2005/2006/2007 differences???
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From: Murrells inlet SC
C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified 2020
Found this from Ken,
I took delivery of a new Atomic Orange Convertible (sequence number 15, VIN 64) a week or so ago.
Last night I drove it for the first time and have these observations:
1) The underhood lamp has been eliminated
2) I cannot view any of the gages in the HUD like I could with a C5
3) I cannot view my telephone number, the number that I am calling, or my personal calling minutes remaining in the DIC like I could with my last C6
4) The new color is very nice but was applied very thinly in some spots
5) I did not receive the new fob
6) The trunk won't open completely with the remote. It hangs up.
7) Steering wheel radio controls. Very limited in what they can do. There should be controls that allow access to other functions, i.e. OnStar, DIC settings, etc.
8) I was forced to order a power top to get the other nice features in the package. The top is not fast at all. I can get out and put the top down and then back up manually on a non-power top car faster than the power top.
I took delivery of a new Atomic Orange Convertible (sequence number 15, VIN 64) a week or so ago.
Last night I drove it for the first time and have these observations:
1) The underhood lamp has been eliminated
2) I cannot view any of the gages in the HUD like I could with a C5
3) I cannot view my telephone number, the number that I am calling, or my personal calling minutes remaining in the DIC like I could with my last C6
4) The new color is very nice but was applied very thinly in some spots
5) I did not receive the new fob
6) The trunk won't open completely with the remote. It hangs up.
7) Steering wheel radio controls. Very limited in what they can do. There should be controls that allow access to other functions, i.e. OnStar, DIC settings, etc.
8) I was forced to order a power top to get the other nice features in the package. The top is not fast at all. I can get out and put the top down and then back up manually on a non-power top car faster than the power top.
Melting Slicks
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From: South HOUSTON TEXAS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Sounds like 07 has issues that are no better or they are worse than an 05.
Damn, thought about getting me an 07, but might as well wait for an 08
Damn, thought about getting me an 07, but might as well wait for an 08
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
The search option is your friend. That information has been posted about 3 times here in the last 2 weeks.
2006 C6 changes:
1. A6 automatic transmission
2. Strengthened rear end
3. F55 software upgrade
4. 2 exterior colors dropped
5. 2 exterior colors added
6. New interior color
7. Upgraded interior console trim
8. Three spoke, smaller diameter steering wheel
9. MN6 park in R or walk feature eliminated
10. Steering column lock eliminated
11. Nav system plays MP3s
12. Digital/analog On Star
13. HVAC chrome trim rings
14. Passenger seat weight sensor for airbag
15. Reduced ragtop bubble at speed
16. Hidden XM antenna
17. GM badges
by ProfMoriarty 3/05/06
18. Altered steering "feel" sez GM
19. New Z51 brake pads
20. Improved convertible wind deflector mounting provision
21. DIN battery
22. (Apparently) no dead battery syndrome
23. Modified gas filler inlet
Added by ProfMoriarty 8/4/06
1. A6 automatic transmission
2. Strengthened rear end
3. F55 software upgrade
4. 2 exterior colors dropped
5. 2 exterior colors added
6. New interior color
7. Upgraded interior console trim
8. Three spoke, smaller diameter steering wheel
9. MN6 park in R or walk feature eliminated
10. Steering column lock eliminated
11. Nav system plays MP3s
12. Digital/analog On Star
13. HVAC chrome trim rings
14. Passenger seat weight sensor for airbag
15. Reduced ragtop bubble at speed
16. Hidden XM antenna
17. GM badges
by ProfMoriarty 3/05/06
18. Altered steering "feel" sez GM
19. New Z51 brake pads
20. Improved convertible wind deflector mounting provision
21. DIN battery
22. (Apparently) no dead battery syndrome
23. Modified gas filler inlet
Added by ProfMoriarty 8/4/06
Changes for 2007 Corvettes
Just in from Chevrolet… 4/18/06
Exterior Color:
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat (a bright chromatic orange), replaces Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
GM mailed every dealer the new color selection with an actual chip of the new color. It is MUCH brighter and lighter than Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic!!!
Interior:
Two-tone Modified Seats (perforated leather seating surface) with crossed flag embroidery and contrasting stiching.
Available in 026 Red, 316 Cashmere, 846 Titanium
Available on Coupe and Convertible with 2LT or 3LT equipment packages
UK3 Steering-wheel mounted audio controls included with Bose premium audio systems (US9/U3U)
Larger glovebox storage space
UE1 OnStar now available on Z06 with 2LZ equipment group
Enhanced acoustic package reduces road noise and is included with Z06 2LZ equipment group
Bose audio enhancements
New keyless access transmitter with integrated mechanical key
CM7 Power convertible top is now included with Convertible 3LT equipment group
Cross-drilled brake rotors now included with F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Per Ken Fichtner 4/18/06
Just in from Chevrolet… 4/18/06
Exterior Color:
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat (a bright chromatic orange), replaces Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
GM mailed every dealer the new color selection with an actual chip of the new color. It is MUCH brighter and lighter than Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic!!!
Interior:
Two-tone Modified Seats (perforated leather seating surface) with crossed flag embroidery and contrasting stiching.
Available in 026 Red, 316 Cashmere, 846 Titanium
Available on Coupe and Convertible with 2LT or 3LT equipment packages
UK3 Steering-wheel mounted audio controls included with Bose premium audio systems (US9/U3U)
Larger glovebox storage space
UE1 OnStar now available on Z06 with 2LZ equipment group
Enhanced acoustic package reduces road noise and is included with Z06 2LZ equipment group
Bose audio enhancements
New keyless access transmitter with integrated mechanical key
CM7 Power convertible top is now included with Convertible 3LT equipment group
Cross-drilled brake rotors now included with F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Per Ken Fichtner 4/18/06
Last edited by Vette_DD; Aug 7, 2006 at 09:49 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: / California
Originally Posted by curvesman
Found this from Ken,
I took delivery of a new Atomic Orange Convertible (sequence number 15, VIN 64) a week or so ago.
Last night I drove it for the first time and have these observations:
1) The underhood lamp has been eliminated
2) I cannot view any of the gages in the HUD like I could with a C5
3) I cannot view my telephone number, the number that I am calling, or my personal calling minutes remaining in the DIC like I could with my last C6
4) The new color is very nice but was applied very thinly in some spots
5) I did not receive the new fob
6) The trunk won't open completely with the remote. It hangs up.
7) Steering wheel radio controls. Very limited in what they can do. There should be controls that allow access to other functions, i.e. OnStar, DIC settings, etc.
8) I was forced to order a power top to get the other nice features in the package. The top is not fast at all. I can get out and put the top down and then back up manually on a non-power top car faster than the power top.
I took delivery of a new Atomic Orange Convertible (sequence number 15, VIN 64) a week or so ago.
Last night I drove it for the first time and have these observations:
1) The underhood lamp has been eliminated
2) I cannot view any of the gages in the HUD like I could with a C5
3) I cannot view my telephone number, the number that I am calling, or my personal calling minutes remaining in the DIC like I could with my last C6
4) The new color is very nice but was applied very thinly in some spots
5) I did not receive the new fob
6) The trunk won't open completely with the remote. It hangs up.
7) Steering wheel radio controls. Very limited in what they can do. There should be controls that allow access to other functions, i.e. OnStar, DIC settings, etc.
8) I was forced to order a power top to get the other nice features in the package. The top is not fast at all. I can get out and put the top down and then back up manually on a non-power top car faster than the power top.
I've always thought that one control that should be on the Corvette steering wheel is the button to activate the voice commands for the NAV radio. It's kind of weird to reach over to the radio to push the button so that you can use a voice command.
Oh well, I wasn't in the room when these decisions were made and they didn't ask me.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by BickyDhadwal
darn that means the 05 won't have the mp3 playing nav system and no nice looking steering wheel 
That list by ProfMoriarty is not 100% accurate.
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Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
'05 does indeed have the mp3 playing nav system.
That list by ProfMoriarty is not 100% accurate.
That list by ProfMoriarty is not 100% accurate.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by JimTN
Not originally. I think there was a reprogram that was made to some to allow this, but originally, the 05 Navs would not play the MP3s. The GM literature originally said they would, but that was incorrect.
As an '05 owner with NAV I can attest that there were indeed '05s delivered near the end of the model year which came from the factory capable of playing MP3s.
Secondly the upgrade is a very simple one if your '05 with NAV does not already play MP3s. That upgrade can be done by the owner in about 30 minutes, or by the dealership.
The upgrade is simple and is done with two CDs.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by Cool 50th AE
Even though this is my 4th Vette, I’m not going to buy another until Z51 badges come standard!
"How do I figure out what day my new 2007 was built? The door sticker says 7-06.
The vin is 1G1YY36U775101081
I don't want to wax it if the paint is still fresh.
Naaaaa, you're alright. Your car won't have to say "Z51" on the fender for what you are using it for.
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
1) The underhood lamp has been eliminated
Anyone with an 07 know for sure whether or not the underhood light was eliminated or just disconnected?
Drifting
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From: Columbus Ohio
Originally Posted by JimTN
It sounded like that was just a quick observation. A piece of paper came with my 06 that said the car was shipped with the underhood light disconnected to protect the battery.
Anyone with an 07 know for sure whether or not the underhood light was eliminated or just disconnected?
Anyone with an 07 know for sure whether or not the underhood light was eliminated or just disconnected?
Greetings
It has been eliminated. The hood liner does not have the square hole where the light was in the 05 and 06.
Le Mans Master
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by JimTN
Not originally. I think there was a reprogram that was made to some to allow this, but originally, the 05 Navs would not play the MP3s. The GM literature originally said they would, but that was incorrect.
Frank
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Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
wow....i think someone needs to ban me off the corvetteforum...after logging on and chatting it up with you c6 guys...i just placed an offer on a 05 with only 9 thousand km :o (now my fingers are crossed hoping he accepts tomorrow)
(i maybe the proud owner of a 05 yellow convertable with every available option)
(i maybe the proud owner of a 05 yellow convertable with every available option)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
another quick question...its an 05 the person says every available option but it doesn't have that XM radio thing on the back trunk lid.. like this one (garys car)
could it be missing something??? it is a 05 with navi
could it be missing something??? it is a 05 with navi
Le Mans Master
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by BickyDhadwal
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(i maybe the proud owner of a 05 yellow convertable with every available option)
(i maybe the proud owner of a 05 yellow convertable with every available option)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
i doubt that the car is in canada 
so that means this vehicle didn't come with the XM radio??
is there a way for me to find out exactly what options this car came with from a vin number??
so that means this vehicle didn't come with the XM radio??
is there a way for me to find out exactly what options this car came with from a vin number??