NISMO ECU and TCM Sports Resetting for the Nissan GT-R - Now Available for Rental

Nissan GT-R specV

Exclusive to Japan

By Michael Gauthier
May 20, 2009 1:13 AM
Filed Under: Japanese, Nissan, Tuners

NISMO has announced a new high-performance "Sports Resetting" program for the Nissan GT-R and GT-R Spec-V.

Available in Japan, the Sports Resetting program replaces the factory engine control module and transmission control module with specially designed units which increase torque and improve shifting response. Although NISMO failed to provide any performance data, they did state that the Sports Resetting package "will enable sporty and safe stress-free driving at any racetrack or enclosed space."

The program includes a two year rental agreement for ¥294,000 ($3,065 USD / €2,248), with a subsequent yearly rental fee of ¥31,500 ($328 USD / €241), and is fully guaranteed by NISMO. Upon the end of the rental, NISMO reinstalls the original ECM and TCM modules.

Source: NISMO

Press Release (Click to expand)

"NISMO Sports Resetting" for the NISSAN GT-R (R35) Now Available for Rental

Nissan Motorsports International Co. Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo-to, Shinagawa-ku, Minamiohi; President: Yuichi Sanada) (NISMO) announces the launch of the new "NISMO Sports Resetting" for the Nissan GT-R (R35). The rental service, through NISMO EXPERT SHOPs and Nissan GT-R special service shop, commences on June 1st.*
* Pre-order will be open from June 1st. Delivery is scheduled to begin on June 24th.

The "NISMO Sports Resetting" for the NISSAN GT-R (R35) (hereafter referred to as "Sports Resetting") will increase torque in the low-mid speed range and improve shifting response into the lower gears through the development of special ECM* and TCM* units, providing complete tuning solutions to the engine and transmission management within the NISSAN quality assurance program. The "Sports Resetting" will enable sporty and safe stress-free driving at any racetrack or enclosed space.
* ECM=Engine Control Module, TCM=Transmission Control Module

As part of the rental service, during the "Sports Resetting" installation period, the vehicle will be covered by the NISMO guarantee. At the end of the rental period, subject to certification of the NHPC after re-installation of the original ECM and TCM, the NISSAN guarantee will be in effect (within the original vehicle guarantee period), and the car will be eligible for NISSAN GT-R approved used cars status.* The original ECM and TCM fitted into customer's vehicles will be kept safely by NISMO during the rental period, and refitted at the end of said rental period.
* Subject to compliance with the certified standards for NISSAN GT-R approved used cars.

Kit Configuration
Special ECM and TCM as a kit

"NISMO Sports Resetting" for NISSAN GT-R (R35) product outlines:

Price List:

Product name:	Rental fee (incl. tax):	Application:
"NISMO Sports Resetting" for NISSAN GT-R (R35), Standard model	¥294,000	Rental period: 24 months (single payment only), subsequent rental fee (¥31,500 for every 12 months).
"NISMO Sports Resetting" for NISSAN GT-R (R35), Spec-V	¥294,000

Rental fee includes all labour charges for installation and costs for refitting the original ECM and TCM at the end of the rental period and for certification through NHPC.
Cancellation of contract before its completion is acceptable, but rental fees for the remaining portion of the contract will not be repaid.
Rental is restricted to residents in Japan and Japanese domestic vehicles only.
Leased vehicles are not eligible for the rental service.

Applicable models
All Nissan GT-R (R35) models (Japanese domestic vehicles only)

Guarantee
Vehicle guarantee : parts affected by the Sports Resetting exchange (engine, transmission) are guaranteed by NISMO. (within the Nissan vehicle guarantee period)

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Tags: Nissan GT-R, GT-R, NISMO GT-R

Comments

artman101

May 20, 2009 2:06 AM

Two year rental agreement, RENTAL! wtf if I am going to pay 3,065 dollars I would like to OWN it not RENT it.

carbonsigma

May 20, 2009 3:11 AM

This arrangement is a bit rubbish.

jamaicandude

May 20, 2009 7:29 AM

Absolute nonsense.

ShinyG

May 20, 2009 10:14 AM

ECU and TCM upgrades!?! That might sound wack, but maybe it's because Nismo is providing warranty. Does this cover the rest of the car or just the upgrades?

Edited by user on May 20, 2009 at 10:15 AM

abugatti

May 20, 2009 10:34 AM

$3000 bucks for two year rental?? why not get after market ECU such as HKS,Minds and just keep it...

caraddicted

May 20, 2009 10:50 AM

they will propably sell it this year because noone will rent it :) so hold on:P

Edited by user on May 20, 2009 at 10:54 AM

sideskraper

May 20, 2009 12:00 PM

im sure that arrangement will work in japan but they have no hope in hell of it being viable in the rest of the world.

Slideways240

May 20, 2009 8:33 PM

Who the hell rents performance upgrades for there car. I really dont understand why they want you to rent the equipment. Me personally i would just prefer to buy it Not rent it.

mortz

May 22, 2009 10:52 AM

It seems odd to rent and a little hefty in price but nismo is the only tuner offering the tcm upgrades so i guess they have that over other tuners. there's a few good up grades, Improve low end torque and response, increased maximum boost pressure (0.1 bar) and increased low end boost, improved quicker downshifts and a altered top speed to 320kmh. it wouldn't be to bad if you lived in japan.

Edited by user on May 22, 2009 at 12:07 PM

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