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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-24-2014, 03:59 PM
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Chipwerke piggyback results
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Mike_L
Big surprise, my first response was deleted....
Big surprise, my first response was deleted. Typical BS.
Anyway, as I was saying, I've been running these for years, on the Audi and my last 2 BMWs and they never threw a code. Until the "tuners"...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 06:57 PM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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Mike_L
I had them done on both the X5M and the 750. They...
I had them done on both the X5M and the 750. They replaced the rotors on both. You can always tell, because the rotor hats get rusty and nasty.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 06:49 PM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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Actually, a lot of the price they're charging...
Actually, a lot of the price they're charging must be labor, because the parts aren't that expensive
Front Rotors (each)- $190 MSRP, $153.14 WS
Rear Rotors (each)- $134 MSRP, $108 WS
Front Pads...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 06:15 PM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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Mike_L
I've never heard of a brake job being done...
I've never heard of a brake job being done without at least turning them. Trying to bed new pads on top of the crap left over from the old ones is guaranteed to kill them.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 06:05 PM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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Mike_L
Audi, BMW, AMG, Porsche and SRT say that I'm...
Audi, BMW, AMG, Porsche and SRT say that I'm right. Who do we believe, some no nothing shadetrees (if that), or a bunch of German engineers?
They may not be able to be turned. They may be too...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 05:51 PM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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Like I said above, you shouldn't use new pads on...
Like I said above, you shouldn't use new pads on used rotors. They either need to be replaced or turned. If they're too thin to be turned, then theres no option but to replace them.
Many...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 10:58 AM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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I don't know the exact reason. The parking brake...
I don't know the exact reason. The parking brake is electronic, so thats possible. Does the A6 have brake by wire, too?
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2014, 09:15 AM
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Need your guys' knowledge ASAP about our brakes
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8,238
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Mike_L
Does Audi use very thin rotors? I know on my...
Does Audi use very thin rotors? I know on my SRT8s you had to replace the pads and rotors as a set because the rotors couldn't be turned (drilled/slotted). I don't see that as being possible on the...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2014, 12:32 PM
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Glad to be back
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Mike_L
Better to set up the car to be a hotspot. I was...
Better to set up the car to be a hotspot. I was able to cut over $100 off my cell bill. Paid the $30 for the Unlimited T-Mobile, cut my cellular data down to just 200MB a month for $15. Paid $45...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2014, 09:23 AM
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Glad to be back
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Mike_L
No, it was T-Mobile. Its ridiculous to go to any...
No, it was T-Mobile. Its ridiculous to go to any other brand. You get inferior service and end up paying more. $30 for unlimited 3G is unbeatable.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2014, 08:05 AM
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Glad to be back
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Posted By
Mike_L
Is that 2012 only, because my 2013 would do 3G...
Is that 2012 only, because my 2013 would do 3G all the time?
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-20-2014, 10:27 AM
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WOW! What is stability/traction control actually doing, and why?
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Mike_L
For 0-60 TC stays ON. I did tons of testing with...
For 0-60 TC stays ON. I did tons of testing with this when I put on the ChipWerke module. The car is several tenths quicker with the system on.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-18-2014, 01:28 PM
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Please Help!! Trying to choose between 2 C7's!!
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Mike_L
Missing the Black Optics package.
Missing the Black Optics package.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-16-2014, 11:31 AM
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Please Help!! Trying to choose between 2 C7's!!
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As the others have said, I wouldn't get one that...
As the others have said, I wouldn't get one that wasn't a Prestige. I also wouldn't get one that wasn't black. Out of those 2, I'd take neither. Keep looking for a better one.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-14-2014, 10:05 AM
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Newbie A6 questions
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Mike_L
Nightvision is a waste. Had it on the A6, have it...
Nightvision is a waste. Had it on the A6, have it on the 750, never used/use it on either. Only reason to get it is for the HUD.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-12-2014, 01:41 PM
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Chipwerke piggyback results
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277,946
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Mike_L
They never noticed it on my car, but I removed...
They never noticed it on my car, but I removed the whole thing when I brought it in. Thats the beauty of a piggyback, you can install and remove it whenever you want.
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-08-2014, 04:08 PM
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Which would you rather have...B&O or Carbon Ceramic Brakes?
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Mike_L
I don't think it would be a problem. Ceramic...
I don't think it would be a problem. Ceramic brakes last a lot longer than steel ones. So although they cost way more to replace, they get replaced much less frequently. The guys on the Porsche board...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-08-2014, 02:07 PM
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Which would you rather have...B&O or Carbon Ceramic Brakes?
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When was the last time you drove a car with...
When was the last time you drove a car with carbon ceramic rotors? I drove an E63 S with them last weekend, and they were perfectly fine on the street, though a bit noisy. They may be designed for...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 08:25 PM
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My worst fear came true. My 2012 A6 oil consumption killed my catalytic convertor
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Mike_L
I average 1 trip to the dealer every month or 2...
I average 1 trip to the dealer every month or 2 with the BMWs. And they're a pleasure. I had less trips with the Audi, but getting stuff covered is like pulling teeth. BMW happily covers problems, no...
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 05:52 PM
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Which would you rather have...B&O or Carbon Ceramic Brakes?
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Wish Carbon Brakes were available in more cars....
Wish Carbon Brakes were available in more cars. B&O? Who cares?
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A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 03:20 PM
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My worst fear came true. My 2012 A6 oil consumption killed my catalytic convertor
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23,887
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Mike_L
They aren't, I am. I always will. 3k is 6 months...
They aren't, I am. I always will. 3k is 6 months for me, and I won't go any longer than that between changes.
Forum:
A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 01:27 PM
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My worst fear came true. My 2012 A6 oil consumption killed my catalytic convertor
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1-2 quarts in 3k miles isn't an issue? I'd beg to...
1-2 quarts in 3k miles isn't an issue? I'd beg to differ, especially when its sitting in the intake manifold and runners.
Forum:
A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 07:51 AM
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Black headliner (and all the hype)
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26,584
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Mike_L
Black is the best car color. Nothing looks as...
Black is the best car color. Nothing looks as good. 9 out of the 12 cars I've owned have been black and I have zero regrets.
Forum:
A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-07-2014, 07:46 AM
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My worst fear came true. My 2012 A6 oil consumption killed my catalytic convertor
Views:
23,887
Posted By
Mike_L
Depends how you drive it. My old A6 used about a...
Depends how you drive it. My old A6 used about a quart between changes. If you drive it hard, its gonna use oil. All motors are like that. My Hemis used to use 1.5-2 quarts between changes too.
Forum:
A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-06-2014, 05:20 PM
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Tire Questions / Recommendations??
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5,094
Posted By
Mike_L
Just bought a set of Pirelli P7 Cinturato. Tire...
Just bought a set of Pirelli P7 Cinturato. Tire Rack recommended them highly, so I decided to give them a shot
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