FTO 94 GR compared to a FTO 95 GPX

Pkat · Post by **Pkat** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:36 pm

can i noe the difference between GR and GPX i found a yellow FTO 94 GR which is the one i want but i want to know the performance and diffrences with the GPX. Also is the GR a V 6 and i assume its not a MIVEC. Thank you for helping me with the other thread =]

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:07 am

Yep, GR is non Mivec.

GPX has 2 pot calipers, GR is single pot since it's slightly less power.

I have a manual GR, as well as the club president (we have bigger c0cks than GPX owners too).

Pkat · Post by **Pkat** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:58 am

lol i see. Thank you for the Information , so the difference isnt that much also can you explain the triptronic compared to normal manual does the normal manual put out more power?

Post by **dstocks** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:15 am

Heres what you need......

http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?aid=454

There is a whole section with buyers info on the site as well

Oh and welcome to the club!

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:06 am

Tiptronic (auto) is at a disadvantage against manual as far as speed is concerned.

I have a GR, I've given a tiptronic GPX a go and came out almost a full cars length in front.

As for Manual GPX (stock) vs Manual GR (stock), GR would be at the disadvantage.

GPX - 150 kw @flywheel
GR - 127 kw

Manual is by far more fun to drive. It depends though, if you use your car as a daily driver and always drive in peak hour traffic for a significant period of your weekly driving, then you may consider buying a tiptronic.

However many people share the view (as do I) that if you drive any type of sports car, it has to be manual to really enjoy it, but that's really up to personal preference.

if you've never driven a manual sports car before, please do yourself a favour and at least give it a go, you won't be dissapointed

Pkat · Post by **Pkat** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:02 pm

Thanks for the information i'll reconsider how much is it to change triptonic to full manual? i might want to change the transmission. And im still learning how to drive manual =]. Also finding a job so i can buy my FTO or if i can sell my Civic. If anoyne is interestd in a honda civic that im selling his the link,

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/pr ... 86&trecs=1.

FTEvolution · Post by **FTEvolution** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:04 am

Pkat wrote: If anoyne is interestd in a honda civic that im selling

That might be a little tough to do around here

Nothing wrong with the tips, if you get a GPX tiptronic you can still get decent ATW power, I got 111kw on 98 pump gas with only a very good CAI/Filter combo on my old one. Torque is down over a manual though (and since it is torque that actually gets you off the line, that's the important figure).

If, like me, you like your morning coffee and shave in rush hour traffic, go the tiptronic. If you are likely to see any sort of track time, go for the manual

ALSO, if you get a tiptronic, invest in a transmission cooler, I got mine done for less than $200 NZD (the black thing below the radiator pipe), plumbed in series with the standard one...

Mine isn't in the best place by far, but by using a thermal probe there was a 7 degree drop in fluid temperature over standard, probably because the thermal fan on the other side of the radiator is forcing air through it.

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:15 pm

aye sublime is urs turboed buddy. As said I have a tip gpx man and they are slow taking off but after like 3000 rpm they get moving and change gears nice and fast. But I am changing mine to manual cost me around 600 for parts plus gearbox which are hard to find.

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:06 pm

nvr2low wrote: aye sublime is urs turboed buddy. As said I have a tip gpx man and they are slow taking off but after like 3000 rpm they get moving and change gears nice and fast. But I am changing mine to manual cost me around 600 for parts plus gearbox which are hard to find.

Nope, not turbo. If it was, I'd me much more than a car's lenght ahead

As sad as it sounds, that really is the different between auto (tip) / manual. Lack of torque / "responsiveness" goes a long, long way.

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:03 pm

oh ok it just looked like their was a lot of pipe in that engine bay and thought u had turbo haha

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:23 pm

LOL that's not a picture of my engine bay.. look who posted it

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:34 pm

woops my bad

akumi · Post by **akumi** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:39 pm

are all 95 GPX yellow?

Post by **dstocks** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:47 am

No, only around 500 out of 16 thousand from memory. Yellow only available in 95 though (with the car of the year badge on the rear pilar and a LSD

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sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:12 pm

dstocks wrote:No, only around 500 out of 16 thousand from memory. Yellow only available in 95 though (with the car of the year badge on the rear pilar and a LSD )

*mmm*.. LSD..

O wait we're talking about cars right? Never mind

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:12 pm

dstocks wrote:No, only around 500 out of 16 thousand from memory. Yellow only available in 95 though (with the car of the year badge on the rear pilar and a LSD )

Yep, comes with a years supply of LSD!

Post by **I8A4RE** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:43 pm

sublime19 wrote:
As sad as it sounds, that really is the different between auto (tip) / manual. Lack of torque / "responsiveness" goes a long, long way.

F&*k off, bring your car up here and ill destroy your manual. Even if you decided to man up and not short shift

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:49 pm

LOL fk off man, your not worth the effort

hahaha

J · Post by J » Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:12 pm

hahaha no hope subbie.... Simons part of the turbo club

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:17 pm

lol dw, we're always giving each other sh*t