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ripper
2nd February 2011, 12:58 AM
I noticed that GU sun visors are straight on the end near the rear vision mirror, whereas GQ ones are shaped with a bit sticking out almost to the mirror mounting.
Having them straight on the end would be a lot better for mounting a roof console into a GQ.

Will GU visors just bolt straight in to a GQ?

Also does anyone have a decent photo of a GU visor when it's folded down?
I want to see if the end near the door is made the same as the GQ ones.
Thanks.

DX grunt
2nd February 2011, 01:05 AM
I'll do one up for you tomorrow in different positions.

Don't stress coz of the 3hr time difference. lol

Ross
Sandgroper thru and thru.

patch697
2nd February 2011, 01:10 AM
The GQ visors work fine in my roof console.

I'll take some pics & give you a look at what I did.

ripper
2nd February 2011, 07:55 PM
Thanks guys, I should've asked earlier. I saw a pair of these on ebay http://ebayimg.com.JPG (http://i.ebayimg.com/13/%21CD2Zhng%21mk%7E$%28KGrHqQOKp0E0V7,0EISBNP88wqY, %21%7E%7E_12.JPG) listed as GQ visors. Hope they fit because I bought them half an hour ago. http://.ebay.com.auItem=170595352847 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170595352847&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

I'm still keen to see photos of what you guys have in your patrols though.

AB
4th February 2011, 09:32 PM
Can't go wrong with that price mate!

ripper
4th February 2011, 09:44 PM
Yeah the price was right :-)
Still hope hope they fit though.

Do they look like GU ones to you?

ripper
7th February 2011, 06:57 PM
I found some photos which show why I think GU style sun visors would be better for a roof console in a GQ.

This one recently sold on eBay.
www.ebay.com.au/ViewItem=170596193738& (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170596193738&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Because of the shape of the GQ visors, this console has to have that big triangular section at the front to let it attach to the mirror mount.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/02/8.jpg

This side view shows where I think it could be improved by using different visors.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/02/9.jpg
Instead of the bit sticking forward to attach it, the body of the console could go right up to the windscreen rubber. I think that would be tidier and give a bit more room.
Because I like the look of VZ Commodore light/sunglasses holders, the extra room at the front could be very handy.

Bigrig
7th February 2011, 07:45 PM
I found some photos which show why I think GU style sun visors would be better for a roof console in a GQ.

This one recently sold on eBay.
www.ebay.com.au/ViewItem=170596193738& (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170596193738&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Because of the shape of the GQ visors, this console has to have that big triangular section at the front to let it attach to the mirror mount.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/02/8.jpg

This side view shows where I think it could be improved by using different visors.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/02/9.jpg
Instead of the bit sticking forward to attach it, the body of the console could go right up to the windscreen rubber. I think that would be tidier and give a bit more room.
Because I like the look of VZ Commodore light/sunglasses holders, the extra room at the front could be very handy.

Let us know once they're in mate - top post and hope they work out.