Identifying a GTUs
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Identifying a GTUs
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Well, I'm looking at purchasing an FC but there seems to be some trouble over what trim it is. Now, the seller is quite certain it is a GTUs, but I'm doubting for a few reasons: 1. has a sunroof (i suppose it could be a dealer option) 2. Seller said it has a 4.30 rear as the reason it was a GTUs, (he could be mistaken, confused? doesn't know that much about sevens he says) 3. it's a 1990...and there were only 100 GTUs produced which makes me kinda doubt I stumbled on one. I checked the VIN and carfax lists it as a GTU/GXL. I'm very far from the seller though I will be moving to his area soon so I can't check it out in person just yet. I just sent him an email asking about p/w/dl and the rear wiper and I'm going to check the VIN at a mazda dealership tomorrow. Anyone have any input?
I've always settled for a comprimse in practicality, first a AE86 then a S13, now I can at last get a seven
Well, I'm looking at purchasing an FC but there seems to be some trouble over what trim it is. Now, the seller is quite certain it is a GTUs, but I'm doubting for a few reasons: 1. has a sunroof (i suppose it could be a dealer option) 2. Seller said it has a 4.30 rear as the reason it was a GTUs, (he could be mistaken, confused? doesn't know that much about sevens he says) 3. it's a 1990...and there were only 100 GTUs produced which makes me kinda doubt I stumbled on one. I checked the VIN and carfax lists it as a GTU/GXL. I'm very far from the seller though I will be moving to his area soon so I can't check it out in person just yet. I just sent him an email asking about p/w/dl and the rear wiper and I'm going to check the VIN at a mazda dealership tomorrow. Anyone have any input?
I've always settled for a comprimse in practicality, first a AE86 then a S13, now I can at last get a seven
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Originally posted by Firelance
I ran a search here and it appears some sunroofs were installed as a dealer (not a factory) option.
I ran a search here and it appears some sunroofs were installed as a dealer (not a factory) option.
it has a sunroof, but no rear wiper, no power anything.
the year is 1989 with the round taillights, turbo style mirrors, spoiler, etc....
what else is there that is easily identifiable to seperate the two "gtu vs. gtus" ?
whats year did the GTUs run off the line?
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A GTUs will have the following...
*limited slip
*16" Turbo rims
* 4-piston calipers up front and vented discs in back
*no power anything (it might not even have a tape deck)
* a close-ratio 5th-gear (engine RPMS should be around 3500 (?) while going 70 MPH)
Just let RarestRX get in on this thread.
*limited slip
*16" Turbo rims
* 4-piston calipers up front and vented discs in back
*no power anything (it might not even have a tape deck)
* a close-ratio 5th-gear (engine RPMS should be around 3500 (?) while going 70 MPH)
Just let RarestRX get in on this thread.
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Yo,
Quick and dirty checks:
Inside drivers door sticker should say the recommended tire size is:
205/55 - 16
Hood should be aluminum, take a magnet to it.
Cloth interior
No rear wiper
No tilt mechanism on the steering column.
Manual windows
Drive the car, it should turn 4,000rpm at 80mph in 5th.
Should be Black w/Black int. Red w/Black int. or White w/Blue int. That was it.
Good luck! They're great cars!
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1989 GTUs "Fat Free."
Quick and dirty checks:
Inside drivers door sticker should say the recommended tire size is:
205/55 - 16
Hood should be aluminum, take a magnet to it.
Cloth interior
No rear wiper
No tilt mechanism on the steering column.
Manual windows
Drive the car, it should turn 4,000rpm at 80mph in 5th.
Should be Black w/Black int. Red w/Black int. or White w/Blue int. That was it.
Good luck! They're great cars!
Kevin
1989 GTUs "Fat Free."
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Originally posted by jwall
what is a gtu neway??? iv never understood this whole thing? is it better or no?
what is a gtu neway??? iv never understood this whole thing? is it better or no?
86-87 Sport = Stripped performance non-turbo model with aero kit
88 GTU = Stripped performance non-turbo model
89+ GTU = Base model
89-90 GTUs = Stripped performance non-turbo model
Originally posted by Firelance
I ran a search here and it appears some sunroofs were installed as a dealer (not a factory) option.
I ran a search here and it appears some sunroofs were installed as a dealer (not a factory) option.
Originally posted by ZachSpazz
Just let RarestRX get in on this thread.
Just let RarestRX get in on this thread.
I don't suppose that anybody has bothered to see if "GTUs" is written on the side of the front fender? I don't see what the big deal is, anyway. If you happen to like the GTUs trim, and the car has all of the items, then what does it matter if it was originally a GTUs?
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Well, the dealership was inconclusive. The guy conclued it was a GTU but I think that was the result of it not having leather seats.
Other people have mentioned this but GTU for the zenki models was the performance version but GTU for the kouki was a base model. GTUs for kouki was the performance model. 4 piston brakes, lsd, 4.10 rear end etc.
Evil Aviator, thanks for the tip, I'll check the sunroof. You're right, it's not a big deal but if the seller is mistaken about one thing then he may be mistaken about others.
The seller says nothing on the car is power. In any case, I'm going to have a friend check it out this weekend and use RarestRx7's tips and that should end my speculation .
Other people have mentioned this but GTU for the zenki models was the performance version but GTU for the kouki was a base model. GTUs for kouki was the performance model. 4 piston brakes, lsd, 4.10 rear end etc.
Evil Aviator, thanks for the tip, I'll check the sunroof. You're right, it's not a big deal but if the seller is mistaken about one thing then he may be mistaken about others.
The seller says nothing on the car is power. In any case, I'm going to have a friend check it out this weekend and use RarestRx7's tips and that should end my speculation .
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Originally posted by Rotory
what is the difference between GTU and GTUs? that liitle chart says GTU = stripped perf. model and so does the GTUs
what is the difference between GTU and GTUs? that liitle chart says GTU = stripped perf. model and so does the GTUs
In the automotive world, several manufacturers offer a stripped performance version of their sportscar line. These models more or less drop the luxury items to save weight, but retain the better drivetrain components for performance. Sometimes there are even unique goodies on the stripped performance models, such as the special 4.3 rear end of the RX-7 GTUs, or the aero kit of the RX-7 Sport.
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To add to what RarestRx said (of course use his first, mine are just things I noticed on my GTUs)...
1. leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter
2. flat door panels (manual cranks)
3. I noticed the other day in my GTUs that the seats do not have bolster or tilt, but they do have recline.
4. 16 inch spare
5. AM/FM radio (no tape/cd)
1. leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter
2. flat door panels (manual cranks)
3. I noticed the other day in my GTUs that the seats do not have bolster or tilt, but they do have recline.
4. 16 inch spare
5. AM/FM radio (no tape/cd)
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Here is a good post that you would have found all your answers in with the search feature
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...highlight=GTUs
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...highlight=GTUs
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Originally posted by turbosmoke
also the seats in them were made by sparco
also the seats in them were made by sparco
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Originally posted by RarestRX
Yo,
I heard Recaro made the seats. In Japan they're labeled as such, I've been told.
Kevin
1989 GTUs "Side bolsters!"
Yo,
I heard Recaro made the seats. In Japan they're labeled as such, I've been told.
Kevin
1989 GTUs "Side bolsters!"
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Originally posted by Rotary Racer
I will second that
I will second that
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Originally posted by ZachSpazz
There wasn't a GTUs in Japan, unless the cloth seats that the GTUs/Turbo II are Sparcos. P'raps it's a JDM item only then.
There wasn't a GTUs in Japan, unless the cloth seats that the GTUs/Turbo II are Sparcos. P'raps it's a JDM item only then.
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Since the T2 and GTUs share the same seats...and japan only had T2's...some of their seats had Recaro embroidery...
Dunno why our's never got that labeling though...its the same seat...
Dunno why our's never got that labeling though...its the same seat...