[s-cars] Newbie UrS6 owner has some questions....

[Sean Douglas]

Eric: Welcome to the list, some responses below.

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6//RS2-spec
1990 Audi 90 quattro 20v


> 
> 4.) I was warned that these cars have a slightly higher appetite for 
> clutches than the normal Audis (my '90 80q has 200k on the 
> clock with the 
> original clutch, so even at 2x wear, I'm happy.) I know what 
> a slipping 
> clutch feels like (BTDT with Chevy product) but what about 
> bad bearings - 
> throwout and input? How do those things feel when bad? How 
> long can you let 
> them go before repairing?

It all depends on use and driving habits. Common issues are clutch pedal
getting stiff as the surfaces wear sometimes to the point of breaking
the actual pedal arm itself. Also the slave cylinder has been know to
fail. As for bearings, I'd say no different than any other car.

> 
> 5.) Brakes. I know the ones on this car are going to need 
> replacement in 
> another year or so. I want to upgrade some, but not the full 
> $2.5k for the 
> 993tt kit. Slotted, high-quality rotors, and street pads that 
> are relatively 
> aggressive (require bed-in, still work well when cold, but 
> better than the 
> soft stock pads). I do not care about noise or dust. Noise 
> tells me they 
> work, and dust washes off.

Big reds (or blacks) can be had for less than $1100 if you shop around,
BTDT. This is with the RS2 bracket and 323x30 rotors from a S8.