S, GS, or GSL?
09-03-19, 09:47 PM
#1
S, GS, or GSL?
Considering buying a very solid ‘84 that I’ve run across, but I’m trying to figure out which model it is.
What is has (or doesn’t) for options:
No sunroof
No power steering
No rear wiper
No power mirrors
Manual windows
Checked pattern seat and door cloth (gray)
12A
5-speed
Radio and climate controls are missing, so no help there
Limited slip diff
It’s really the LSD that seems to be the outlier. I’m guessing GS with an optional factory LSD (if there was such an option) or someone has swapped in an LSD.
Thoughts? Any way to look up or get build sheets anymore? Thanks!
What is has (or doesn’t) for options:
No sunroof
No power steering
No rear wiper
No power mirrors
Manual windows
Checked pattern seat and door cloth (gray)
12A
5-speed
Radio and climate controls are missing, so no help there
Limited slip diff
It’s really the LSD that seems to be the outlier. I’m guessing GS with an optional factory LSD (if there was such an option) or someone has swapped in an LSD.
Thoughts? Any way to look up or get build sheets anymore? Thanks!
09-03-19, 10:49 PM
#2
Discs or drums in back? If it's discs, I'm guessing someone (maybe even the dealer could have been convinced to) swap in a GSL or SE style rear end. It's an easy change.
If it's drums I'm guessing someone read that RX7s come with limited slip and included that point in the ad, but it's really an open diff.
If it's drums I'm guessing someone read that RX7s come with limited slip and included that point in the ad, but it's really an open diff.
Last edited by cpt_gloval; 09-03-19 at 10:51 PM.
09-04-19, 05:46 AM
#5
84SE-EGI helpy-helperton
Stu, do you mean an S model with a GSL rear-end? The solid rear disks would indicate GSL, while vented rear disks would indicate GSL-SE - though that would be an odd combination with the rest of the trim level description (manual windows, 12a, etc.).
Over the years, many people swapped in what they had, but rear disks (solid or vented) definitely indicates an LSD is (or was, originally) present.
Over the years, many people swapped in what they had, but rear disks (solid or vented) definitely indicates an LSD is (or was, originally) present.
09-04-19, 05:51 AM
#6
The S model also did not include a windshield sun shade, a glove box or rear hatch light, no electronic hatch release, no dead pedal, no map light, and no illuminated driver's door lock cylinder. If that helps you determine if it's an S model.
09-04-19, 11:24 AM
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no sunroof makes it a GS or an S. Manual mirrors would make it an S model, but its possible to swap those.
also, the S model is the only one with no badge on the back, all the other models get a GS/GSL/GSL-SE badge
also, the S model is the only one with no badge on the back, all the other models get a GS/GSL/GSL-SE badge
09-04-19, 05:59 PM
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If I do buy it, it’ll become a full fledged GSL, less sunroof, if that was 100% standard equipment.
09-04-19, 07:54 PM
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Swapping over to power windows would be a mildly difficult task. I'm all for adding the rear wiper and disc brakes with limited slip differential. The power windows would just be unnecessary in my opinion. More weight and the windows do not fully retract into the doors like the crank windows do.
09-05-19, 08:54 AM
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Reading this, I would say that it is not an S, but rather a GS and that someone swapped in a GSL LSD. The backstory that I got was that the original owner was in constant contact with Racing Beat, always looking for the latest upgrades, but rarely investing in them.
If I do buy it, it’ll become a full fledged GSL, less sunroof, if that was 100% standard equipment.
If I do buy it, it’ll become a full fledged GSL, less sunroof, if that was 100% standard equipment.
09-05-19, 09:42 AM
#12
google search found this on the forum
https://www.rx7club.com/vindecoder.php
i input my vin and mine is a GS. make sure to use capital letters, otherwise it comes back as an invalid vin number.
https://www.rx7club.com/vindecoder.php
i input my vin and mine is a GS. make sure to use capital letters, otherwise it comes back as an invalid vin number.
09-05-19, 08:23 PM
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Well a quick look at my original window sticker shows that's not right. My S has cruise and AC, but has the manual mirrors and 5-sp. I always thought I had a GS. Still wouldn't trade her for anything!
09-06-19, 08:59 AM
#16
ancient wizard...
The cruise control and ac install would have been done at the dealer,some dealerships took cars to independent places to have these accessories installed to circumvent service department charges. I did a lot of both installs,gravy work,sometimes tag team with another tech to do install,best time just under 45 minutes-depended on which kit we got from parts dept,there were two manufacturers of kit. One better made than the other,went in car faster. Made pretty good coin fixing up effed up ac installations from outside installers.
09-06-19, 09:02 AM
#17
google search found this on the forum
https://www.rx7club.com/vindecoder.php
i input my vin and mine is a GS. make sure to use capital letters, otherwise it comes back as an invalid vin number.
https://www.rx7club.com/vindecoder.php
i input my vin and mine is a GS. make sure to use capital letters, otherwise it comes back as an invalid vin number.
Doing it with caps worked, but there is a drop down menu to further refine the model type (what I am trying to determine) and whichever one I pick, G, GS, or GSL, that’s what it says it is. It initially states GS, which is probably correct, but the fact that I can change it makes me wonder if that is accurate or simply an initial default.
09-06-19, 09:43 PM
#19
Well, today I picked up what I’m sure is an ‘84 GS with a GSL rearend. Super solid shell, ‘84/‘85, and manual were my first priorities. Only a couple of small spots of surface rust in the engine bay, not a spot of rust anywhere else. Excited to get back into a 7.
