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10-13-2008, 09:37 PM
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|  Nissan refuses to replace GT-R owner's busted transmission
Nissan refuses to replace GT-R owner's busted transmission 
A member of the North American GT-R Owner's Club forums started a thread recently in which he tells about dropping off his Nissan GT-R at the dealership when he began hearing loud noises coming from the rear of the car. The dealership told him that his transmission was toast as a direct result of him turning off the car's VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) too much, which you have to do in order to use the Launch Control function. The cost to repair the tranny is $20,000 and Nissan won't cover it under warranty since the GT-R owner's manual states that damage to the transmission is not covered if it is proven to be the result of using Launch Control with the VDC turned off. In fact, the manual states that the only reason you should turn off VDC is for when you're rocking the vehicle because it's stuck in mud or snow. That's kind of like Nissan saying you should never use the Launch Control function despite the fact it's there. | 
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10-13-2008, 09:49 PM
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thats bull shit. way to follow up on your crap nissan
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10-13-2008, 10:11 PM
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Old news but still bullsh*t
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10-13-2008, 10:21 PM
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i think they said it wasn't covered from the get-go, but still... no point in having it if its not covered by the warranty, might as well come with nitrous and just put a disclaimer "nitrous not covered in warranty, have fun"
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10-13-2008, 11:40 PM
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This is the same trans everyone is talking about. Its posted here 3 times, Corvetteforums 3 times and Svtperformance. People, we are talking about the same incident over and over again. Not multiple occurrences. | |
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10-14-2008, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 25psi This is the same trans everyone is talking about. Its posted here 3 times, Corvetteforums 3 times and Svtperformance. People, we are talking about the same incident over and over again. Not multiple occurrences. | 25psi to the rescue!!!! fear not, our import savior is here to save us !
sorry couldn't resist, it hasn't been mentioned in "Automotive News, Media & Press".... it doesn't look like you like talking about this 
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10-14-2008, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 25psi This is the same trans everyone is talking about. Its posted here 3 times, Corvetteforums 3 times and Svtperformance. People, we are talking about the same incident over and over again. Not multiple occurrences. | Yes, this one particular case is the same one that appears to be passed around...but it certainly is NOT the only case of a failing Nissan GTR transmission out there and there are only 300 or so cars here in the U.S. so far and they all have only a few hundred miles on them. Go read the Nissan & GTR boards and check it out. | |
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10-14-2008, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1 Yes, this one particular case is the same one that appears to be passed around...but it certainly is NOT the only case of a failing Nissan GTR transmission out there and there are only 300 or so cars here in the U.S. so far and they all have only a few hundred miles on them. Go read the Nissan & GTR boards and check it out. | Do you read those boards?
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10-14-2008, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1 Yes, this one particular case is the same one that appears to be passed around...but it certainly is NOT the only case of a failing Nissan GTR transmission out there and there are only 300 or so cars here in the U.S. so far and they all have only a few hundred miles on them. Go read the Nissan & GTR boards and check it out. | I am on a couple GTR boards, but I do not frequent them much.
The two that I have read about is one that was launched 70 times in two days. 20 of those where at the track. The other incident was some guy who fabricated a bunch of bs. He happened to not own a GTR. | |
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10-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 25psi I am on a couple GTR boards, but I do not frequent them much.
The two that I have read about is one that was launched 70 times in two days. 20 of those where at the track. The other incident was some guy who fabricated a bunch of bs. He happened to not own a GTR. | Please do not continue to say these things without providing proof.
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10-14-2008, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG Please do not continue to say these things without providing proof. | Ive showed you links already. You have to read the whole thread. He admits to launching the car more than 70 times in two days. | |
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10-14-2008, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 25psi Ive showed you links already. You have to read the whole thread. He admits to launching the car more than 70 times in two days. | I'm not searching though 32 pages of nonsense, you should have provided a link to the post in the first place. And also a link to proof that the other guy really doesn't own a GTR.
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10-14-2008, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG I'm not searching though 32 pages of nonsense, you should have provided a link to the post in the first place. And also a link to proof that the other guy really doesn't own a GTR. | If you want the info bad enough, I gave you the link! Im not searching either. | |
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10-14-2008, 07:03 PM
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actually in the thread he stated numerous times that he lauched it around 20 times but i didnt read the whole thread cuz its too long.
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10-14-2008, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 25psi If you want the info bad enough, I gave you the link! Im not searching either. | Read though it, no where does the guy say anything about 70 launches. He sticks to his claim of 20. And here is an interesting quote: Quote: |
"There are officially, as of today, October 13th, 2008. 2 Nissan GT-Rs in the united states that have had transmission failure while driving in 2nd gear . At the time, it is not apparent if it is 2nd gear, a clutch, or any type of internal shaft. They were drivin hard. How hard is for you to decide what level you define. No Nissan GT-R has blown a trans WHILE using launch control. The problems did not arise for 7-10 days after the last launch control use. END OF STORY."
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10-15-2008, 01:45 AM
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That sucks, it'd be like GM slapping a 4L60E in the ZR1 and saying don't go WOT or you'll blow it up. But good luck!
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG I'm not searching though 32 pages of nonsense, you should have provided a link to the post in the first place. And also a link to proof that the other guy really doesn't own a GTR. | Get off your high horse, he doesn't have to do anything! 
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10-15-2008, 09:48 AM
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BOO for Nissan.
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10-15-2008, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoolin Get off your high horse, he doesn't have to do anything! | You're right, its ok to claim things without any proof, I forgot we are on the internet after all. 
I wanted him to cite his sources, because as I predicted, the owner never said anything about 70 launches, a single fanboy member of the forum(who doesn't even own a GTR) said he "heard" that it was around 70 launches. Real credible...
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10-15-2008, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG You're right, its ok to claim things without any proof, I forgot we are on the internet after all.
I wanted him to cite his sources, because as I predicted, the owner never said anything about 70 launches, a single fanboy member of the forum(who doesn't even own a GTR) said he "heard" that it was around 70 launches. Real credible... | I gave you more than one link. | |
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10-15-2008, 10:53 PM
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I think this is on EVERY car board lol.
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