My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input

ziggo99 · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Like the title says, my friend is wanting to get the 6" Griot's DA. I've searched around and there is very little out there review wise. Putting aside that he could get a different machine, does anyone know much about the machine? It has specs mirroring the 7423xp and G110v1, with the same handle as the G110. Just looking for someone who maybe has toyed with one or owns one. Thanks.

Zuke · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:45 PM

I think Superior Shine has one, maybe ask him?

Kornercarver · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I have both the 6" and the 3" Griot's buffers. Both work very well and I have had no problems. The 6" is 2 years old and I have had the 3" for about a year. I suspect it is made by Porter Cable but I'm not certain.

Mark Kleis · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:20 PM

The new G110 2.0 is a significant game-changer, without the significant game-changer price tag. Has your friend considered that?

Or is your friend 100% of the Griot?

ziggo99 · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:57 PM

Korner-Is the one you have the newest one they have?
Mark-He knows about the G100v2, but he's trying to stay under or right at $200 while getting an assortment of pads at the same time

ZoranC · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I have Griot's V2 (one that came out just recently). I tried it against my G110 V1 side by side for several hours. I liked Griot's V2 enough that between it and G110 V1 I kept Griot's and sold G110.

Of course that says nothing about how it would stack up against G110 V2.

ziggo99 · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:18 PM

ZoranC-What did you like so much about the Griot's that you sold your G110?

the_invisible · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Make sure that your friend is getting the Griot's V2 dual action.

The version 2 variant comes with a 7-Amp 850watt motor, making it possibly the most powerful dual action buffer in the automotive market. Because unlike the Flex, which has a fixed forced-rotation gear, the Griot's may be able to easily out rotate the Flex dual action polisher under certain load conditions. From eyeballing my own DA, I have seen my PC XP rotate faster than 480rpm at speed 6 with certain pads and products and high pressure. I am sure the Griot V2 will rotate even faster.

Since this is a Meguiar's forum, I must urge you to urge your friend to seriously consider the G110 v2 nstead!

ziggo99 · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:03 PM

It is the V2 of the Griot's. I have told him about the G110v2 but it's too much for him.

gsxr310 · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:24 PM

also, the new griot hd (aka v2) has a heavy duty 16 gauge, 25 foot power cord hardwired into the polisher. The longer cord is more convenient than an extension cord and it is gauged to deliver maximum power to the polisher for safe, efficient operation.

....taken from the AutoGeek website.

Nov 6th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#1
ziggo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input Like the title says, my friend is wanting to get the 6" Griot's DA. I've searched around and there is very little out there review wise. Putting aside that he could get a different machine, does anyone know much about the machine? It has specs mirroring the 7423xp and G110v1, with the same handle as the G110. Just looking for someone who maybe has toyed with one or owns one. Thanks. __________________ -Kyle

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#2
Zuke Are you in? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Age: 23 Posts: 895 Rep Power: 177	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input I think Superior Shine has one, maybe ask him? __________________ "Every moment frontin and maxin Chillin in the car they spent all day waxin"

Nov 6th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#3
Kornercarver Old Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO Posts: 17 Rep Power: 2	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input I have both the 6" and the 3" Griot's buffers. Both work very well and I have had no problems. The 6" is 2 years old and I have had the 3" for about a year. I suspect it is made by Porter Cable but I'm not certain.

Nov 6th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#4
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 2,996 Rep Power: 377	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input The new G110 2.0 is a significant game-changer, without the significant game-changer price tag. Has your friend considered that? Or is your friend 100% of the Griot? __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow me at www.MarkKleis.com or my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Nov 6th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#5
ziggo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input Korner-Is the one you have the newest one they have? Mark-He knows about the G100v2, but he's trying to stay under or right at $200 while getting an assortment of pads at the same time __________________ -Kyle

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#6
ZoranC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 717 Rep Power: 14	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input I have Griot's V2 (one that came out just recently). I tried it against my G110 V1 side by side for several hours. I liked Griot's V2 enough that between it and G110 V1 I kept Griot's and sold G110. Of course that says nothing about how it would stack up against G110 V2.

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#7
ziggo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input ZoranC-What did you like so much about the Griot's that you sold your G110? __________________ -Kyle

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#8
the_invisible Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calais, France Posts: 1,228 Rep Power: 4561	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input Make sure that your friend is getting the Griot's V2 dual action. The version 2 variant comes with a 7-Amp 850watt motor, making it possibly the most powerful dual action buffer in the automotive market. Because unlike the Flex, which has a fixed forced-rotation gear, the Griot's may be able to easily out rotate the Flex dual action polisher under certain load conditions. From eyeballing my own DA, I have seen my PC XP rotate faster than 480rpm at speed 6 with certain pads and products and high pressure. I am sure the Griot V2 will rotate even faster. Since this is a Meguiar's forum, I must urge you to urge your friend to seriously consider the G110 v2 nstead!

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#9
ziggo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input It is the V2 of the Griot's. I have told him about the G110v2 but it's too much for him. __________________ -Kyle

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#10
gsxr310 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 134 Rep Power: 4	Re: My friend wants a Griot's 6" DA...need input also, the new griot hd (aka v2) has a heavy duty 16 gauge, 25 foot power cord hardwired into the polisher. The longer cord is more convenient than an extension cord and it is gauged to deliver maximum power to the polisher for safe, efficient operation. ....taken from the AutoGeek website.

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