[s-cars] Wow ! Its official-1st US C5 Rs6 6 speed manual swap completed !

[Jared Robinson]

christ almighty...

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Michael Lardizabal <
mikellardizabal at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> Over at the Rs6.com site, vids of an initial run as well. Some owner out in
> LA
> has sucessfully swapped in an o1e 6spd to his Rs6.
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> http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21395-RS6-6-speed-Manual-Swap-Update-CAR-RUNNING!!!!-With-Sneak-peak-ER-RS6-intercoolers
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>
> I can only imagine how insane highway pulls are going to be.
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> From: Wylie Bean <theringmeister at triad.rr.com>
> To: Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com>
> Cc: Quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>; S-CAR list <
> s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:04:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Searching S6's, what specifics to look for?
>
> There is a buyers guide on s-cars.org, and a very helpful s-car group and
> FAQ on
> the quattroworld.com forums.
> Wylie Bean
> TheRingmeister at triad.rr.com
> 90 cq
> 91 90q20v
> 92 UrS4
> 08 Q7 3.6
> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com>
> Sender: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:43:58
> To: NIck Miller<chance9121 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Scarlist<s-car-list at audifans.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Searching S6's, what specifics to look for?
>
> Nick,
>
> You should drop in over at the S-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> where you will find dedicated S-nuts.  There is a buyers guide posted
> somewhere on what to look for in a UrS-car.  Perhaps someone over
> there will post a link.
>
> D.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 9:48 PM, NIck Miller <chance9121 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > So, I lost my V8 this week, and I'm already hot on the trail of a new
> > replacement, hopefully by christmas.  2 Audi's personally owned now, I've
> > always liked S wagons, and I think the epitome of Audi ownership to me at
> > this point is probably looking like an S6 Avant, in Emerald Green with
> Ecru
> > interior.   Not that it has to be that specific, but I'm just getting
> into
> > the market now looking at cars, and just curious what sort of things you
> > guys feel are important other than the obvious..  figure some things I
> could
> > use clarification on would be the following:
> >
> > -Suspension ... When does it need overhaul, and what does it require?
> > Basically like a T44 or different?  Engine/trans mounts needed/not need
> in
> > same interval?
> > -Mileage ... How do the S cars hold up past 100k?  150?  200?  There is
> > naturally a cut off, so what is the best range for price vs maint.
> > requirement do you think?
> > -Common issues ... Coil pack failures requiring upgrade?  Bad recirc
> valve?
> > Leaky waste gate?  Crack prone EM?  Anything that is a given I should
> spot
> > and check for updates/repairs would be nice.
> > -Rust ... Any sneaky spots underneath trim pannels, behind wheel wells /
> > flashing, bumpers, etc etc that is common?  Lots of these cars are from
> > Colorado and NE area, so that's a concern, even with the galvanized body.
> >
> >
> > Already basic items are on the check list.  Timing/water pump job within
> > last 20k/2yrs, I don't wanna deal with it myself right off.   Tires,
> brakes,
> > Seats/upholstery, Steering wheel, shifter, Windows/Locks/Switches
> operation,
> > Brake bomb, and leaks are basically what I'm asking about and looking for
> to
> > start.
> >
> > Really like the idea of a lightly modded S6 Avant with bilstein/HR
> > suspension and mid 200's, maybe 250+ awhp to be a fun alternative to the
> > little play toy I have for a car now.  Doesn't have to be fast, just
> comfy,
> > quick, and net decent mid 20's highway mileage.  Might do some aero mods
> > while I'm at it, usually on my list with other cars.
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> --
> Douglas in MN
> 95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
> 73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank
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Jared Robinson