Nissan out of the Bathurst 12

"GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt" (Gr1vleT-ProudOfCOBALT) 02/08/2014 at 17:12 • Filed to: None

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After a 22 year hiatus Nissan returned to Bathurst for 2014 to take on Mount Panorama, and unfortunately another Nismo Motorsport vehicle has been claimed in the line of duty.

After a collision with the #33 Clearwater Ferrari that lost a bunch of fluid and left the track at the top of the mountain, the Digital Age Performance Nissan GTR looks to be done for the weekend. This is following an unfortunate showing for the Deltawing at the Daytona 24 as well.

You really have to feel bad for Nissan, this has been a rough year.

C'mon Nismo - you got this.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 17:28

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I mean, I think I can take those parts off of their hands

SnowBallin > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 17:38

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Other than the DeltaWing, Nissan does not bring anything interesting to the table.

The GT-R may be fast but it is surely boring

SnowBallin > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 17:38

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Other than the DeltaWing, Nissan does not bring anything interesting to the table.

The GT-R may be fast but it is surely boring

GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt > SnowBallin 02/08/2014 at 17:49

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Eh, I haven't driven one yet - but I have trouble seeing how something so fast could be as boring as people say, but I'll have to see for myself.

SnowBallin > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 17:59

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By boring I mean looks. There is nothing special about the GT-R. Sure it is fast but it does not evoke any emotion

GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt > SnowBallin 02/08/2014 at 18:05

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Gotcha - I can definately get behind that. Compared to the older GT-R cars which were striking (if not a bit basic) the newest iteration is a bit "normal" looking.

As someone who drives a car that evokes very little "emotion" visually but certainly makes up for it with pace - I can't say that would be a deal breaker for me.

At least the design is not offensive, It just isn't a terrific successor to the bloodline.

SnowBallin > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 18:12

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The McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mercedes race cars look amazing. Not to mention, the sound they emit is orgasmic.

As far the Nissan goes, it's just a simple car that goes fast and works. It follows the Nissan corporate mission statement.

Mediocracy is nothing to brag about

GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt > SnowBallin 02/08/2014 at 18:18

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Oh if we're strictly speaking race cars then yes, the GT-R is quite boring. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Mazda 6 race cars (I know it's not relevant to the race, but I'm a fan)

SnowBallin > GRIVLET - Proud of Cobalt 02/08/2014 at 19:21

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I like Mazda cars. Driven the RX-8 and several of the consumer sedans. They are pretty fast and rather fun