Looking for a new Beast. I think.....

[alrightroad]

Digression... the flat bottom wheels have 2 stage air bags which wont plug up. We have single stage airbags. FWIW.

Mike, did you modify the gearshift surround trim? or use original TIP trim?

[mik15]

are you sure it's 1 stage airbag? i mean, my '01 330i had a 2 stage airbag so i guess an '04 RS6 should be 2 stage as well, i remember that when i removed the steering the connector was similar to the one i had on my BMW...

[ttboost]

Maybe someday when I get a RNS-E, I can use the paddles to change songs on my iPod?

I used the console cover and silver trim that came with my manual shifter. it was kinda scratched..you know...being bounced around a junkyard for who knows how long. I covered it with that sticky back carbon fiber tapey crap. Looks good on a walk by...but don't stare. These parts are a little different and the plastic holder for the leather boot wouldn't line up exactly, so I went this route. probably could make it fit someday..but not this someday. Also, it's missing the "notch" that the RS6 has, so the ashtray hangs up a little. I will definitley fix this.

[SteveKen]

I was wondering if it's possible to make a filler piece to install in place of the paddles? Didn't someone on the forum design aluminium paddles? Can anyone confirm if these paddles match the contour of the indentations in the steering wheel? If so, then it might not be a big jump to make some filler pieces.

BTW, I like to use the metal bezel/surround that was available on some B5 C5 manuals. It's a clean look and allows for variances in the 'clearancing' of the automatic surround.

Using a matching alcantara shift boot is also a nice touch. Sorry for small pic.

[kday]

With some electronic glue it should be fairly easy to make the paddles control the RNS-E. If I remember right the paddles are simple momentary switches that go through the T17m blue connector. Then you just need to have something that emits an infotainment CANbus message when the contacts close.

A harder problem is what to do with those OnStar buttons... it bugs me that there are buttons and LEDs in my car that don't do anything!

[alrightroad]

are you sure it's 1 stage airbag? i mean, my '01 330i had a 2 stage airbag so i guess an '04 RS6 should be 2 stage as well, i remember that when i removed the steering the connector was similar to the one i had on my BMW...

Yes, all C5's are stage 1.

[alrightroad]

I was wondering if it's possible to make a filler piece to install in place of the paddles? Didn't someone on the forum design aluminium paddles? Can anyone confirm if these paddles match the contour of the indentations in the steering wheel? If so, then it might not be a big jump to make some filler pieces.

BTW, I like to use the metal bezel/surround that was available on some B5 C5 manuals. It's a clean look and allows for variances in the 'clearancing' of the automatic surround.

Using a matching alcantara shift boot is also a nice touch. Sorry for small pic.

Interesting. I'll dig around for more info on this retrofit.

[alrightroad]

With some electronic glue it should be fairly easy to make the paddles control the RNS-E. If I remember right the paddles are simple momentary switches that go through the T17m blue connector. Then you just need to have something that emits an infotainment CANbus message when the contacts close.

A harder problem is what to do with those OnStar buttons... it bugs me that there are buttons and LEDs in my car that don't do anything!

There is an aftermarket bluetooth module which utilizes the defunct OnStar buttons. Let me know if you need link and I'll search through my notes.

As far as the paddles controlling RNS-E... hmm. This would be excellent. Pondering...

[alrightroad]

Sorry for the thread jack there, Kyle.

So back to your purchase options... the C5 Plus is on the approved import list. I bet you could get one into the country with under 50K miles including import and emissions conversion costs for under $40K. And, it would be worth nearly that sitting here on US soil fully federalized? Recaros...

Or, buy your old car back and then start with adding this? ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karosse-Karo...item256fa576ac

[UrS6]

There is an aftermarket bluetooth module which utilizes the defunct OnStar buttons. Let me know if you need link and I'll search through my notes.

As far as the paddles controlling RNS-E... hmm. This would be excellent. Pondering...

I have it in my car. It streams music from my phone, I can speak text messages, voice dial, etc. It works great and uses the onstar.

[ben916]

could it be this one????
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Weekly-Special

[UrS6]

could it be this one????
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Weekly-Special

No. I was refering to the Costar Bluestar that uses the onstar buttons. I don't have RNS-E

[UrS6]

Sorry for the thread jack there, Kyle.

So back to your purchase options... the C5 Plus is on the approved import list. I bet you could get one into the country with under 50K miles including import and emissions conversion costs for under $40K. And, it would be worth nearly that sitting here on US soil fully federalized? Recaros...

Or, buy your old car back and then start with adding this? ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karosse-Karo...item256fa576ac

The problem with that is you would still need to federalize it. There is no FMVSS sticker on the door jamb and if you got in an accident your insurance co. would probably not pay a dime. Obviously, swapping all of the components from a US car would solve effectively federalize it but as I understand it the car would still need to go to a Registered Importer to apply for approval. You can't do it on your own and you wouldn't be able to get the Part 565 VIN replacement label for the windshield VIN or the FMVSS sticker without an RI. Are there any US sedan shells out there? Then someone could swap the RS600 over to a US chassis.

[Curt]

I am on the lookout for a different RS6 as mine will be taken by the insurance company after my deer hit.

There are a few options out there. I am just torn between wondering if I should look for something already tuned/modified. I am kind of leaning the direction of unmolested, so I can do it to her, then creating exactly what I want and know how the work had been done.

Just looking for discussion here. If you've got one for sale, sell me on it. You never know. But keep in mind, I can be picky.

Hi 4everRS. I read the whole thread “Went deer hunting by accident” – a heartbreaking story. Knock wood, I’ve never had such an experience. My wife nearly totaled a car 30 years ago, but a long time in the shop was the only cost.

I write mainly because I have an unmolested RS6 I recently decided to sell. It is completely stock and has 64,500 miles. I am the third owner and have a Carfax showing that. I also have service records back to October 2007. I will send you all the pictures you want and all the documents I have and answer all your questions. If you want to go “unmolested” and if you are interested, please e-mail me at curtis944 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

[4everRS]

Well guys, I'm back in the fold. Feeling much better. I'll pick up the car in mid march, after a little work is done.

[ttboost]

What car?

[ben916]

Well guys, I'm back in the fold. Feeling much better. I'll pick up the car in mid march, after a little work is done.

Yes, do tell but please don't tell us it has FMIC and it can "breaff" and has pink carbon mirrors.

[V8weight]

Yes, do tell but please don't tell us it has FMIC and it can "breaff" and has pink carbon mirrors.

Not yet, but I can help him get it dressed up....