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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Thanks all, I'm going to post it to the...

Thanks all, I'm going to post it to the classifieds and cars.com later this week. I'll snap some better pictures (with better lighting). There are lots of A6's on cars.com in the $6K-7K range with...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Ha, thanks makes sense. While ignorance is never...

Ha, thanks makes sense. While ignorance is never an excuse, this is my first time ever selling a car! I honestly never thought about rules for no sales on the forums, but that makes sense now that...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

My tip has held up really well, but I may have...

My tip has held up really well, but I may have done things a little differently than others. Big things that I did/didn't do that I think contribute to saving wear & tear on the tranny:

1) I...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Ya, the plan was to eventually put it on the...

Ya, the plan was to eventually put it on the classifieds. This was more intended to be a discussion piece to see what other A6 owner thought the "value" of the car was based on their experience and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

and finally some pics of the front seats and dash area

and finally some pics of the front seats and dash area
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Interior Pics...

Some pics of the back-seat
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Thoughts on resale value

Hello All -

This is a sad day for me, the wife & I decided on having a 3rd child, so the Alpha6-27Tango needs to move on to a new home :( It's really tough for me to let go, but at the same time...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

APR's a great company, I would give them a call. ...

APR's a great company, I would give them a call. Explain to them that you bought an ECU with APR software but that you want to transfer it. I haven't dealt with them in a few years, but I can say a...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-15-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

You bet you can! These are the infamous "Piggy...

You bet you can! These are the infamous "Piggy DPs" for the 2.7T. Not sure if those guys are still in business, but you can also do it yourself:

AudiWorld Tech Articles...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Automatic to Manual Trans Swap

Pretty sure people will make fun of this post, but...

There's a local body shop here in Portland that specializes in German cars. They were giving me an estimate on some body work, and they made...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Thanks... I spoke with him against today, and we...

Thanks... I spoke with him against today, and we discussed pulling the transmission versus checking things out without pulling it. He said he leans towards pulling the entire transmission and doing...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Front-Right Tiptronic Transmission Bearing Issue?

I ended that with a question mark because I'm not sure. Long story short, took the car in to have the ATF fluid and filter changed (by a reputable tech) and the tech said:

"The differential cover...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Appreciate the replies on this guys. SloopJohnB,...

Appreciate the replies on this guys. SloopJohnB, you are correct, my mind was already made up for the most part. This post was a final gut-check in case someone came back with a DON'T USE...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

It's a done deal, thanks for the help guys. ...

It's a done deal, thanks for the help guys.

I went with the "autodisplay" seller on e-bay. I took a look at Paul's "pixelfix" site, but the only option was a full "premium" rebuild for $295...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Does $85 seem like a good deal? Where did you...

Does $85 seem like a good deal? Where did you source yours?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Interesting you mention that... That's exactly...

Interesting you mention that... That's exactly what mine does - On hot days it's terrible, but on moderate days it's not so bad. But I can't think of a good way to test whether it's the soldering...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Here's what I can't quite figure out though... ...

Here's what I can't quite figure out though...

There's this one for $85

LCD Display Screen Cluster Audi A3 S3 A4 S4 RS4 A6 S6 RS6 C5 Allroad Quattro | eBay

Then this one for $63

LCD...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Good Source for Replacement LCDs

Hi Guys -

I found someone who will do the soldering work for an LCD replacement on my 2002 C5 A6. Does anyone know a (reputable) source for just the LCD? I found some on e-bay, but ideally I'd...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Something sad about posting transmissions issues...

Something sad about posting transmissions issues on Christmas Day :)

I'm curious if a filter-change, drain, refill will fix this issue. I've seen several other posts saying it does.

My...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Module Masters vs CheapABS.com

Hello -

I've read a number of positive posts about both, and I'm leaning towards CheapABS for a few reasons. First, I'm a little turned off by Module Masters.

Possibly it's just the lady that...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-11-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Thanks guys, I'll update the thread if I find...

Thanks guys, I'll update the thread if I find anything interesting running through the CAN BUS testing recommended in the Bentley manual.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-11-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

10 miles @ 50+ mph with the e-brake on

No, it was not me...

No, I have NO *&#%ing CLUE how some could drive that far, and not notice.
Possibly because they're used to cars with no power in the first place.

Yes, the entire parking...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-01-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,826
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Not sure if anyone cares, but thought I'd post...

Not sure if anyone cares, but thought I'd post what a local transmission shop (one of the 'go-to' shops in town for ZF transmissions) said when asked about adding additional clutch plates to the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-01-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,826
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

Ya, I can't quite wrap my brain around how you...

Ya, I can't quite wrap my brain around how you fit more clutches and steel plates in there. I've seen some pics of a 5HP19 disassembled, and there's not much room.

If 517 is adding more steel...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-25-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,826
Posted By Alpha6-27Tango(jeff)

So if Sam's not using after-market clutches, did...

So if Sam's not using after-market clutches, did he say what the difference was between just replacing the TC and VB versus his full rebuild? 450hp vs 550hp is a big jump when you consider the %...
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