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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 01:05 AM
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Hello fellas, I appreciate you guys enlightening me (and my Father) about the C3, thank you. I have three more questions I hope you guys don't mind.

First, what is this Gymkhana Suspension? :confused: I know ours doesn't have it, or at least a rear sway bar (which I would think the FE7 option would include). :( Anyway, we are probably going to get the complete suspension kit from ZIP Products (retails for $1095 with single leaf composite rear spring, front/rear sway bars, shocks/front springs, etc. ...).

Second, did all C3s come with four piston (steel) calipers all the way around? :eek: I feel cheated with my SS, it only has dual fronts and single rears. :crazy: I am trying to convince my Father (for us) to purchase a new brake kit. These rotors are rusty and I don't trust them to street use. It appears as though this car at some point was left in the weeds to suffer. :( I just hope we can salvage this poor thing, like the slogan for "American Muscle Car" says "Remember, don't crush 'em, restore 'em!". :cool:

Third, how in the heck does the heater core come out? :confused: We lifted the 'vette up on stands (we are getting some new BFG Radial T/A 225/70/15 tires this week) and I was wondering how to replace it. Does it come out from the inside like all other Chevrolets (gotta remove some dash stuff)?


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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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The Gymkhana suspension has a heavier sway bar than standard. Plus it is a 7 leaf spring instead of the 9.
The heater core comes out from the inside, a PITA.
Can't help you with the caliper question though
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 01:32 AM
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If I am not mistaken all corvettes from 65 on has 4 piston calipers at each corner.
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 01:52 AM
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I think all c3s used the same calipers and if i remember right all four are 4 pistons. All steel also. :chevy
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