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Old 14-02-2008, 09:32 PM   #1
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Default R35 GT-R Testing at ford facilities???

Dont know how true this is but i heard it from a guy today, that there doing emission tests on the new nissan R35 GT-R at yoo yangs..

perhaps someone has a little more info???

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Old 15-02-2008, 12:10 AM   #2
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they test all sorts there for anyone who has the cash
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Old 15-02-2008, 09:20 AM   #3
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Maybe, they were benchmarking the Orion F6 AWD against the GTR.....
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Old 15-02-2008, 09:45 AM   #4
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If only that were true.. ;-)
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Old 15-02-2008, 11:00 AM   #5
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R35 GTR is already released in Japan IIRC, so I don't really see why they need to worry about emissions testing.
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Old 15-02-2008, 11:03 AM   #6
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What about for australian delivery?
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R35 GTR is already released in Japan IIRC, so I don't really see why they need to worry about emissions testing.
Yeah dude. We don't live in japan lol. Emission regs are different here
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Old 15-02-2008, 11:26 AM   #8
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Dont know how true this is but i heard it from a guy today, that there doing emission tests on the new nissan R35 GT-R at yoo yangs..

perhaps someone has a little more info???
My Guess.....

Nissan Australia getting Ford Australia to do the ADR emissions compliance testing for the Australian release.
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Old 15-02-2008, 11:43 AM   #9
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Yeah dude. We don't live in japan lol. Emission regs are different here
But their more strict in Japan.
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Old 15-02-2008, 01:11 PM   #10
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Yeah they are. But it still has to be tested for Aus Standards
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Old 15-02-2008, 01:14 PM   #11
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Yep so when they release them in Mid 2009 its all good
Even though the base model will be released here at $168,000.
Bull whilst boasting 351kw @ Fly at Standard im sorry to say once again Skylines will be hurting the V8 Scene.

But seeing as most Nip Nip Doof Doof's couldn't afford a R35 the V8 scene looks safe.
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Old 15-02-2008, 01:25 PM   #12
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But their more strict in Japan.
Jap standards are for Jap conditions. Not a lot if deserts, dirt roads, 45 degree heat, long distances or crap petrol etc there.......
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Old 15-02-2008, 01:28 PM   #13
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But seeing as most Nip Nip Doof Doof's couldn't afford a R35 the V8 scene looks safe.
Exactly, they can barely afford the $8000, let alone the 168k !!!
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Old 15-02-2008, 01:39 PM   #14
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There's been a two spottings on the street as far as I know. Importers are already advertising them for import but for race use.
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Seeing as Nissan were so slow R35 will be available for import including street registerable, which the first steps have already been taken to have them complied. yes you can already import one for race use and there are a few already here for the Donut King targa car etc.
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Is that a trade plate on that?
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looks like it doesnt it
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Jap standards are for Jap conditions. Not a lot if deserts, dirt roads, 45 degree heat, long distances or crap petrol etc there.......
You'd think peak hour traffic would lead to worse emissions than long distance travel.

Likewise, the car was built for sales to the US, I'm sure the japanese made sure the car complied to the californian emssions laws.
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Old 15-02-2008, 02:59 PM   #20
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oh.... damn that is one hot car!
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You'd think peak hour traffic would lead to worse emissions than long distance travel.

Likewise, the car was built for sales to the US, I'm sure the japanese made sure the car complied to the californian emssions laws.

ADR compliancing probably requires a great deal more than just emission testing.

For the above reasons I have no doubt the car will pass with flying colours. However the right paperwork has to be filled in by the right people before its approved for sale here in Australia.
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Can't get defected on trader plates :P
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That pic is one of the two I mentioned. Here's the other
which was taken in Canberra. Poster said it is bloody fast! :

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Good move by Nissan for making the GT-R global product.


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Bull whilst boasting 351kw @ Fly at Standard im sorry to say once again Skylines will be hurting the V8 Scene.
People will always buy V8s.
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You'd think peak hour traffic would lead to worse emissions than long distance travel.

Likewise, the car was built for sales to the US, I'm sure the japanese made sure the car complied to the californian emssions laws.
Dave, you really don't get it do you?

Just because it will probably comply does not mean it will pass automatically.
e.g. What if it requires to run on 102ron (common in Japan) fuel to pass emmissions. Most of Australia does not even have 98.
How about safety fittings etc, most aussies are not 45kg. (The yank one is LHD and will be very different inside to comply with their rules).

Just because you can drive a car does not mean you do not have to sit for a licence even if you have been driving for the last 50 years in outer mongolia.
Craig Lowndes and Rick Kelly both had to get a learners and then drive with P plates.....

There are procedures that have to be followed by all vehicle manufacturers to protect the general public of Australia. Everyone is treated equally, no exceptions.
If they were not in place we would be flooded with $5000 chinese copy V8s that do 300km/h and kill 50 people a week.....(and that is a good week).
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Dave, you really don't get it do you?
Well it is fun to get a reaction out of you!!!
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Dave, you really don't get it do you?
You always have to put people down dont you, make you feel big?
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Old 15-02-2008, 05:19 PM   #29
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falppist is dead right and it'd be nice to know that he makes more people think about wat they are going to type b4 they send it. Thus bs like wat happens on all these threads would be gone ... perfect forum i guess lol
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Flappist is indeed correct.
Hense the reason for tests and corrections on cars when they're imported.
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