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[Features]

What it’s Like to Experience the 2009 Nissan GT-R
To give readers something different from the other car mags, we approached our GT-R test from a “what it’s like” perspective. Editor in chief David Muramoto puts you in the driver’s seat (and at times the passenger’s seat) so you can taste what it would be like to own the world’s newest supercar. Page 30

Old School: Larry Thompson’s Datsun 280ZX  
When Larry Thompson bought his 1979 280ZX off the showroom floor, it was for one reason: “for me and a girl to ride.” Thirty year later, the same girl still rides with him, only his Z has gone through a total transformation. Page 44

[Motorsports] Pg 50

Nissan Motorsports changes course, GT-R punished for success in Super Autobacs GT, off-road successes on horizon, Notorious Turns visits Willow Springs and the deadly Turn 9. Also the Drift Corner, how to judge drifting, off-road driving advice in mud, driving tips, and more.

[Project Vehicles] Pg 60

2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V: HQR turbo build
2006 NISMO 350Z T2: Race debut
1989 240SX: Brake upgrades
2006 Titan: Exhaust
2005 Frontier: Lift, tires, grille
1973 240Z: Suspension overhaul, part 1
More: 2003 350Z Street, 2002 Xterra Off Road, 350Z Tube-Frame Race

[DIY Tech] Pg 72

Product Tests, Reviews & Spotlights: Infiniti FX test of Toyo’s newest truck and SUV tire: Proxes ST II, test of the Shift-I Shift Light System from Ecliptech, review of Truck-Bedz Expedition Series Inflatable Mattress, “As Seen on TV” car soap challenge.

How Tos, Tech Tips & Tech Explained: Going behind the scenes testing UpRev’s newest ECU flash for the Frontier, Q&A with Jim Wolf of JWT.

Q&A: The difficult decision of modifying or selling a mint-condition stock 280Z, suspension setup for the 350Z, Datsun Roaster resto advice.

[Departments]

2 From the Publisher
Dealing with gas issues, GT-R feature, gearing up for the Fall 2008 issue to celebrate Nissan turning 50 in the US.

4 Letters
New Orleans Z parts need home, S13 before and after, OK Z, not renewing because of (fill in the blank), Jerry King cartoon, more.

8 Ignition
Dodge is building the next generation Titan and David Muramoto explains why this had to happen.

10 Shifting Gears
Car/truck cooler/freezer test, RPM (rumors, parts, and more), Nissan’s Prince for the Prince, calling all cars and trucks for the Fall 2008 of Nissan Sport, e-newsletter, Redline, Quick Shifts, more.

18 First Takes
Infiniti: 2009 FX50 and FX35
Nissan: 2009 Maxima, 2009 Xterra, 2009 Frontier

22 Behind the Wheel
James Ozouf’s 1999 Nissan Maxima
Jeremy Fernandez’s 1972 Datsun 240Z
Blake Harper’s 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
Mark Jobin’s 1986 Nissan Hardbody 4x4

78 The Scene
Event Recaps: Branson Z Fest, Golden Gardens, DNI Shootout, ZDayZ, Motoring J Style, Z Nationals, Stillen Customer Appreciation Day, MSA West Coast Nationals, Solvang Datsun Roaster Show, East Coast 510 Meet, Uwharrie Spring Run. Also: calendar of events, the official website and club partners of the magazine, Sarah’s Web Watch.

96 Review Mirror
Paul Newman and his Datsun 510 at the Runoffs.

On The Cover
The 2009 Nissan GT-R; Photo: Nissan Sport staff. Larry Thompson’s 280ZX; Photo: Eric Eikenberry