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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Hi I am getting a 97 A4 Vett very soon deal is done, picking up next weekend.

I have a question, I looked at the car today and I was told it had the performance axle so I looked for the RPO sticker trying to find a G90 or G92
I couldn't find the RPO sticker.

I looked in the door jams in the glove box in the center arm rest and opened the rear hatch, but it was not in any of these places in plain veiw anyway.

The performance axle is a 3.15 and was available on A4 only wasn't it?
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Yes, all of the M6's (T-56) came with 3.42 gears.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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look here to verify your C5 rear axle ratio:

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ratio.htm
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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The codes are listed on a sticker on the bottom of one of the rear storage lids. My 97 a4 has the performance axle (3.15) standard was 2.73. Chuck.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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Thanks guys, I will do the 75mph in third gear thing and see what the revs are on my way back from getting the Vett.

I am collecting next Saturday I will post some pics a soon as I can.

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Well I picked up the Vett today and I am so Pleased with it, it definanately feels like I am driving a supercar. I have some good options, active handing performance axle 3.15 gears sports seats and magnesium alloys $3,000 option & CD player.

I had 4 Camaros over the years the last being a 99 Z28 LS1 Fast as F--k but the difference is like night and day. I have had a C4 Vett aswell and this is streets better.

Here are a few pics I took after giving the Vett a polish.






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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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That thing looks in better condition than my 00' coupe. Very nice man.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks, it has only 54,000 miles which is low for a 97 car but I suppose it's been someones weekend toy and not used much. It drives like a new car no rattles sqeeks or anything.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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I have just bought a personalised number plate for the Vett.




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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Very nice car.

I dig the Euro rear.

It looks about as good condition as my car - mine has under 25,000 miles.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kraest
Very nice car.

I dig the Euro rear.

It looks about as good condition as my car - mine has under 25,000 miles.
Thanks, a lot of you guys like the Euro lights.

I thought my 99 Z28 was nice to drive but this Vette is so much better!
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There's no comparison between a Y-body and an F-body.
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