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My review on the Skyline's pretty simple, here goes...
The Skyline GT-R R32 Vspec N1 offers all the advantages you'd expect from a GT-R. Loads of grip, a good launch, and you can get some pretty good power figures out of it. However the only thing making the N1 special are some better brakes and a white paint job. So really, it's a beater. Just get the premium model already!
Aaaaanyways, I'm gonna do another review now, but this one is different... See, a while back we reviewed the '01 Nissan Primera 20V. Well, I'm gonna review it again... but this time in real life! I attended a race day yesterday, and was given the keys to one. So, I took it on the track and gave it a thrashing!
Car Of The Week In Real Life!!!!
If only this could be every week...
As I said in my GT6 review of the car, the 20V is as bland and boring looking as the regular P12, but it conceals a 2.0L SR20 4 cylinder with VVL, good for just over 200bhp. It's the epitome of sleepers, and the most unassuming performance car you could drive.
The first thing I'll point out is there's only a few subtle hints that this thing is a pretty gutsy car, not a dull boring CVT runabout.
1. A small Autech badge
2. The gear stick has a few extra numbers on it..
3. ...and so does the tach!
It only cost $6k, and comes with a full "Super Premium" visual package, complete with fully modelled engine bay, underside, boot, working radio, air con...
So, how was it hammering the 20V around Pukekohe Park?
Firstly, I really wish I'd made a vid! I was gonna make an in-car video of me showing the Primera no mercy, but I came in from my second stint and found out that it was my last.
Anyways, it was amazing! The acceleration was incredible and the handling was amazing for a car on road tyres and with all the road trim still in it! I was on track with a group of Japanese drivers in a DC5 Integra, Evo X, S2000, EG Civic, and a few other JDM weapons, all kitted with various go-faster bits and bobs. And the 20V matched them, I even overtook a few of them, only to have them come to the car afterwards, rip open the hood and exclaim "I ****ING KNEW IT!!!!" in amazement.
The Japanese. A DC5, some MRSs, an S2K.... and a 350Z amongst other wheels.
As for speed, most of the track was done in 3rd or 4th, only dipping down to 2nd twice a lap (Turns 5 and 7). I didn't have a GPS in the car so I can't tell you my definite fastest speed but while enduring the bumps and jumps down the front straight I saw the needle hit 175km/h (108mph) before I chickened out and dabbed the brakes so I'd survive the sweeper... I did also have a DC2 right up my arse, so I didn't exactly want to wipe out right in front of him..
The sound was like nothing you'd ever expect from a boring family sedan. Outside it sounded like nothing special, but inside... Like I said, really wish I'd made a video! The feeling of giving this thing all-hell was epic! Nothing beats the feeling of hurtling down the back straight at 160km/h, braking at the 150m mark, back to 3rd at 100m, back to 2nd at 50m, then throwing it into the corner... It's what I live for!
At only $6k, you can't complain! Here's a family car you can take the kiddies to school, but also out-drag a DC5 Integra Type R! SLEEPER!!! 👍
I'll be back with a car tomorrow!
The Skyline GT-R R32 Vspec N1 offers all the advantages you'd expect from a GT-R. Loads of grip, a good launch, and you can get some pretty good power figures out of it. However the only thing making the N1 special are some better brakes and a white paint job. So really, it's a beater. Just get the premium model already!
Aaaaanyways, I'm gonna do another review now, but this one is different... See, a while back we reviewed the '01 Nissan Primera 20V. Well, I'm gonna review it again... but this time in real life! I attended a race day yesterday, and was given the keys to one. So, I took it on the track and gave it a thrashing!
Car Of The Week In Real Life!!!!
If only this could be every week...
As I said in my GT6 review of the car, the 20V is as bland and boring looking as the regular P12, but it conceals a 2.0L SR20 4 cylinder with VVL, good for just over 200bhp. It's the epitome of sleepers, and the most unassuming performance car you could drive.
The first thing I'll point out is there's only a few subtle hints that this thing is a pretty gutsy car, not a dull boring CVT runabout.
1. A small Autech badge
2. The gear stick has a few extra numbers on it..
3. ...and so does the tach!
It only cost $6k, and comes with a full "Super Premium" visual package, complete with fully modelled engine bay, underside, boot, working radio, air con...
So, how was it hammering the 20V around Pukekohe Park?
Firstly, I really wish I'd made a vid! I was gonna make an in-car video of me showing the Primera no mercy, but I came in from my second stint and found out that it was my last.
Anyways, it was amazing! The acceleration was incredible and the handling was amazing for a car on road tyres and with all the road trim still in it! I was on track with a group of Japanese drivers in a DC5 Integra, Evo X, S2000, EG Civic, and a few other JDM weapons, all kitted with various go-faster bits and bobs. And the 20V matched them, I even overtook a few of them, only to have them come to the car afterwards, rip open the hood and exclaim "I ****ING KNEW IT!!!!" in amazement.
The Japanese. A DC5, some MRSs, an S2K.... and a 350Z amongst other wheels.
As for speed, most of the track was done in 3rd or 4th, only dipping down to 2nd twice a lap (Turns 5 and 7). I didn't have a GPS in the car so I can't tell you my definite fastest speed but while enduring the bumps and jumps down the front straight I saw the needle hit 175km/h (108mph) before I chickened out and dabbed the brakes so I'd survive the sweeper... I did also have a DC2 right up my arse, so I didn't exactly want to wipe out right in front of him..
The sound was like nothing you'd ever expect from a boring family sedan. Outside it sounded like nothing special, but inside... Like I said, really wish I'd made a video! The feeling of giving this thing all-hell was epic! Nothing beats the feeling of hurtling down the back straight at 160km/h, braking at the 150m mark, back to 3rd at 100m, back to 2nd at 50m, then throwing it into the corner... It's what I live for!
At only $6k, you can't complain! Here's a family car you can take the kiddies to school, but also out-drag a DC5 Integra Type R! SLEEPER!!! 👍
I'll be back with a car tomorrow!