed a few of my dash rattles and fitted a set of Eibach rollbars. I dropped the car off at Valet Magic for a detail and some other small things:- *detail (touching up of a few stone chips and small marks) *re-wrap bonnet vents (mine were looking a little worn) *re-wrap 1 side mirror (small section was peeling) *big mouth front *removal of rear wing and wrap the bootlid (just cover the open bolt holes, while I decide if I like the look of the car without the spoiler - this is only for on the road and I will be getting a custom spoiler made up for track use) I really like the big mouth front and the rear look is growing on me more and more!! The new bootlid is currently on order and should be on the car in about 4 weeks time A few more pics When the new bootlid arrives, it will be painted to match the car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Put the spoiler back on...looks funny without. Oh and did I mention I hate you.....you jammy bugger. Very nice car!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Sweet car id like to get a Gtr one day, my dad keeps telling me to get one he loves the sumo Gtr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 agree, looks too sedan like without the spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Lovely GTR.. I now want one..Just off to see the Bank Manager... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Lovely GTR.. I now want one..Just off to see the Bank Manager... Oh you might bump into me, I'll be the man running out with a large bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Did a track day at Silverstone, the full GP circuit in December last 2013. Great fun, even with the freezing conditions, ice and mildly damp track. I am a very average driver, but the GTR is just immense on the track - not bad considering it was on low boost, so about 530bhp!! Only car that got past, was a faster GTR driver Video of the sound from the about half way down the straight (and yes, I am passing a 350z) Lies.....would never happen Not a fan of the spoiler less look mate sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I love red cars soo much, red GTR is just so good looking. +1 on putting the spoiler back on, looks really odd without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks for sharing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjt Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 nice read that, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nice, red GTRs are pretty rare. I've sold a few parts to members on the GTROC, did a track day in a bog standard GTR at Silverston and it was awesome so I imagine yours will be even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Lovely car and sounds amazing in that video! Do think it needs the spoiler back on though (Sorry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks all its a fantastic car!! Owned from new and after 2 years, still love it!!! The current bootlid look is only a temporary solution to see if I liked the look, which I do. I have a ducktail bootlid on order, which will be painted to match, something like this:- Did a track day at Silverstone, the full GP circuit in December last 2013. Great fun, even with the freezing conditions, ice and mildly damp track. I am a very average driver, but the GTR is just immense on the track - not bad considering it was on low boost, so about 530bhp!! Only car that got past, was a faster GTR driver Video of the sound from the about half way down the straight (and yes, I am passing a 350z) Lies.....would never happen Not a fan of the spoiler less look mate sorry! You must be right!!! There is no way it could be a 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ahh so those were your Eibach ARB's sat in sly's workshot last Saturday were they. Car looks brill mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ahh so those were your Eibach ARB's sat in sly's workshot last Saturday were they. Car looks brill mate. Was a few weeks ago that Sly did the rollbars, might be my box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Beautiful looking car, so love the GTR and in red it looks even better. I can't see past the standard wheels though, maybe the new wheels would look a lot better if they were shiny rather than a matte finish, matte black on the wheels make them actually look dirty all the time and in need of a good clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Saar - weeeeeeeeeet. I was with you right up until the boot vinyl and spoiler removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Saar - weeeeeeeeeet. I was with you right up until the boot vinyl and sopoiler removal That is one seriously imposing looking car - I love it - looks great in red! Agree with AK350Z though - prefer to see the spoiler back on. Edited October 31, 2013 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Cracking car and dam fast down that straight. Not jealous in the slightest looks lovely, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Managed to take that corner at some speed mental, and I like it with the spoiler off makes it abit different and can be re fitted in 20 mins if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Saar - weeeeeeeeeet. I was with you right up until the boot vinyl and spoiler removal Saar - weeeeeeeeeet. I was with you right up until the boot vinyl and sopoiler removal That is one seriously imposing looking car - I love it - looks great in red! Agree with AK350Z though - prefer to see the spoiler back on. Just wait till you see it with the ducktail bootlid Cracking car and dam fast down that straight. Not jealous in the slightest looks lovely, enjoy Thanks! It was bad in the corners and under braking either.... I was catching race prepared cars in the corners, might have been down to the fact that they were on 3 wheels at the time Managed to take that corner at some speed mental, and I like it with the spoiler off makes it abit different and can be re fitted in 20 mins if need be. Exactly Edited October 31, 2013 by grahamc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ducktail boot lid looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Aweason looking car, looks so much better without the massive wing on the back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanHill Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Great looking GTR mate bet your loving the launch control XD That new bootlip looks nicee! Edited November 2, 2013 by JordanHill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Gorgeous motor mate, go ducktail FTW, looks much smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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