JDM R35GT-R spec upgrade point

[Norman]

Why new car always better ? what's between 07 to 09 model ? some improvement can't DIY upgrde !

the major differentssS~

Number plate base 12-2008
Without front number plate base. so the total lenth shorten 5mm to 4650mm.

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Front lower arm bush 12-2008
handling's response up,feel, better stable on the street. front lower arm bush's foward/back movement less and stiffer.

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Brake caliper and hose 12-2008
brake hose improve, sport driving brake control and "near the limit"'s braking power up.
brake caliper's "Brembo" logo change to "Nissan".

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Brake Pad 5-2008
Brake pad change to reduce the braking noise.

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Engine 12-2008
Improve assembly installation's accuracy. smoother and improve respond.

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ECU 12-2008
fuel / ignition timing improve. Peak horsepower +5ps. 10-15 mode improve 0.1km/l. mid range response up.

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Suspension 5-2008
sus setting change to same as US spec. spring rate 0.1 kgm up. damper/absorber's reduce side rate change.

12-2008
suspension setting change to Euro spec. front spring rate up. shock absorber's mechanism change.

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Transmission control unit 4-2008
transmisson's control "logic" change.
10-2008
speed limiter from ECU move to trans control unit. (ECU part number change) :eek:

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Transmission mount 4-2008
mission mount's "rubber" harden. less trans movement ( trans sound different too :))

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Tyre 12-2008
Black edition standard equiped with Dunlop tyre. Premium edition is maker option.(FOC)

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Wheel 12-2008
New "real black" colour code.
Basic GTR ~ from silver chrome colour code to dark chrome colour code.("old" Black and Premium edition's colour)
GTR Black and Premium edition ~ dark chrome to real black

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Body colour 12-2008
White pearl(#QX1) change to brilliant white pearl(#QAB), hand polish by pro as ultimate silver.

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Fuel tank 12-2008
Tank capacity increase from 71litre to 74litre. and solve the "air release" problem.

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Fuel (tank) cap 12-2008
Change fuel cap solve the problem of "blow back" when filling fuel.
All "older" GTR change to new cap.(FOC in Japan only):mad:

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Body part assembly accuracy 4-2008
Engine to body works assembly accuracy improve. suspension's potential up.

[ATLsupra]

Most are minor changes, but some can't DIY like you said. GT-R just has to be improved to stay on top of the game :)

[Norman]

Yes Chinchi ;)
Then our "older" model have to keep up too:D

[ATLsupra]

Is a stroker kit going to be your next add on? :p That will put your "older" model to the top GT-R :D

[Norman]

WoW... 600hp is good for me now:p

Street tune Light weight project is on the way... starts from Recaro SPGIII... CB parts...

[Norman]

More OEM upgrades coming, which goes on sale on December 7th at Japan. It is scheduled to go on sale in other global markets begining next spring.

According from "On the Road" magazine~


1. Revised Navigation system

~USB port with iPod connectivity.

* Japan navi map useless in other country.:(


2. Recalibrated suspension setting

~retuned to offer enhanced, premium quality ride comfort.

~Front absorber more accuracy. Spring has been increased.

~The stiffness of rear suspension radius rod bushings has been strengthened.

*3rd revolution,better and better. means our 0708 models is out date. :o

*Taiwan pillow ball suspension system lingages are on sale now.:D


3. Rear diffusers with cooling ducts as Spec-V

~improving cooling performance around the rear floor area.

*Very important. Hope aftermarket product coming asap.;)


4. Newly adoped hexagonal meshed catalyst cells

~less airflow resistance to improved low and mid-range response.

*I'll throw it away. :cool:


for Spec V, receive revised rear absorber setting.
~ more comfort and flat, predictable handling.

and comes standard with Dunlop tyres. :)

[tonyR35]

Hi Norman,

can we also define the new car by their VIN number onwards? Thanks

[Norman]

Hi Norman,

can we also define the new car by their VIN number onwards? Thanks


Hi Tony,

Oh yes! we hard to know when the production date :)

For JDM (Japan, not sure for other country)~

Dec 2007~ MY07 chasis number R35 000001~

June 2008~ MY08 chasis number R35 005520~

Dec 2008~ (485hp) MY09 C/N R35 010004~

Dec 2009~ MY10 C/N.... :o

BTW, most or all the "Third country" still selling MY07.:( need to wait for a while for MY08 onward, cause there still have lots MY07ssS in the market waiting for buyers.

or import the new model by direct order, guess pay 100k more than "old stock" ;)

[tonyR35]

sigh..i must be having one of the OLD stock then..0036xx...got to see Kenneth real soon to update what's neccesary.

Thanks Norman.

[tonyR35]

Norman and Kenneth,

Got the GR6 tranny software updated in Kenneth's place and can feel the Auto mode gear shifting more driveable..or should i say more clever ;)

[stwangan]

Good to hear that Tony. Hope you like our service. How you like the Tail Lights modification?


Norman and Kenneth,

Got the GR6 tranny software updated in Kenneth's place and can feel the Auto mode gear shifting more driveable..or should i say more clever ;)

[Norman]

Hi Tony,
don't worry! 90% of the parts we can upgrade to a better after market parts.

[Norman]

Nissan GT-R 2010 Model Version Up Kit Offered in Japan

http://www.gtrblog.com/2010/04/03/nissan-gt-r-2010-model-version-up-kit-offered-in-japan/

[Norman]

Nissan Owners Loyalty Update: Maintenance Relaxed and Nissan Sports Club Coming

http://www.gtrblog.com/2010/04/05/nissan-owners-loyalty-update-maintenance-relaxed-sports-club/

but don't trust that cause we living in a hot HOT climate! Seeing is Believing. guess that just a danger movement to beats other competitors...

[mafia_boyz]

so if my chassis no is R35 0040** means it is a 2007 model or 2008 model?

[Norman]

so if my chassis no is R35 0040** means it is a 2007 model or 2008 model?

then yours is JDM 2008 model:)

[darrencsh]

Hi Tony,

Oh yes! we hard to know when the production date :)

For JDM (Japan, not sure for other country)~

Dec 2007~ MY07 chasis number R35 000001~

June 2008~ MY08 chasis number R35 005520~

Dec 2008~ (485hp) MY09 C/N R35 010004~

Dec 2009~ MY10 C/N.... :o

BTW, most or all the "Third country" still selling MY07.:( need to wait for a while for MY08 onward, cause there still have lots MY07ssS in the market waiting for buyers.

or import the new model by direct order, guess pay 100k more than "old stock" ;)

About the second batch production, its >5000 or what you stated above >5520. Any link to show that info? Thanks!

[tonyR35]

Guys,

I heard from a jap fern before that the easiest way for you to find out anu JDM manufacturing year would be looking at the seat belt manufacturing date, which is always stated on the white colour tag, on the belt itself usually right at the bottom end. Found mine to be 2008 though...anyone can comment on this?

[midship]

It is mandatory for cars (all over the world) to install safety belts that are the same as the vehicle's year of manufacture.

[tonyR35]

aaahhh...perhaps now we have a more cetain way of telling the year of manufactured of a vehicle ;)

[Norman]

Right, but mid 2008 launch 2nd edition with quite important "minor" change. that starts from no.XXX5001+
...according from my R35 intro booklet...

[darrencsh]

I found 1 unit with the chassis 5068, and i was confused with what you posted:

June 2008~ MY08 chasis number R35 005520~

If the second batch starts with 5001>, the i'll just go ahead with that unit.

Thx!!!

[Norman]

I found 1 unit with the chassis 5068, and i was confused with what you posted:



If the second batch starts with 5001>, the i'll just go ahead with that unit.

Thx!!!

Yes!go for it! you will found that front lower arm bush is much stiffer/stable and transmission bush too...and much more... Especially on hard corners/200km above straight.;)

[garry68]

[QUOTE=Norman;18579]Hi Tony,

Oh yes! we hard to know when the production date :)

For JDM (Japan, not sure for other country)~

Dec 2007~ MY07 chasis number R35 000001~

June 2008~ MY08 chasis number R35 005520~

Dec 2008~ (485hp) MY09 C/N R35 010004~

Dec 2009~ MY10 C/N.... :o

Are these numbers related to the chassis or the engine numbers? The reason why I ask is that I found one which was registered in the UK in July 2009...from the VIN the chassis code is 11XX but the engine code is 12,4XX

The Nissan dealer is pretty sure that this is a 2009 model but the chassis code does not corroborate this.

Any ideas / comments?

[Norman]

[QUOTE=Norman;18579]Hi Tony,

Are these numbers related to the chassis or the engine numbers? The reason why I ask is that I found one which was registered in the UK in July 2009...from the VIN the chassis code is 11XX but the engine code is 12,4XX

The Nissan dealer is pretty sure that this is a 2009 model but the chassis code does not corroborate this.

Any ideas / comments?


JDM= Japan Model

UK first badge= JDM third badge

And that's UK Chasis Code. ;)

[garry68]

Hi Norman,

Thanks for your reply. So the vehicle which I saw was produced after December 2008?

Just want to be 100% clear. I would have thought that the vehicle ID number would have been sequential globally, but only the designated market code changing on the VIN.

I'm pretty new to Nissan and their system so I will rely on your experience to guide me.

Cheers
Garry

[Norman]

UK spec starts selling from Jan 2009+, so definitely after Dec 2008.

[garry68]

Sounds promising :)

[jazz1011]

Hi all,

I've been following the various GTR-35 threads for quite some time and am definitely intrigued and interested in getting this car. However, the topic of chassis number still clouds my mind at times.

While many have advised that it's better to get the 2nd batch with chassis numbers 5xxx and above, but after surveying, there's still a majority of the units with the 4xxxx chassis no.

One of the dealers actually have a 09 model, but it's chassis no. is 03XX. When I ask them how come the number is reverted back to 3 digits, they told me that 09 models have a nice chassis code.

They said the old chassis sequence was R35 000001~ ... but the new 09 models chassis sequence starts with R35 100001~ hence the last 4 digits are reverted to 03XX for that model.

How far is this true?

Would really appreciate if anyone can shed some light on this.

Thanks in advance.

[garry68]

I think the chassis numbers mentioned earlier in the thread relate to JDM versions of the GT-R which we usually see here in Malaysia.

Mine is a UK spec GT-R and those are all 2009 upwards so the chassis numbers are different.

I read somewhere (cannot remember where) that to tell the manufacturing year you can either get the full VIN details or you can check the MY (manufactured year) tag on the bottom of the seat belt where it fixes into the floor. Is it industry standard that the seat belt has to be marked with the same MY as the car.

Good luck with your purchase. If you need any other buying advice I'm sure that some of the other members will be happy to join you to take a look at some of the GT-R's which are currently for sale.

[jazz1011]

Thanks for your feedback, Garry.

I have also thought that the car I saw was a UK spec unit, but the dealer said it was a Japan spec model. So, to further investigate, I asked him to start up the car, and I found that the multi-functional display does indeed show all Japanese words (from what I know, UK spec will have English words).

But anyway, thanks for the tip for checking the MY via the seatbelt. I'd say that's a very ingenious, simple & effective way of finding out the manufacturing year of the car.

[garry68]

Yes, the UK spec is all English on the multi-function display.

If you have any problems or questions you can PM me.

[Norman]

JDM,,,So strange? Pm me if you want me have a look with you :)

[jazz1011]

Hi Norman,

Thanks a lot for offering your help. I would certainly PM you when I want to see the car again. I could really use your expertise in assisting me with my survey and purchase later on :)

It does sound strange to me as well when I am told of that by the dealer. And mind you, it was from one of the top few reputable dealers in town.

Right now, I'm continuing my survey with other dealers as I'm in no rush to get the car so soon. Rather do enough of homework and play safe.

[Norman]

Ok :) welcome to GTR world.

[jazz1011]

Thanks Norman.

You're the best.

[Norman]

Thanks Norman.

You're the best.

;) we love the legend~GTR

[jazz1011]

Right on.

As Nissan calls it - "The Legend is Real"