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?
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?
03 RS6 :: 01 allroad
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...
Ex.: 2004 Audi RS6 C5 ABT, Milltek non-resonated, 19" RS4 B7 rims, RNS-E - SOLD
2004 AUdi RS6 C5, SE exhaust, RNS-E, 19' original rims - SOLD
Now :2009 Audi RS6 C6 - stock yet pretty fast
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.
2013 Audi S8
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.
2012 Q7 TDI S-Line - 2010 GTI - 2007 A3 3.2 S-Line - 2003 RS6
2001 Honda S2000 - 1977 Honda CBR 750-F2 - 1965 GMC 1500 WideSide
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!
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
03 RS6 :: 01 allroad
could it be this one????
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Weekly-Special
SOLD - 03 RS6 Avus (905355)
Current - 03 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 double cab - the YETI, lifted, winched, snorkeled, lockered, skidded, geared
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.
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.
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.
Avus Silver RS6 - Viper Stage 2 ECU/TCU - Water/Meth Injection - Frozen Rotors - Hbars - clear corners - Hella smoked tails - gutted precats
Pat - Eisenmann race exhaust, Catless downpipes, KW V3's, H-Sport sways, 034 Control arms, Apikol diff mount, Sterns motor mounts, Forge dv's, Stainless brake lines, Venair hoses, Sportec vent mod, Euro tails, Viper Tuned ecu/tcu, DPE S20's 19x9.5, 275/30/19's