Vic55

Im going with Alex--- I inked that deal about a month before I even got the car. He lowered my car already but I wanted to get the 1k service in first which happens tomorrow

Switzer does incredible stuff with their cars though...

BiTurboAmg

Do you know the exhaust Alex is running? His car sounds great in the vids and made some great power. Can the dealer tell if you flash the ecu and raise boost with the hks?

Vic55

When I rode in his car, it had the HKS Legamax with Ti welds but I think he is now running the titek all Ti exhaust.

The dealer can tell almost anything via the black box but this doesnt mean they will void warranties. Many an owner has done the Cobb A/P update and then when they made warranty claims they were covered even though the black box recorded such mods.

BTW there is a way to reset the BB

ProjectC55

Paint those BBS rims Black like the M6 rims my brother! That would be more flavor or perhaps paint them white.

sticky2

Yes, because MB owners are sooooooo different.

I'm an M3 owner, I'm on that forum, don't group everyone together. Seems there are plenty of irritating Mercedes owners.

CWW

Well yeah, at this point, I can't not agree with you, because that has definitely become true around here. But you've gotta admit, it didn't always used to be that way...

This place has changed pretty drastically in the last year or so. I'm not pointing any fingers at anyone specifically, and I have no theories as to what caused it, but this place is just much different than it used to be.

AMGfan

It's just more pissing contests on the board that lead to no where...Some of it is entertaining but mostly not very productive. Folks seem less likely to let their car's performance stand on it's own merit (whether it be dyno #'s/track times/ or drag slips) without adding inflammatory commentary along the way.

Listen if your car is faster at the strip or on a road course...bravo! I'm glad for you and I'd hope you share your success with the board in way of technical information, new products, or driving tips. It seems we are getting away from that lately...internet egos get bruised and pissing contests ensue.

Hey...it's the internet so I don't take it to heart. I'd like everyone just to enjoy their ride(s) and realize how lucky we are...the alternative kind of sucks.

Fastgreek

sexy + ecstasy = sextasy, that's all I'm saying

nlpamg

Vic is ex-MMA!

is it just me or does anyone else find this statement quite ironic?

FrankW

Vic is former MMA!!! WOOT!!!

mfncl63

looks like he can kick a-- both in or out of car

Max.H

Love the wheels Vic!! What do these cars run stock out here in cali? How do you think it will compare to a stock e55 60-130?

batangx

$$$$ well spent there sir! and to all of your cars too!

K-A

You're fleet is REMARKABLE.

That 997 in that profile shot might be the nicest car I've ever seen. All look amazing, but you can't beat that Porsche's straight-to-the-point, classic, exotic, aggressive, timeless and perfectly proportioned look.

Out of curiosity, how do you like the interior of the GTR? You obviously didn't buy it for that so I'm sure much thought hasn't gone into it, but I spent a 4+ hour road trip in my friends GTR last weekend, and it seems Nissan didn't put much attention into it (probably didn't need to).

Vic55

Thanks and you are spot on about the P car and its classic lines plus heritage.

The interior of the GT-R is as expected for the price and the nameplate... maybe a little better. In regards to displays, nav, and other creature comforts I like it. I love that you can get almost all info about how the engine is performing or running. The Nav is great too. I dont care so much for the headliner or the lack of memory in the seats but Im the only one driving it so I can get by that issue. The seats are ok, but I wish the bolsters were better or adjustable. Overall its good and as you mentioned, it wasnt the deal breaker.

K-A

Nice, thanks

My friend is really enjoying his, only thing he doesn't like is all the attention from fanboys as you mentioned. It's funny because your comment on the girl factor is spot on with what he says. He says he gets tons of car nerds always blowing their wads all over it, haha.

batangx

Vic55,

I'm just curious, does the R35 still feel a bit 'stale/comfortable/Big-Old-Mercedes-Coupe to an extent' like at low-speed crusing? Cause I was talking with my father the other day, and we both agreed that his R32 GT-R behaves like this.. until he intstalled stiff as hell Zeal coilovers... and this holds true too for my friend with an R34 GTR, which I borrowed for a week because he flew out of the country....

just being curious that's all.. cause I know that R35 is a completely different animal.

Vic55

Its actually the opposite in my opinion- its not uncomfortable but very coilover like. You definitely have road feel with mimimal compression and rebound. Im sure the feel would soften up if I dumped the runflates. You also have the choice of three suspension settings which can definitely tighten things up or loosen. Where I live, the roads are actually very good with minimal undulations so I like the tighter suspension. I only miss my "old Mbz coupe" style suspension when cruising on nasty patches of broken road.

My Porsche is lowered but remains more soft at all speeds while my M6 is similar at lower speeds to the GT-R with its KW V3's.

DChan415

Damn.. I thought my stock rims were nice enough to keep for a while. There goes a few grand.