VIN code for performance axle for A4?

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Mar 23, 2006 | 09:54 PM

red98a4

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VIN code for performance axle for A4?

What is the VIN code for the 3.15's gears on the C5s? Where does it begin and end the the VIN?

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:02 PM

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It's not in the VIN. It's on the RPO (Regular Production Option) sticker that's probably on your glove box door. The code is G92.

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec.../2001prod.html

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:20 PM

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Not in the glove box...where else would it be?

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:29 PM

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Not in the glove box...where else would it be?

I am suprised it's not there

It should be a sticker on the inside of the glove box door.

I just posted this a few minutes ago, hope this helps.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:30 PM

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Not in the glove box...where else would it be?

Check under one of the rear side cargo compartment lids. Now that I see your screen name, I surmise that you have a red 98 with an A4

Oooops, shoulda caught that first time around! :o

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:41 PM

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Check under one of the rear side cargo compartment lids. Now that I see your screen name, I surmise that you have a red 98 with an A4

Oooops, shoulda caught that first time around! :o

That explains it. My 00 is in the glove box, I had no idea it changed between 98 and 00. Boy do I feel stupid.

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:52 PM

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That explains it. My 00 is in the glove box, I had no idea it changed between 98 and 00. Boy do I feel stupid.

Don't feel stupid - how would you have known that? I know that because I have a '98.

Mar 24, 2006 | 07:28 AM

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Vin Code info
http://c5.techbottle.com/vin.htm

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Mar 24, 2006 | 01:20 PM

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So how much does the performace axle help?

Mar 24, 2006 | 01:28 PM

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Just go stick your head under the butt of the car and get a flash light, that's the best way IMO.

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:20 PM

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Enough of a difference that it was a "must have" option for me when I bought mine. YMMV.

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:31 PM

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So how much does the performace axle help?

For 2001:
....Rear.... 0-60 MPH....1/4 Mile
A4 2.73.... 4.90 Sec.... 13.65 Sec
A4 3.15.... 4.75 Sec.... 13.50 Sec

Pre 2001 was ~0.25 seconds less in the 1/4

Mar 24, 2006 | 07:08 PM

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Ive got the 3.15 Perfomance Axle! The service parts indentification has both G90 and G92! Bought the car less than two weeks ago!!! What a great surprise! How much quicker would it be with 3.45s???

Mar 24, 2006 | 10:01 PM

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So how much does the performace axle help?

Let's put it this way: the later model C5 A4 cars have 1/4 mile times comparable to the earlier C5 with a M6 transmission. Remember, the later C5 had adjustments to the HP and torque curve that meant the 3:15 rear axle on the A4 really RIPS!!!