http://www.nagtroc.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=27965

Begins with the OP stating his trans troubles at only 1000 miles and no launches what so ever. Suddenly there are 6 members now stating the same thing, the dual clutch trans is locking out the even number gears and throwing codes left and right.

Lol@Nissan.

Serves them right for being so cocky about how great the GTR is... 0_o

Offer it with a manual trans. I don't care if it'll have a slower 0-60 time, but at least it'll be durable. Nissan definitely knows how to be build a strong 6 speed trans (R34 GTR's, 350/370Z, etc).

Btw, one upshot of offering the car with a 6MT would be a lower price! :cool:

This decade for Nissan has sucked for trannies. There 02/03 Maxima- tranny issues. early 350Z-tranny issues, 05-07 Titans -tranny issues. Now there GT-R, where is Nissan getting there transmissions from,China?:icon_no2:

Ive heard Nissan issuing a recall to disable the launch control system after numerous transmissions have imploded and they have had to replace too many under warranty.

Good job, Nissan, you make something weaksos and then try to go back on your word by disabling a system so in the end the customer has to pay for your engineering shortcomings.

The new great fad on the internet seems to be bashing the GTRs transmission.

The new great fad on the internet seems to be bashing the GTRs transmission.
the new fad is to ignore issues and must continue to Hail the GTR as the greatest car EVAR! :rolleyes:

Offer it with a manual trans. I don't care if it'll have a slower 0-60 time, but at least it'll be durable. Nissan definitely knows how to be build a strong 6 speed trans (R34 GTR's, 350/370Z, etc).

Btw, one upshot of offering the car with a 6MT would be a lower price! :cool:

I would leave off the 370Z until it's been available for more than a month. :)

Who knows what all the crazy rev matching they've introduced will do to the tranny.

And I think they disabled the launch feature in the 2010 GTRs but the earlier ones will keep them. Not that it mattered since their warranty got voided if they used it too much.

These reports are people who aren't using the launch and STILL having their trannies get jacked up.

haha, i remeber talking about this when i worked at nissan before the cars came out.... all the mechanics were like, yeah its awesome, but the tranny wont last

the new fad is to ignore issues and must continue to Hail the GTR as the greatest car EVAR! :rolleyes:

Haha, I don't ignore issues. I ignore internet mob mentality. Just like I ignore the idea that rotaries blow up.

I couldn't care less about the GTR, but all I have read about tranny issues is a few (<10) people out of what? 2000 GTRs? bitching about their tranny blowing up. All inevitably claim they did nothing wrong and in most cases I've read, Nissan's black box shows signs of abuse.

N00B question - What is this launch control they speak of??

set launch mode
mash pedal
it holds the rpm (or hits a certain rpm) and then BAM, off you go!
It's the equivilant of bombing the clutch at 7,000 rpm's, only it automates the process

lol... must be great for the tranny

It likes it ROUGH but apparently can't handle it! :rofl:

I think most of the supercars are doing similar systems, I'm pretty sure the Lambo LP640 (Murcielago) has it on their Auto as well.
Must be FUN but pretty brutal on the transmission if used too often

"Automates the launch"

ya know what.. if someone isn't smart enough to know how to launch the damned car.. they don't need to either own the f`ing thing or at least be launching it to begin with... good grief.

http://www.jlanghout.nl/images/Turbo%20Boost/Turbo%20Boost2.jpg

"Hit it KITT!"

yeah, but it lets the Automatic guys get in on all the fun.
Sure beats the old days where you'd take an automatic, put it in neutral, rev the CRAP out of it, and then slam it into Drive!

yeah, but it lets the Automatic guys get in on all the fun.
Sure beats the old days where you'd take an automatic, put it in neutral, rev the CRAP out of it, and then slam it into Drive!

Aaahhh Reminiscing about m y '90 Topaz....

Does any car manufacturer make or have made for them an Automatic Transmission for High Performance (HPC), High RPM Cars that does not have reliability issues..

As we know Mazda has to detune (RPM's, etc) the RX-8 with either the 4 or 6 speed Auto for long term reliability.

Just curious...is there any brand that can last the distance?

Does any car manufacturer make or have made for them an Automatic Transmission for High Performance (HPC), High RPM Cars that does not have reliability issues..

As we know Mazda has to detune (RPM's, etc) the RX-8 with either the 4 or 6 speed Auto for long term reliability.

Just curious...is there any brand that can last the distance?

The new ford double clutch is supposedly engineered for some pretty severe abuse...but they are going to use it initially for the econo-segment to get it into production...

They basically took a manual trans...and automated it with a dual clutch...no torque converters or hydro pumps needed...

But to answer your question...no...unless your talking about the old-school v8 class hydromatics...3 speed and 4 speed sometimes with overdrive...

Mine used to hold a 489ft/lbs torque monster no problem...with the shift kit...if the air got misty...i was driftin to skewl...

Ive heard Nissan issuing a recall to disable the launch control system after numerous transmissions have imploded and they have had to replace too many under warranty.

Good job, Nissan, you make something weaksos and then try to go back on your word by disabling a system so in the end the customer has to pay for your engineering shortcomings.

if the do this i'd be surprised if they dont get sued left and right, that or nissan will have to offer something to shut them up. you cant just go an disable a feature that was a possible selling point on a car and not expect bitching about it.

I know its not the same, but imagine if Mazda recalled ours to disable the A/C or power windows.....

was reading a japanse nissan forum. alot of them are complaining about the transmission. looks like the All mighty GTR has some serious issues.

Sorry if someone already link this link. After watching it, I thought it the funniest thing I ever seen!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Hitlers-R35-GTR_317079.htm

Sorry if someone already link this link. After watching it, I thought it the funniest thing I ever seen!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Hitlers-R35-GTR_317079.htm

OMFG!! HAA THATS EPIC!!

I still to this day have never seen the original clip...but everytime its used...its hilarious...

But after reading the forum...EPIC

Sorry if someone already link this link. After watching it, I thought it the funniest thing I ever seen!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Hitlers-R35-GTR_317079.htm

BWAHAHA!!!

"He won't sell it. He just ordered his AccessPort."

it's all here: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=140966

quite a shame

First year always has problems.

^^^^ LOL!!!!
"I'll just have to suck it up and pay it."

A couple of those lines made me lose it... damn that was funny.

And this is why you pay the premium for the Porsche.

GTR + Old-school Getrag 5-speed + a real clutch (remember your left foot?) = a great car.


Nissan messed up by trying to make it TOO complex. Kudos for breaking new ground, the car will be historic because of it. It's just too bad the owners have to suffer through shit like this, especially after paying a mark-up to buy one.

like he said though, only 1% of GTR owners have had this problem SO FAR... we'll see how many have it in a few months

Haha, I don't ignore issues. I ignore internet mob mentality. Just like I ignore the idea that rotaries blow up.

I couldn't care less about the GTR, but all I have read about tranny issues is a few (<10) people out of what? 2000 GTRs? bitching about their tranny blowing up. All inevitably claim they did nothing wrong and in most cases I've read, Nissan's black box shows signs of abuse.

This is true, a handful of GTR owners who have these problems can't speak for all the owners who don't have problems with there cars.

I am just shocked at Nissan this decade with there transmissions crapping out on there cars and trucks. They never had this problem before.

I think this has been blown-up out of proportion.

I few owners that 1. Tuned their car or 2. didnt follow the instruction had some problems.

Its like everyone thinks Rotaries break all the time (we know its not true)

Does any car manufacturer make or have made for them an Automatic Transmission for High Performance (HPC), High RPM Cars that does not have reliability issues..

As we know Mazda has to detune (RPM's, etc) the RX-8 with either the 4 or 6 speed Auto for long term reliability.

Just curious...is there any brand that can last the distance?

Ferrari, Lambo, bugatti, etc. Its been proven time and time again that the "flappy paddle" gear box is faster around tracks, but the durability doesn't seem like something that has yet been engineerable.

I know that more F1 & E Gear trannies has broken down compared to GTR trannies.

Why dosent everbody run around saying "Ferrari and lamborghini breaks down left and right" ?

Well, I always say when it comes to cars, pick 2: Fast, reliable, cool.

The exceptions are Porsche 911 which is all of the above and Prius which is just one of the above (I'll let you guess)

Well the 2010 model will not have LC, and there is a reflash out for the 2009 model cpu's so that they dont flow the transaxle which is apparently what is getting damaged.

Well, I always say when it comes to cars, pick 2: Fast, reliable, cool.

The exceptions are Porsche 911 which is all of the above and Prius which is just one of the above (I'll let you guess)

The RX8 is only 1 of them too
its not Fast, its not the most reliable either so apparently its only cool

:lol:

After reading more of the thread it seems that the launch control isnt the issue but incredibly high trans temps are....

like he said though, only 1% of GTR owners have had this problem SO FAR... we'll see how many have it in a few months lol i am going to have to watch this one when i get home , work blocks the site :( nerf work lol. btw IGN gave it a 9.4 WOOT

Well, I always say when it comes to cars, pick 2: Fast, reliable, cool.

The exceptions are Porsche 911 which is all of the above and Prius which is just one of the above (I'll let you guess)

Now your talking Miatia.

Reliable and cool

like he said though, only 1% of GTR owners have had this problem SO FAR... we'll see how many have it in a few months yah i agree with you.

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i go to a japanese nissan forums to chat with friends. there is quite a few of GTR trans threads. but i dont spend much time reading them. but most of the ones that i read are not launch control related.