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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:24 AM
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I was wandering, is there a easy way to tell if my '81 vette has Gymkhana suspension? The previous owner didn't know if it did or not. Thanks. :seeya
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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:28 AM
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Check for rear sway bar.

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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:40 AM
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I think the Gymkhana had a seven leaf spring, the standard had 9 leafs. Just count the leaves.


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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:44 AM
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Hymkhana suspension was just a sway bar, and heavy duty shocks and springs. (Hopefully the shocks have been replaced by now ).

Here is the RPO-
FE7

If that helps.
I always wanted Gymkhana suspension... but noone ever knows what it is when they sell their car, so it is REALLY rare nowdays.
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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:46 AM
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If your car does not have the standard fiberglass rear spring, you probably have the gymkhana package. If you find the standard fiberglass spring up under her, you do not have the gymkhana option.
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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks guys. This is the best C3 Vette I have ever drove considering handling and stuff, so I bet it has it. I am not at home right now so I can't check, but will when i get home. Thanks again. :D :D
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