3000gt's/Stealth very own off topic thread: Part Quatre

[AutostradaVR4]

I'd still have to take the Viper ACR if it was my doller to spend. While the ZR-1 is may be more usable everyday, SL is right...it just looks liek another vette. And while i can respect the performance and engineering of the GT-R, i just cant get over the looks.
And lest face it...if you really bought one of these cars, what would you fo with it? You'd take it to the local friday night car meet, and probably to the track every month or so. I just think the viper would be the most fun.
But maybe that's jsut the 10 year old in me talking.

you just can argue with that...

[VR43000GT]

Originally Posted by Stealthee

The Spec V is going to be nothing special. Its keeping the same power output and its also going to be close to $160k if I remember right.

Even if it gets the rumored 520 hp its still less than the ZR1's 638hp. The Vette's lighter too. That and the ZR1 can be had for $40k less. Hell the "base" ZR1 is "only" $103k

So ZR1 looks better, has more power, is lighter, and is less expensive. Looks like the GTR loses in every aspect.

They also took a V Spec out to the ring' and ran a quicker time than the ZR1 (which if I recall right ran over 40 times)after 1 run (though was with a stopwatch) by quite a substantial amount if my memory serves me correct. Not only that, the V Spec WILL have more power and infact be lighter as well as handle better than the regular R35 GTR. If you had to ask me between the V spec R35 and the ZR1, I would say in this case the V Spec > ZR1.

BTW, the ACR looks like it will take your sould and eat it. By far the meaniest looking car eva!

[AutostradaVR4]

Viper ACR 7.22
Nissan GT-R V-Spec 7.25 (unconfirmed)
Corvette ZR1 7.26
Nissan GT-R 7.29

You're talking about a few seconds difference on a 10 mile track...not that you're ever going to get to drive around the ring anyways. In real life they're all equally as fast. Stricly talking about numbers, the V-spec > the ZR1....but is it really worth $50K more?
Anyways, a nissan spokesperson said that the V-Spec is not the ultimate GT-R. so apperently there's an even more badass (and expensive) GT-R in the works...maybe a track car version?

[Stealthee]

Originally Posted by SL3000gt

They also took a V Spec out to the ring' and ran a quicker time than the ZR1 (which if I recall right ran over 40 times)after 1 run (though was with a stopwatch) by quite a substantial amount if my memory serves me correct. Not only that, the V Spec WILL have more power and infact be lighter as well as handle better than the regular R35 GTR. If you had to ask me between the V spec R35 and the ZR1, I would say in this case the V Spec > ZR1.

BTW, the ACR looks like it will take your sould and eat it. By far the meaniest looking car eva!

More and more articles are saying the Vspec wont come with any more power over the GTR. Its improvements will be slightly less weight and a different suspension set up.

[Polygon]

Originally Posted by AutostradaVR4

Viper ACR 7.22
Nissan GT-R V-Spec 7.25 (unconfirmed)
Corvette ZR1 7.26
Nissan GT-R 7.29

You're talking about a few seconds difference on a 10 mile track...not that you're ever going to get to drive around the ring anyways. In real life they're all equally as fast. Stricly talking about numbers, the V-spec > the ZR1....but is it really worth $50K more?
Anyways, a nissan spokesperson said that the V-Spec is not the ultimate GT-R. so apperently there's an even more badass (and expensive) GT-R in the works...maybe a track car version?

I agree that I'd take the ACR, hands down. Also, the time for the ACR could have been better if they raised the rev limit by about 200-300 RPM and get someone that can learn to shift. They should get Sabine.

[vr4choke]

the acr is a mean looking car. . . from the front. but i just cant get over the profile.


eeeew

[AutostradaVR4]

i see nothing wrong with that. The spoiler is a huge...but it needs to be. All business baby.

[Stealthee]

Whats wrong with the profile? The profile is one of the best things on a Viper.

[VR43000GT]

Yeah, I like the profile as well. And while I am not real big into those wings, it is indeed necessary...my God that is a big wing.

[vr4choke]

haha wow. guess i'm alone here. i mostly dont like the wing. and while i understand that its an aerodynamic addition, not a "look, i still just hate it. other than that its ok

[AutostradaVR4]

top cars that i HATE;
Minis (all of them, new and old)
All hybrids (overrated, overpriced, and you'd get better mileage from a diesel)
Honda Element
Chevy HHR

[vr4choke]

anyone seen Fast and Furious yet? i saw it last night and i have to say i was impressed. i think it was hands-down the best so far. still a lot of cheesy lines though

[VR43000GT]

I did end up watching last night with about 5 or so other fellow 3S'ers. It wasn't a bad movie but there could have been more racing. I'd say it was worth watching.

On a side note I washed my car thouroughly yesterday only to find rain today and snow tomorrow. I did snap a quick picture of it in the wash.

[vr4choke]

thats a cool pic in your signature BTW. did u do it?

[VR43000GT]

Thanks, yes, I did do it. It will be in my sig as soon as I resize it.