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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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I noticed what appear to be factory markings "FE7" on the front crossmember when my '76 coupe was recently up on hoists. I took a picture (see below). Does anyone know what this code means? Any help is appreciated as I'm not familiar with this, thanks.

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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FE7 is an option code for the "Gymkhana Suspension". Heavy duty springs, shocks and sway bar are the usual components of this pkg.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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FE7 is an option code for the "Gymkhana Suspension". Heavy duty springs, shocks and sway bar are the usual components of this pkg.
I just got this car in November so I'll go back and check the paperwork to see if this was a factory option ordered with this car. Just out of curiosity, does this give the car a smoother ride? I'm not up on my Gymkhana suspension systems. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by c3srule
I just got this car in November so I'll go back and check the paperwork to see if this was a factory option ordered with this car. Just out of curiosity, does this give the car a smoother ride? I'm not up on my Gymkhana suspension systems. Thanks.

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Smoother ride? No, it's a stiffer ride but it also provides more control during spirited driving.

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The ride with the FE7 will be stiffer/harsher than the base suspension, but it will also have a tighter feel in cornering.
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If I'm not mistaken...and I usually am...you should have a rear sway bar - that's the biggest tip off that you have the Gymkhana suspension package...assuming everything's factory. The non- Gymkhana suspension does not have the rear sway bar.
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If I'm not mistaken...and I usually am...you should have a rear sway bar - that's the biggest tip off that you have the Gymkhana suspension package...assuming everything's factory. The non- Gymkhana suspension does not have the rear sway bar.
Thanks! I'll have to check it out when I take the car out of winter storage next April. In the meantime, I'll review the gazoodles of pictures I took when I was inspecting the car. Since I've never had a 'Vette before, it will be interesting to see how the Gymkhana suspension feels, especially when cornering. Thanks again to everyone for chipping in with information, Happy Holidays!
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