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Yeah they're the same, just extra reinforcement. Cant remember if it's a facelift difference or GPvR difference though.
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Alright so these are the parts being swapped around.

-the reconditioned engine + gearbox + lsd
-sub frame
-strut braces
-suspension & setup
-rear lower control arms
-swaybar & drop links
-wheels
-headlights
-rear seats
- rear spolier

-a/c stays.. I really like that manual controls

Other than the vR badge, am I missing anything else?

Can't wait to get this done then the bodywork begins. aiming to turn it into one of the cleanest FTOs out there.

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Please don't put VR stickers on it.
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Nah. Just ordered areo sticker.
Lol just kidding

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Yah I just want you to compare them for me so if I ever come across another pair I can grab them if they are indeed better. ;)

I can tell you they are the same.. no extra welded plate I could see..

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Huh, interesting!
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Have you ran the vin numbers to see if they are VR / GPX???
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Yup I did. Unless previous owner made the switch.

Rest of the parts are as per what's known to vR!
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I've seen a photo of them before side by side and they were different, was years ago though.

And just did a check in ASA. Part numbers are different for facelift and pre-facelift.

It isn't a Version R difference but a facelift difference.

Pre-facelift GPX: MR197605, MR197606
Facelift GPX.GPvR: MR197609, MR197610

GR ones have different part numbers again, but that would be for the different sway bar mounting.
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Vectose wrote:I've seen a photo of them before side by side and they were different, was years ago though.

And just did a check in ASA. Part numbers are different for facelift and pre-facelift.

It isn't a Version R difference but a facelift difference.

Pre-facelift GPX: MR197605, MR197606
Facelift GPX.GPvR: MR197609, MR197610

GR ones have different part numbers again, but that would be for the different sway bar mounting.
Ahhh, that would do it. I think that bit under the arm then would probably be the extra plate, I'll have a look next time I'm under my car. :lol:
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There we go.. thanks Vectose

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Yeah plate change happened with Facelift. I just welded plates on. Then replaced them with the alloy arms :lol:
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Nice

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Transplant completed.

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So now I have,,
1998 facelift FTO GPX with
-85,000km odo
-reconditioned engine 120,000km
-dual air bags
-5speed manual gearbox
-full climate control
-internal aerial antenna
-side skirts
-electric mirror control
-sound insulation
-HID headlight
-vR LSD
-vR sub frame
-vR swaybar
-vR suspension setup
-vR strut brace
-vR rear seat (no fabric pattern)
-vR rear spoiler


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You forgot one
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haha nah.
Plenty enough for another new toy.

Just picked it up couple weeks ago. :tongue: :tongue:

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Well you don't f**k around mate haha.
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So I saw something.. this is an image of Mitsubishi Mirage.
This looks awfully like FTO's manual AC just different cover plate.

Does anyone know which car this ac was originally designed first?

I really really want the manual control.

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I do not understand your obsession with manual climate control. :lol:
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bjk wrote:I do not understand your obsession with manual climate control. :lol:
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