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GPX or GR?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:12 pm
by ftowannabe
Hi Everyone!
First time in this forum.
Was drawn to the FTO through carsales.com.au and been thinking about it ever since.
Just a question regarding specific models. WHat is the difference between a GR and a GPX FTO? and which is the better bet if I was interested in getting an FTO? the GPvR seem to be quite rare as I have not seen a single one for sale as yet.
Cheers!
Chris
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:59 am
by RedlineGX
Hi and welcome to the club.
The major difference is the GPX has mivec which is supposed to give 20hp more than the non-mivec GR. However the GR engine seems to be a bit more tolerant to abuse. Next biggest difference is probably brakes. The GR front brakes are smaller than the GPX.(1 pot vs 2pot)
Having said all that, a nicely kept GR will be a better buy than an average GPX, so keep your mind open.
You'll find more information here.
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... c&start=20
surf
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:03 am
by dstocks
Time for a bit of reading....
http://www.completefto.com.au/FTO_showcontent.asp?hid=111
and welcome to the club
Oh, and check to Cars for sale section. I chucked up a post for a GPvR yesterday......
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:42 pm
by FTO-101
GR if you want to turbo it or GPX if you want natural aspiration personally i love that mivec sound and it does give more power than the GR
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:20 am
by gazeek
GPX For sure
Oh and find one with the Climate control ... Thats probably my fav feature on the car ...
I just picked up my 1995 , Silver GPX ,, tiptronic. 66,000Kms , Electric Sunroof, Climate control , 3 years parts & labour warantee and 12 months roadside assistance for $12,700 ... And i love it
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:35 pm
by boarsai
<3 the sound Mivec makes... right up there with the sound my bike makes at 12,000+ RPM. Sexy
I could drive thru tunnels all day in a GPX
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:45 pm
by sublime19
it's funny how people underestimate GRs, if u can find a fto that's been well looked after, that's what matters. Even the club pres owns a GR! (just like me
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:25 am
by FTO-101
yep typical GR owners always tryin to make themselves feel better for not getting a GPX. There There its OK
hehe NOT!
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:16 am
by sublime19
lol shutup you *shakes fist*
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:09 pm
by RedlineGX
FTO-101 wrote:yep typical GR owners always tryin to make themselves feel better for not getting a GPX. There There its OK
hehe NOT!
I'll run your GPX against my GX when you're ready
You just got to get it to Barbados.
As sublime says, I think that the condition of the car is much more important. Oh and a manual GR is more fun than a tip mivec any day of the week to me.(and just as fast if not faster)
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:53 pm
by FTO-101
Like i said if you want to turbo charge your FTO your better off getting a GR or a GX like in your case (Redline GX) but in standard form a GPX has a 200 BHP Mivec engine while a GR/GX has a 170 BHP non-Mivec engine.
And by the way not all GPX's are Tip mine is a Manual
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:04 pm
by mr-charisma
Don't rule out the GPvR. I would swap my GPX for one
Check out the Specs of each one, & if you're unsure of what the specs mean, don't hesitate to ask on the forums
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:59 pm
by khunjeng
put it back in your pants boys...the differnece between the GR and GPX is not much in reality...I like the c/c unit in the GPX...MIVEC...kinda a *~dreamy~* version of VTEC YO!!!!! really and doesn't seem to get you that much more power..
non-MIVEC bettre for turbo converson later...and its about 85% assured that u will want to do this some time in the future.
go for a good condition car overall
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:37 pm
by rock_it
Sorry for the Newb question, but i have done a search and just can't seem to find the answer...
Anyway, I am looking at a GPX tomorrow.. But how can I tell the difference between a GPX and a GR ?? Is there a different code on any of the compliance plates, or engine numbers..?
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:40 pm
by jonowong
the GR will have a MAF sensor
and the GPX will have a MAP sensor...
dead give away...
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:45 pm
by JOeJOe
GPX - oil cap on the left with mivec cover
GR - oil cap on the right no mivec cover
chassis number
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:48 pm
by dstocks
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:46 am
by topao
It says GPX or GR on the right hand side of the boot
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:09 am
by FtoSam
GPX "Should" Have a MIVEC cover on the engine.
Also take it for a drive and you should hear the engine go mental at 6krpm
As for the GPX vs GR debate...
N/A GPX is better
But saying that Ben has some funky cams in his... which means his would own a GPX anyday..
Im downgrading to a GR engine purely for reliability with my turbo setup.
Go GPX. You will LOVE the sound it makes... Especially with a good air intake.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:23 pm
by rock_it
Yeah, was going out to see a gpx today ... Just wanted to see if there was anyway that some one could make a gr look like a gpx...
Not too worried about turbo ... That is what the Evo is for... Just looking for a daily ...
Hoped to get this one today, but someone saw it about an hour or so before me, and put a deposit on it... Oh well, maybe he will change his mind or his finance will fall through ...
Thanks for the help guys