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Differences?
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:52 pm
by da_msta_chizz
hey guys..just wondering if someone's made a list or something similar about the differences between the GPvR and GPX.
looking at getting one within the next year, and looking to see which one i should get..
I already know about;
Air-Con
Strut bars
Seats
Wing (duhh)
i think theres something to do with mirrors?
anyway, some help would be great..
Cheers,
Dams.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:57 pm
by dstocks
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:47 pm
by da_msta_chizz
crap. i forgetted about Complete FTO.
thanks.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:10 pm
by Lawso
I recon about 1000 of all dstocks' posts would be posting that same web address
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:12 pm
by dstocks
not quite 1000, but it would be a significant number
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:35 pm
by Simonnn
Sorry for digging up an old thread, but i too have a question with regards to the GPX vs GPvR topic. I'm looking for an FTO atm, and have found a 1997 model that i do like, but i am not sure if it is a GPX or a GPvR.
It has the Blue FTO racing seats as seen on GPvRs, but it doesnt have any strut braces, which are shown as standard on completefto.com, it also does not have climate control. Did all GPXs come with climate control? sorry if these questions have been answered hundreds of times, i could not seem to find any information!
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:31 am
by RallyMad
Yep all GPX's have climate control. GPvR's have the lancer like manual air-con. It's a shame but a lot of the standrad stuff like strut braces are taken off for compliance now days.
If your not sure if it's a GPvR or a GPX but the chassis number in here and it will tell you:
http://www.completefto.com.au/modules/p ... p?mode=vin
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:34 am
by RallyMad
Oh and WTTC
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:37 am
by Lawso
why haven't you posted in the newbie section yet? DO IT NOW!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:58 am
by dstocks
Itll be a Version R. As rallymad said, sometimes the strut braces are removed for compliance. And the fact that it has manual aircon is makes it a certainty. It will have the LSD though
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:11 am
by Simonnn
wow thanks guys! I will go check the car out in person soon if possible, I was also confused as this particular car did not have the facelift front bumper, whereas all the Version Rs i see around seem to have them!
Also, does anyone have a copy/link of 'Decoding the chassis number' as seen on completeFTO? as the page on the site does not seem to work. Thanks for the quick responses guys, will do an introduction soon!
One more question, how much should I be expecting to be paying for a manual GPvR these days? given that it is in decent condition. Thanks!
*edit* I know there is a thread about this already, but a virus notification comes up every time a load a page on this site! will it be fixed?
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:44 am
by xSlurpee
Its a GPvR for sure ... manual air cond and that pretty much tells you its a vR.
I would estimate about 15k
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:43 am
by JOeJOe
or buy bushido's car, has everything that you will need or want to get in the future.
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:46 am
by RallyMad
Simonnn wrote:Also, does anyone have a copy/link of 'Decoding the chassis number' as seen on completeFTO? as the page on the site does not seem to work.
The VersionR.net decoder hasn't worked for years mate. If you want to know details of the car like build date and model and stuff like that us the decoder that I posted up the link for or if you want to know what the chassis numbers mean see here:
http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?aid=452
Not all version R's are facelift either mate. There were some built prior to facelift in 96. They come with a viscous LSD instead of the later Version R's Mechanical diff but it's still a great LSD. As dstocks said the manual air-con is a give away.
Though +1 to buying bushido's car especially if you want coil overs and all that other good stuff