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Conqueror_Quack

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The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo–Racing; model code: R35; Japanese: 日産・GT-R; Nissan GT-R) is a series of cars built by Japanese marque Nissan from 2007 to 2025. It has a 2+2 seating layout and is considered both a sports car and a grand tourer. The engine is front-mid mounted and drives all four wheels. It succeeds the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. Although this model was the sixth-generation to bear the GT-R name, it is no longer part of the Skyline line-up. The car is built on the PM platform, derived from the FM platform used in the Skyline and Nissan Z models. Production is conducted in a shared production line at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan.

As per Nissan's intention of creating a world beating sports car, the GT-R brand was revived as part of the Nissan Revival Plan. Overall development began in 2000, following seven years of development and testing, including the introduction of two concept models in 2001 and 2005. The production version of the GT-R was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The GT-R is a brand-new car built on the PM platform, and featured innovative concepts and technologies, such as advanced aerodynamics, the VR38DETT engine, an active suspension system and the ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel-drive system, making it the first ever rear mounted independent transaxle all-wheel-drive vehicle. It is one of the first production cars to feature launch control and a dual-clutch transmission as well. The overall body is made out of steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre. In 2009 it set a record for the fastest accelerating 4-seater production car.

The GT-R is offered worldwide, unlike its predecessors which were sold in a limited number of markets. It received various facelifts and updates to be up to date with the competition, and several special editions were also offered during its prolonged production span. The car is used in motorsports, notably winning championships in the FIA GT1 World Championship, Super GT and in various GT3 racing series, including the GT World Challenge. It is well received among enthusiasts and automotive publications as well, British motor magazine Top Gear named it as "one of the most incredible cars of any kind ever built", due its exceptional performance and practicality given at an affordable price. Being one of the fastest production cars, it has won numerous notable accolades such as the World Performance Car of The Year among many others.

Sales in the Australian market were discontinued due to new side impact regulations. The European market, including the United Kingdom, were also similarly suspended, due to newly implemented noise regulations. Sales in North America ceased in late 2024, while production in Japan and other markets were discontinued in March 2025, ending production of the GT-R after 18 years.
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georgelee5786

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An active suspension is a type of automotive suspension that uses an onboard control system to control the vertical movement of the vehicle's wheels and axles relative to the chassis or vehicle frame, rather than the conventional passive suspension that relies solely on large springs to maintain static support and dampen the vertical wheel movements caused by the road surface. Active suspensions are divided into two classes: true active suspensions, and adaptive or semi-active suspensions. While adaptive suspensions only vary shock absorber firmness to match changing road or dynamic conditions, active suspensions use some type of actuator to raise and lower the chassis independently at each wheel.

These technologies allow car manufacturers to achieve a greater degree of ride quality and car handling by keeping the chassis parallel to the road when turning corners, preventing unwanted contacts between the vehicle frame and the ground (especially when going over a depression), and allowing overall better traction and steering control. An onboard computer detects body movement from sensors throughout the vehicle and, using that data, controls the action of the active and semi-active suspensions. The system virtually eliminates body roll and pitch variation in many driving situations including cornering, accelerating and braking. When used on commercial vehicles such as buses, active suspension can also be used to temporarily lower the vehicle's floor, thus making it easier for passengers to board and exit the vehicle.
 

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An active suspension is a type of automotive suspension that uses an onboard control system to control the vertical movement of the vehicle's wheels and axles relative to the chassis or vehicle frame, rather than the conventional passive suspension that relies solely on large springs to maintain static support and dampen the vertical wheel movements caused by the road surface. Active suspensions are divided into two classes: true active suspensions, and adaptive or semi-active suspensions. While adaptive suspensions only vary shock absorber firmness to match changing road or dynamic conditions, active suspensions use some type of actuator to raise and lower the chassis independently at each wheel.

These technologies allow car manufacturers to achieve a greater degree of ride quality and car handling by keeping the chassis parallel to the road when turning corners, preventing unwanted contacts between the vehicle frame and the ground (especially when going over a depression), and allowing overall better traction and steering control. An onboard computer detects body movement from sensors throughout the vehicle and, using that data, controls the action of the active and semi-active suspensions. The system virtually eliminates body roll and pitch variation in many driving situations including cornering, accelerating and braking. When used on commercial vehicles such as buses, active suspension can also be used to temporarily lower the vehicle's floor, thus making it easier for passengers to board and exit the vehicle.
Why are air suspensions so damn expensive? Some asshole tricked my mom into buying a Land Rover, and now she doesn't have enough money to repair it.
 

georgelee5786

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Why are air suspensions so damn expensive? Some asshole tricked my mom into buying a Land Rover, and now she doesn't have enough money to repair it.
Because theyre significantly more complex. A traditional suspension is just throw on and it works, air suspensions require a compressor which needs to be hooked up to whatever drives it. Also I imagine since theyre not very common on non-commercial vehicles so parts are more expensive
 

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Because theyre significantly more complex. A traditional suspension is just throw on and it works, air suspensions require a compressor which needs to be hooked up to whatever drives it. Also I imagine since theyre not very common on non-commercial vehicles so parts are more expensive
My mom went into a used car dealership looking for a Honda. The scumbag dealer talked her into a Land Rover that she would later find out needed repairs that the dealership didn't disclose.
 

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1423 nya-wah!
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Why? It wasn't even a cheese post. :blob_teary:
 

georgelee5786

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My mom went into a used car dealership looking for a Honda. The scumbag dealer talked her into a Land Rover that she would later find out needed repairs that the dealership didn't disclose.
Very rarely listen to car salesmen, and never listen to them if they suggest a Rover over a Honda. Will she be able to sue for them leaving details out?
 

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Very rarely listen to car salesmen
I never have.

Will she be able to sue for them leaving details out?
Well, when I told her to look into it, she dismissed me, but now her best friend and her pastor are telling her to sue, and she's finally considering it. Stubborn parents never listen to their adult offspring; they'll always view us as defenseless children.
 

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I'm winning currently by laying in bed for more than half an hour
 
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