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2009 Nissan GT-R Road Trip: On the Road Again

We’re back on the road again, this time headed to the Bonneville Salt Flats. We had a great time at the dragstrip last night, but we haven’t finished getting the video together just yet. It’ll be up shortly so you can see just how fast the GT-R runs the quarter mile after a 500 mile drive slog up the interstate. Until then, we’ll be piling on the miles and wondering if the “comfort” mode is really just a cruel joke by the engineering team.

Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor @ 624 miles

Posted by Ed Mar 27, 2008 9:22 am

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elky - Mar 27, 2008 9:43 am (#1 Total: 7)

You're great guys!
I am gonna buy the GTR soon, so every day I stay tuned on your site! I would really like to do the same thing you are doing...
Greeting from Switzerland!

gsr1718 - Mar 27, 2008 9:51 am (#2 Total: 7)

It was nice seeing the GTR at the sacramento dragstrip yesterday!I think i took picture from every angle =]. Thanks for the chat too! you guys are just plain great.

Good luck on your road trip!

dougtheeng - Mar 27, 2008 10:56 am (#3 Total: 7)

Niagara, Ontario, Canada

AH HA! You are using my Utah Salt Flat idea! Can't wait to see the pictures!!

copperw - Mar 27, 2008 11:10 am (#4 Total: 7)

Ahh...the drive to bonneville. As you drive across Nevada, be careful of the semi's on the road...lots of them get really tired on that long slog. And when you reach Elko Nevada, hop off the freeway and try out the old highway that runs parallel to the railway. Between Deeth and Wells there is also a fantastic stretch of pavement on that road that I've never seen a cop on these last 20 years and is board flat. Just watch out for deer and floor it!

rsholland - Mar 27, 2008 11:30 am (#5 Total: 7)

Ellicott City MD United States of America

Okay, this image begs the question: There must be another support car traveling with you guys, correct? Otherwise, how did you get this photo taken?

trackwrex - Mar 27, 2008 11:41 am (#6 Total: 7)

Here, there and everywhere in sunny, Southern California... Usually found going at Warp Factor 10.

okay, you guys should know that "comfort mode" for a performance car such as that just means that it won't knock the fillings loose from your teeth on just one bump. consecutive bumps on the other hand, well, that's another story... i'm loving the coverage! time to buy a pillow for the tush and one for the lower back. ed/scott: drive safely and have fun!!

huyracing - Mar 27, 2008 12:45 pm (#7 Total: 7)

The Japanese don't quite understand the concept of "comfort". This is why I'd opt for an Audi R8 if you want comfort.