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GQ or GU?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:02 pm
by patrolman
just wondering what people think is tougher/stronger GQ or GU? and why?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:09 pm
by turps
Can I have a bit of both.
For play The GQ has the better body cos it is slightly smaller.
GU for the front axle, cos it is much stronger eg CV's.
GU for better steering wheel, GQ ones are crap.
SO can I have a bit of both.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:18 pm
by patrolman
turps wrote:SO can I have a bit of both.
you can have a bit of both
i cant change the poll to add both or bith of both
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:53 pm
by ISUZUROVER
Where is the "They are both piles of Cr@p" option???
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:11 pm
by ludacris
They both have strong and weak points. I will go the GQ. Lighter, Better gear box pre 1994, and costs a lot less. And I own one. And apparently snake racing garentee that they have GQ cv's that wont break.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:16 pm
by bogged
GQ is made of steel, GU is recycled Pepsi bottles.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:38 am
by Fathillbilly
ISUZUROVER wrote:Where is the "They are both piles of Cr@p" option???
says the bloke driving a series II rover
i have had a series II and a GQ and now a GU.
in standard form the GU's are stronger.
from a driving position they are better as well. there is more room around your legs so you arn't banging your knees all over the place thats the biggest thing. theres a heap of little things that just make it more refined.
Stu
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:07 am
by bazzle
Construction of GU body and extra chassis reinf points is MILES ahead of GQ.
GQ cracks and flexes all over the place. GU built like the old 60 series, torsional stiff.
Bazzle
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:12 am
by turps
patrolman wrote:turps wrote:SO can I have a bit of both.
you can have a bit of both
i can change the poll to add both or bith of both
So wheres the both option, I thought you where going to put in.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:06 pm
by patrolman
turps wrote:patrolman wrote:turps wrote:SO can I have a bit of both.
you can have a bit of both
i can change the poll to add both or bith of both
So wheres the both option, I thought you where going to put in.
sorry i cant* edit the poll
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:21 pm
by ludacris
For a competition vehecle I will stick with the GQ. The only place that I have had to strengthen is around the steering box. The GU's still have to strengthen the spring towers like the GQ's. If I bend my chasis there are lots around for the GQ's. Parts are everywhere for GQ's.
GQ's are lighter.
Even if I had the money to buy a GU for competitions I would not buy one.
For touring I would buy a GU simply for the refined luxuries and space.
P.S if nissan offered me a brand new GU to race I would not turn them down.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:45 pm
by big red
gu has stronger diffs steering and chassis.
GQ has a narrower body.
GQ has a shorter front chassis as there is crush cans on the GU chassis
GQ 4.2 has more room around engine to mount extra compressor as the vaccuum pump is mounted on the alternator.
GU has vacuum pump mounted under power steering pump so its easier to upgrade the alternator.
GU ute chassis has extra reinforcing over the GU wagon chassis which has extra reinforcing over the GQ chassis.
GQ is narrower than GU so its easier to fit through narrow tracks.
GU has better turning circle than GQ.
buggered if i can decide
for a comp truck just put the GQ ute body on the GU chassis.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:24 pm
by turps
See I told them I wanted a bit of both.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:54 pm
by ludacris
They are both NISSAN's so they both rock.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:14 pm
by grazza
No GU SWB in Oz, I like SWB...so its a GQ for me.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:26 pm
by bogged
grazza wrote:No GU SWB in Oz,
yes there is.. theres a couple.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:37 pm
by Beastmavster
[quote="turps"]Can I have a bit of both.
[quote]
Well.... im not gonna stop you... but I ain't joining in either.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:58 pm
by grazza
bogged...are they road registered?
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:19 am
by chachi_70
i voted GU it's basically an improvement of the GQ but the parts on a GQ are much cheaper
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 6:19 pm
by sparky
GU's are better cos I own one.
They also fit through narrow tracks like a GQ. Just gotta get the doors panelbeated back into shape afterwoods.
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 6:55 pm
by bogged
grazza wrote:bogged...are they road registered?
Apparently they are.. Talkin to dude at Robe about them.
Dont know how.. cheezy said he tried to import a few and nissan shit on that idea.
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:09 am
by Camshaft1
[quote="Fathillbilly"][quote="ISUZUROVER"]Where is the "They are both piles of Cr@p" option???
[/quote]
says the bloke driving a series II rover
Yeah i thought also he better settle down before he embarresses himself
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:12 am
by Camshaft1
[quote="bogged"][quote="grazza"]No GU SWB in Oz, [/quote]yes there is.. theres a couple.[/quote]
yeah but not exactly off the production line to your plush carpeted showroom are they bogged?
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:38 pm
by grazza
I was told that it would cost $30,000 for the first SWB GU to become legal in Oz, and that is the cost to crash test one (does not include the cost of the GU!) - so I assume some of the other grey imports had to do that.
Not a problem if they dont get used for anything other than comps.
Funny thing is I have seen a couple of Prado SWB's (late model, not Bunderas) in Brisbane...
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:47 am
by becky
GUs are just money down the drain. HA! So are GQs, just a bit less. But at least they aren't toyota.