My Beast

[gooseleg]

Here are some pictures of my beast, stock for now I'm waiting on the KW v3's as the shop is out of stock should have them in 2 weeks..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111805.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111806.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111809.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111812.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111811.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111817.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/gooseleg/Beast/PA111816.jpg

[DHall1]

Ahhhhh,

Another Avus/Black makes it on the list. That car looks very nice. Post up some specs and location.

[DuckWingDuck]

beautiful. welcome!

[Hy Octane]

Nice! Now get rid of those Dunlops asap and get some safe rubber shoes on her..

[DHall1]

They look like winter spec tires. What region are you in?




Nice! Now get rid of those Dunlops asap and get some safe rubber shoes on her..

[gooseleg]

I'm in St. Augustine Fl, after the KW's tires and wheels will be next

[DuckWingDuck]

Nice! Now get rid of those Dunlops asap and get some safe rubber shoes on her..

Paul! What's the good word? We should all get together again soon. er.. not to hijack the thread or anything ;)

[snoopra]

I'm in St. Augustine Fl, after the KW's tires and wheels will be next
Boosted-Bora has a sale on the KW V3's, PM him.

[gooseleg]

Boosted-Bora has a sale on the KW V3's, PM him.

Thanks, I sent him an PM

[DuckWingDuck]

Ya, Drew's good people. Got mine through him. I think Richard (kfabr8) also got his through Drew as well.

[Copper]

Either you or DWD install the KW's yet? I'm dying to know about:

1. Ride quality

2. Ride height

3. Installation/removal of the DRC... cost and labor time?

[gooseleg]

Either you or DWD install the KW's yet? I'm dying to know about:

1. Ride quality

2. Ride height

3. Installation/removal of the DRC... cost and labor time?

not installed yet I'm still waiting on Staticx Motorsport to ship them, if I do not hear anything by Tuesday I will cancel my order and go with DWD.
http://www.staticxmotorsports.com/kwsuspensionvariant3v3coilovers0602audirs6rs6plus4 bsedanstationwagon4wdawd-freesh-35210053.aspx

[DuckWingDuck]

Either you or DWD install the KW's yet? I'm dying to know about:

1. Ride quality

2. Ride height

3. Installation/removal of the DRC... cost and labor time?

1. Ride quality: well, as my technician said to me after we drove around in my car after he installed the KW, I frankly don't know if I was ever in a car with working shocks! So, compared to a broken DRC, the ride is definitely better. I would say that the ride is stiffer than the DRC. When I drive over bumps or divots in the road, there is no "bounce", just a clunk reminding me that I should drive more carefully. As far as settings goes, he did not adjust the suspensions. I am riding on KW V3 factory specs (whatever they are.)

2. Ride height: the springs WILL settle and it seems like the springs in the back are MUCH stiffer than those in the front, so the setting for the front is 2" of threading from where the threading begins and the back is I believe 1.75" of threading. At this level, I can barely fit 1 finger in the front and in fact, I have to angle my finger in order to fit it between the tire and the wheel arch. In the back, I can fit about two fingers. Although actually it seems like in the last few days it's settled even more, so I will reverify in the morning and get back to y'all.

3. Installation/removal of the DRC... cost and labor time? Installation was a few hours, mostly adjusting the KW shocks. Removal and installation wasn't actually _that_ difficult. As for cost, the shocks themselves will run you sub-$3K. Check with Drew for the pricing on the parts (free shipping from pretty much everybody I think) and labour costs, that will depend on your mechanic but total time I would say is probably 4 hours tops?

[DuckWingDuck]

not installed yet I'm still waiting on Staticx Motorsport to ship them, if I do not hear anything by Tuesday I will cancel my order and go with DWD.
http://www.staticxmotorsports.com/kwsuspensionvariant3v3coilovers0602audirs6rs6plus4 bsedanstationwagon4wdawd-freesh-35210053.aspx

LOL, not me man, Drew (BOOSTEDBORA), he's over at RE:VISION AUTO: http://www.revisionauto.com/product_info.php?products_id=37439 And Drew's email is drew@revisionauto.com Very good peoples, highly recommended! Oh, Drew can hook you up with Hotchkis too!

[Copper]

Thanks! Hmm. What to do what to do about my DRC? I really hate to go with a lower ride height and stiffer ride as well.


Maybe an S6 is in my future? They are discounting a black/black 2008 S6 $15K off sticker and a local dealer...

[DuckWingDuck]

copper, the ride can be softer. As I mentioned, I am riding on the default from factory settings. I would assume that it's half way in the stiffness.

And also, the ride height is adjustable as well!

[Cdo]

They look like winter spec tires.

+1!

Congrats to this fine ride - the KW will sure fit it! Down with it :0:

:addict:

[CinciRS6]

T.....I.....N......T.....!!!


Looks good...

[gooseleg]

Thanks.. Tint is mandatory in Florida

[gooseleg]

They look like winter spec tires.
they are Continental ContiExtreme Contact all weather

[chairman2300]

I recently purchased my first rs6, about a month ago, and love it! i have the same tires on mine and cant stand them. how do you like yours goose? i am in the process of ordering ps2s, but live in the upper midwest so these will have to do for the winter.

[gooseleg]

I recently purchased my first rs6, about a month ago, and love it! i have the same tires on mine and cant stand them. how do you like yours goose? i am in the process of ordering ps2s, but live in the upper midwest so these will have to do for the winter.

Two words "they suck".. Did you get your car from Luther?

[Copper]

I went for the Contis to PS2. What a HUGE difference. Night at day. Expensive but worth it.

Oh, yeah nice Avus RS6. Then again I AM biased...


DWD, thanks. I'll prob go for it around the first of the year when business slows down enough for me to be without the car. Did a normal Audi dealer do the install and DRC removal? I'll be sure to raise the height and soften the shocks some.

[gooseleg]

[quote=Copper;143686]Oh, yeah nice Avus RS6. Then again I AM biased...
quote]
I can tell :addict:

[chairman2300]

i did not buy the Luther rs6. the drc was garbage. they listed it at 33,000, i offered 28,500 because of the issues and no warranty. they said no. Carousel Audi had a cherry Avus w/warranty i bought the next day

[chairman2300]

how did you hear about the Luther car?

[gooseleg]

how did you hear about the Luther car?

Small world, I got it for 31 with a set of KW V3's

[DuckWingDuck]

I went for the Contis to PS2. What a HUGE difference. Night at day. Expensive but worth it.

Oh, yeah nice Avus RS6. Then again I AM biased...


DWD, thanks. I'll prob go for it around the first of the year when business slows down enough for me to be without the car. Did a normal Audi dealer do the install and DRC removal? I'll be sure to raise the height and soften the shocks some.

Copper, yes, my Audi dealer technician did my work. Anyway, check your PM.

[CinciRS6]

How did your rs6 come with clear corners? or did you do that yourself?

[gooseleg]

How did your rs6 come with clear corners? or did you do that yourself?

It came with it; However I did it on my last A6 using this (http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext44.shtml)