1985 options
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1985 options
Ok not sure how to find this answer. Was it possible (in the U.S.) to get the limited slip rear end in a "S" model - from the factory? And if so, was it part of a "package" or could it be ordered separately? I'm looking to upgrade a "S" to this rear end - under SCCA rules - ie factory installed.
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mdb
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no, only the GSL(3.90) and GSL-SE(4.08) came from the factory with a limited slip differential(with rear disc brakes). the S and GS grades came with the 3.90 and drum brakes. swapping in a limitied slip axle with disc brakes is a common upgrade many people do.
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Ok not sure how to find this answer. Was it possible (in the U.S.) to get the limited slip rear end in a "S" model - from the factory? And if so, was it part of a "package" or could it be ordered separately? I'm looking to upgrade a "S" to this rear end - under SCCA rules - ie factory installed.
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I believe most if not all will allow this modification even in spec7.
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As far as SCCA classes, swapping a factory available option is usually allowed, even if the option was not available on the specific year/trim level, as long as it is a direct bolt-in swap.
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If my memory serves, all of these options were possible, not simply limited to the salesbrochure. For example I had obtained for customer request a few base model with all options except Sunroofs. Nevertheless you could be presenting to your sanctioning body some old Invoices, yet they can refuse to accept in any case.
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I saw, and almost bought, a new 83 LE with LSD/disc brake rear. It also had the aero body kit/spoiler added to it. I decided not to spend the $10K-ish asking price, mostly cause I didn't like silver and it's rapid rate of deteriation that was very common at the time.
I didn't know the rear disc was an added option, until the saleman pointed it out.
Yes, I have kicked myself in the *backside* many times for not buying that car.........
I didn't know the rear disc was an added option, until the saleman pointed it out.
Yes, I have kicked myself in the *backside* many times for not buying that car.........
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Sorry for the delay in getting back, "Notification of replies" is not working for me for some reason.
For clairification, the car is going to be used (maybe - depending on answer) in "Stock Rear Wheel Drive" in Rallycross.
I am familiar with the usual trim designations (having had 35 - 40 1st Gens since 82) but have never dug into what was available when "ordering" from the factory.
When I bought my first - and only "new" - "7" in 1982; it was a "S" with only the larger wheels and tires as optional equipment. (The sales guys in Reno thought they were going to have a hard time selling the car - what with no options and even no "air"; but I bought it almost as they unloaded it from the transporter - with no dealer prep. It was exactly what I wanted for Solo II !)
So the real question is exactly - what "could" have been ordered from the factory for a "S" model in 1985?? And if the LSD/Disk Rear was "available", was it part of a "package" (since I would then have to install everything in said package to be legal)?? I guess I am looking for someone with an old "brochure" or "other" documentation that would define the available options. Is there anyone out there who has - or knows where to find "old paper" on this subject??
And does "instant notification" work for everyone else?? I am not getting it on ANY subscribed threads and can see nothing wrong in the profile or set up - it used to work fine a year ago!!
THANKS TO ALL !!
For clairification, the car is going to be used (maybe - depending on answer) in "Stock Rear Wheel Drive" in Rallycross.
I am familiar with the usual trim designations (having had 35 - 40 1st Gens since 82) but have never dug into what was available when "ordering" from the factory.
When I bought my first - and only "new" - "7" in 1982; it was a "S" with only the larger wheels and tires as optional equipment. (The sales guys in Reno thought they were going to have a hard time selling the car - what with no options and even no "air"; but I bought it almost as they unloaded it from the transporter - with no dealer prep. It was exactly what I wanted for Solo II !)
So the real question is exactly - what "could" have been ordered from the factory for a "S" model in 1985?? And if the LSD/Disk Rear was "available", was it part of a "package" (since I would then have to install everything in said package to be legal)?? I guess I am looking for someone with an old "brochure" or "other" documentation that would define the available options. Is there anyone out there who has - or knows where to find "old paper" on this subject??
And does "instant notification" work for everyone else?? I am not getting it on ANY subscribed threads and can see nothing wrong in the profile or set up - it used to work fine a year ago!!
THANKS TO ALL !!
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i have the brochure from 85 and it makes no reference to what options were available on the S model, only standard equipment and what was not available on model grades. it indicated that only the GSL and GSL-SE were available with the limited slip and rear disc brakes, which are the only two models i have ever seen with the rear disc brakes. not saying that a dealer couldnt swap in the limited slip rear end. i'm just going by the mazda literature that i have. also too, think that if the disc brakes and limited slip were available on all model grades, wouldnt you see more S and GS models with them? if you'd like i can post a pic or two of the brochure's pages.
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Well, you may have the answer, and it would be "no"
( . It would have to be "factory installed", as "dealer installed" wouldn't cut it to be "legal". Unless anyone else has some other type of document saying otherwise??? I may be screwed on this idea,,,,,,,, but maybe some things were available that were not listed as such in the Sales Brochure????? Anyone??? Or I will have to go with plan "B" and use the "SE" (which is the eventual plan anyway - just wanted to do this one first in the mean time)........
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Well other than the diff and discs, the differences between an S and a GSL aren't huge. That was the main "big" difference I thought.
I'd go the route of trying to find out what the minimum number of options would be to make your car a GSL "Package". I've seen a GSL without a sunroof, so I know that's possible, and I know a few GSLs without A/C.
You may just have to swap the rear, and add cruise control... don't know if you could get a GSL without power windows...
It's worth considering.
Jon
I'd go the route of trying to find out what the minimum number of options would be to make your car a GSL "Package". I've seen a GSL without a sunroof, so I know that's possible, and I know a few GSLs without A/C.
You may just have to swap the rear, and add cruise control... don't know if you could get a GSL without power windows...
It's worth considering.
Jon
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