Finally out of the garage.
Finally out of the garage.
Purdy. What's up with those wheel centers? Replicas?
03 RS6 Avus/Ebony #905593 resurrected 6MT, 04 Avalanche Z71, 87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (351W T5), 04 Aprilia RSVR Factory
Yes. I liked 19's better. Will use stock 18's for winter setup.
Gotcha. I'd like to get a summer setup and use the OE 18s for winter also. Leaning towards 19s too but can't decide on a style within my budget.
Congrats on the first drive. I had all my vehicles in the driveway yesterday. Garage was empty for the first time in nearly 4 yrs. It just felt weird. Lol
03 RS6 Avus/Ebony #905593 resurrected 6MT, 04 Avalanche Z71, 87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (351W T5), 04 Aprilia RSVR Factory
What exhaust cuts did you go with and how are you activating them?
2010 XC90 exec, winter machine (V8 of course)
2004 RS6 official Canadian edition, Daytona grey, (best colour!), summer edition
2011 Q7 TDI, general alrounder
Just cheap ssac cutouts. Don't have them installed just yet still open. They came with a wireless remote. Controller in trunk. Key fob remote.
Nice. what size fits our exhausts, 2.5" dual? think I might get these as I like the refined sound when im cruising but a bit more noise when the mood suits.Originally Posted by Fastguy
2010 XC90 exec, winter machine (V8 of course)
2004 RS6 official Canadian edition, Daytona grey, (best colour!), summer edition
2011 Q7 TDI, general alrounder
When I get time I'll take some exact measurements with pics for you
Figured I'd knock some more items off the list while the car is back in the garage waiting for the correct rear dif to arrive. Purchased som ureathane two part rubber with a hardness of 60 to make some stiffer rear dif mounts. Couldn't make myself pay 250 for just the side mount. Even sand blasted and rattle-canned for the heck of it. I think it turned out really good and from the feel of it I bet it makes a huge difference.
Back on the road. New 3.89:1 rear dif installed to match the FTL coded 3.89:1 drive of trans. I bet this car will get 25+ mpg on the highway.
Also, had a little more time on the ps pump pressure banjo and crush washers. FINALLY, third time's a charm. No more leaking (almost don't want to say that aloud, fingers crossed).
Only issue for the moment is a vibration that "seems" to be coming from the rear of the car. I don't think it was there before the dif swap/ new rubber in mounts, but I can't be positive because I also finished installed the rear mufflers and cutouts. It's much quieter now.
It's not a huge deal but it is something that feels like it's not quite right. It doesn't go away at any speed but does seem to be the most noticeable around 40 mph. At that point it makes a low rumbling/drone sound in the cabin. It doesn't seem to affect the drive-ability. I don't think a video would do any good because the mic probably wouldn't pick up the sound. I was told to get at cruising speed, put in neutral, apply parking brake and see if any difference. No difference. I also don't feel it in the steering wheel. My best guesses are; it's a symptom of the stiffer mounts transferring sound/vibration into the body, the rear axles or cv joints, the driveshaft or joints, or the rear dif itself (although I don't want to believe it is because Scott said it was driven into his shop, disassembled and inspected, and given new seals). Any suggestions would be great.
Sounds like a carrier bearing. am told they are very particular about what angle they go in at.
2014 S8 - Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, APR Stage 2 Tune, APR downpipes
Ah! Makes sense. That's why the play in the mount bracket that holds the center of the shaft/bearing. Hope there is a home procedure without special, expensive tools to adjust. Or I could just start at one side and keep nudging over a touch at a time, drive and test, keep adjusting until it goes away?
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