Inspecting a Used GT-R for Transmission Issues Before Buying | Jack McGee of JacksTrans Interviewed

[@JDsLearning]

Plan on buying next year and this was super helpful!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Cool. Good luck!!

[@philipsohn1307]

THIS is one of the most informative video about R35 transmission I've seen. I can not thank you enough for you to make this video. The interview with Jack was awesome!! Learned so much. This is the type of KZbin I love. Not some idiots making lifestyle videos. Thank you again!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Wow, thanks Philip. I have at least 3 to 4 more videos to come with Jack. He provided me so much content. He talked about the differneces between CBA and DBA transmissions. The discussion on this topic in forums and elsewhere is all over the map. Some say there are no differences, others say you should not purchase a CBA becasue of transmission issues. Jack provides exactly what the differences are. So awesome !!

[@natel5370]

Awesome vid buying one tomo thanks ☺️

[@The.Garage.Studio]

good luck !!

[@larocmedia]

Hands down the best video for information on the GTR transmission on KZbin! I've watched a lot of video as a GTR owner myself and none compare to this one! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Wow, thanks! I'm trying to be helpful to other GT-R owners, and especially those potential owners that are considering getting into the platform. I was so fortunate that Jack agreed to do this interview and share his knowledge with us. I've got so much more content coming from the intervew. He talked about the differences between CBA and DBA transmissions. He also gave some solid advice in regards to modifying a gt-r's and some really interesting advice to tuners. Great stuff!!

[@larocmedia]

@@The.Garage.Studio Welcome! Absolutely helpful! Awesome! I can't wait to see the rest of the interview with Jack. I have a 09' with 51k. Very interested to see what he says about the differences in CBA and DBA transmissions. Again, thank you and Jack for getting this video together.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

@@larocmedia It was fascinating !! I'm thinking that will be my next one. Should be released around next weekend.

[@amosy8345]

Most informative and accurate video on YT. unfortunately I got caught out with half the issues mentioned here, solenoids failed, clutches failed, doesn’t shift as smooth as it should. Also hear a ticking noise when turning. ALWAYS get a PPI

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks so much. I don't have my GTR anymore. I sure miss her.

[@KevinSan88]

Outstanding as always Darrell, and thanks to Jack for all the support he gives to the GTR community

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks so much Kevin. I haven't shared the video with Jack yet, but i'm sure he will be happy with the views and comments like this. I really appreciate it!!

[@7wo5coops]

Darrell! This video was awesome. Thank you for doing such an amazing and informative video on the GT-R trans! I already bought mine (daily drive for like a year) but I will absolutely point new or potential buyers to your videos! You're killing it man!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

That's so nice. Thanks so much. Jack was really gracioius with his time on this interview. Was able to create so much content out of it. Good luck with the GTR.. really an amazing car.

[@johnnyp3161]

Good explanation about R mode, how that triggers more frequent pre-selection of gears. Didn't realise that.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Yep.. me neither. So helpful. Makes sense..

[@andrewsots]

Jack was great with his advice. Most helpful. These videos are 'must see' for R35 owners & buyers. P.S. Was that dog fur on passenger seat?

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Oh man.. you noticed.. Wife took the car and had a dog hike scheduled. The GT-R got the worst of it !! Thanks for commenting and the compliments. Jack is really great.. and to share his knowledge with the GT-R community was so awesome. I have at least 4 more videos common from his interview. It will be great stuff !!

[@Hexecutable]

Very well thought out, filmed, and edited video. Kudos!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thank you so much!!

[@jokeer14]

Exactly the kind of help I was looking for for!! Thanks

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Glad I could help!

[@jeizero]

Thanks for making this video and thanks to Jack McGee for sharing all of this vital info. Wish i knew of this before i bought mine lol I got lucky and have no issues even after 2 years.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Nice !!!!

[@ceemihail]

Great video! thanks for putting this together and thank you Jack for your expertise and time!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks. Jack was very gracious.

[@larrydraper843]

Great video! I've had my car for a few years now and when I was doing research on tranny upgrades, Jacks seems to have a lot of enemies within the community. Again, great video and appreciate Jack's knowledge and insight.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks so much. Jack has amazing knowledge of the platform. His customers seem very satisfied with his work. I wouldn't hesitate to have Jack build my transmission, especially with his process of first testing each transmission in a GT-R and ensuring it passes all the diagnostics.

[@martinnovak3598]

Excellent video. As somebody who wants to buy GT-R this spring I find your tips very helpful! Definitely going to try this on the test drive. Greetings from Czech Republic :)

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Awesome.. Thanks for the nice comment!! Good luck on finding you GT-R !!

[@Stl471]

Hodně štěstí ti přeji! Tvoje angličtina je fakt dobra!

[@TinoushGTR]

I wish i knew all this before buying my gtr. Thankfully mine is all alright. Thanks for sharing.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

The GT-R's are built really tough. That launch contol is nasty on the drivetane though (launches like a scalded cat).

[@TinoushGTR]

@@The.Garage.Studio I never use it. Always going fast from a roll.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

@@TinoushGTR Wise !!

[@vorsprungdurchtechnik5]

This is such an excellent video!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it !!

[@Boostguru]

Great video, thank you Darrell! There's a lot I didn't know here, will be using these for sure. Thanks Jack for your time and insight! I'd definitely like more info as Jack alluded to at the end of the video, and I'm sure I'm not alone on that!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. I've got at least 3-4 more videos to create out of the initial interview. But it does seems the community is hungry for more information. So i'll likely be doing another interview with Jack. I do also want to dive deeper into the Bell Housing issue, and i've got another interview lined up for that. I'd also really like to do another interview with Tuner Sam Barros to discuss how he tune's GTR's. I think some of the intricacies of the tuning process might be very interesting.

[@absaly]

great solid advice.......much appreciated

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. So lucky that Jack agreed to do this and share his knowledge with the GT-R community.

[@saffmad6435]

Eventually the car was sold after this video. Nevertheless, very informative and knowledgeable video 💯

[@The.Garage.Studio]

I sure miss GTZILLA. He's got a great new owner. Thanks..

[@aitorgaspar4698]

good video, I also didn't knew the R mode in trans, but I didn't use a lot either

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Yep.. Used to put my trans in R mode all the time !! Argh!!

[@xout1990]

Good video very informative 👍

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Glad you liked it. Got a bunch more coming from Jack. He talked about the differences between CBA and DBA transmissions. He also gave some solid advice in regards to modifying a gt-r and some really interesting advice to tuners. Great stuff!!

[@phantom5573]

The more I research about the vehicle, the more scared I am to buy one. The GTR is obviously very finicky, unrefined and waiting for problems - trans, clutches, bell housing, limp-mode, etc. Seems lots can go wrong.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

It's actually pretty durable. They just go thru lots of hands with most owners beating the hell out of them. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[@atomicgoofball]

Great video and good advice! Thank you

[@The.Garage.Studio]

My pleasure.. It was a super fun video to do. Learned so much in the process!!

[@jerrythewang]

Wish I saw this video before I bought my GTR! Now a little over two months into ownership and it has a T/M malfunction! 😢

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Hopefully it's nothing too serious. Used GT-R's tend to get the crap beat out of them. It's still a great car if it's taken care of. Good luck with it !!

[@tantan-dp1dh]

I am Japanese and I drive a MY13 GTR. My transmission is also broken. If the clutch is slipping, it should be changed to a new part, and at that time, three oil pressure sensors should be replaced with new ones. Flywheel housing is also a wear item. I know a mechanic who specializes in GTRs, but honestly, is he familiar with maintenance know-how outside Japan?

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Good Luck !!

[@TangerineNguyen]

For the 1st issue , the transmission oil temperature should be around 180-200 degrees , is it correct ?

[@The.Garage.Studio]

That is correct. Needs to get the Transmission Oil Temp above 180 degrees.. if possible 200 degrees.. And have running for 10-15 minutes.

[@Herblenny]

Great Video.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks so much for watching. I am truly honored that Jack agreed to help me with this video. He's truly a genius when it comes to transmissions.

[@hamradiostation_M0UGE]

The point made when using 'R' mode will wear the transmission out early, is this if you're in A mode or M ?

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Both modes will wear the transmission early if you're in "R"mode.

[@hamradiostation_M0UGE]

@@The.Garage.Studio thanks for the reply I’ve only owned my GTR for Three weeks and I’ve been putting it in R mode every time I drive it I’ll certainly stop doing this after watching your video Thanks for the upload, super helpful 👍

[@The.Garage.Studio]

@@hamradiostation_M0UGE I did the same thing when I first got my GTR. It was like muscle memory.. put it in comfort mode.. and then put it in R mode.. So funny.

[@xout1990]

Can you do a gtr owners tips and tricks for maintaining your gtr

[@The.Garage.Studio]

For sure. That's coming. I've gotta do an oil change. And i've only done one in my life, so that's going to be entertaining.

[@xout1990]

@The Garage Studio yep I'm looking forward to it also how to you keep your car so clean

[@stevensrubi2305]

Thanks Jack I have his upgraded Bell housing stg2 GTR R35 , I hope I won't need his upgraded trans but he's the person I'll go to 🤞 I won't need to

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Jack's the man !! Thanks for watching !!

[@SIL3NTxSTUDIOS]

I’ve been considering a 17+ gtr any videos coming soon on those year models?

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Maybe eventually, but i'm focusing on the mechanical side of things, and there really isn't that much difference mechanically between DBA cars. The 2017's (some call them EBA's), are quieter, the suspension is much softer, and it's more refined. The best video i've seen discussing the differneces are from the JD Archer Channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jYiGmHrMh_d9E

[@Boostguru]

GT Content also has some good videos explaining the differences.

[@alexisgalarza1350]

Thank u

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Your welcome. Hope it helped !!

[@pipotek02]

Thanks I am going to buy a GTR sooner and trust me this is the best video for me for check that little stuff to prevent for me for buy a bad GTR I don't know nobody closer whit GTR and I am looking for KZbin tips when is time for me to buy I am full confidence for check the important points thanks

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks for watching. Good luck in finding your GT-R. It's really an awesome car. Let me know when you nab yours!! I've got another video on how to find your GT-R.. might want to take a look !!

[@huyho4071]

Great content 👍

[@The.Garage.Studio]

I just posted this. You're quick!! Thanks. I feel very fortunate that Jack allowed me to interview him. He's brilliant.

[@kfneely1]

I see dog hair and paw prints everywhere. My dog knows he's not getting in the gtr lol!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

I know.. I know !! Poor GT-R !!

[@Jesuslovesyouuuuu.]

meanwhile im in the market for a miata

[@The.Garage.Studio]

That's a cool little car. In a couple of years.. i'm going convertible as well, but with probably a Ford Bronco !!!

[@fernfadez858]

They will all blow !😂

[@The.Garage.Studio]

All transmissions do eventually.

[@sergesimonin8837]

❤😊

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Thanks.

[@tantan-dp1dh]

Use genuine transmission oil. Otherwise, performance will suffer. Many Japanese users do.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Good advice.

[@5uprnva]

Everyone tracking these transmissions hard and even shep uses AMSOIL auto trans fluid, don’t waste your money on the overpriced dct fluid.

[@saabreplay7553]

Nissan cars in general have some god-awful transmissions. I absolutely hate Nissan products because they are so problematic and the transmissions are garbage.

[@The.Garage.Studio]

Hm, I think the GT-R Transmission is pretty reliable givenall the horsepower, torque, AWD and how quick the car is. I've got 120K on my transmission, and it's still doing great. Thanks for the comment though !!

[@i80Avery]

This video is nicely put together! I must add I’ve never seen any GT-R owners interior look so trashed 🫣

[@The.Garage.Studio]

I know. It really isn't that bad. I took one of my dogs hiking (wife had my usual daily), and now paw prints and hair everywhere.