Nissan Porsche Saga continued
#1
10-14-2008, 11:41 AM
Nissan Porsche Saga continued Here's the latest press release from Nissan regarding Porsche's claim that Nissan used semi slick tires
Photo of stock tires used on the GT-R that tackled the 'Ring in 7:29
Nissan released a second video of the incredible 7:29 lap time achieved by the GT-R earlier this year at the Nürburgring Nordschleife along with a photo of the stock tires that were installed on the car at the time. It did so to dispel accusations that the time might not be 100% authentic. Porsche in particular seemed highly suspicious, and boldly claimed its belief that Nissan wasn't using stock tires at the time. The new video starts with some off-track buildup and shows the 50kg of test equipment that was on-board the car at the time, as well. Although we don't speak Japanese, we think that's what they're talking about along with discussing the fresh stock tires that were fitted to the car. The actual lap starts about 4 minutes in and looks pretty authentic to us. We're sure there will continue to be questions and complaints from all sides in this controversy, and we know that this is starting to turn into a a bit of a melodrama, but we really can't help ourselves.
Nissan released a second video of the incredible 7:29 lap time achieved by the GT-R earlier this year at the Nürburgring Nordschleife along with a photo of the stock tires that were installed on the car at the time. It did so to dispel accusations that the time might not be 100% authentic. Porsche in particular seemed highly suspicious, and boldly claimed its belief that Nissan wasn't using stock tires at the time. The new video starts with some off-track buildup and shows the 50kg of test equipment that was on-board the car at the time, as well. Although we don't speak Japanese, we think that's what they're talking about along with discussing the fresh stock tires that were fitted to the car. The actual lap starts about 4 minutes in and looks pretty authentic to us. We're sure there will continue to be questions and complaints from all sides in this controversy, and we know that this is starting to turn into a a bit of a melodrama, but we really can't help ourselves.
#2
10-14-2008, 12:13 PM
Oh, come on, Porsche! Just man up and admit that around the Ring, GT-R > GT2, and use all that energy spent complaining to work on beating Nissan the next time around.
#6
10-15-2008, 11:26 AM
LOL - The Ring time isn't in question is it? 
How many extra ponies did they bring to the Ring that they are not telling us and where they shoe'd(is that a word?) with extra grip soles?
How many extra ponies did they bring to the Ring that they are not telling us and where they shoe'd(is that a word?) with extra grip soles? 
#8
10-16-2008, 08:26 PM
Unless both manufactures bring cars to the Ring at the same time and they are run back to back its gonna be a pissing match.. And even if that were to happen you know the cars would not be completely stock. Pretty much impossible to regulate.
It is nice to know that our friends from Stuttgart still manage to WIN the majority of sports car racing championships
I think the Skyline is a great car and a killer value for the money!!
#9
10-17-2008, 06:00 AM
I was away and missed it all!!!!
can we not keep it going till the new week?
