Sorry, Guys! I was occupied in other arenas for a week or so. Anyone want to buy a 1995 S6?? 230K limes, lots of mods, and a few issues.

Cbeau: I appreciate the insightful novel Everything you said makes sense to me (Sediment, detergents, crevices, etc). I feel comfortable tearing into virtually all aspects of a vehicle, but as far as I'm concerned, automatic transmissions are full of pixie dust and unicorn tears, so that's a no-go zone for me, along with bodywork / paint. It was my basic understanding that cars past vin 905500 had improved transmissions, and were less likely to grenade. Just for reference, what's your vin? And if anyone else has thoughts on the matter (early vs late VIN & trans fluid), please share!

travish325: You have PM. Thanks!

SteveKen: Re: intercoolers, that's an interesting way around the issue! I assume those cores are larger than stock, and more in line with the aftermarket options? And do I still run the secondary radiators? I live in Fl, so I'm hesitant to lose them (should I be?). Re: VC's: Yeah, that's kind of what I figured, I hear a lot of stories of leaking VC gaskets. I assume going to RTV or permatex is not the sensible play there? Re: Airbox screws: Nah, I'm good! I'll just pop one and see if I can source an identical fastener locally in SS.


Additional thoughts / questions:
-I am seeing a few folks deleting the SAI on the car. I am generally just not a fan of complicated emissions nonsense, and I live in a no inspection state, and the noise is definitely audible, and bothersome now that I have noticed it. I believe I'd have to get it coded out in the ECU. Any reason not to delete it? And will the car run OK without it before I get it coded out, or must I do both simultaneously? (I don't care about a non-functional CEL if I know why it's there)

-Whom should I look to for an ECU Tune? Seems like Nubcake and 10secS4 have the good rep on here, and Eurocharged had the good rep a few years ago. Any advice?

-I have noticed a very slight shimmy in the front end under acceleration and braking that gives feedback through the steering wheel. My assumption is that the control arms may be getting a little loose due to age. Any opinions on replacement arms? I thought everyone makes a set as they cross to the B5 (right?), but my preference would be to just go Meyle HD, and be done with it. Any advice there? I do plan on lowering it at some point, but don't think I need adjustable arms with heim joints or anything.

Thank you all!!