Trading in my GT-R for a ZR1. Question.
 

Hey everyone,

I currently have a 12' GT-R and I am trading it in for a ZR1 soon. Test drove one a couple month ago and fell in love.

I am just wondering and a bit worried about the vibration issue that the ZR1 have. Is it fixable? Is there any problem of the car that I should beware of?

Thanks in advance!

Lots of members here including myself do not have any vibration issues. Test drive it before you buy it if you have a concern.
Your going from the ugliest girl at school to the head cheerleader, you can now throw away your paper bag. Congrats. :cheers:

Like Racer said test drive it and do some cruising between 70-90. Along with Racer I too have no vibration. Only problem with the car is that your going to have to make some performance mods if you want to feel the quickness that your GTR has. The ZR1 has long legs compared to the GTR, you cant take the low end quickness of the GTR away from it between the gearing and the SM gearbox. Enjoy the car Im sure you will.

I agree!

FARTPIPE!!! we know this is you... registering a new name and changing the year on your car won't fool us. Your not that ninja.

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/20...8135940084.jpg

seriously do a search for Fartpipe, he has owned both car and has switched back and forth between the two.

No vibration issue w/ my '10.

Good decision !!! As others have said make sure you test drive the car before buying it. Test it good between 70 to 80 MPH. Keep it steady up and down between these speeds. Should be really smooth.
They're great cars. Find you one and start enjoying the beast !!!

Lol

Nice to know you are willing to take the training wheels off and drive a man's car! ;) A simple test drive of the car should reveal any vibration. We are patiently waiting for pictures...

As everyone said drive the car and drive it for a WHILE on the highway, smooth roads as the ZR1 is a bit of a harsh feeling car. On rougher uneven roads its going to wander/shake more than the GTR so its hard to tell if its having the vibration or not when fighting to keep the steering wheel straight on uneven roads.

I think you're making a great choice. I'm sure you will be very happy with the ZR1. As gonabite states you will need some mods to make it feel like the GTR unless you like quick takes offs and 1st/2nd gear romps. Thats not gonna work with the ZR1 vs the GTR. :(

Here is a video to help you decide:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TcF_...&feature=g-upl

Mind you I am still improving my driving...

Great video!!! That heavy bathtub was pretty quick!

Heres my version except drag racing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocwv0...8&feature=plcp

gtr has been out for its fugly look imo. great car but its just dont give the thrill of a ZR1!!!!
good decision

Thanks guys! The car is coming in less than 2 weeks. Can't wait!




I can not test drive it before I am importing the car from US. I'll make sure it will be test drove by a third party inspector tho.

Haha, It's not the look of the gt-r that I don't like. It's the overall driving experience. It's fast and it's very compotent. But i want something more engaging and fun to drive even when I am driving the car 10/10th.

Thanks for the reassurance!


Haha, looking forward to the challenge!

I think i'll do fine without major mods. Maybe some Akrapovic exhaust and a set of HRE and that's it. Do you know how to get more whine out of the supercharger tho?

Great driving!!

HAHA, heavy bathtub.....

Like i said, I don't mind the look of the GT-R. But it's too big and heavy and a bit boring to drive. Very fast and compotent tho!

I have no vibration issues

what are you looking at?
you already found one?
when the ZR1 will be out of hibernation next spring we should meet up and drive around town people will go nuts!!

Which dealer took your gtr trade in?


Btw: are old are you???

Do you know how to get more whine out of the supercharger tho?

THIS????

i was sad about that, no blower whinning at all.

:rock:

I just turned 24 :) . For sure, let's meet up anytime you want! People will definitely freak out. lol

I took my car to Paul motor company.

It's a shame that the s/c whine is muted.

The blower whine is much more noticeable on the CTS-V I have. I like it, but it drowns out the stock exhaust V8 rumble. I actually prefer the muted blower whine and LOUD exhaust on my ZR1.

If you want loud blower whine, add a smaller pulley to spin it faster. It'll scream then.