Monthly Archives: November 2010

Car & Driver GTR Road Test

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Wow, Car and Driver just tested the new GTR and the results stand up to the hype.

Here’s what the ‘at a glance’ numbers look like:

  • Horsepower: 480 bhp @ 6400RPM
  • Torque: 430 ft/lbs @ 7000RPM (!!!)
  • 0-60: 3.3 seconds
  • 1/4 Mile: 11.5 @ 124MPH
  • Top Speed: 191MPH
  • Lateral Gs: .99
  • 70-0 Braking: 145ft

Here’s what gets me, and makes this vehicle so open to modifications – All the was achieved @ 10.7PSI. With an Intake, Downpipe Back Exhaust, some Fuel and a Reflash – is a mid 10-second pass plausible? With more then just basic Bolt Ons are we going to have a handful of 9 Second GTRs running around.

ACT PR: New ACT Clutch for Evolution X

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Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released new high performance clutch kits and components for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR 5 Speed. ACT’s new clutch kit for the Evo X feature a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate or Xtreme Pressure Plate that incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 42% increase in clamp force over the stock unit on the HD Pressure Plate and 58% increase over stock with the XT Pressure Plate. The ACT Street Clutch Kit combines the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate or Xtreme Pressure Plate and a Performance Organic Disc, a disc that features special performance organic friction materials to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel backed linings for high burst strength and modifications engineered for quicker shifting. The ACT Street Clutch Kit provides a moderate and consistent pedal feel, smooth engagement, significantly improved durability and increases the torque capacity to 512 ft. lbs. for the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and 573 ft. lbs. for the Xtreme Pressure Plate ACT Race Clutch Kits will hold 655 ft. lbs. of torque with the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and 734 ft. lbs. with the Xtreme Pressure Plate. Metallic Ceramic Xtreme Discs are available in 4 and 6 puck sprung and un-sprung hub designs and are very durable while allowing for quick shifting. The Xtreme Discs are design for high power engines and is recommended for track use only.

  • ACT Heavy Duty ‘HD’ Clutch Kit (Street Disc) – ME1-HDSS
  • ACT Heavy Duty ‘HD’ Clutch Kit (4 Puck) – ME1-HDR4
  • ACT Heavy Duty ‘HD’ Clutch Kit (4 Puck Sprung) – ME1-HDG4
  • ACT Heavy Duty ‘HD’ Clutch Kit (6 Puck) – ME1-HDR6
  • ACT Heavy Duty ‘HD’ Clutch Kit (6 Puck Sprung) – ME1-HDG6
  • ACT Xtreme ‘XT’ Clutch Kit (Street Disc) – ME1-XTSS
  • ACT Xtreme ‘XT’ Clutch Kit (4 Puck) – ME1-XTR4
  • ACT Xtreme ‘XT’ Clutch Kit (4 Puck Sprung) – ME1-XTG4
  • ACT Xtreme ‘XT’ Clutch Kit (6 Puck) – ME1-XTR6
  • ACT Xtreme ‘XT’ Clutch Kit (6 Puck Sprung) – ME1-XTG6

All ACT Pressure Plates and discs for the 2008 Lancer Evolution X are SFI certified. All kits include a new release bearing.

Want a GT-R? Got $129,000? You May Need It.

I’m all for free market economics. If a dealer wants to charge $60,000 over the sticker for a car and some idiot wants to pay it I’m all for it. But who is going to pay $130k for a Nissan?

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Sure every tuner in the US has been cursing Nissan for not bringing it sooner. Sure every tuner in the US has lusted after the GT-R at some point or another. Sure there are some ridiculously wealthy people out there. But $60,000 over sticker?