GT-X vs GT-R

FortyfiveD · 12-10-2008, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know the options or spec differences between these two I have a friend that knows everything (or just about ) the GT-X but doesn't know anything about the GT-R. Was just curious because I was going to be getting new badges for my GT-X and was just thinking about changing it up that's all. Thanks for the help.

TehMonkay · 12-10-2008, 02:53 PM

GT-R was no sunroof, all lightweight stuff open diff and steel wheels I do believe.

Made leightweight from the factory intended to have most parts replaced with aftermarket race pieces i assume.

Max777 · 12-10-2008, 04:12 PM

A turbo RX-7 with an open diff? This was JDM spec only, right?

Whizbang · 12-10-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Max777

A turbo RX-7 with an open diff? This was JDM spec only, right?

correct. Then again they got no non turbo cars....

WE3RX7 · 12-10-2008, 04:31 PM

GT-R is closer to an US S4 cosmetically as well from what I believe with no side skirts, etc.

djmtsu · 12-10-2008, 06:01 PM

From what I heard, the GT-R is like a GTU, or an S4 sport, except turbo of course. Manual windows, steering, no rear wiper, etc. Kind of a lightweight, stripped FC.

But I have been wrong many times. Where is RETed when you actually need him :P

Miata_mx5 · 12-10-2008, 07:06 PM

http://www.j-garage.com/mazda/rx-7/1987spec.htm

FortyfiveD · 12-10-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks Ganashi that really helped. Where have you been I've seen you pop up randomly on the forum but not in person. We need to meet up sometime.

Miata_mx5 · 12-10-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FortyfiveD

Thanks Ganashi that really helped. Where have you been I've seen you pop up randomly on the forum but not in person. We need to meet up sometime.

Sorry, been trying to find work as it's been impossible around here.

Call me anytime, you have my number. I am always on aim too.

I have been somewhat broke lately lol.

djmtsu · 12-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Sweet, I was right

RETed · 12-10-2008, 09:27 PM

It has nothing to do with which year the FC was made.
The GT-X is basically a higher trim level than a GT-R.
Consider the GT-R as a base model.

RETed · 12-12-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

uhhh...is gt-r not series 4, and gt-x not series 5? I guess your statement is true by the same token that usdm series 5 turbo II's are more optioned than USDM series 4 turbo II's.

I always thought the 'standard" FC was a gt-r or gt-x (depending on series), gt-limited being a more optioned model, and infini being the stripped "race" version like the USDM GTUs.

This myth was somehow perpetuated a long time ago.
It has stubbornly stuck around...I dunno why.

Check out the link that was mentioned earlier.
Actually, click this one:
http://www.j-garage.com/mazda/rx-7/fc3s.htm

The text descriptions are rather vague, but they do have different year links at the bottom.

The GT-R and GT-X are trim levels available at almost every year the FC3S was new in Japan.
Technically, the GT-Limited was only an S4 model and was not available as an S5 model.
The GT-R and GT-X models both crossed over from S4 to S5.

Pick up any HyperRev RX-7 edition, and there's a chart in the back describing this graphically.

-Ted

FortyfiveD · 12-11-2008, 06:24 AM

yeah for sure take it easy man. and good luck with the job search.

Fidelity101 · 12-11-2008, 10:40 AM

At first, I thought this thread was going to be about the Mazda 323 GTX vs a Nissan GTR comparison. lol

WE3RX7 · 12-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Lol - I was pretty close. Japan gets all the fun stuff!

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FortyfiveD Amudextrious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove,CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	GT-X vs GT-R Does anyone know the options or spec differences between these two I have a friend that knows everything (or just about ) the GT-X but doesn't know anything about the GT-R. Was just curious because I was going to be getting new badges for my GT-X and was just thinking about changing it up that's all. Thanks for the help. __________________ 90 GXL-DD and Track Monster 87 GT-X-Under Construction

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	From what I heard, the GT-R is like a GTU, or an S4 sport, except turbo of course. Manual windows, steering, no rear wiper, etc. Kind of a lightweight, stripped FC. But I have been wrong many times. Where is RETed when you actually need him :P __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	GT-R is closer to an US S4 cosmetically as well from what I believe with no side skirts, etc.

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FortyfiveD Amudextrious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove,CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	Thanks Ganashi that really helped. Where have you been I've seen you pop up randomly on the forum but not in person. We need to meet up sometime. __________________ 90 GXL-DD and Track Monster 87 GT-X-Under Construction

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Sweet, I was right __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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FortyfiveD Amudextrious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove,CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	yeah for sure take it easy man. and good luck with the job search. __________________ 90 GXL-DD and Track Monster 87 GT-X-Under Construction

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WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Lol - I was pretty close. Japan gets all the fun stuff!