I was out looking at used cars today with a couple of friends and I appened to come across an 89 GTU. I wanna be sure that its a GTU and not just an RX7 with GTU stickers. What are some signs that tell me if its real or fake. I dont think the dealer knows what it has, and if it is real I would probly buy it. Ive heard that GTu's are rare and I would like to have one. Any sugestions would be great.

ok this is very confusing:

1988: the gtu is a turbo 2 without the turbo

1989: the gtu is the base model

1989: the gtus is the turbo without the turbo



mike

a turbo without a turbo?



edit: I think you mean how can you tell if it's a real GTUs... I think it's hard to fake a GTU, unless you put a sticker on it, but it'll be obvious what one is.. I guess. Maybe i'm wrong.

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png all the go fast goodies, but the big cahoona, im trying to change that :smirk:

88 GTU 5-lug/big brakes, TII suspension, no options, lightest model/ drag coefficient peices/ TII mirrors, usually aluminum hood, 2 seaters.

GTUS had all that plus 4.3 in the rear.

turbo without a turbo is the quick way, its acutally not quite right.

the suspensions are the same, execpt the base models have thinner sway bars.

the 88 gtu, and 89 gtus have the 4 pistons brakes, like the gxl, and turbos

the turbos all have a sunroof, rear wiper, power windows; the gtus and 88gtu doesn't.

gtus's have turbo seats, and wheels.



so its not really a turbo without the turbo, is more like all of the go fast stuff without any of the luxury stuff



mike

Short answer: The 1989 GTU you're looking at is a base model. Now if it was a 1988 GTU, or a 1989 GTUs, THEN you'd have something.



Of course, if it's a nice car, buy it anyway! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

turbo without a turbo is the quick way, its acutally not quite right.

the suspensions are the same, execpt the base models have thinner sway bars.

the 88 gtu, and 89 gtus have the 4 pistons brakes, like the gxl, and turbos

the turbos all have a sunroof, rear wiper, power windows; the gtus and 88gtu doesn't.

gtus's have turbo seats, and wheels.



so its not really a turbo without the turbo, is more like all of the go fast stuff without any of the luxury stuff



mike[/quote]

well i have a sunroof :wiggle: and what are the turbo seats? i have cloth buckets does that count? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

ahhh, I got you. Thank you for clearing that up for me https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

hmm, i cant find a good pic of the turbo2 seats.



mike

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png all the go fast goodies, but the big cahoona, im trying to change that :smirk:

88 GTU 5-lug/big brakes, TII suspension, no options, lightest model/ drag coefficient peices/ TII mirrors, usually aluminum hood, 2 seaters.

GTUS had all that plus 4.3 in the rear.[/quote]

The "TII suspension name" is really not used correctly when addressed.



All cars use the same stock springs no matter what model fc it is except for the convertible which are different to address weight.



The only thing that changes between different US FC models are the shocks. Depending on the model, year and weight of the car they are different shocks and struts.



And another thing since i'm on the role, lol. I don't consider the GTU's the turbo with out the turbo. It is still configured as an n/a with hard suspension with s5 TII rims but witha 4.3 rear. That's what makes it rear is the 4.3 since no other car has it stock.



C



PS forgot to say , swap bars are different if you have soft or hard suspension.

Mine are grey leather buckets. VERY snug. Lets see, another 990 words and it's as good as a picture. Right? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

OH i forgot to answer the real question,

GTU=BASE model

I have a GTUs. I hear they're rare as hell. How many were made total?

I think 500

If the gtu= base, why does it come with sunroof the tII spoilers and the electronic suspension??

so the gxl should have more options than the gtu?

If the gtu= base, why does it come with sunroof the tII spoilers and the electronic suspension??

so the gxl should have more options than the gtu?[/quote]

its very very rare for a us spec 89+ to not have the wings, mirrors, sunroof, and power windows.



mike

so all 89+ came with all this specs, then what is the diffrence between them gtu gxl?

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have? I just got a 90 rx7, it was painted, i tought it was a gxl it has all power sunroof mirrors fog lights ect... but when i ran the vin trought my insurance they said it wasnt a gxl that it was a gtu.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have?[/quote]

auto adjust suspension, pwr windows, rear wiper, leather interior, pwr sunroof, better sound system, alarm. don't quote me on anything im not an expert on this model ****, but u get my point.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have? I just got a 90 rx7, it was painted, i tought it was a gxl it has all power sunroof mirrors fog lights ect... but when i ran the vin trought my insurance they said it wasnt a gxl that it was a gtu.[/quote]

quenepaheadracing, ha what a joke. come suck my quenepa. sucka...



kill spidey, hes gay.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have?[/quote]

auto adjust suspension, pwr windows, rear wiper, leather interior, pwr sunroof, better sound system, alarm. don't quote me on anything im not an expert on this model ****, but u get my point.[/quote]

Well then the guy from the insurance is wroung cause my car has auto adjust suspension, pwr windows, rear wiper, NO leather interior, pwr sunroof, and it has alarm. So im all lost here. maybe i got a gtus???

but gtus dont have fog lights.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have?[/quote]

auto adjust suspension, pwr windows, rear wiper, leather interior, pwr sunroof, better sound system, alarm. don't quote me on anything im not an expert on this model ****, but u get my point.[/quote]

Well then the guy from the insurance is wroung cause my car has auto adjust suspension, pwr windows, rear wiper, NO leather interior, pwr sunroof, and it has alarm. So im all lost here. maybe i got a gtus???

but gtus dont have fog lights.[/quote]

u have a GXL, only the GXL has auto adjust suspension.

in all years the GXL is the luxury edition it came with all the power options. The GTU in 89+ was the base model; did not have those options that the GXl had.[/quote]

My question now is what are the options that the gxl has that the gtu doesnt have? I just got a 90 rx7, it was painted, i tought it was a gxl it has all power sunroof mirrors fog lights ect... but when i ran the vin trought my insurance they said it wasnt a gxl that it was a gtu.[/quote]

quenepaheadracing, ha what a joke. come suck my quenepa. sucka...



kill spidey, hes gay.[/quote]

Jokes D'S mo fo!!! who the hell are you???

hmm, so was sticker price on the GTU more or less that the GXL??

yeah like estupidoB said if the gtu is more than the gxl then that should mean that the gtu should be the better equipt car.. :werd: :wiggle: https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/spam.gif https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...iss-monkey.gif :evil1: :monkydance:

yes im quoting my self, so that stoopid ppl that cant read see that i wasnt making a statement, i was asking a question...

See this is how things start you with your stupid coment about my team (wich your hating) prob. dont know wa is a quenepa.. So just leave it!!!!!!!!!!

team, ha. theres no "I" in team. Isnt a "team" composed of more than 1 person?? I dont see anyone else here claiming to be part of your "team". Unless theyre a bunch of hon-duh homo owners hanging out at the hon-duh forums.



and by the way, i know what a quenepa is. I also know thats its not the only thing you like to suck.

Sorry man im maried, i dont go your way since all you talk about is sucking nuts and stuff. get off me........

Hmmm...my neighbor has a red GTU...wonder what year it is. It never leaves his driveway. If it's an '88, maybe i'll see if he wants to sell it in July.



Edit: Holy crap! Sorry guys, I didn't realize how old this thread was. Was searching under keyword "sway bar" and this came up...my bad.