i was wondering if anyone knew about the new '06 model coupe taillights. i've heard that they are "all led's" and are brighter than the '05 models. i thought that with that altezza looking alteration, if anything the lights would be the same, if not slightly dimmer. thanks everyone. ALSO, i was wondering if, besides the new rear active steering in the '06's...did they change anything else mechanical? like clutch or transmission? or is it the same exact engine as the 05's? thanks a lot!!

 

What altezza looking alteration?

 

well not exactly altezza, my mistake. but that extra bump or what looks like a cover on the back taillights...from a side view it looks rather.....interesting?

 

yea they do... i have an 06 coupe... idk if its any brighter... havent really checked...

 

Other mods worth noting - are mostly for the AT's - they put the same 3.58 gears in all the cars now - so upgrading the lower gears (3.92) are now standardized, before, AT's had to buy the 6MT diff for the gear swap, as the gears are made for the 6TM diff - which is smaller that the old AT diff.

Nothing else really changed - small cosmetic - some feature inside - and active steering.

 

the 3.58 gears for both AT and MT was a typo on the website. The AT still have a numerically lower axle ratio than the MT. I dont think the gears are of different sizes. Some people swap out their whole AT differential to the MT one WITH the 3.58 only cuz its easier to swap the whole pumpkin than just the gears, NOT cuz there is a size difference. In other words you can easily put in 3.92 gears in an AT differential ( no need for putting in a MT differential )

 

The typo I can't verify unless they change it or ask specifically - and I haven't donr that.

Re: Gears - your just simply wrong...

 

well the first '06 coupes are coming in a few weeks to my dealership and I will post some pictures once they do. Pricing like every car went up a few hundred with the new features.

 

If anyone is interested in the gear swap FACTS - check this thread and educate yourself - or you can always go to 350EVO.COM and get the info from the manufacturer/distributor.

https://g35driver.com/forums/reviews/54259-5at-3-5-final-drive-differential-swap.html

 

copetition infinit in smithtown has the 06's in
i picked mine up last nite.......

 

^ congrats....speicify what type and pics!

 

Well You did it so ill take your word for it! My previous expereince has been that same cars have had the same sized differential regardless of MT or AT. O well...

 

Believe me - I spent about 3 weeks verifying the difference. Actually the ring and pinion offsets are different for the two cars - vs the actual size - it is just explained that way.

No harm - no foul -

 

Ahh...makes more sense.

 

AGHAHGHGHGHHGHGH!!! HE SAID 'ALTEZZA'!!!

AAGHAHGHHHHHHHHH!!!

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