Manual Conversion Thread - RS6 with 01E

**Aronis** · August 1st, 2011, 14:43

that's a weird video! LOL... should have hot glued it in place upright! LOL..

Mike

**SteveKen** · August 5th, 2011, 15:14

Update:

The exhaust is back on and the car sounds super quiet now. I miss the NASCAR (any V8) rumble and roar already. I'm thinking of finding a shop to do some custom straight pipes the whole way back.

I'm going to do some ABS controller and ECU experimenting this weekend to get rid of the remaining faults.

I've got around 1400 miles on the car since the conversion and it's really running great and has a very stock feel. I'd confidently say that Audi could have sold them like this, as there's nothing special required to account for the beefier clutch, etc.

Wish me luck.

**skyegtb** · August 5th, 2011, 15:19

Been watching this with great interest. Good luck ironing out the final 'niggles'.

**SteveKen** · August 9th, 2011, 04:24

It took minimal effort for this stock alcantara boot, which perfectly matches headliner, and RS4 'air leather' knob that perfectly matches the steering wheel.

I didn't take the time to enlarge the opening and try to find the metal bezel from one of the manual C5 cars. This boot came from a B5, so teh backing piece and metal bezel wasn't a perfect fit. I'd end up painting, PC'ing or plasti-dipping it anyway, as there's no chrome in the interior.

The picture doesn't do it justice and I think it looks good as it is and will leave it this way. THe JHM shifter is nothing short of spectacular. Anything better would be pressing paddles. The short throw also allows minimal movement an stretching of the boot.

**716YETI** · August 26th, 2011, 01:40

I feel privileged to have driven one of the few 6 speeds today.

It was nice meeting you and getting a chance to check out your car Steve.

**skribe** · August 26th, 2011, 02:20

Originally Posted by 716YETI

I feel privileged to have driven one of the few 6 speeds today.

It was nice meeting you and getting a chance to check out your car Steve.

moar deets please!

**716YETI** · August 26th, 2011, 16:00

He was in my area and I wanted to check out the conversion because I am seriously considering it for my car. No biggy really but, it was sureal having a third pedal in the RS6. lol

**kismetcapitan** · August 26th, 2011, 16:57

Originally Posted by SteveKen

Update:

The exhaust is back on and the car sounds super quiet now. I miss the NASCAR (any V8) rumble and roar already. I'm thinking of finding a shop to do some custom straight pipes the whole way back

how loud was it when you weren't on the gas? Could you hold a conversation in the car while cruising at 80mph? I really want to shitcan every silencer in my exhaust, but then, I do want Lexus silence when I'm not caning the car so I can enjoy the stereo and talk with passengers. Yes, these are very contrary goals :P

**Elevens** · August 26th, 2011, 17:08

Originally Posted by kismetcapitan

how loud was it when you weren't on the gas? Could you hold a conversation in the car while cruising at 80mph? I really want to shitcan every silencer in my exhaust, but then, I do want Lexus silence when I'm not caning the car so I can enjoy the stereo and talk with passengers. Yes, these are very contrary goals :P

Catless Non Res Milltek from Turbo's Straight back gives you just that. Nobody believes me, Its the only way to go with this Luxury Bullet...........................

**JSRS6** · August 26th, 2011, 17:12

Have you considered a pair of dump valves?

**milka** · May 30th, 2012, 03:19

Hey mate, how is the car going? Did you manage to sort out ECU etc?

**SteveKen** · May 30th, 2012, 03:36

Originally Posted by milka

Hey mate, how is the car going? Did you manage to sort out ECU etc?

The car has been running great. I've got 10k miles on it since the conversion.

The ECU is still being sorted. I sound like a broken record on this, but it is still ongoing.

I've been running it with the TCU unplugged and the ABS and traction control disabled. The ECU solution (when finished) will get this functional.

Otherwise, all is great.

**yagey** · May 30th, 2012, 04:33

Keep us posted, can't smog in Cali with a check engine light on...

**milka** · May 30th, 2012, 10:49

How did you end up wiring in the Clutch switch and reversing sensor? I have finally got everything back into the car and just need to finish off the electrics and any wiring needed.

**SteveKen** · May 31st, 2012, 00:03

Originally Posted by yagey

Keep us posted, can't smog in Cali with a check engine light on...

The check engine light is not on. The ABS and traction control lights are on. I passed safety and emissions in Pennsylvania without any issues.

**milka** · May 31st, 2012, 00:32

Hey Steve, did you wire in the clutch switch and reversing sensor?

**Brav** · August 21st, 2012, 20:05

Hey Steve - I am heavily considering doing the manual swap - one of the bigger questions is which clutch to use. How do you like yours, and can you give some details about it? Anything you would do differently? You said it was smooth and no chatter, which is great. How is it holding?

**ben916** · August 21st, 2012, 20:12

Originally Posted by Brav

Hey Steve - I am heavily considering doing the manual swap - one of the bigger questions is which clutch to use. How do you like yours, and can you give some details about it? Anything you would do differently? You said it was smooth and no chatter, which is great. How is it holding?

Chris, did you drive Riccardo's @ Raven? I didn't like the 6 puck clutch but I could envision that with the proper clutch, this is a potential project!
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