got to pay the price!

[PALETTE]

Just like the Post says, Ran a Solid 3.5 today! But i think i cooked my First gear. No codes. Car is fine up till 2500 and then it feels like i am doing a neutral drop up to 4500!


Fine if i manually shift up. :(
Going to check it out Monday

[MaxRS6]

Vedy fast- Good luck with the diagnosis and subsequent decision processes...

[Elevens]

Sorry to hear that. That's why no more 0 to 60 for me. It was just a matter of time before that was going to happen. There's just so much any Tranny can take. And too many 0 to 60 blasts will eventually take care of it. They're almost done with mine now, and while I might make a couple of 0 to 60 runs I guaranty it won't be any more than that. The Labor involved in removing these Transmissions is insane, let alone the cost of repairing it. My Tranny didn't really fail, all I got was the Dreaded 17125 Fault code. And luckily the Warranty company decided to cover me even though the car was still running fine. Any way let us know what the outcome is and good luck......................

[4everRS]

its awfully tough not to run into this at some point, especially with a tune. I did about as much preventative maintenance I could, and still will be replacing my tc within the next month or so. 500+ hp with 4300 lbs. Stuff will break.

[Aronis]

Well, if the price includes a new transmission blessed by Level 10, then you're back in business 0-60!

[PALETTE]

i will keep everyone posted soon enough. I noticed it slip one day and then it was no issue till today i ran a 0-60 then got on it again and Zinngggg . Not what i wanted but lets see tomorrow if its still doing it after its cooled down. Im sure there is a problem, just want to see how bad it really is

[speedtrapped]

Level 10 has a nice ring to it......man I am jones-en, at least 3 more weeks.....

[ttboost]

getting there...11113

My converter should be done next week. Ace is gonna start it Monday. Still have the 75K service to do. Also valve cover gaskets, etc...

Good Luck Corey..keep us posted!!!

[yokust]

That is the exact same thing that happened to mine. Except mine would not catch until 4th gear. Would slip and start banging thru gears until 4th grabbed and you could creep along.

But that is what the fun is, right?

[ttboost]

Intriguing??? How is it that some get the dreaded 17125 code or CEL's, but no slipping and some have catastrophic slippage with no codes or CEL'S? Mine always had the 17125 code but no CEL until very recently, at which time I decided to stop driving it and ordered a new TC, which I am waiting for. Is my tranny still safe? It never slipped. Did I catch it in time?

[PALETTE]

What did you find to be the Problem?? Trany or Converter?? I can get it into 3rd and then she is fine





That is the exact same thing that happened to mine. Except mine would not catch until 4th gear. Would slip and start banging thru gears until 4th grabbed and you could creep along.

But that is what the fun is, right?

w

[yokust]

Mine was the trans. I had the converter built by Ace while I was replacing the trans

[PALETTE]

Mine was the trans. I had the converter built by Ace while I was replacing the trans

Did you do anything to the trans at all while it was getting rebulit? any type of upgrades?

Does anyone have an image of the ace conveter vs the stock one or the new stock one??

[yokust]

No I used the trans out of my last car. Was an OEM repalcement that had about 20k on it, so should be good for awhile (hopefully)

I have a picture of ace converter, but it is just an oem converter painted grey. Uses stock case

[PALETTE]

No I used the trans out of my last car. Was an OEM repalcement that had about 20k on it, so should be good for awhile (hopefully)

I have a picture of ace converter, but it is just an oem converter painted grey. Uses stock case

I wanted to see the oring that everyone says pops out

[yokust]

That is all internal inside the case, you would need to try to get one of the converter companies to send those pictures

[PALETTE]

So the transmition is Smoked. My warranty Just ordered a new one from the dealer with a New converter. Takes 5 days to get it in. so looks like i will be limping for a week :( But at least its a new unit, well factory rebuilt. Going to install the down pipes and new O2's at the same time.

[speedtrapped]

palette, how many launches did ya do? U have produced some phenominal 0-60mph runs, assuming ur brake boosting? I only ask because wouldnt you install a beefier tranny?

[ttboost]

500,000,000,000,000,000

[JSRS6]

So the transmition is Smoked. My warranty Just ordered a new one from the dealer with a New converter. Takes 5 days to get it in. so looks like i will be limping for a week :( But at least its a new unit, well factory rebuilt. Going to install the down pipes and new O2's at the same time.

Buy an ace converter, and do the sneaky sneaky switch. The new one that is coming should look the same as the one from ace. Unless it's already mounted to the trans, in which case either bribe, I mean, pay, the shop to do the switch or wait and do it yourself down the road. You'll already have the converter!

[speedtrapped]

500,000,000,000,000,000

i wasnt asking about our national debt...

[PALETTE]

palette, how many launches did ya do? U have produced some phenominal 0-60mph runs, assuming ur brake boosting? I only ask because wouldnt you install a beefier tranny?

Maybe 10 hard launchs. I would install a beefer one but my warranty company will only supply new. Thats the drag!

But a Level 10 is 6000.00 and a Dealer one is 5000.00

[ttboost]

coincidently the same number. Problem with Ace is cores. RS6 TC cores don't grow on trees.

[JSRS6]

coincidently the same number. Problem with Ace is cores. RS6 TC cores don't grow on trees.

True. Don't you have a spare now?

[ttboost]

I will soon...

[PALETTE]

500,000,000,000,000,000
Smart ass! Not asking how long it takes you to do the Texas mile in milliseconds in that crazy bike of yours!


Buy an ace converter, and do the sneaky sneaky switch. The new one that is coming should look the same as the one from ace. Unless it's already mounted to the trans, in which case either bribe, I mean, pay, the shop to do the switch or wait and do it yourself down the road. You'll already have the converter!

But the new converter is supposed to be just as good as the Aces. Its the trans that i am thinking is weak link now.

[JSRS6]

Problem solved!

[ttboost]

[QUOTE=PALETTE;209890]Smart ass! Not asking how long it takes you to do the Texas mile in milliseconds in that crazy bike of yours!QUOTE]

HAHAHA...almost done..just waiting on dyno

11116

[PALETTE]

HAHAHA...almost done..just waiting on dyno

11116

I think your missing a Zero ther buddy!

[JSRS6]

Smart ass! Not asking how long it takes you to do the Texas mile in milliseconds in that crazy bike of yours!



But the new converter is supposed to be just as good as the Aces. Its the trans that i am thinking is weak link now.

FMU cooler?

[MaxRS6]

HAHAHA...almost done..just waiting on dyno


Ben isn't gonna believe without some vids- ....00--- That thing looks wicked

[PALETTE]

FMU cooler?

Thats what i asked, but they dont have it yet

[PALETTE]

Ben isn't gonna believe without some vids- ....00--- That thing looks wicked

+100!!! I wanna see that thing in action! Its got to be 22k rpm!

[JSRS6]

Thats what i asked, but they dont have it yet

Shouldn't be long...

[ben916]

Ben isn't gonna believe without some vids- ....00--- That thing looks wicked

That was my next post :)

[PALETTE]

So level10 says they can build me a really good trans and converter all this for 7100.00 Ouch!

[JSRS6]

So level10 says they can build me a really good trans and converter all this for 7100.00 Ouch!

What would it be rated at?

[speedtrapped]

josh, the level 10 that I am installing with level 10TQ is rated 700+....my mechanic told me the PO of the RS6 paid almost $10k

[PALETTE]

What would it be rated at?

Exactly 700hp so right at the proper level but then what breaks? Diff?

[vitalian]

So level10 says they can build me a really good trans and converter all this for 7100.00 Ouch!

Is that in Canadian dollars? If so, isn't that like $47.50? (Kidding! I know the exchange rate is pretty much par these days!)

Seriously, though, I'm sorry you cooked your tranny. That's what warranties are for, eh? I'm sure you'll be out terrorizing the Great White North again soon.

[MaxRS6]

Exactly 700hp so right at the proper level but then what breaks? Diff?

A RS6 owner must make sacrifices

http://www.coolfreeimages.net/images/heartbreak/heart_break_02.jpg

[speedtrapped]

^^^^^^^ perfect analogy

[Elevens]

While the Engine was out I was going for Larger Turbo's. A Loba Hybrid Turbo kit from Germany was going to run in Excess of $4000.00. In addition to that a Low compression Head Gasket is required as well as additional fueling. All that with a good Map may get you 600-650hp. Oh! and lets not forget a beefed up Tranny is also required which my Warranty company was not going to cover. So the expense is extreme. Is it worth it? Your call. For me If I can get 520-530hp and about 550-600 ft lb of torque at the wheels I'll be happy. My Torque converter and Valve body are OEM since that's all the Warranty company would cover. Whether these beefed up TC's and Tranny's are actually better, I don't know. But If I blow this one, at least I'll be covered. Just food for thought...............

'

[ttboost]

Ace called me at lunchtime. My TC ships tomorrow.

[speedtrapped]

Its worth it if ur able to p/u up a wrecked RS6 w/ 50k miles on clock, relatively new stage 3 DBR kit, level 10 tranny all for $500 bucks....sold my old engine tranny set up, out of pocket for the special sauce $500.00+ $4k in labor.......sorry I am not gloating, lucky yes

[JSRS6]

^^^^^^^ perfect analogy

For your situation, definitely.

[PALETTE]

Its worth it if ur able to p/u up a wrecked RS6 w/ 50k miles on clock, relatively new stage 3 DBR kit, level 10 tranny all for $500 bucks....sold my old engine tranny set up, out of pocket for the special sauce $500.00+ $4k in labor.......sorry I am not gloating, lucky yes
Yea you just won the lottery right there!


While the Engine was out I was going for Larger Turbo's. A Loba Hybrid Turbo kit from Germany was going to run in Excess of $4000.00. In addition to that a Low compression Head Gasket is required as well as additional fueling. All that with a good Map may get you 600-650hp. Oh! and lets not forget a beefed up Tranny is also required which my Warranty company was not going to cover. So the expense is extreme. Is it worth it? Your call. For me If I can get 520-530hp and about 550-600 ft lb of torque at the wheels I'll be happy. My Torque converter and Valve body are OEM since that's all the Warranty company would cover. Whether these beefed up TC's and Tranny's are actually better, I don't know. But If I blow this one, at least I'll be covered. Just food for thought...............

'

very true! But thats that the old saying is right? Never enough

[PALETTE]

Ace called me at lunchtime. My TC ships tomorrow.

Nice! Glad this is one of those quick turn around things!

[PALETTE]

Is that in Canadian dollars? If so, isn't that like $47.50? (Kidding! I know the exchange rate is pretty much par these days!)

Seriously, though, I'm sorry you cooked your tranny. That's what warranties are for, eh? I'm sure you'll be out terrorizing the Great White North again soon.

LOL its actually $34.50! LOL

See we all break once and a while

[JSRS6]

Nice! Glad this is one of those quick turn around things!

Lol, don't forget to update your signature! 3.7? :hihi::hihi::hihi:

[PALETTE]

Lol, don't forget to update your signature! 3.7? :hihi::hihi::hihi:

I am just going to add Trans Killer LOL

[JSRS6]

I am just going to add Trans Killer LOL

Priceless!!!

[Elevens]

Its worth it if ur able to p/u up a wrecked RS6 w/ 50k miles on clock, relatively new stage 3 DBR kit, level 10 tranny all for $500 bucks....sold my old engine tranny set up, out of pocket for the special sauce $500.00+ $4k in labor.......sorry I am not gloating, lucky yes


500 Bucks!! I'm Jealous. And you are Gloating........

[speedtrapped]

Maybe a little....

[ben916]

Maybe a little....

Which part(s)? :)

[PALETTE]

Ok so anyone have a spare transmition? Thinking of having my built now! Ugggghhhhh

[JSRS6]

Ok so anyone have a spare transmition? Thinking of having my built now! Ugggghhhhh

A birdie told me he will have one soon, once his special sauce is in progress.

[speedtrapped]

Hmmmm that birdie may have flown, the guy who is buying engine, is buying tranny....will know tomorrow. But dion does have a core...he just did an oem swap on an rs6, the core is $1200.00 back to Audi.

[JSRS6]

Hmmmm that birdie may have flown, the guy who is buying engine, is buying tranny....will know tomorrow. But dion does have a core...he just did an oem swap on an rs6, the core is $1200.00 back to Audi.

So someone would need to make a better offer than that....

[PALETTE]

Hmmmm that birdie may have flown, the guy who is buying engine, is buying tranny....will know tomorrow. But dion does have a core...he just did an oem swap on an rs6, the core is $1200.00 back to Audi.

Ooooooooooo need to talk!

[PALETTE]

Maybe we should start a core program here? Everone pays into it. Tranys. Converter. Downpipes?

[vitalian]

Maybe we should start a core program here? Everone pays into it. Tranys. Converter. Downpipes?

Hey, that's not a bad idea!

(On the other hand, it kinda sounds like socialism, so Dave's not gonna like it...:))

[speedtrapped]

Palette, I spoke to Dion for ya, $1500.00 plus shipping, but his location is pretty close to 517trans, and level10.

[yokust]

I also have my CORE trans out of my car also, thats I would sell for less if wanted, but send me a PM

[PALETTE]

Thanks guys!!!

Why do i love this place?? Because everyone here likes to help each other out!

[PALETTE]

Quick update!!!
Ace is build my Converter hopefully soon. Warranty company is a Joke, they are going through every avenue to find me a Resonable trans, Which i offered to have it rebuilt (by Tozo) but they are looking at getting me a Unit from Audi because it comes with a 1 year warranty! UGHHHHHHH!!!!! the drama!! Other then that Life is Grand!! LOL

[4everRS]

Are you sending back your core to Andre?
Quick update!!!
Ace is build my Converter hopefully soon. Warranty company is a Joke, they are going through every avenue to find me a Resonable trans, Which i offered to have it rebuilt (by Tozo) but they are looking at getting me a Unit from Audi because it comes with a 1 year warranty! UGHHHHHHH!!!!! the drama!! Other then that Life is Grand!! LOL

[PALETTE]

Are you sending back your core to Andre?

Not sure..... He asked if I wanted to sell it to him.

[4everRS]

Take him up on it. Wait, are you getting an full Audi trans? Then you don't need the Ace converter. I'm confused.
Not sure..... He asked if I wanted to sell it to him.

[PALETTE]

Take him up on it. Wait, are you getting an full Audi trans? Then you don't need the Ace converter. I'm confused.

Not set in stone yet. I am dealing with the warranty company still.

[ttboost]

Not set in stone yet. I am dealing with the warranty company still.


Does he have the core yet? Oops, I mean he'll have it today....

[PALETTE]

Does he have the core yet? Oops, I mean he'll have it today....

thats what he said.. LOL

[skribe]

Last week I smoked my tranny for good. Boom, it's gone. Slipping like crazy and making a whining noise through first, second, and third. Oh crap. Limp to the dealer and cross my fingers.

Good news: Audi Fidelity Platinum came through once again and fully covered a brand new OEM trans and revised TCU. Would it be better to have a built/upgraded unit? Of course. But they're not going to cover that. I have to be happy with not paying the nut for new OEM stuff with it's own 1 year warrantee installed by an RS tech!

Fidelity has saved my a$$ on this car. My hat is off to them. They have stuck me with some "wear items" that some guys debate, like cooling pipes and control arms, a switch, etc. But the retail cost of all the major fixes they have covered has been 4x what I paid for the warranty! :deal: Somewhere an actuary is crying.

Hope your situation works out, Palette!

[MaxRS6]

^ Yahooooo! Congrads!

[PALETTE]

^^ Thanks! They are actually Giving me a new Unit, They said they would rather have an andi replacement they deal with a rebuilt unit. I wish i could have had Tozo build me a Unit like my plan was but i guess sometimes things dont work out 100%. I am still planing to build a Trans in the very near future and just hold it till i need it type of thing.