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Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
12-08-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

Still available and we have snow coming into the...

Still available and we have snow coming into the DC area tonight...

I finally got a tread depth gauge: The tire tread depth is 7/32nd on average across all four tires.
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
11-20-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

They are replica wheels from OEM Wheels Plus....

They are replica wheels from OEM Wheels Plus. There’s a lengthy thread on them.
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
11-20-2017, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

The S6 and S7 are mechanically almost identical...

The S6 and S7 are mechanically almost identical so they should fit.
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
11-09-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

Photo of the wheels on the car:

Photo of the wheels on the car:
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
10-24-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

I don't have a tire tread gauge, but here are...

I don't have a tire tread gauge, but here are photos front and rear sets, each at or just under .25" depth.
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
10-18-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

The wheels were purchased from oemwheelsplus.com...

The wheels were purchased from oemwheelsplus.com in 2013 and are 19x8.5. They have an offset of +35 and are hub centric.
I had some scratches taken out of them and decided to get them painted a...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
10-16-2017, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
Posted By diverdan

FS in Wash DC: Audi S6 (B7) Winter Wheels and Tires

For sale: set of four 19" Winter wheels and tires for B7 S6 (2013 to present).
Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 tires 245/40R19 - They have at least another season or two on them
Wheels fit without...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-08-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,775
Posted By diverdan

Mechanically, there aren't any real issues that...

Mechanically, there aren't any real issues that buying a CPO wouldn't address (or having it checked by an Audi technician).

Cosmetically, check the front spoiler and it's underside for damage....
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-03-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,020
Posted By diverdan

Do you have a video/audio with the Milltek?...

Do you have a video/audio with the Milltek? What's your take on the sound with the resonated one?
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
Posted By diverdan

Much improved over the regular exhaust. It's not...

Much improved over the regular exhaust. It's not really loud, though I think loud enough for most people.
At idle, it's almost unnoticeable, but adds a V8 snarl on hard acceleration. It does pop on...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,828
Posted By diverdan

On my second S6, after trading my my13 at 50K...

On my second S6, after trading my my13 at 50K miles for a my16.

No mechanical issues on the my13, though it is my opinion Audi wheels are (or at least were) more susceptible to bending than...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,061
Posted By diverdan

I'm very interested in this, as I had something...

I'm very interested in this, as I had something similar on my Z06.
I need to hear some audio clips first, however.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2016, 04:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By diverdan

You probably won't notice because it happens...

You probably won't notice because it happens gradually, but once the engine breaks in, the S6 will pull harder. If that's not enough, you can always get a tune.
The acceleration was a bit of a...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-31-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,505
Posted By diverdan

Off the top of my head, I'd say that using...

Off the top of my head, I'd say that using acoustic glass on the front windows would be beneficial at stopping wind noise, particularly as it passes the A pillars and the rear view mirrors, which I...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-29-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,505
Posted By diverdan

As previously mentioned, the sport exhaust sounds...

As previously mentioned, the sport exhaust sounds much better. The 13 was disappointingly quiet.

There were several changes to the MMI:The processor powering the MMI is faster, resulting it...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-18-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,092
Posted By diverdan

I nearly traded my MY13 for a MY16 and the only...

I nearly traded my MY13 for a MY16 and the only reason I didn't is that the car didn't have the Drivers Assist package. The top down camera is one of those things that you don't want to live without...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2016, 03:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,578
Posted By diverdan

Definitely no sensors, as I've changed to and...

Definitely no sensors, as I've changed to and from my winter tires for several seasons now. You just have to remember to tell the computer to relearn the settings whenever you change your tires, or...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,583
Posted By diverdan

Sorry, I was imprecise: New German was the shop...

Sorry, I was imprecise:
New German was the shop that installed the tune. They are a Audi/VW performance shop in MD and VA and not a Audi dealer.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,499
Posted By diverdan

T-Mobile Downgrading S6 Data Connections?

So I just received an letter from T-Mobile regarding the data plan that I have on my 2013 S6. In the letter, they inform me that they are making upgrades to their network that will result in my...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,531
Posted By diverdan

Beautiful car. I really like that color grey.

Beautiful car. I really like that color grey.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-08-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,583
Posted By diverdan

I just got my C7 done about a week ago: I don't...

I just got my C7 done about a week ago: I don't imagine there will be much difference with the C7.5. New German here in MD was the dealer. With the slow time between the holidays, they got me in and...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-14-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By diverdan

I've used an unmodified hockey puck on my jack to...

I've used an unmodified hockey puck on my jack to lift my S6 for the last couple of years with no issue. Just use care placing the puck on the lift point, making sure it's properly placed.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By diverdan

I would be curious to hear some feedback from...

I would be curious to hear some feedback from members of this forum regarding any problems they've had with a tune in general and the APR in particular.

I've been considering getting one and so...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-01-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,262
Posted By diverdan

How loud is it in the car at cruising speed? ...

How loud is it in the car at cruising speed?

Does anyone know if they will direct bolt up and/or be available for pre-2016 cars?
I'd love to put a factory sport exhaust on my 2013, as it's too...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-12-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,340
Posted By diverdan

Ditto. If you end up buying wheels and...

Ditto.

If you end up buying wheels and tires, I definitely recommend getting 19" wheels for winter. The additional sidewall you get with 19s will help protect the wheels from winter potholes. (A...
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