One Hot Avant
04-09-2008, 01:38 PM
Are you boys interested in a write-up w/ pics or just pics after the install is complete?
I can't imagine too many C6 A6 drivers will be performing this mod, but I'm happy to do it if you guys would benefit from the write-up. I'll be starting the install around 5pm Pacific, so I'll check the forums before I start.
pierreb
04-09-2008, 04:52 PM
exactly the same at 28.5" for the front.
2008A6
04-09-2008, 05:18 PM
I'd like to compare it to the height of my '08 with the Eibachs to measure the drop, as I never measured it before lowering it.
Did you measure it from ground to bottom edge of fender? Thanks-
MylesPH1
04-09-2008, 06:56 PM
...and was wondering what you thought about the ride quality on our streets.
I got the S-Line interior pack but didn't get the factory sport suspension, I have GOT to drop the thing...
ACSGP
04-09-2008, 07:50 PM
the piano black trim. Expensive though, trim costs about USD2800 alone.
Audiism
04-09-2008, 09:04 PM
console is a different story. It's an engineering marvel and I look forward to seeing how the ash tray and cup holder lids look in CF. The center console in CF might be a great way to save hours of time breaking the thing apart and painting or upholstering in your chosen color. Doing what I did in suede is not suggested for anyone less than adventurous. Many hours and many chances for failure along the way. Paint would be easier than what I did and CF might be the easiest, but certainly the most expensive.
2008A6
04-10-2008, 06:54 AM
No, I'm in NJ, though I spent 5 yrs in SoCal before moving here.
I wanted the Amaretto interior which limited my options with s-line, etc..
The streets here are not that great, but the ride quality is very good. I don't think it's any harsher than the factory springs, in fact I feel it's even a bit mushier (prob due to the combo w/factory dampers).
I hated the huge wheel gap, so I'm extremely happy with the Eibach setup and it made the wheels appear larger too once you get rid of the gap.
One Hot Avant
04-10-2008, 08:51 AM
Sorry boys, my point and shoot digital camera picked the most inappropriate time to announce its demise. I called a few of my friends with quality cameras but no luck.
Audiism is dead on with his summary . . . door and dash trim are a cinch, especially when your trusty parts lady provides you with an Audi "trim removal tool". That made my life easier on many occasions during the install.
I breezed through the door and dash pieces and dove head long into the center console. I requested that my parts lady also print up the parts schematics so that I could feel a bit more confident about the location of the clips and screws.
Once I get one of my friends to come over w/ a camera I plan to take pics of the schematics and attempt a more complete write-up. Granted, it won't have step-by-step pics but I think I can still give you guys a pretty good idea of what it all requires.
There really are only about a dozen "torx" style screws holding the whole assembly in place. Once you get the console loose, you simply disconnect the various electrical plugs for the MMI, cig lighter/ 12v jacks (2), adv key start/stop (if you have that option), gear selector indicator, and "ash tray" light. When that's all loose, it really just all comes out quite nicely.
The really difficult parts are the "doors" to the cup holder and ash tray sections. Those took me the longest to complete by far.
I was able to complete the whole project in a little under 3 hrs, which is an hour faster than when I did the stainless trim in my '06 A6 S-line sedan. I only had 1 issue which I had on the sedan . . . there is one trim piece that goes on the under side of the climate controls. I can never get that thing back in without feeling like I'm going to break it. It goes most of the way back, but I end up getting frustrated and just leave it partially installed, drive to the dealer the next day and have them get it for me.
All in all, it was a successful install. I apologize for the lack of pics at this point, but I'll get some up there tonight somehow . . . even if I have to go buy a new camera!