rear gear ratio?
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Burning Brakes
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rear gear ratio?
Hello im wondering if someone can tell me where to look on my 00 a4 to find out what my rear gear ratio is ? Also ive been wondering with driving in 45mph traffic is it a bad idea to keep tranny in 3rd gear ?
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Look for the Service Parts Identification (RPO) label which for your model year should be on the inside of your glove box lid. (For earlier model years, the RPO label is on the underneath side of one of the rear compartment lids.) This label will show the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes for your car as it was delivered from the factory.
Here's the RPO codes for each of the C5 rear axles:
G90 Axle, Rear, 3.15 Ratio (Auto. Trans. Only)
G92 Axle, Rear, Performance Ratio (3.15) (Auto. Trans. Only)
GU2 Axle, Rear, 2.73 Ratio (Auto. Trans. Only)
GU6 Axle, Rear, 3.42 Ratio (6-Speed Trans. Only)
And, here is one of the most comprehensive lists of C5 RPO codes that I have found:
C5 RPO Codes
Hope this helps!
Service Parts Identification Label:
Here's the RPO codes for each of the C5 rear axles:
G90 Axle, Rear, 3.15 Ratio (Auto. Trans. Only)
G92 Axle, Rear, Performance Ratio (3.15) (Auto. Trans. Only)
GU2 Axle, Rear, 2.73 Ratio (Auto. Trans. Only)
GU6 Axle, Rear, 3.42 Ratio (6-Speed Trans. Only)
And, here is one of the most comprehensive lists of C5 RPO codes that I have found:
C5 RPO Codes
Hope this helps!
Service Parts Identification Label:
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Originally Posted by 5150Blue
Also ive been wondering with driving in 45mph traffic is it a bad idea to keep tranny in 3rd gear ?
thanks
BlueWasp
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Originally Posted by 5150Blue
Hello im wondering if someone can tell me where to look on my 00 a4 to find out what my rear gear ratio is ? Also ive been wondering with driving in 45mph traffic is it a bad idea to keep tranny in 3rd gear ?
thanks
BlueWasp
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by 5150Blue
Hello im wondering if someone can tell me where to look on my 00 a4 to find out what my rear gear ratio is ? Also ive been wondering with driving in 45mph traffic is it a bad idea to keep tranny in 3rd gear ?
thanks
BlueWasp
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -2000 CORVETTE COUPE Warranty Start Date : 06/30/2000
BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Delivering Dealer : PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET
PO BOX 2287
CHAPEL HILL , NC 27515-2287
(919) 942-3191
Open Recall Notice:
RC 04006 ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM 07/26/2004
CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
05/09/2005 695648 # V1300 - 04006 - INSTALL THE CAM ORIENTATION PLATE ONLY 68438 miles
06/26/2001 103112 # D1210 - SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE - REPLACE 18125 miles
06/26/2001 103112 # Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 18125 miles
06/26/2001 103112 # N3215 - ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - DOOR LOCK - LEFT FRONT - REPLACE 18125 miles
06/26/2001 103112 # N4921 - MODULE, LOCAL INTERFACE UNIT - DOOR - LEFT - REPLACE 18125 miles
05/24/2000 A30638 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles
VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -2000 CORVETTE COUPE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1693 kg (3733 lb) Order Number : CKFS0R
Build Date : 05/24/2000 Build Plant : 1Y5Y - BOWLING GREEN
OPTION CODES
AAB AG2 - SIX-WAY POWER PASSENGER SEAT
AK5 - DRIVER & RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS AQ9 - SEAT FRT BUCKET, PASS, DRIVER
BGR B34 - COLOR-KEYED FRONT FLOOR MATS -CARPETED
B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS CJ2
C2L - DUAL REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
DL8 - HEATED REARVIEW MIRRORS D42 - REAR COMPARTMENT CARGO COVER
FE3 - SPORT SUSPENSION FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS
G90 G92 - PERFORMANCE AXLE RATIO
IL3 JL4
JL9 - 4-WHEEL DISC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM K63
LS1 MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE
M30 - 4 SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM
NK4 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL N37
QG1 T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL HEADLAMPS
T96 - FOG LAMPS UL0 - AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RADIO
UV6 UV7
UZ6 U1S
U52 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V49 V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
XGG YGH
Z51 - PERFORMANCE HANDLING PACKAGE 1SA - OPTION PACKAGE 01
10U 70I - DARK MAROON INTERIOR TRIM
703 - TORCH RED LEATHER
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Thanks alot Sponge Vette , Alot of info there and yep glad i have the 3.15 gearsI just got this car a couple of weeks ago ( my 1st vette) this is a very fine car. very impressed with all the bang for my money,Ive already had a couple of cars want to play but i have nio desire to do that , i know its fast so i just smile ease into my seat a little deeper and cruise,,,1 last question though with the active handleing when i play with the dic and it says hadleing off the yellow display is on in the dash , when i push the button again and the light goes out the info says handleing is on , Ive got to be reading this wrong right? if light is on then active handleing has to be on right? ( yep i read my book , still looking at it )
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Welcome to the forum, you'll find that this is a great group of people always willing to help. Enjoy your new car , be careful of the mod bug, once it starts it hard to stop
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From: Insane Diego Kalifonya Baby
Originally Posted by BiggieBoy
Why would you want to do this??? Your motor will rev higher, there's more engine wear, more heat and your fuel ecomony will suffer. Me, I put mine in Drive and leave it there. Good luck w/ your car...
