ok my RX doesn't have the marking on it.....its an 81.....whats the best way to find out what model it is.....anything to look for

it has rear drum brakes.....I know that makes some difference?

 

well some of this you know but...

gsl: sunroof, rear wiper, rear discs, power windahs

gs: map and trunk lights, most likely a sunroof, cruise control? 4 spoke steering wheel

s: nothing! steel wheels maybe, no map or trunk lights, 2 spoke steering wheel, no sunroof fer sher

 

 

lmao.......

 

my 81' gs has rear drums, 4 spoke streeing wheel and a sunroof. If that helps any.

 

sounds like a gs.

 

first off, there were no lights in the storage bins or locks. these features didnt come about until 84. now, a GS can have a sunroof, electric hatch release, cruise, etc. a GSL adds rear discs, optional rear wiper, power windows, and a couple more interesting things such as white lettered tires, wider aluminum wheels, optional leather, and digital clock. for note, a GS can be had with rear discs. i had one and no it was not a suspension swap or rear end swap. it was a dealer option, an add on if you will. also, the S model did not have the 2 spoke wheel, they as to my knowledge did away with that in 81. the S could not be had with an auto trans or A/C. the A/c would have to be a dealer add-on. the S did not have cruise, electric hatch release, or a sunshade on the windshield.

 

what does to 2 spoke and the 4 spoke wheel look like

 

81's to early for the gsl. S is most common.. All you gotta look at is the Sun Roof. If so It's the GS like mine. That's basically the easiest way to tell.