Do all 2008 Corvettes have magnetic selective ride control?
03-26-2013, 02:18 AM
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Do all 2008 Corvettes have magnetic selective ride control?
I have seen both a 2005 Corvette and a 2008, the 2005 has magnetic selective ride control switch below the arm rest, the 2008 did not have it. But the 2008 had sport mode in the transmission? Does this mean that the 2008 has a f55 selective ride mode? Is the sport mode same as the 2005?
Also what are the differences between a 2005 corvette other than the bigger engine, steering wheel?
Also what are the differences between a 2005 corvette other than the bigger engine, steering wheel?
03-26-2013, 08:32 AM
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No the F55 as well as the Z51 were options not standard. The 2005 has a 4-speed automatic transmission were as in 2006 and up the Corvette's came with a 6-speed auto with paddle shifters. that is the Sports mode you are referring to. When you select sport mode the paddle shift is active.
Here is a link to the changes you asked for. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574306274-post11.html
Here is a link to the changes you asked for. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574306274-post11.html
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03-26-2013, 08:44 AM
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No the F55 as well as the Z51 were options not standard. The 2005 has a 4-speed automatic transmission were as in 2006 and up the Corvette's came with a 6-speed auto with paddle shifters. that is the Sports mode you are referring to. When you select sport mode the paddle shift is active.
Here is a link to the changes you asked for. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574306274-post11.html
Here is a link to the changes you asked for. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574306274-post11.html
Still options and standard on the ZR1
03-26-2013, 09:37 AM
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I have seen both a 2005 Corvette and a 2008, the 2005 has magnetic selective ride control switch below the arm rest, the 2008 did not have it. But the 2008 had sport mode in the transmission? Does this mean that the 2008 has a f55 selective ride mode? Is the sport mode same as the 2005?
Also what are the differences between a 2005 corvette other than the bigger engine, steering wheel?
Also what are the differences between a 2005 corvette other than the bigger engine, steering wheel?
03-26-2013, 02:42 PM
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Is driving it in the "S" mode feel the same as a F55 sport mode? Does it loosen up the shocks? Is it more power and handling than the 2005's sport mode?
03-26-2013, 06:17 PM
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The '05 F55 is suspension (shocks) ONLY.
The '08 "S" mode of the A6 is transmission shifts ONLY.
They have NOTHING in common.
03-26-2013, 06:27 PM
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So basically, a 2005 Corvette on sport mode is faster, better performance and handling then a 2008 corvette on sport mode?
03-26-2013, 06:39 PM
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In the 2005 model with the F55 the Sport mode you are referring to is on the selector switch for the suspension. That is used to tune the shocks. If the 2008 model does not have a selector switch on the console it has the basic suspension, but the transmission has a Sports mode, but it is only for the use of the paddle shifters, it has nothing to do with the suspension.
Now I would not say that the 2005 is faster then the 2008, simply because it has the F55 option. Don't forget the 2008 has more HP and different gearing with the 6-speed auto.
So finally to sum it up, the sports mode that you are talking about are completely different and they are not in any way the same.
03-26-2013, 07:07 PM
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Haven't read all the posts but sure they are the same: no, all '08s did not have F55. It was an option. There was base, F55 and Z51.
As to model differences, you may want to look in the stickies above C6 Gen. Basically, I'd say the differences betw 05 and '08 are manual trans, steering feel, engine, interior incl. steering wheel, optional exhaust dual mode, potential for mixing non-standard colors of interior and tops (for convertibles),, different auto trans, different wheel designs, etc.
As to model differences, you may want to look in the stickies above C6 Gen. Basically, I'd say the differences betw 05 and '08 are manual trans, steering feel, engine, interior incl. steering wheel, optional exhaust dual mode, potential for mixing non-standard colors of interior and tops (for convertibles),, different auto trans, different wheel designs, etc.
03-26-2013, 07:54 PM
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03-26-2013, 10:25 PM
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Lets see if I can try and clear this up.
In the 2005 model with the F55 the Sport mode you are referring to is on the selector switch for the suspension. That is used to tune the shocks. If the 2008 model does not have a selector switch on the console it has the basic suspension, but the transmission has a Sports mode, but it is only for the use of the paddle shifters, it has nothing to do with the suspension.
Now I would not say that the 2005 is faster then the 2008, simply because it has the F55 option. Don't forget the 2008 has more HP and different gearing with the 6-speed auto.
So finally to sum it up, the sports mode that you are talking about are completely different and they are not in any way the same.
In the 2005 model with the F55 the Sport mode you are referring to is on the selector switch for the suspension. That is used to tune the shocks. If the 2008 model does not have a selector switch on the console it has the basic suspension, but the transmission has a Sports mode, but it is only for the use of the paddle shifters, it has nothing to do with the suspension.
Now I would not say that the 2005 is faster then the 2008, simply because it has the F55 option. Don't forget the 2008 has more HP and different gearing with the 6-speed auto.
So finally to sum it up, the sports mode that you are talking about are completely different and they are not in any way the same.
03-26-2013, 10:29 PM
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Does your corvette have heads up display? I looked at a 2008 corvette and it looked like there was an outlet for HUD. But the owner said it didn't come with HUD although all 2008 corvettes are wired for it. Are all 2008 corvettes wired for HUD?
03-26-2013, 10:54 PM
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I am a previous, 2005 Corvette owner who is buying a 2008 model. When I test drove the F55 2005 and a base 2008, it seemed like the 2005 picked up faster and went 0 to 60 miles faster. Both had the same mileage. Both cars were automatic, is it because one is a 4 speed auto and the other is a 6 speed auto? is it the suspension differenced?
03-26-2013, 10:54 PM
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Here are the option packages for the 2008 coupes and verts.
1LT
Air Conditioning: Dual zone automatic climate control
Audio System:AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback with input jack
Automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamps
Brakes: Four wheel, antilock/four-wheel, disc.
Cabin Air Filtration
Engine: LS3 6.2L V8 with 430hp
Foglamps
Floormats
Active handling with traction control
HID Xenon lighting
Mirrors: Auto-dimming with compass
Power hatch pull-down
Remote Keyless Access with push button start
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 2-way manual passenger
Steering: Power: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive.
Steering: Tilt, Three-spoke leather-wrapped
Suspension: Four wheel, independent.
Theft-deterrent: Includes Push-Button Start, immobilizer and audible/visual alarm.
Transmission: Six-speed manual, short-throw
Tires: Goodyear F1 EMT (run flat) tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels: Five-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum
2LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 1LT features:
Cargo Net: In rear compartment area
Luggage shade and parcel net
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 6-way power passenger’
Seats: Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment and adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
3LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
Audio System: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in dash CD changer MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control. Includes Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: With dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure
Memory Package: Recalls two driver "presets" for six-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column
Seats: Heated driver and front passenger
Steering Wheel: Power telescoping and mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote: Includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor
4LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 3LT features:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior
Specific Bias pattern center console trim plate
Magnetic Selective ride is a separate option and could be on any coupe or vert if it was ordered and built that way.
The 2008 coupes & verts have 30 more HP than the 2005 coupes & verts, so the 2005 is not faster - just your imagination. Forum members 1/4 mile times are in a thread in another forum. The fastest 2005 A4 is 12.56 sec @ 112 MPH. The fastest 2008 A6 is 11.82 sec @ 119 MPH.
1LT
Air Conditioning: Dual zone automatic climate control
Audio System:AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback with input jack
Automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamps
Brakes: Four wheel, antilock/four-wheel, disc.
Cabin Air Filtration
Engine: LS3 6.2L V8 with 430hp
Foglamps
Floormats
Active handling with traction control
HID Xenon lighting
Mirrors: Auto-dimming with compass
Power hatch pull-down
Remote Keyless Access with push button start
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 2-way manual passenger
Steering: Power: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive.
Steering: Tilt, Three-spoke leather-wrapped
Suspension: Four wheel, independent.
Theft-deterrent: Includes Push-Button Start, immobilizer and audible/visual alarm.
Transmission: Six-speed manual, short-throw
Tires: Goodyear F1 EMT (run flat) tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels: Five-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum
2LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 1LT features:
Cargo Net: In rear compartment area
Luggage shade and parcel net
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 6-way power passenger’
Seats: Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment and adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
3LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
Audio System: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in dash CD changer MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control. Includes Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: With dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure
Memory Package: Recalls two driver "presets" for six-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column
Seats: Heated driver and front passenger
Steering Wheel: Power telescoping and mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote: Includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor
4LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 3LT features:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior
Specific Bias pattern center console trim plate
Magnetic Selective ride is a separate option and could be on any coupe or vert if it was ordered and built that way.
The 2008 coupes & verts have 30 more HP than the 2005 coupes & verts, so the 2005 is not faster - just your imagination. Forum members 1/4 mile times are in a thread in another forum. The fastest 2005 A4 is 12.56 sec @ 112 MPH. The fastest 2008 A6 is 11.82 sec @ 119 MPH.
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03-26-2013, 11:16 PM
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Every single 2008 assembled in Bowling Green came with magnetic ride...if you ordered it that way.
03-27-2013, 02:23 AM
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...But the 2008 had sport mode in the transmission? Does this mean that the 2008 has a f55 selective ride mode? Is the sport mode same as the 2005? Also what are the differences between a 2005 corvette other than the bigger engine, steering wheel? Is driving it in the "S" mode feel the same as a F55 sport mode? Does it loosen up the shocks? Is it more power and handling than the 2005's sport mode? So basically, a 2005 Corvette on sport mode is faster, better performance and handling then a 2008 corvette on sport mode? Do any 2008 corvettes have magnetic selective ride control? Does your corvette have heads up display? ...Are all 2008 corvettes wired for HUD?...Both cars were automatic, is it because one is a 4 speed auto and the other is a 6 speed auto? is it the suspension differenced?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
