Brockbank Seniors R35

[Brockas]

So after much deliberation, my old man decided against the M5/M6/C63 idea and man'd up.

Specs:
2009 Premium Edition R35 GT-R
7,200 kms
Gunmetal

After driving it for the last few days, I'm willing to swap my 33 + a kidney for an R35. Got to take it out today and take some shots of it...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/Brockas/Wallpaper2-large2.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/Brockas/Wallpaper4-large.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/Brockas/Wallpaper1-large.jpg
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More to come :D

[jaybee]

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

[180SXTCY]

...so that's where our money went! pingpingpingping

On a serious note fukn sexy! Does he plan to modify it at all?

[YOUR MATE]

Spotted you just leaving after getting pics of this, looked and sounded good in the flesh.

[Lonewolf]

yes, rather convenient timing after the AL Motorsport payments started rolling in!

+1 if its going to cop any mods?

going to hand out the chop to the old man soon too? :D

[duste]

What's the difference between 'Premium Edition' and, err... 'Normal Edition'?

[Slip_]

Shouldve never given you nigga's moneeeeey!!!

[180SXTCY]

Also fuuuuuuu

[Alt_F4]

Motherfucker.

[R3N]

Jarred, I gave you $5, you know what to do...

Very nice... are the wheels black or gunmetal?

[Brockas]

...so that's where our money went! pingpingpingping

On a serious note fukn sexy! Does he plan to modify it at all?
Not until it's out of warranty, then maybe exhaust/tune etc.

What's the difference between 'Premium Edition' and, err... 'Normal Edition'?

Seats, stereo... aka fucall really.

[Brockas]

Very nice... are the wheels black or gunmetal?

Black! :D

[Aristoman]

So much WANT ! Have to sell house to fund tho :(

[180SXTCY]

Black! :D

So ahhh where does he park this car?

[Adr3naL1N]

fucking wanker!!!


is nice!!!

[confuzion]

got nothing on my 626 ! :)

[Lmx]

god damn, too much cash. bet you got a few odd looks driving it yourself.

[DT95WA]

Staunch!!

[KyeBidz]

helis required

[DISTRBD]

Looks great , DAD R plates ?

[Steppo_GT]

Gunmetal R35 = Gunmetal R32 same same!

P.S. Heli pics didn't load.. :)

[KyeBidz]

Looks great , DAD R plates ?

HAHAHAHAH!!

[R3N]

Black! :D

centre caps should go nicely with my wheels then... get on it Jarred

[mitchsterbrau]

great! another 35 for powercruise.
looks awesome, nice colour choices too. :):)

[shifted]

O. M. G.

Very nice!!

[RS_Gav]

Oh yer? Well my dad drives a.... Hmm, never mind. fhl.

[31-EVO]

Delicous, but mostly jealous.

[Brett_J]

Like I said pingpingpingping, shotgun when they go away :P

[Jaak]

brilliant car! I had to opportunity of driving one december last year ,ill give my first born for one

[Huy]

He let you borrow it....




Can.

[Fukushima]

don't let him sell it

hand-me-down goodness

[AGIT8D]

Very nice!!

[wormbo2]

NICE 35! that thing has presence, and the photos are all Justice to it, DAMN SEXY car.
now Brockas.... new avatar with 35 replacing 33 = GREAT!

[adrenalin]

Awesome.

Cant believe of all the colours he went gunmetal grey.

+1 to hand me down idea

[Joe]

Paul, when are you upholding my end of the AL Motorsport deal? You give me $10k for mods, I keep quiet about you buying R35 with the funds!!!!

:D

LOVELY car, best colour too. Look forward to seeing a Brockbank-driven GTR out on a cruise with an intact sump!

P.S. just wait til everyone see's the "future-proof" license plates :D

[viet_boi]

Need some shots of that next to your GTR Paul.

Looks the goods, 3rd Picture just sets it off!!

[hoony]

Your dad is awesome.

[c.rusli]

cool... does this do skid?

[TJ]

First time Brockas senior gets to drive a GTR he has paid for?

:D

Like I said earlier, awesome pics Doggy

[_oz]

lol @ dad r

very nice pics!!

[TheChad]

If I am correct, I think mr bb taught me at Corpus at one point? Does he still teach? Because that would surely have the schoolboys frothing if he ever brought it to school...

[Brockas]

If I am correct, I think mr bb taught me at Corpus at one point? Does he still teach? Because that would surely have the schoolboys frothing if he ever brought it to school...

Yup you'd be right. He's now head of maths at All Saints. As you can imagine, he doesn't drive it to school very often haha


Few more pics - they didn't really turn out how I wanted, so went for the artificial look in PP...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/Brockas/Wallpaper5-large.jpg
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[TheChad]

He's now head of maths at All Saints. As you can imagine, he doesn't drive it to school very often haha


no shit.



father son track day scheduled? would be pretty interesting considering the power difference vs new technology...

[Brockas]

After giving it a thrash this arvo, can confidently say it would destroy my 33 around a track.

In a straight line it's a different story... but who cares about that!

[ecent]

Definitely different to get used to from the 33 man.

[rucker_]

This is bullshit, the moment you think your life is going sweet. A thread like this pops up. FUUUUUU

[Scaf]

Very nice!!!

[ben351]

pingpingpingpings that drive their dads cars shit me.













;)

Good rig !!!!

[1JZNOSHIT]

colour looks bombed. looks darddddy.

Still on its first VR38??? :D

[yeahlow34]

You piece of fucking shit.

Want.

[INSINR8R]

Do want.

[mitchy]

should have bought a toyota.

[mys1]

This is the one that the DP at Northsides was driving?? blew up, then they advertised it cheap, with a fixed motor yeah?

Either way, good buy!

[stumps.]

[FAST R] made me laugh on FB. Car looks sweet

[Ben Wha]

I bet this car doesn't even exist, just like your cat.

[V70R]

Should have got the GMbH...

[Huy]

You piece of fucking shit.

Want.

+1.

Bet he's voided warranty already!

[Ryan1080]

Is your dad open to adoption offers? I'm keen to apply :D

Nice one! Now post up the pics/vids of skids!

[ben351]

This is the one that the DP at Northsides was driving?? blew up, then they advertised it cheap, with a fixed motor yeah?

Either way, good buy!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

your the best !

[Brockas]

This is the one that the DP at Northsides was driving?? blew up, then they advertised it cheap, with a fixed motor yeah?

Either way, good buy!

LOL!!

Private sale... but nice try ;)

[mys1]

Ruin my perfect troll, pingpingpingping

[magic1]

lol at future proof plates. phill told me.

[manna_85]

very very nice! very very jelous! great pics too btw.

[ceaz]

pretty sure seen it cruisin home on mitchell freeway few times

looks sweet best colour, wish my daddy would get one

[pgc]

pretty sure seen it cruisin home on mitchell freeway few times

Of course you did. It has Antilag plates, so it's unmistakable... :confused:

Welcome to the "I could never afford any of the cars I drive" club Paul.

[Brockas]

Of course you did. It has Antilag plates, so it's unmistakable... :confused:

Welcome to the "I could never afford any of the cars I drive" club Paul.

I know... it sucks doesn't it haha


Funnily enough, my old man hates the 'state' plates so much he's running the antilag plates on the front until his new plates arrive (4 weeks).

Told him he'll get fined for it, but he doesn't seem to care. That's how much he hates white / blue plates haha

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Good work Brockbank Snr!!

Seriously awesome car... Love the photo's as well Paul!

Great job all round!... So much want!

[regi]

Yup you'd be right. He's now head of maths at All Saints. As you can imagine, he doesn't drive it to school very often haha


lol at this revelation, had a Mr Brockbank as my Yr12 maths teacher at corpus back in 04, top bloke

AND evidently an awesome taste in cars

[mitchy]

defective sperm it appears though.

[AGIT8D]

I know... it sucks doesn't it haha


Funnily enough, my old man hates the 'state' plates so much he's running the antilag plates on the front until his new plates arrive (4 weeks).

Told him he'll get fined for it, but he doesn't seem to care. That's how much he hates white / blue plates haha

Hahahah yessssssss! Cannot wait for stories of cops pulling him over and ransacking his glove box looking for cruise maps etc. So much for underground, that's just blatant advertising to the highest degree - stick that in your pipe and smoke it fuckers!!!

[adrenalin]

lol at this revelation, had a Mr Brockbank as my Yr12 maths teacher at corpus back in 04, top bloke

AND evidently an awesome taste in cars

Off topic but is that cock sucker Mr Carlton still there.

Biggest prick of a maths teacher.

[Adr3naL1N]

Yup you'd be right. He's now head of maths at All Saints. As you can imagine, he doesn't drive it to school very often haha




fak i went to all saints, didnt realise they paid them so well! expensive school to attend but!

[Brockas]

defective sperm it appears though.

F.U.

[mitchy]

F.U.

<3

[Skitzo]

Facts is Facts though Paul.

[Brockas]

Facts is Facts though Paul.

Facts are facts you mean?


Illiterate clown shoe, I hope you get smothered by those size 22 hips that wanted you last night.

[MISS 13B]

Yup you'd be right. He's now head of maths at All Saints. As you can imagine, he doesn't drive it to school very often haha

No shit, what did he teach at Corpus?

Oh and gunmetal grey....best colour hands down!

[Brockas]

No shit, what did he teach at Corpus?
Maths. He didn't become head of Maths after teaching PE at Corpus :p

[ben351]

i tutor sex ed if anyone is interested ?

[JME]

You'd be able to teach sex ed and show the effects of S.T.I's all in one shot, perfect teacher of the year candidate Ben.


p.s. nice datsun.

[MISS 13B]

Maths. He didn't become head of Maths after teaching PE at Corpus :p
Yeah I'll pay that....smartass :p

[jaybee]

Funnily enough, my old man hates the 'state' plates so much he's running the antilag plates on the front until his new plates arrive (4 weeks).

Told him he'll get fined for it, but he doesn't seem to care. That's how much he hates white / blue plates haha

myyyyyyy nigga.

http://www.mascotcoalition.org/education/movies/training_day_images/denzel_intro.jpg

[kurbn]

just a 350z with some flash wheels


so does the launch control drop your lungs into your spine

[jaybee]

jeremy clarkson neck injuries could be on the cards for paul on the 19th coming up.

[Steppo_GT]

ADM Gtr's didn't get launch control due to boxes breaking didn't they?

[Brockas]

ADM Gtr's didn't get launch control due to boxes breaking didn't they?

LC2 instead of LC1, which means it launches at about 3000rpm instead of 5000rpm or so.

Still gets out of the hole fkn quick.

[kurbn]

I take it warranty is void still if you use it and you break something?

[Brockas]

Nope.

Warranty is only void if you mod it.

Not even void if you track it hard, so long as you get it serviced straight after.

[R32-GTR]

Look at this bloke go . All the yorgas , all the fame , all the 35gtr's , can life get any better ??

[Jizz-Lebrity]

Bombed.

My old man went through a similar deliberation recently. Unfortunately I wasn't as persuasive as yourself and the 35R waiting list got the better of him - so he ended up going home in a shitter 370Z. If only there was a 35R sitting ready to scoop up!!

pingpingpingpingtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt .

[Sumo]

So after much deliberation, my old man decided against the M5/M6/C63 idea and man'd up.

Specs:
2009 Premium Edition R35 GT-R
7,200 kms
Gunmetal

After driving it for the last few days, I'm willing to swap my 33 + a kidney for an R35.


Looks awesome man! Your dad has great taste! Kidney huh? Easy to pick a post from someone who has really & really driven one.


yes, rather convenient timing after the AL Motorsport payments started rolling in!
+1 if its going to cop any mods?
going to hand out the chop to the old man soon too? :D

Arrrhhhhh! You need a drive sir!
Mods? Unlike 32, 33 & 34s they are very very quick already, what makes us think we are better at car set up than the engineering team @ datsun? Budget for one... I met with the GTR engineering guys and they said most mods will upset the balance and make it slower. Very important to collect some lap time data before and after to be sure of positive gain...

Unless of course the goal is simply to light up 2x 285 & 2x 315 R comps every time you wish to depart.... Errr they do that already but only when cold.


Not until it's out of warranty, then maybe exhaust/tune etc.
Seats, stereo... aka fucall really.

Man up, mod up, (carefully)

Premium spec shows it’s love with:
Interior: red Alcantara / leather inserts on seats and door trims
Bose sound system with 11 speakers, including 2 subs and 2 power amps
Bridgestone Potenzas (less road noise than the standard model’s Dunlop SP Sport)
Black wheels (smoke/grey)
negative $5k in pocket



So ahhh where does he park this car?

Not many places, although I did once park at the supermarket for like 3.5 minutes..



brilliant car! I had to opportunity of driving one december last year ,ill give my first born for one

Arrrhhhhh! You have had a drive sir..... mind blowing engineering!



After giving it a thrash this arvo, can confidently say it would destroy my 33 around a track. In a straight line it's a different story... but who cares about that!

10 -20 years of development and the first GTR to have it’s own chassis, eg not based on a passenger car. Straight line up to about 100 -120kph it would have a very good chance but after 100kph it crys out for more than it’s stock 0.8bar of boost (11.7 pounds)
Under brakes the 35 shows huge improvement over its earlier cousins .



Definitely different to get used to from the 33 man.

Duno how you went Brockers but I felt like a complete tard for the first 2 weeks, very different to the 32 and it was almost like I had to learn how to drive again in the gear box department ... Once half mastered.. Oh my! NOTHING is faster than two clutches!



LC2 instead of LC1, which means it launches at about 3000rpm instead of 5000rpm or so. Still gets out of the hole fkn quick.

Amazing torque! I thought LC1 was at about 4500 rpm and LC2 is 3200 Best we go and test this to be sure  either way I am told that, like almost all ECU / TCU options are programmable with a pro spec cobb




Warranty is only void if you mod it.
Not even void if you track it hard, so long as you get it serviced straight after.

That is not all true, there is much BS about this, typically from non owners.... Funny that!

Mods DO NOT void warranty accept, of course unless it is proven that the aftermarket part directly caused the failure, onus of proof is on Nissan Aust.

Owners are well informed of warranty detail as it is made very clear in the owners manual, again in the warranty book and a third time on the 18 page GTR customer disclosure form they go thru with customers, have them sign it and initial each page. These terms seem to be a worst case scenario, in practice Nissan Aus are very generous.

(hopefully the GTR customer disclosure form was passed on, if not I will send a copy to anyone who has bought a used car)

Service is only required after a track day if the fluids have been cooked / over heated. Eg: engine or gear box oils should not go over (from memory) 120 - 125 degrees C

Enjoy it Brockbanks X2 :-)

[Brockas]

Epic post!

Yeh they mentioned that it would simply be 'checked' after a track day, and fluids would be replaced if it was required.

ONLY thing that bugs me, and maybe it's just me, but keen to hear the opinion of another owner - do you find it annoying that the paddles don't move with the steering wheel??

I find myself having to take one hand off the steering wheel to change into 2nd if I turn out onto a street in 1st.

[e30_power]

gunmetal grey = WIN!

lovelyyyyyyyyyy car

[Jazza]

ONLY thing that bugs me, and maybe it's just me, but keen to hear the opinion of another owner - do you find it annoying that the paddles don't move with the steering wheel??

I find myself having to take one hand off the steering wheel to change into 2nd if I turn out onto a street in 1st.

You're not the only person who has mentioned this but still better than reaching for a gear knob? :)

[Alt_F4]

Epic post!

Yeh they mentioned that it would simply be 'checked' after a track day, and fluids would be replaced if it was required.

ONLY thing that bugs me, and maybe it's just me, but keen to hear the opinion of another owner - do you find it annoying that the paddles don't move with the steering wheel??

I find myself having to take one hand off the steering wheel to change into 2nd if I turn out onto a street in 1st.
There's an aftermarket fix for that ;)

[jaybee]

encourage push-pull steering yo!

[Brockas]

There's an aftermarket fix for that ;)

Yeh I've seen that. If I end up buying that car off my old man in a couple of years that'll be the first mod I do...

[Brett_J]

Yeh I've seen that. If my parents end up buying me that car off my old man in a couple of years that'll be the first mod I do......wait..............what....


Fixed :)

[Brockas]

Aren't you that guy who used to come out with us?

[Brett_J]

Aren't you that guy who used to come out with us?

I see what you did there.

[DEVIIINE]

Nope.

Warranty is only void if you mod it.

Not even void if you track it hard, so long as you get it serviced straight after.

so how much would a service cost after using it on the track?

best color by the way...

[R31 POWER]

I bet this car doesn't even exist, just like your cat.

KEK

Nice one bruva. Keen to lick the rims at the next whitehouse session.

[RGVFAST]

Epic post!



ONLY thing that bugs me, and maybe it's just me, but keen to hear the opinion of another owner - do you find it annoying that the paddles don't move with the steering wheel??




If the paddles moved with the steering wheel you wouldnt know which paddle is up or down in the heat of the moment no?

[Huy]

How short are they?

Zonda R paddles look user-friendly..


http://www.carcollery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/pagani-zonda-r-interior.jpg

[Brockas]

so how much would a service cost after using it on the track?
'Inspection' is paid for by Nissan, but if fluids need to be changed etc then it's $$$ apparently.


If the paddles moved with the steering wheel you wouldnt know which paddle is up or down in the heat of the moment no?
If you're not trying to drift it, you really shouldn't have your hands anywhere but 9-3 at all times.

Right hand = up a gear, left hand = down a gear. It's what all the Audi's / BMW's / Merc's run and IMO it's much easier to use.

[Sumo]

I hear ya.... That bothered me at first too, then after speaking to some drivers of euro trash (trash only cause I cant afford it) they said on tight corners it was a serious problem with the up / down shifters swapping sides. Imagine being at redline in 4th, needing 5th but thanks to the confusion your gifted 3rd..... BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Worst part is that would be your own error! When I met Suzuki San I asked his thoughts, he confirmed fixed was the way to go for many reasons but the one that suck in my mind was “cause crash trouble” Even Mr Clarkson has issues with changing sides, eg when he test drove the prancing horse 458 recently, seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0-10DJwh0c
in a Top Gear review (season 15 episode 6)
If you ask me leave em fixed but each to their own...

Mr. RGVFAST is right on the ball 10/10 Sir!

[iluv2moan]

would the gearbox even let u drop down into 3rd if u bashing limiter in 4th?

[Ryan1080]

I reckon they should be fixed. My car's paddles move with the steering wheel, I've had a few oopsies when I took it to motorkhana once, confusing as fuck, I preferred to reach down and shift with the stick instead, takes less time than sitting there thinking about it for split second.

[mys1]

'Inspection' is paid for by Nissan, but if fluids need to be changed etc then it's $$$ apparently.


If you're not trying to drift it, you really shouldn't have your hands anywhere but 9-3 at all times.

Right hand = up a gear, left hand = down a gear. It's what all the Audi's / BMW's / Merc's run and IMO it's much easier to use.

Mums MR2 has them on the steering wheel, most annoying thin in the world, fixed paddles for the win, Unless the car has a quick rack and you cant turn it more than a single lock,

[TJ]

would the gearbox even let u drop down into 3rd if u bashing limiter in 4th?

No.

[Brockas]

I hear ya.... That bothered me at first too, then after speaking to some drivers of euro trash (trash only cause I cant afford it) they said on tight corners it was a serious problem with the up / down shifters swapping sides. Imagine being at redline in 4th, needing 5th but thanks to the confusion your gifted 3rd..... BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
There isn't a corner in the world that you'd have enough lock on to confuse the paddles doing redline in 4th!!


would the gearbox even let u drop down into 3rd if u bashing limiter in 4th?

Nope - which is exactly why I think they should be on the steering wheel. It's not going to let you change into 2nd instead of 4th if you're on the limiter in 3rd.


Guess it's personal preference!

[pgc]

TJ nod mode on:

Having driven a lot of cars with paddles, I prefer them to be fixed. You always know where they are.

First/second is where you'll run into trouble, sometimes second/third, especially if it decides to step out.

I had that exact problem the other day in the XFR. Ask Kuek, he was with me - I hit first instead of third.

You're right, it's a personal preference: that's why I prefer manual cars. :D

[BAS]

I prefer on the wheel, unless you on a hairpin bend your hands shouldn't be moving too much on the wheel anyway. You'd probably just get used to whatever you have, mine on the wheel so i'm comfortable with it. I've always thought it would be more annoying to have to let go of the wheel to shift if the paddles were fixed and your steering position meant your hands weren't near them.

There obviously is no right and wrong regardless otherwise everyone would have them the same way.

Nice car BTW.

[tinto]

My paddles move with the wheel in the GTI - the only time it has been crap was at a superkhana.
Every other scenario I have nowhere near enough lock on to get confused.

Double clutch gearboxes are where its at.

[VS50WA]

Has serious road presence! And they sound so fkn tuff.