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2005 and 2006 rear diff inerchangeable???
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Agreed John and you know personally how I feel about the subject. I think this thread was created for alterior motives other than to just obtain information unfortunately.
By the way, how the 4.10 differential now that you've had a chance to open the car up after the break-in?
By the way, how the 4.10 differential now that you've had a chance to open the car up after the break-in?
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This has to be the funniest thread I've ever read. All anyone wanted to know is if 05 differentials fit into 06 and vice versa. Instead of yes or no, we get page long philosophical tirades. Ego's run amuck, and still no answer to a yes or no question. It must be "privy" information. Comical at best.
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This has to be the funniest thread I've ever read. All anyone wanted to know is if 05 differentials fit into 06 and vice versa. Instead of yes or no, we get page long philosophical tirades. Ego's run amuck, and still no answer to a yes or no question. It must be "privy" information. Comical at best.
Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.
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Agreed John and you know personally how I feel about the subject. I think this thread was created for alterior motives other than to just obtain information unfortunately.
By the way, how the 4.10 differential now that you've had a chance to open the car up after the break-in?
By the way, how the 4.10 differential now that you've had a chance to open the car up after the break-in?
It is also as smooth or smoother and quiet or quieter than OEM.One forum member said it best: "Most fun you can have with your clothes on"
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See, this is what I'm talking about and who wants to help *anyone* with facing rude attitudes like this? Would you want to help anyone who's outright crass to you on a public board? I doubt it...
Nothing in my previous post was "childish" in the least bit, as I posted in an open-minded, level-headed fashion. Yet the thread always digresses to negativism like this no matter how I reply.....always. Good or otherwise, as everything is taken out of context to fuel the fire on these boards. As already clearly stated in two different posts I've made over the last couple of days...
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Nothing in my previous post was "childish" in the least bit, as I posted in an open-minded, level-headed fashion. Yet the thread always digresses to negativism like this no matter how I reply.....always. Good or otherwise, as everything is taken out of context to fuel the fire on these boards. As already clearly stated in two different posts I've made over the last couple of days...
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You are not seeing your posts in the same light as others. Your posts do sound childish to me and as you can see others as well. It seems to me that your perception is tainted in this matter by a lot of anger which is expressed many times over in your posts. Your posts do come off as tirades. I'm sorry but this is the truth. You clearly are not seeing this which tells me that maybe its time to "walk away" for a while.
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As already stated earlier, it often takes us 30 minutes or more to explain to a customer that calls for the information they're looking for, because in order for them to understand what we're describing, we often begin with what we first saw with the '05 models, the 5 running changes within that model year alone and then follow-up with the transitional changes as the 2006 model year opened up. The answer is not a simple yes or no and nothing is privy in that regards, only some of the engineering info we're given is that we can't divulge. Most of that has nothing to with fitment anyway.
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Look, I have no dog in this fight and could really care less as I have an 07. But the question was asked if ALL 05 and 06 differentials were completely interchangeable and vice versa. You could say "yes they are" or "no they are not" The question is if ALL parts are completely interchangable. No matter what technical knowledge you are talking about, that is a yes or no question. Nothing "privy" there. You could answer that question with a yes or a no and put all of this to bed. You chose not to for reasons I will never understand, but that is your decision. You guys have a stellar reputation, and I know you make good products, but this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Anyway, with that said I wish you guys well.
""Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.""
Hope that helps.
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No, it's not a yes/no question really. This was added to my last reply to you that might make it appear easier to understand.
""Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.""
Hope that helps.
""Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.""
Hope that helps.
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Look, I suspect your probably a nice guy and just frustrated over previous outings here and I'm trying to say this in a constructive way without being negative or insulting.
You are not seeing your posts in the same light as others. Your posts do sound childish to me and as you can see others as well. It seems to me that your perception is tainted in this matter by a lot of anger which is expressed many times over in your posts. Your posts do come off as tirades. I'm sorry but this is the truth. You clearly are not seeing this which tells me that maybe its time to "walk away" for a while.
You are not seeing your posts in the same light as others. Your posts do sound childish to me and as you can see others as well. It seems to me that your perception is tainted in this matter by a lot of anger which is expressed many times over in your posts. Your posts do come off as tirades. I'm sorry but this is the truth. You clearly are not seeing this which tells me that maybe its time to "walk away" for a while.
Up until today, for the most part, I've remaiined quiet and retentive when a thread skews out of whack like this one has done, as well as others that were started by certain folks in the past just to stir the pot. I've taken the high road, even though the outright lies, B.S. and complete garbage about this company has been spewed forth by folks with real issues.
As anyone who knows me personally, knows that I'm fair, honest and straightforward with everything I do- always will be. I don't sugercoat anything and I tell folks what they want to know, whether they like the answer or not. They asked.....
However, I do grow tired of some of the garbage that is started by some folks about this company; so this time, I chose to tone-down the straightforwardness of my replies to try to make them more palitable to take.
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No, it really doesn't, and the "greater than thou" attitude is seen by everyone reading these posts. I hope you "understand" that. For future reference, taking to potential future customer's as if they are children is not the best business plan. To each their own. Good luck in the future.
As stated earlier, the main reason why I came on tonight to interact in this thread was to prove a point... I previously stated that no matter how I reply to someone when it comes to this topic, the thread spirals downward...everytime. Hence the reluctance to post any pertinant information on this board any longer with regards to this particular topic. I've tried the straight-forward approach and I've tried the softer approach- yet still some folks (grown men) actually make the decision to bring the thread back down into the mud anyway for their own amusement and know one learns anything.
That's why I've chosen to include this information on our website for everyone so the myths can be dispelled once and for all...without the arguing.
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I don't have a "greater than thou" attititude, I just simply posted a respectful reply to your question regarding the yes/no thing.
As stated earlier, the main reason why I came on tonight to interact in this thread was to prove a point... I previously stated that no matter how I reply to someone when it comes to this topic, the thread spirals downward...everytime. Hence the reluctance to post any pertinant information on this board any longer with regards to this particular topic. I've tried the straight-forward approach and I've tried the softer approach- yet still some folks (grown men) actually make the decision to bring the thread back down into the mud anyway for their own amusement and know one learns anything.
That's why I've chosen to include this information on our website for everyone so the myths can be dispelled once and for all...without the arguing.
As stated earlier, the main reason why I came on tonight to interact in this thread was to prove a point... I previously stated that no matter how I reply to someone when it comes to this topic, the thread spirals downward...everytime. Hence the reluctance to post any pertinant information on this board any longer with regards to this particular topic. I've tried the straight-forward approach and I've tried the softer approach- yet still some folks (grown men) actually make the decision to bring the thread back down into the mud anyway for their own amusement and know one learns anything.
That's why I've chosen to include this information on our website for everyone so the myths can be dispelled once and for all...without the arguing.
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As already stated earlier, it often takes us 30 minutes or more to explain to a customer that calls for the information they're looking for, because in order for them to understand what we're describing, we often begin with what we first saw with the '05 models, the 5 running changes within that model year alone and then follow-up with the transitional changes as the 2006 model year opened up. The answer is not a simple yes or no and nothing is privy in that regards, only some of the engineering info we're given is that we can't divulge. Most of that has nothing to with fitment anyway.
Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.
Oh, almost forgot- As long as we know the build date of the car from the door sticker and the last six digits of the VIN, for the very early 2006 models, we can get them the right differential everytime.
I have the last month's production for the 2005 year and mine wont fit a 2006. The 2006's came out the next month. 5 changes to that one month
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QUOTE=Silverspeed;1560187369]"Depends"
Even you Phil must see the humor in that.[/QUOTE]
What humor are you referring to?
When someone calls here for a C6 differential and their Corvette is a 2005 or 2006 model, we always ask them for that information above, because if we assume their car is equipped with the mid-2006 and up differential casting design, but their car is actually equipped with a transitional differential casting from the late 2005 application, then they'll receive the wrong differential..every time. It has only happened to us once that I'm aware of and that person was a member of this board. His car was a purchased as a "2006" LS2/M6, but the car was equipped with the 2005 differential pattern on the transmission and the differential. We found that his car was what we've often referred to as a transitional car where it had a very early build date for that later model year, but had some driveline component que's from the 2005 model year instead. The transition cars back in 1999 we're the same way when the changover occures on a number of mechanical components changed from the earlier 1997-1998 designs.
That's what I mean when I say it depends and that there is no simple yes/no answer. As I've said in the past many times...they're out there.
Even you Phil must see the humor in that.[/QUOTE]
What humor are you referring to?
When someone calls here for a C6 differential and their Corvette is a 2005 or 2006 model, we always ask them for that information above, because if we assume their car is equipped with the mid-2006 and up differential casting design, but their car is actually equipped with a transitional differential casting from the late 2005 application, then they'll receive the wrong differential..every time. It has only happened to us once that I'm aware of and that person was a member of this board. His car was a purchased as a "2006" LS2/M6, but the car was equipped with the 2005 differential pattern on the transmission and the differential. We found that his car was what we've often referred to as a transitional car where it had a very early build date for that later model year, but had some driveline component que's from the 2005 model year instead. The transition cars back in 1999 we're the same way when the changover occures on a number of mechanical components changed from the earlier 1997-1998 designs.
That's what I mean when I say it depends and that there is no simple yes/no answer. As I've said in the past many times...they're out there.