[Quabiddy]

Im just an exhaust and wheels type of guy

Agreed! Midpipe and possibly some 2.75” intakes to wake up the turbo sound is good enough for my old ass.

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

Agreed! Midpipe and possibly some 2.75” intakes to wake up the turbo sound is good enough for my old ass.

And if I'm not mistaken, just going with after market intakes and midpipes aren't usually grounds for a Nissan service shop to deny a warranty claim.

 

[Quabiddy]

And if I'm not mistaken, just going with after market intakes and midpipes aren't usually grounds for a Nissan service shop to deny a warranty claim.

Luckily (maybe not for me) I don’t have any more warranty

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

Luckily (maybe not for me) I don’t have any more warranty

I've only had my '24 since the end of May, so I'm not in a hurry to mod it, at least anything that would give a Nissan store an easy reason to deny a warranty claim. But that's for another discussion. I've known some owners who have modded their GT-R's right after they buy them.

 

[rwheelz]

Stock GTR was a huge disappointment for me. The power:weight is simply not where it needs to be. The car needs an exhaust and tune at a minimum IMO.

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

Stock GTR was a huge disappointment for me. The power:weight is simply not where it needs to be. The car needs an exhaust and tune at a minimum IMO.

A stock GT-R can be disappointing somewhat, depending upon what car one is coming from. What about you? I'm on my third GT-R, with my '24 just being a few months old. While I still feel the power, speed, and quickness I remember from the past two I owned, I'll admit to wondering what it would be like if my GT-R were modded, even if "just" FBO. My '09 was FBO and there was a very noticeable improvement in acceleration and responsiveness.

 

[Stereolab42]

Seems like every time I get on Facebook I read another lengthy story about how some shop ruined a guy's GT-R after years of delays and blown engines. And part of the story is usually about how the owner has run out of money and has to work multiple jobs, etc. While I'm sure just FBO is less risky, I think people jump into serious powertrain mods with their eyes shut a lot of the time. Even putting aside the California issues, anyone with a newer GT-R should just enjoy it mostly as-is until it's depreciated a bit, they've got money to burn, and alternate cars to enjoy. Then go nuts if you want.

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

Seems like every time I get on Facebook I read another lengthy story about how some shop ruined a guy's GT-R after years of delays and blown engines. And part of the story is usually about how the owner has run out of money and has to work multiple jobs, etc. While I'm sure just FBO is less risky, I think people jump into serious powertrain mods with their eyes shut a lot of the time. Even putting aside the California issues, anyone with a newer GT-R should just enjoy it mostly as-is until it's depreciated a bit, they've got money to burn, and alternate cars to enjoy. Then go nuts if you want.

I've owned three GT-R's, starting with a then brand new '09, then a '14, and now a '24. I only went FBO for the '09. That was enough for me and I didn't want to have the financial worry of highly modifying the car and experiencing a major failure of some sort. For now with my '24, I've only changed the midpipe and will just leave it at that for now. If I want it to be much quicker and faster I can always go FBO. Or just get another car to add to the stable. And I admit I'm looking at the upcoming C8 ZR1!

 

[Subyman]

I'd ask what yourself what your goals are with your GT-R. If you want the maximum life and reliability out of your R35, keep the car stock. If you want to pursue big power, go all out and never settle. Cars like these have hardly any middle ground. Nissan engineers spent millions of dollars in R&D like with any vehicle. Leaving it stock will save you headaches and vastly prolong the life. Both my 2016 STI with 155k miles and 2012 GTR with 140K miles are mechanically stout and for the most part trouble free when compared to cars with a quarter of the mileage with heavy performance modifications. I've also enjoyed/have had more seat time/Return on Investment than probably 50% of the owners. More power over stock will lead to greater wear no matter what it is. Are you doing it for yourself? Or others? is the question at hand. Also, sick EBA GTR!

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

I've only changed to a non-resonated midpipe and I'm very pleased with the exhaust note now over stock.

 

[rwheelz]

I went from a 2015 C7Z06 to a 2015 GTR and seriously questioned my decision on the drive home. I didn't know if the GTR had an issue or or whether it was truly that weak by comparison. The intake/exhaust/tune is a pretty cheap and easy way to start with the GTR and makes a world of difference over OEM performance. I know a lot of people will add downpipes and turbos to that list in terms of hitting the sweet spot, but then that requires fuel mods and better cooling and a tune that protects the very expensive transmission, etc. It costs a lot more and puts the gearbox at risk. I tried mid-pipe only until I had a tuner lined up and installed the intakes. It definitely helped, but nowhere near enough coming from the C7Z (which was preceded by a C6Z). I never got to run the GTR against my own Corvettes, but loooong Montana pulls against my buddy's Camaro ZL1 with the same LT4 powertrain had the GTR pulling consistently at every speed with the intakes/AP tune/exhaust combo.

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

I went from a 2015 C7Z06 to a 2015 GTR and seriously questioned my decision on the drive home. I didn't know if the GTR had an issue or or whether it was truly that weak by comparison. The intake/exhaust/tune is a pretty cheap and easy way to start with the GTR and makes a world of difference over OEM performance. I know a lot of people will add downpipes and turbos to that list in terms of hitting the sweet spot, but then that requires fuel mods and better cooling and a tune that protects the very expensive transmission, etc. It costs a lot more and puts the gearbox at risk. I tried mid-pipe only until I had a tuner lined up and installed the intakes. It definitely helped, but nowhere near enough coming from the C7Z (which was preceded by a C6Z). I never got to run the GTR against my own Corvettes, but loooong Montana pulls against my buddy's Camaro ZL1 with the same LT4 powertrain had the GTR pulling consistently at every speed with the intakes/AP tune/exhaust combo.

I know Z06 owners are a loyal lot and really love them. I previously owned a '19 C7 GS and '21 C8 Stingray. I know, not a Z06 but I still belong to a few C8 groups and Z06 owners there are a very vocal and proud group. Bring up the fact that the E-Ray is slightly quicker and you'll never hear the end of it. Of course, the Z06 is the purpose built track weapon and the E-Ray more of a GT, but you will hear to no end how the E-Ray is the Z06's snotty nosed little brother. I average driving my '24 GT-R once a week and those are short runs of typically less than 10 miles one way. And I don't really step on it (much), so it can "feel" while not slow, not fast sometimes. But I'm not driving the car for what it was meant for and capable of. Still, I enjoy putting a high performance car in Sport/Sport+ mode, with the RPMs raised and ready to take off from its haunches. There are no twisties here in central Florida, so on and off ramps have to do. But there are still plenty of open areas with no cars around you can have fun.

 

[spoolin03]

I plan to run mine stock. Will try to enjoy it.

 

[Gdzilla_]

It never fails, almost everytime I'm out with the GTR someone asks me what I've done to it. And they get the surprised Pikachu face when I say absolutely nothing.

That’s cause it’s a GTR… you don’t need to do anything to it. It’s friggin’ fast right outta the box lol

 

[Mid-Life Crisis]

That’s cause it’s a GTR… you don’t need to do anything to it. It’s friggin’ fast right outta the box lol

It's entirely subjective and whatever each individual GT-R wants. I owned my '24 for a year and then went FBO and I was like, whoa! But then someone could regard that and say, I'll see your FBO and raise you with my C800 package. Double whoa! And then you get into the 1,000 HP territory which is just bonkers.

 

[Gdzilla_]

It's entirely subjective and whatever each individual GT-R wants. I owned my '24 for a year and then went FBO and I was like, whoa! But then someone could regard that and say, I'll see your FBO and raise you with my C800 package. Double whoa! And then you get into the 1,000 HP territory which is just bonkers.

Right!! lol

The mod bug can be incredibly overwhelming. The GTR platform makes it way to easy and extremely hard for one to resist lol

 

[TailStrike]

It never fails, almost everytime I'm out with the GTR someone asks me what I've done to it. And they get the surprised Pikachu face when I say absolutely nothing. I used to have an Evo IX MR that I did the same with. People just couldn't fathom how I didn't at least have FBO. Yes, it helps the resale value but that's not why I do it. I enjoy the factory reliability and honestly the car is plenty fast without any mods. Most of the time I'm going to work or running errands, I'm not even scratching the surface of what it's capable of.

So I guess I'm just wondering, are there any other stockers out here like me or am I a friggin' weirdo?

Dude, as an auto shop owner you have no idea. No matter how many times I tell them it's almost stock they expect a two stage tune with flames. So I definetly feel where you are coming from.

Mine has a mid pipe, air filters, blow offs, and a tune. Mods were done by the previous owner except I retuned to know what it is.

 

[TailStrike]

I bought a 2014 in April of 2024. Auto repair is my trade and I wanted as close to stock as possible. Of all the cars I ran across, the 6700 mile car I bought was close. A stock R35 IS a unicorn. A mythical beast that no one alive has seen.

 

[NissanassassiN]

I bought a 2014 in April of 2024. Auto repair is my trade and I wanted as close to stock as possible. Of all the cars I ran across, the 6700 mile car I bought was close. A stock R35 IS a unicorn. A mythical beast that no one alive has seen.

Mine is 100% stock. I know cause I’m the only owner. Plan to leave it that way.

 

[TailStrike]

Mine is 100% stock. I know cause I’m the only owner. Plan to leave it that way.

You Sir, have a unicorn. Congrats