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

[Lee Levitt]

Gary writes:

> I just last night bought a 1995.5 S6 Avant.  I have wanted one
> since 1995.5, so this is a dream come true.
>

> 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)

System 3 calipers are black, unless you order them in red. This is a
standard Porsche option, and IIRC, it runs an extra $80 or so. Well worth it
for the horsepower :)

> 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.

I run Eibachs/Bilsteins and am very satisfied with the balance of ride and
handling.

> 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 outside temp gauge has a soldered bulb, IIRC. It *is* changeable, but
it's more difficult than the other bulbs.

HTH,

Lee
'95.5 S6 avant
'96 A6 quattro avant