[s-cars] S6 Avant MTM 3 upgrade, Brakes, S6 Plus springs, et al...

[Aaron]

Welcome -
The avant is awesome - I love mine which is stock.  My budget has not
allowed any of the "required" upgrades so I have not had to bury my
wallet. - Maybe you should............
I can help as it sounds like your thermostat may be toast.  Replacement
is easy and a good time for a coolant flush.
Have fun
Aaron

Lewis, Gary M wrote:

>HI all,
>
>I just last night bought a 1995.5 S6 Avant.  I have wanted one since 1995.5,
>so this is a dream come true.
>
>Ok, back to my story.
>
>Car is completely stock.  I would like to began the upgrade cycle, and
>wanted some feedback.
>
>Engine:
>For starters, I was looking at MTM 3 (or a known good facsimile).  I have an
>RS2 turbo, so I'd need an EM, chipsets (w/3.0 bar sensor), and attendant
>samco hoses.  Eventually I'd like the full RS2 package, but it isn't in the
>budget at the moment.  Oh, and I get $hit 91 octane gas, and I sweat pinging
>big-time, another consideration. Comments?  Sources?  Is the IA option with
>I believe Ned's custom EM a good one??
>
>Brakes:
>I want to keep the stock Avus rims for now, so my choices are centered
>around that spec (also, pathetic but true, I like red calipers, so that is a
>consideration).
>I like the Revsport kit, which includes:
>Brembo/Porsche 993TT "Big Red" 4-piston calipers, 314 x 30 mm Zimmerman
>rotors (drilling or slotting available for free), steel mounting brackets,
>Porsche pads, stainless steel brake lines, for $1,600.
>
>I also like the Bira System 1 and 3.  System 1 has black calipers and
>smaller rotors, but it is cheaper than the Revsport kit, and the calipers
>are one piece.  System 3 looks good, but what color are the calipers? (I
>know, I'm pathetic)
>Comments?
>
>Suspension:
>I actually kind of like it the way it is.  There is more road feel than my
>1990 200TQA w/ bilsteins.  I'm wondering if it is tires.  The PO put on
>Turanza's.  I'd like to lower it a little, and want to look at
>Eibachs/Bilsteins, or S6 Plus springs with Bilsteins.  I frankly prefer the
>option with the smoother ride.
>
>Other stuff:
>
>Should the temp gauge be lit at night?  There are a few burned out bulbs in
>the cluster, so perhaps it is burned out?
>The coolant gauge shows really cool on the fwy, like a tik to the right of
>the cold (startup) indicator lines, maybe creeping up to the first line
>following. Is this normal?
>
>Gary Lewis
>1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru
>
>1990 200TQW, RS2 Turbo, 1991 TQ Intercooler, 1.8 bar, Bypass Valve, Euro's,
>Bilsteins, Redline in tranny and diffs
>
>
>
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