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Old 11-12-2003, 09:38 PM
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Re: cosmetic differences

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Originally posted by Peyton300TD
you will notice that the 85 has more plush upholstery. the pleats are more numerous and deeper front and back seats. the 85 will also have a rubberized foam cushion underneat the seat which is more comfortable than the horsehair found in the 83. the carpeting will be finer as well.

the 85 instrument cluster will have a tach-clock integration, higher mph on the speedometer.
My 83 has a rubberized cushion but the pleats aren't as deep as the 84 & 85, a tach-clock in the dash just like the 84 & 85. My 83's speedo is 125mph, I also have the 85 rear end ratio (all stock). That to me is the biggest difference of the 85s they have a more highway friendly rear end in it but it does cost you a little off the line just as the Warden said. I was under the impression that all 83s were the same ratio, but I see a rare few of the other must exist.
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