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Any differences betweem the 05' and 06' LS430?

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Old 03-19-08, 05:04 PM
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Default Any differences betweem the 05' and 06' LS430?

As far as I can tell, there are no differences at all, am I wrong?

The only difference between the 04' and 05' is the location of the radar for the cruise control, 04' is on the lower bumper, 05' is in the middle of the grill.

Are there small differences between the 05' and 06'?
Old 03-19-08, 06:13 PM
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06 they moved the radar back down to the front bumber which was retarted because u might just happen to slide into a snow bank..............
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No snow in Japan...
Old 03-19-08, 06:40 PM
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Shoulda kept it on the grill like MB does works a lot better that way
Old 03-19-08, 08:41 PM
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2005
Horsepower at rpm: 290 hp @ 5,600
Torque at rpm: 320 lb-ft @ 3,400
2006
Horsepower 278 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 312 @ 3,400 RPM
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
2005
Horsepower at rpm: 290 hp @ 5,600
Torque at rpm: 320 lb-ft @ 3,400
2006
Horsepower 278 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 312 @ 3,400 RPM
I think that is because they had to use a new SAE rating method to get a more "realistic" rating.
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hey man....if you have the laser than the sensor in the bumper....radar would be on the grill....even if it is a 04...atleast thats what my owners manual says!!

as far as the differences go....05 came with 290hp and the 06 came with 278hp, and in 06 they came with the option to get saddle leather in the black and grey cars!!
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good thing my sensor is on the grille.....that way I dont have to move it when I get my kit....
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good thing I am getting an add on kit....
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Default '05-'06 diff

Exact same motor...
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If you have pre-collision, its on the grille, if you dont, its on the lower bumper, regardless of year.

(pre-collision option started in '04)
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Originally Posted by airtime
I think that is because they had to use a new SAE rating method to get a more "realistic" rating.
I agreed........
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
If you have pre-collision, its on the grille, if you dont, its on the lower bumper, regardless of year.

(pre-collision option started in '04)
I see, you just answered one of the things I always wonder about.

I guess very few 04' has PCS, that is why few of them has a radar in the grill.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
hey man....if you have the laser than the sensor in the bumper....radar would be on the grill....even if it is a 04...atleast thats what my owners manual says!!
That agreed with what GRAND_LS 4 just said! Thanks!
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Originally Posted by masty01
Exact same motor...
yeah same motor, tranny.......etc.


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