Official Nissan Skyline GTR Specifications

Official GTR Specifications

24 Oct 2007

Engine

VR38DETT twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.

480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200 - 5,200 rpm.

Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.

Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.

IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.

Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Drivetrain

ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case.

Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle.

Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential.

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system).

Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline. DisclaimerVDC-R cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely.

Transmission

6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).

Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode).

Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).

Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information.

Wheels and Tires

20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish.

Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).

Brakes

Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.

Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.

6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.

Steering

Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist.

2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.

Suspension

4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).

Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.

Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.

Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.

Body/Chassis

Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody.

Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures.

Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support.

Exterior

Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams.

LED taillights and brake lights.

Dual heated power mirrors.

Flush-mounted aluminum door handles.

Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light.

UV-reducing tinted glass. Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor

Digital Bose audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.

HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage.

MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.

HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.

Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.

7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.

Nokia N95 Battery Life woes!

So I've had my Nokia N95 for approximately 6 months now and whilst I'm happy with the exhaustive list of features I have almost had it with the poor battery life. Yes yes I know it has been written and blogged about numerous times, thats because it really does suck!

I occasionally use the built in GPRS, but the majority of my time is simply spent with a few sms's and maybe 2-3 short (5mins) phone calls per day. Now come on, how is it possible that the 950 mAH battery can only last ~3 days?

Should I sell it on ebay and buy myself a Sony? Hrmmm I'm contemplating it.

The US are now getting an upgrade http://www.nokiausa.com/A4513448 however i dont think we will be seeing this here in Australia.

8 gig + The N95-3 has a 1200mAh battery.

If only I could manage to squeez that bigger battery into my existing N95... it's worth a shot.

Britney Loses Custody Of Kids

Britney Spears has lost custody of her two young children to her ex-husband.

A judge has ordered the singer to hand over Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, to Kevin Federline.

Judge Scott M Gordon said he will have custody from noon on Wednesday until "further order of the court".

The judgement came 10 days after Spears was charged with hit and run and driving without a valid licence.

The 25-year-old and Federline, 29, have been locked in a bitter custody battle over their sons.

Earlier this month, Judge Gordon said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol".

The couple in happier times

He ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of the custody dispute.

Spears was previously ordered to meet a "parenting coach" every week who was to report back to the court about her parenting skills.

The couple - who married in October 2004 - must also complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.

Spears filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.

Ministry Of Sound - Sessions Four 2007

Disc 1
01. Gossip - Standing in the Way of Control (Headman Remix) 4:30
02. House Of Pain - Jump Around (Micky Slim Remix) 3:26
03. Toby Neal - Do You Really (Want My Love)? (Hook n Sling Remix) 3:44
04. Meck feat. Dino Lenny - Feels Like Home (TV Rock vs Dirty South Remix) 4:54
05. Alex Gaudino feat. Crystal Waters - Destination Calabria 2:49
06. TCS vs Level 42 - Lessons in Love (Mischa Daniels House Mix) 3:28
07. Armand Van Helden - NYC Beat (Original 12'') 3:13
08. The Sounds - Tony The Beat (Rex The Dog Disco Mix) 3:06
09. Jurgen Paape - Take That 2:25
10. Space Cowboy feat. Nadia Oh - My Egyptian Lover 2:40
11. Green Velvet feat. Walter Phillips - Shake And Pop 3:29
12. Electro Funk Lovers - Are You A Lover 4:20
13. Camille Jones vs Fedde Le Grand - The Creeps (Electro Funk Lovers Remix) 3:07
14. The Screetch - The Screetch 4:00
15. Katie Noonan - Time To Begin (Electro Funk Lovers Remix) 4:33
16. Jesse Garcia - Off Da Hook! 5:00
17. TV Rock vs The Dukes of Windsor - The Others (TV Rock Mainroom Mix) 5:31
18. The Potbelleez - Junkyard 3:01
19. Michael Gray feat. Steve Edwards - Somewhere Beyond (TV Rock Mix) 5:26
20. Mic Newman - Rhythm To Ya Hips (Mind Electric’s Twister Mix) 3:53
21. Mind Electric - Electrify 3:22

Disc 2
01. Dirty South & Paul Harris feat. Rudy - Better Day 5:17
02. Ryan Murgatroyd feat. Trisha - Funk Country (Micky Slim Remix) 4:09
03. The Migrants - I Thought That (Boris Dlugosch Mix) 3:24
04. Claude VonStroke - The Whistler (Aston Shuffle Mix) 2:32
05. Cicada - Cut Right Through (DJ Delicious Remix) 4:47
06. Axwell / Angello / Ingrosso / Laidback Luke - Get Dumb 4:44
07. Freakx Brothers - Tension 3:14
08. John Acquaviva pres. Swen Weber - First Stroke 2:44
09. Tyken feat. Awa - Every Word (Dave Spoon Remix) 5:08
10. Tommy Trash & Tom Piper - F**k To The Bass (TT Electro Remix) 4:08
11. Arno Cost & Arias - Magenta (Dave Spoon Remix) 3:48
12. Federico Franchi - Cream 3:18
13. Goodwill & Tommy Trash - It’s A Swede Thing 4:53
14. Kaskade - Sorry (Dirty South Remix) 5:10
15. Tonite Only - Where the Party’s At (Dada Life Remix) 4:52
16. Sneaky Sound System - UFO (Van She Tech Remix) 4:06
17. Klaxons - Gravity’s Rainbow (Van She Remix) 3:36
18. Wink - Higher State Of Consciousness (Dirty South vs TV Rock Remix) 3:38
19. poxyMUSIC - She Bites (Swen Weber Mix) 2:45
20. Laidback Luke feat. Steve Granville - Hypnotize (Steve Angello Remix) 2:53

Download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/32235790/VA-Ministry_Of_Sound_Sessions_4-2CD-2007-FM.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/32237113/VA-Ministry_Of_Sound_Sessions_4-2CD-2007-FM.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/32237226/VA-Ministry_Of_Sound_Sessions_4-2CD-2007-FM.part3.rar

Ibiza Annual Summer 07 - Download

VA - The Ibiza Annual Summer 2007

Title: Ibiza Annual Summer
Genre: House
Lenght: 220 min
Quality: mp3 / VBR kbps
Channels: Stereo / 44khz
*.cue: No
Archive size: ~ 311 MB


CD#1:
01. Funkwerkstatt: ”Windrose” (Original)
02. WVP pres Fresh & Juicy: ”Blow That Door” (Martijn Ten Velden Rmx)
03. Paris Avenue: ”Feel It” (Chocolate Puma Rmx)
04. Narcoleptics: ”The rhythm take (s) U” (She didn't love me electro Mix)
05. Manuel Moreno + Normen Hood: ”Sylophonie” (Original Mix)
06. Greg Cerrone: ”Pilling me” (Carlos Legaz & Spider Rmx)
07. Laidback Luke ft. Stephen Granville: ”Hypnotize” (Steve Angello Remix)
08. Stonebridge: ”S.O.S” (Ortega & Gold RMX)
09. Dubfire: ”Roadkill”
10. Noise Up: ”Trigonera”
11. Relation: ” Your Tiny Mind (Lifelike Remix)”

CD#2:
01. Kiko Navarro feat Concha Buika: ”Soando Contigo”
02. Dennis Ferrer: ”Touched the sky”
03. Michael Gray: ”Somewhere Beyond” (Club Vocal Mix)
04. Cece Peniston: ”I'm feeling you” (Fudge Dub)
05. The Jinks: ”Cecilia” (Original)
06. Liquid People presents Danism featuring Lisa Millet: ”One Life” (Full Vocal Final Mix)
07. Kings of Groove Feat. Michelle Weeks: ”You Have a Purpose” (Original Mix)
08. Ndea Davenport: ”One Day my Love” (Craig C Vocal)
09. Demetucci: ”La nueva Rio” (Pepe link Rmx)
10. Danniel Bovie feat. No Dolls: ”He's getting on my nerves” (House Mix)
11. The Brand New Heavies: ”I don't know why (I love You)” (Haji & Emanuel Rmx)
12. WVP pre. Fresh & Juicy: ”Blow that Door” (Original Vox Mix)
13. Jesse Garcia: ”Survive”

CD#3:
01. The Craftsmen: ”One day” (Spiritchaser remix)
02. Pepe Link: ”Cyclone Soul” (Garcynoise remix)
03. David Penn & Peter Gelderbrom: ”Insane” (Baggi Begovic & Soul Conspiracy remix)
04. Art of Tones: ”Praise” (Llorca remix)
05. StoneBridge: ”S.O.S.” (Ortega & Gold Full Mix)
06. Olivier Giacamotto: ”Gail in the O” (Aquaviva & Damon Jee remix)
07. Funkwerkstatt: ”Windrose” (format:b remix)
08. L.E.O: ”Yeah” (Jimpster remix)
09. Axwell/Angello/Ingrosso/Laidback Luke: ”Get Dumb” (Mark Knight dex-ray dub remix)
10. Argy: ”1985” (Sydenham & Rune remix)
11. Samuel L. session feat. Paris the black fu: ”Can you relate” (Main mix)
12. Autotune: ”Dirty” (Woody remix)
13. Wehbba: ” Xcellr8” (d-nox & beckers remix)
14. Danilo Vigorito: ” Heka” (a logo side)

50 cent versus Kanye West!

Rolling Stone’s next cover documents the hip-hop story of the year: Kanye West and 50 Cent, whose new albums are coming out on the same date, September 11th. Stay tuned this afternoon for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the cover shoot, along with a gallery of photos from the big event, and read the excerpts from the cover stories below:

50 Cent: Taking Care of Business

Kanye West: A Genius in Praise of Himself

-- Rolling Stone

More Rock News, RS 9/20/07: 50 Cent and Kanye West

Courtesy Rolling Stone

Halo 3 release date Tuesday, September 25. 2007

Halo 3 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. The game is the third title in the Halo series and ends the story arc begun in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued with Halo 2.^[5] The game was released on September 25, 2007^[1] in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, India, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and the United States; September 26, 2007 in Europe; and September 27, 2007 in Japan. GameSpot reported that 4.2 million units of Halo 3 were in retail outlets on September 24, 2007, a day before official release,^[6] a world record volume release. Halo 3 also holds the record for the biggest opening day in entertainment history, making $170 million dollars in its first 24 hours.^[7]

The game features new vehicles, weapons, and gameplay features not present in the previous titles of the series. Halo 3 focuses on the interstellar war between 26th century humanity and a collection of alien races known as the Covenant, who after a decades-long war have begun the invasion of Earth. The player assumes the role of the Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier, as he wages war in defense of humanity.

Courtesy Wikipedia Halo 3

Took the plunge!

Yup! After 5+ years of daily internet usage I finally decided to create my own blog site.
Not too sure what I'll be whacking on here but I'm sure I'll think of something soon.