Help with '05 vs. '06 C6 differences
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Help with '05 vs. '06 C6 differences
I've done some searches, but can't find anything that does this justice. Can someone educate me on the differences between the '05 and '06 coupes? Any specific problems to look out for in one over the other? etc...
I've been narrowing my search to '06 cars for one major reason, the rear diff. I hear for '06 it was made stronger. Other than that and the shift **** on the '05 A4's and the '06 A6's...what is different and should I pay extra for the '06? Is it worth it? '05 I'm looking at is listing for $40k (I'm going to offer $37,900?) and the '06's are going for $41,900+. The good thing about this '05 is that it's within a 2 hour drive.
Compare the '06 3LT package to the '05 comparable package.
The '05 I'm looking at has the upgraded rotors, heated seats, no nav, A4, and heads up. What package is this and it it what compares to the 3LT?
Thank you in advance for your help. If it is worth the savings, I don't want to miss out on this car.
I've been narrowing my search to '06 cars for one major reason, the rear diff. I hear for '06 it was made stronger. Other than that and the shift **** on the '05 A4's and the '06 A6's...what is different and should I pay extra for the '06? Is it worth it? '05 I'm looking at is listing for $40k (I'm going to offer $37,900?) and the '06's are going for $41,900+. The good thing about this '05 is that it's within a 2 hour drive.
Compare the '06 3LT package to the '05 comparable package.
The '05 I'm looking at has the upgraded rotors, heated seats, no nav, A4, and heads up. What package is this and it it what compares to the 3LT?
Thank you in advance for your help. If it is worth the savings, I don't want to miss out on this car.
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IT'S THE 1 SB PACKAGE ON THE 05.IT appears to be a Z51 if the rotors are drilled.In a few minutes about 4 million people will chime in and answer your question.some 06 differences:
1)steering wheel
2) satelite antennas in the mirrors
3)rear beefed up
4) more money
5)I forget the rest!!
1)steering wheel
2) satelite antennas in the mirrors
3)rear beefed up
4) more money
5)I forget the rest!!
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I compiled this list some time ago but the question comes up often enough that I saved it as a file:
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
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
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
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
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Originally Posted by ProfMoriarty
I compiled this list some time ago but the question comes up often enough that I saved it as a file:
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
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
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
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
And before anyone starts with DBS being impossible in anything other than an '05 manual
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1557711137
"Some clarification is needed here. When DBS was in it's early definition stages it was widely believed to be limited to '05 manual transmission cars. It wasn't long before that was proven to be false, and that automatics were also involved, as well as '06 cars."
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1550560
"GM has released two documents to dealers regarding DBS (Dead Battery Syndrome) software updates to the BCM/ECM. PIC4188A pertains to 2005 cars and PIC4188B pertains to 2006 cars. "
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
#11 and #22 are still incorrect and need to be changed before the next time you post this. All NAV systems have MP3 capability.
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1SB and Z51! Thanks Jesse12804 !!!
Great information guys! It sounds like they were minor changes, well, except for the strengthened rear. Does anyone know if the '05 rear is the same as the C5's? My C5 rear was holding over 510rwhp with 1.58 60's.
Is the F55 software upgrade in regards to the NAV?
Can you disable the passenger air bag like you could in the C5's?
Great information guys! It sounds like they were minor changes, well, except for the strengthened rear. Does anyone know if the '05 rear is the same as the C5's? My C5 rear was holding over 510rwhp with 1.58 60's.
Is the F55 software upgrade in regards to the NAV?
Can you disable the passenger air bag like you could in the C5's?
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Originally Posted by 1BAD C5
1SB and Z51! Thanks Jesse12804 !!!
Great information guys! It sounds like they were minor changes, well, except for the strengthened rear. Does anyone know if the '05 rear is the same as the C5's? My C5 rear was holding over 510rwhp with 1.58 60's.
Is the F55 software upgrade in regards to the NAV?
Can you disable the passenger air bag like you could in the C5's?
Great information guys! It sounds like they were minor changes, well, except for the strengthened rear. Does anyone know if the '05 rear is the same as the C5's? My C5 rear was holding over 510rwhp with 1.58 60's.
Is the F55 software upgrade in regards to the NAV?
Can you disable the passenger air bag like you could in the C5's?
1SB package is the HUD package
A-4 4spd. trans is a proven heavy duty transmission (A-6 Jury is still out on this tranny).
Stereo system on 2006 is suppose to be better than 2005.
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Originally Posted by 1BAD C5
Can you disable the passenger air bag like you could in the C5's?
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by Patman
In the 05s you can disable it with a switch (I believe it's in the glovebox) and from 06-07 it uses a sensor to decide on it's own whether or not to turn the airbag off (if there is no weight, or a very small child's worth of weight on the seat, the airbag automatically stays off)
There is no switch that you can use to disable the passenger airbag in the 06.
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Originally Posted by JimTN
Early 05 NAVs would not play MP3s. They had to be reprogrammed (reflashed, whatever you want to call it) to play them. Therefore, NOT ALL 05 NAVS WILL PLAY MP3s.
Not all '06 and up NAV units will play MP3s either. One has to first turn it on and insert an MP3 disc into it.
Thats like saying that not all XM equipped head units will play all XM programming. In the strictest sense, that is 100% correct. However the simple act of subscribing to XM should fix those units which do not.
Likewise, as it relates to MP3s and '05 NAV units, they all will play MP3s with a simple update which can be done in less than 30 minutes' time either by yourself or by any dealer. And thats iff it hasn't already been done by the previous owner or dealer. .
Thus all '05 NAVs will indeed play MP3s, or in other words, have MP3 capability, but some will need the 30 minute programming update first to unlock this capability. Indeed, a few '05s were discovered to be capable of playing MP3s right off the dealer lot and without needing the update.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Nov 15, 2006 at 05:06 PM.
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Originally Posted by LS WON
F-55 is the Magnetic ride select option MSRC in 2005 does not come with cross drilled rotors but that option costs less on the 2005 than 2006 which does have cross drilled rotors.
Originally Posted by LS WON
Stereo system on 2006 is suppose to be better than 2005.
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
Drilled rotors on F55 cars did not start until 2007 models.
Other than that stereos on nav-equipped cars can play MP3s without having to update the software, there were no changes in audio systems from 2005 to 2006.
Other than that stereos on nav-equipped cars can play MP3s without having to update the software, there were no changes in audio systems from 2005 to 2006.
for catching that error on F-55. My tuner had the worst FM reception got the head unit replaced and that helped.
