Vinchenzo51 - 2004 A6 S-Line - Progress Thread [Archive]

Vinchenzo51

01-03-2011, 07:16 PM

Just wanted to document the progress of my car.

Made a little website to keep track of everything. Take a look http://web.me.com/v.tomlinson/2004_Audi_A6_S-Line/Welcome.html

Also featured here, on Audizine for December 2011, http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=38

Done so far...

[U]Braking:
-HP2 Front Calipers - Gloss white
-B5S4 Rear Calipers - Gloss white
-Stoptech Slotted 312x30 F Rotors
-Stoptech Slotted 300x22 R Rotors (034 adapter plates)
-Stoptech Stainless Steel Lines
-Hawk HP Plus Pads

Wheels:
-New wheels this spring, check back for a photoshoot!
-18x8 ET45 B6S4 Gunmetal Avus Winter Wheels
(225/45/18 High Performance All-Seasons)
-12mmx1.5 Stud conversion
-Gold Anodized Aluminum Extended/Open Lugs

Interior:
-Red LED Interior Lighting
-Carbon Wrapped Trim
-Black Sport Interior Swap
-Black B5S4 Steering Wheel
-AWE Pedals
-Custom Molded Column Mounted Gauge Pod
-Greddy Turbo Timer
-Custom subwoofer enclosure/amp rack
-Single Alpine Type-S subwoofer
-Alpine M500 amp
-Custom Cherry Wood Floor Trunk

Exterior:
-55W 8000k DDM Slim HID Lows
-35W 3000k DDM Slim HID Fogs
-Clear Euro Spec Projectors
-Yellow Xenon High Beams
-Clear Corner Headlights
-Red LED City Lights
-Red LED Marker Bulbs
-Prefacelift Red Taillight Swap
-Debadged Rear
-Black Rear Rings
-Anodized Black S-Line emblems
-Black Vinyl Wrapped Window Trim
-Matte Black Painted Roof
-Matte Black Roof Spoiler
-RS6 Upper/Lower Grills
-Custom Lower Side Grills
-S6 Widebody Doorblades
-Euro License Plate Tub

Transmission/Drivetrain:
-6MT Swap! (AMC Updated and Rebuilt) (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/18840-AMC)
-B&M Short Throw Shifter
-Spec Stage 3 Clutch
-Fidanza LWFW
-034 Snub Cage and Poly Mount

Engine:
-EPL Stage 2 Tune (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/77278-Sales-EPL)
-Darintake Mod/Modded Fender Liner
-Forge 007 Polished DVs
-NGK BKR7E
-Deleted n249 Valve
-Gloss Red Valve Covers
-Gloss White Inlets/Y-Pipe
-Custom Oil Catch Can
-New Battery [>_>]

Exhaust:
-SSAC non-resonated DP's
-SSAC resonated mid
(Soon to be 3" straight piped)

Suspension:
-H&R Street Performance Coilovers
-~22.5" FTG Summer Height

Maintenance is up to date:
-CV boots inner/outer
-Complete timing belt service
-Brake seals/fresh fluid/pads
-Valve cover gaskets
-Tranny rebuild/flush
-Coolant flush
-Power steering flush

Want to buy...

Exterior:
-20% Tint

Exhaust:
-4" Slash Cut Tips
-Custom Dual 3" Piping

Interior:
-Alcantara Headliner
-Alcantara Wrapped Steering Wheel
-Alcantara Wrapped Shift Boot

Engine:
-ER SMIC's
-Tial 605's
-EPL Fueling
-EPL Custom Tune
-Aquamist HFS-3

Suspension:
-Hotchkiss Swaybars

As it sits currently

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6774168811_949be330e7_b.jpg
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Updates to come, check back [cool]

exogen

01-03-2011, 09:19 PM

super clean! rare to see a white one too! nice and GL!

Vinchenzo51

03-09-2011, 02:58 PM

super clean! rare to see a white one too! nice and GL!

appreciate it pal!

on a side note, just ordered some H&R Street Performance Coilovers [up] ... pics will follow in the near future
and hopefully the 6mt swap will begin next week along with a nice black sport interior!

gonna be a good summer for this thread [a6]

AMC

03-21-2011, 10:44 AM

can i bump this and say the 6mt is in the car and just waiting for the interior swap? lol

Vinchenzo51

03-21-2011, 12:59 PM

can i bump this and say the 6mt is in the car and just waiting for the interior swap? lol

You can definitely bump this thread. I appreciate the work you put in for this so far, can't wait till she drives again!

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100422/photo_3/web.jpg?ver=13006734060001

[evilsmile]

Vinchenzo51

03-24-2011, 08:33 PM

Black Sport Interior... Meet your new home...
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100422/photo_6/web.jpg?ver=13009349990001

patrick23

03-24-2011, 09:28 PM

awesome keep the pics comin'

green a6

03-27-2011, 12:15 PM

x2 awesome

Vinchenzo51

04-03-2011, 08:36 PM

Huge thanks to Agron (AMC) for his help throughout this process. Hopefully this Tuesday we can get the brakes and clutch bled and get this baby back on the road again! Few odds and ends need finishing... install coils, install stud kit, install SS brake lines, install black badges, finish carbon trim, then CLEAN THIS THING! Im sure theres 100 other things i'm forgetting... but for now, this is all I care about.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100422/IMG_1487/web.jpg?ver=13018860100001

Turbwhistle

04-04-2011, 05:11 PM

Can not wait until its done so you can drive us around again. Are you going to finish tomorrow?

Vinchenzo51

04-23-2011, 06:13 PM

Got bored last night and made my car a little website to show her off.

If your bored, check it out.

http://web.me.com/v.tomlinson/2004_Audi_A6_S-Line/Welcome.html

Turbwhistle

04-23-2011, 11:44 PM

Somebody has been very bored.

A 4 Awesome

05-22-2011, 04:24 PM

Nice Ride!

naldyb6

05-29-2011, 05:50 PM

Damn I love your car [hail]

NuGGet_PuFFer

06-23-2011, 12:08 AM

very nice car dude...i myself just picked up a 2000 a6 2.7tt 6mt myself and love it, very clean car, motivation for me lol nice work, i'm from LI so northeast props!

beemercer

07-06-2011, 11:59 PM

update this shit [up]

Richard

07-10-2011, 07:52 PM

update this shit [up]

Quoted for truthiness

Turbwhistle

07-10-2011, 07:57 PM

i will help a tad, he is attempting to get his wide body door blades to work. He is also going to clean out his garage so he can enlarge his work bench. =)

Vinchenzo51

07-11-2011, 05:31 PM

Nice Ride!

Damn I love your car [hail]

very nice car dude...

Thanks guys, really appreciate the kind words

i will help a tad, he is attempting to get his wide body door blades to work. He is also going to clean out his garage so he can enlarge his work bench. =)

S6 door blades are on [up]. Gotta wait for a nice day for some new pics.

And yup garage is going in for renovations. Turb is gonna build me a nice workbench with some cabinets going the length of my garage. Should leave me enough room to work some more lol. Next up is to finish my headlight project (FINALLY) with custom projectors and custom cutoffs and a bunch of other goodies.

Heres a teaser shot (without the new doorblades of course)

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100545/IMG_0115/web.jpg?ver=13102609290002

Turbwhistle

07-11-2011, 05:42 PM

Time to go into spy mode. ;)

A6Avant

07-11-2011, 07:42 PM

Vince always a beautiful car...

Vinchenzo51

07-11-2011, 07:53 PM

Vince always a beautiful car...
Thanks Jeremy

Also, I updated my mod list in my original post to include my recent additions. Heres a few random pics

Custom gauge pod
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100497/IMG_0088/web.jpg?ver=13088824200001

-2.5 Degrees of camber on all corners.
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100508/IMG_0080/web.jpg?ver=13099279010001

Slightly poked, slightly tucked
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100508/IMG_0082/web.jpg?ver=13099279110001

Cool sun glare
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100545/IMG_0117/web.jpg?ver=13102605760001

Turbwhistle

07-14-2011, 06:42 PM

spy shot?
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5938302159_245dd315fb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61636263@N05/5938302159/)

Vinchenzo51

07-19-2011, 06:19 PM

Heres a better shot of the new door blades. Thanks to S4BigHead for the pics!

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100548/5953341460_6fa34a82aa_o/web.jpg?ver=13111241590001

Link to the gallery (http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson#100548&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=1)

Turbwhistle

07-19-2011, 06:23 PM

SEX[drool]

LZ5L3.0

07-20-2011, 09:16 AM

mmmmm. I've always had a thing for the C5 S-Line. With the exception of wheels, you've done EVERYTHING I would want if it were my own.

Vinchenzo51

07-20-2011, 08:32 PM

mmmmm. I've always had a thing for the C5 S-Line. With the exception of wheels, you've done EVERYTHING I would want if it were my own.

Whats wrong with my wheels [:p]

No but seriously, curious what you'd of done? I always like comments and suggestions. I'm not keeping these wheels forever.

Thanks for the props though [up]

LZ5L3.0

07-21-2011, 01:40 PM

technically nothing is wrong with them, just not my style. I'm more of a full faced/monoblock style wheel fan. And since you're low enough to pull them off, something like these two would be my front runners...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/vdubjettaman/Audi/C5A62.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/vdubjettaman/Audi/mae.png

But then you wouldn't really be able to show off your brakes, but they're easier to clean and won't have to worry about the barrel and brake dust.

Turbwhistle

07-28-2011, 08:03 PM

Hey vinny, i think this picuture may help... its pure sex.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/c25d3403.jpg

Vinchenzo51

07-28-2011, 08:05 PM

Lol nice [up]

When did you take that? I wasn't over your house in a while.

Turbwhistle

07-28-2011, 08:06 PM

It was when you gave me the DV. That day... make a acc on Wassercooled.com and click on the ads in the threads i made please??

mdma2004

08-01-2011, 04:00 PM

OMG! That is the cleanest/best looking A6 I've ever seen...are u going to H2O? Would love to see that car there!

Turbwhistle

08-05-2011, 03:23 PM

Post up your new lugs and a link?

AMC

08-19-2011, 09:43 PM

Fix that damn bumper! Lazy ass

Vinchenzo51

08-20-2011, 08:22 PM

Fix that damn bumper! Lazy ass

Hey, the ghost is back. Hope you guys had a good trip.

I still have a ton of odds and ends that need finishing. I only JUST installed my fog HIDs last week LOL. Bumper will have to wait.

AMC

08-26-2011, 09:27 AM

ghost? lol get another bumper! lol

ThirdStrike

09-06-2011, 11:51 AM

oHMy this is clean. Need some K04/FT/GT/Tials though.
Mad props on the subtle styling. Love the blades

Vinchenzo51

09-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Few pics of the new stud kit and anodized lugs [up]

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100689/IMG_0124/web.jpg?ver=13153415130001

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100689/IMG_0123/web.jpg?ver=13153415070001

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100689/IMG_0119/web.jpg?ver=13153414890001

Turbwhistle

09-07-2011, 08:02 PM

You fancy huh.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/75799391.jpg

Vinchenzo51

09-07-2011, 08:04 PM

oHMy this is clean. Need some K04/FT/GT/Tials though.
Mad props on the subtle styling. Love the blades

Thanks man!

The K04/FT/GT/Tial upgrade will come last. Im a firm believer of building your car before building your motor. My exterior is pretty much done. My suspension is done except for sway bars. I have almost everything I need for my OEM+ BBK. Im working on my interior now, and my 6sp swap is finally completed. 2012 will be my last year with K03's, we'll see what winter 2012 and spring 2013 brings [:)]

Vinchenzo51

09-07-2011, 08:05 PM

You fancy huh.

Well... my feet are dirty but my car is still damn clean lol.

Asshole, haha

Turbwhistle

09-07-2011, 08:06 PM

[>_<]

Vinchenzo51

09-07-2011, 08:21 PM

Forgot I took these too.

Heres my interior after the preface-lifted black sport interior swap. I love this interior for the paneled door cards and sport seats. I also kept my brushed aluminum door pulls and e-brake button from my face-lifted interior along with my gauge cluster. Also wrapped my trim with carbon fabric which is a mod I know some will not like; but personally, I didn't feel the wood grain went with my theme.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100691/IMG_0107/web.jpg?ver=13154514130001

Also, picked up a face-lifted B5S4 steering wheel. My stock 4 spoke wheel with TIP buttons didn't fit my 6sp
Badge was chipping away, so just sanded it down and polished it up. Eventually I'll toss in an S-Line badge or something.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100691/IMG_0110/web.jpg?ver=13154514240001

Going to be some alcantara goodies going in soon, so we'll call this the "before" shot.

And maybe, in the far future, I'll muster up enough energy to wrap my headliner in charcoal suede to match the OEM RS4 alcantara color.

Turbwhistle

09-07-2011, 08:22 PM

Maybe boost gauge soon?

Vinchenzo51

09-07-2011, 08:29 PM

Maybe boost gauge soon?

Yup

Can't decide...

Podi Stepper or White Defi

Turbwhistle

09-07-2011, 08:30 PM

MAYbe.

martianbooby

09-17-2011, 09:21 PM

mmmmmmmm sexy....!!!
tho this thread now makes me sad

Vinchenzo51

09-19-2011, 07:56 PM

Had 2 oil catch cans from my Cobra that I never installed. So, Audi, here you go.

Dremeled out the power steering reservoir cover where the open space is. Made the cut precise and once the hoses are installed, it covers up 90% of the hole and makes the cutouts look flush/oem.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100736/IMG_0157/web.jpg?ver=13164868490001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100736/IMG_0158/web.jpg?ver=13164868520001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100736/IMG_0159/web.jpg?ver=13164868540001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100736/IMG_0160/web.jpg?ver=13164868560001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100736/IMG_0161/web.jpg?ver=13164868580001

I'm redoing my spider hose and any other hard plastic line in this damned car and I'll run the lines for the oil catch can while I'm doing that. Should be by next week. I would have done it today, but I actually forgot about it [:|]

Turbwhistle

09-19-2011, 08:04 PM

[up] looking good. Engine bay is looking dirty tisk tisk.

Vinchenzo51

09-20-2011, 08:20 PM

[up] looking good. Engine bay is looking dirty tisk tisk.

Ripping everything apart next week anyway... I'll clean it up by then. Still trying to figure out the best way to run the vacuum lines. Need to fix that coolant line too and a few other things while I'm in there.

CALL AAA

09-20-2011, 11:43 PM

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100422/IMG_1487/web.jpg?ver=13018860100001

Ohhh, I wish my S-line would do this.

Vinchenzo51

09-21-2011, 12:12 PM

Ohhh, I wish my S-line would do this.

What, have every possible CEL lit?

I can make that happen [:D]

lscheres

10-05-2011, 12:43 AM

What, have every possible CEL lit?

I can make that happen [:D]

Its not an audi if they aren't on at some point or another.

Anyway, SICK, SEXY car bro!! That white with the sport interior kills, Soooo clean too. My S-line dreams of being treated like yours, but i have to many other bills ATM, one day i would love to do HALF of the things you've done to this.

+1 sir

redneck truck

10-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Looks great! So when's the V8 going in?

Vinchenzo51

10-18-2011, 02:15 PM

Looks great! So when's the V8 going in?

Lol, think I can fit one of these bad boys in there?

http://www.jimherbst-nashville.com/sitebuilder/images/close-hood-up-600x364.jpg

Vinchenzo51

10-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Big thanks to Chris (Turbwhistle) for helping me out big time. This project would never have come out so good without a carpenter in the family lol.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0358/web.jpg?ver=13189677060001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0359/web.jpg?ver=13189679690001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0360/web.jpg?ver=13189679750001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0361/web.jpg?ver=13189679830001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0362/web.jpg?ver=13189679900001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0363/web.jpg?ver=13189679970001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0364/web.jpg?ver=13189680030001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0365/web.jpg?ver=13189680090001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0366/web.jpg?ver=13189680180001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0367/web.jpg?ver=13189680250001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0368/web.jpg?ver=13189680330001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0369/web.jpg?ver=13189680430001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100813/IMG_0370/web.jpg?ver=13189680490001

Some higher res finished pics will come soon. Just gotta clean everything up a bit.

Thanks again Chris!

Richard

10-18-2011, 02:33 PM

I am in love with your car. So much in love.

Turbwhistle

10-18-2011, 03:59 PM

Vinchenzo51

10-18-2011, 04:25 PM

I am in love with your car. So much in love.

Thanks Rich, really appreciate the support.

[az]

ThirdStrike

10-21-2011, 03:07 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6251921791_7ed7d2dc2a_z.jpg
This (car) is the reason I've been fiendishly wanting for a C5A6 (preferably a RS6) lately. I've even thought about selling the S4. seriously

Vinchenzo51

10-23-2011, 05:20 PM

This (car) is the reason I've been fiendishly wanting for a C5A6 (preferably a RS6) lately. I've even thought about selling the S4. seriously

Its the practical version of the S4. Same performance, yet seats 5 lol.

Heres the higher res version of that photo for those interested.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6251921791_6480ceaa00_o.jpg

And one more for good measure. Huge thanks to S4BigHead.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6251990489_7028c319dd_o.jpg

Turbwhistle

10-23-2011, 05:44 PM

Hows your trunk holding up, any scratches?

Vinchenzo51

10-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Hows your trunk holding up, any scratches?

Still looking good. Might take some better pics tomorrow if I get around to washing the car.

Turbwhistle

10-23-2011, 06:04 PM

cool

v8a6

10-23-2011, 08:37 PM

Absolutely stunning!!!

MS203

10-28-2011, 08:51 AM

beautiful car man

i saw you had a tinted plate cover.. have you ever gotten any shit from that from the cops?? im in CT also and was just wondering

Vinchenzo51

10-29-2011, 05:45 PM

beautiful car man

i saw you had a tinted plate cover.. have you ever gotten any shit from that from the cops?? im in CT also and was just wondering

Na, the cops around here don't really mind. I recently took the plate cover over in favor of the Audizine plate cover. But I ran the tinted one on my Cobra for about 3-4 years and never once got pulled over. And I had it on my Audi for over a year and again, never had a problem. I say go for it! [up]

Staz

10-29-2011, 06:31 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6251921791_6480ceaa00_o.jpg

mmmmm [up]

i gotta take a ride up there and we gotta do a shoot together !

Turbwhistle

10-29-2011, 06:36 PM

mmmmm [up]

i gotta take a ride up there and we gotta do a shoot together !
Can i come?

Staz

10-29-2011, 06:41 PM

only if you make me a skid plate out of wood.

Turbwhistle

10-29-2011, 06:41 PM

Plywood work?

A62TURBO

10-31-2011, 11:28 AM

Vin, I wanna wrap my roof in flat black like you. Who wrapped yours?

Bimmerchop

10-31-2011, 04:30 PM

Vin, I wanna wrap my roof in flat black like you. Who wrapped yours?

DIY, both me and Vin plastidipped his roof [up]

Vinchenzo51

10-31-2011, 04:42 PM

Vin, I wanna wrap my roof in flat black like you. Who wrapped yours?

DIY, both me and Vin plastidipped his roof [up]

Lol, weird... Rich, I was literally in iPhoto uploading pictures when I got the email notification for your post, lol

Greg, we used plastidip, took like 4 or 5 cans total, and at $5 each, can't beat ~$20. We're going to wrap Rich's roof eventually in vinyl, but if you want to do yours, LETS DO IT! Just gotta locate a good vinyl vendor for the wrap.

Heres some pics of my roof in the progress.

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0574/web.jpg?ver=13201040390001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0578/web.jpg?ver=13201040180001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0581/web.jpg?ver=13201040290001
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0589/web.jpg?ver=13201040000001

Lol @ my old pics haha, gray interior and all.

Turbwhistle

11-05-2011, 07:57 PM

Uscutter.com look here.

Vinchenzo51

11-18-2011, 08:14 PM

Just picked up a euro plate tub [:D]

Going to mod it for dual rear fogs for my face lifted car and fix it up a bit. Probably wait until spring ti put it on unless I get a warm day and i'm bored.

BeEmAcK617

11-21-2011, 09:06 AM

Glad I came across your build thread. Def a clean and throughly thought out car. Keep it up. Hopefully we bump into each other next show season.

'01-S8

11-23-2011, 06:20 AM

absolutely lovin it man.... sofa king good.....

Turbwhistle

11-25-2011, 10:41 PM

Did your tub come in yet?

Also, looking back through the tread, this picture looks like you painted the roof white.
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0574/web.jpg?ver=13201040390001
And this one seems stock to me.
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100233/IMG_0589/web.jpg?ver=13201040000001

Vinchenzo51

12-12-2011, 05:22 PM

Updated the website a little: http://web.me.com/v.tomlinson/2004_Audi_A6_S-Line/Welcome.html

I made the December 2011 Audizine Featured AZ'er: http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=38

I also took 1st place (Best in class) at Fall Show n' Go

http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100805/IMG_0357/web.jpg?ver=13189679500001

I think 2011 was a pretty good year for the A6.

Tranny is being rebuilt as we speak, so 2012 should be just as good!

Turbwhistle

12-12-2011, 05:25 PM

YES!!!!!!!! Glad you are getting your tranny rebuilt, who is doing it? Agron? Is that a partial christmas present? [up]

Turbwhistle

12-16-2011, 10:16 PM

Slight update for vinny, we met up with agron and arben, and picked up a rebuilt tranny from agron. That should be done going in soon.

Vinchenzo51

12-17-2011, 08:29 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6529230815_d79f3e9b46_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6529230073_e6c695646b_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6529229323_897730c58c_b.jpg

Should have my car again by Monday. Pics shall come.

Turbwhistle

12-17-2011, 08:55 PM

Do i get to drive it once its done? ;)

NuGGet_PuFFer

12-21-2011, 05:45 PM

Did something break on the trans or is this preventative for when you add more power? Also who's doing the rebuild? Details? I'm sure I'll need this info at some point lol...and being in Long Island, CT is within the realm of where I'll drive for good, fairly-priced work.

**-
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.647967,-73.608782

Turbwhistle

12-21-2011, 05:50 PM

I think i can answer that. *clears throat* Well, his 1st and 2nd synco's went bad, so we drove down to agrons(amc) house/shop where he rebuilt a tranny. We took the rebuilt tranny back to a shop who swapped vinnys bad tranny out for the good one agron rebuilt. Then when vinny goes back down to agrons, he will give agron his broken tranny, which he will rebuild for his car. The tranny vinny put in his car has a new 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Agron is lives near Thomaston, ct which is fairly close to the NY boarder.

Vinchenzo51

12-21-2011, 08:25 PM

That pretty much covers it ^

Common 1-2 shift collar issue with these trannys. Agron (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/18840-AMC) is not a paying advertiser so contact him directly if you need his services. But I can 100% vouch for him in regards to tranny rebuilds and all the labor associated with it. He can have an engine out faster than it takes me to swap to my winter wheels lol. He's the man

AMC

12-25-2011, 10:32 AM

Turbwhistle

12-25-2011, 10:40 AM

We may be seeing you tomorrow if you will be around.

Vinchenzo51

01-02-2012, 12:30 AM

Got a new home for the wheels.

Old: Used to just stack the wheels on top of each other [down]
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6616722585_778042f1fa_b.jpg

New: Keep the off the ground, avoiding damage and flat spots [up]
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6616727103_77b799f866_b.jpg

On the average 8" wheel, she'll fit 5 across and 3 sets high. We made it wide enough to fit up to a 10-11" wide wheel... You know, just in case [evilsmile]

But for now, my 4 9.5's fit across the bottom with enough room for a 5th 8" if I needed. Should be perfect no matter what kind of wheels I get in the future.

Turbwhistle

01-02-2012, 12:34 AM

Could have been better.

Get that euro tub in tomorrow!

Vinchenzo51

01-07-2012, 07:10 PM

^

Finished modifying the pre-faclifted tub to have dual fogs.

Heres how it looks after I cut the hole for the fog that is normally blocked off.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6656823183_24c7cb19af_b.jpg

And, all done, two bulbs ready to go.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6656824301_e81c1cfbf9_b.jpg

This week, i'll pop it in.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6656823813_03ec52d9a5_b.jpg

In the spring, I'm going to spray tint the red for the fogs, and spray the actual tub gloss black. Should be a nice clean look.

Turbwhistle

01-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Get dat bitch on your car!

Turbwhistle

01-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Up date this ish!

kracka

01-23-2012, 03:02 PM

How much was it to redo your interior? Interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turbwhistle

01-23-2012, 03:20 PM

As much as a parts car cost pretty much, or how much you can find full interior for.

Vinchenzo51

01-23-2012, 08:09 PM

How much was it to redo your interior? Interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As much as a parts car cost pretty much, or how much you can find full interior for.

Yeah kracka, Chris is right. I picked up a non-running parts car for $1500 as a donor car. I then removed my grey interior, put the black into my car, then put the grey into the parts car, then resold the parts car for $1500... seriously... did the black interior swap for free technically. Thats the best way to go.

Vinchenzo51

01-31-2012, 07:22 PM

Just realized I never posted finished pictures of my custom catch can setup.

Glad I redid my spider hose too, everything was all gooped up!
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100751/IMG_0280/web.jpg?ver=13177788120001

Everything hidden away nicely
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100751/IMG_0283/web.jpg?ver=13177788260001

Guess I need a new coolant tank worse than I thought!
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100751/IMG_0286/web.jpg?ver=13177788390001

Little artistic shot with the iPhone lol
http://gallery.me.com/v.tomlinson/100751/IMG_0290/web.jpg?ver=13177788560001

Maintenance is scheduled very soon. Just ordered TONS of replacement parts. Going to be a bitch to replace everything!

Vinchenzo51

02-04-2012, 09:28 PM

All maintenance parts ordered and on their way.

Full timing belt kit (t-belt, acc belt, water pump, thermostat, tensioners, idlers, misc seals)
Fuchs tranny fluid
Brake seals, front and rear, all four calipers will be rebuilt
Snub mount w/ cage
Inner/outer CV boot kits
SSAC DP's (not really maintenance but to me, will prolong turbo life... sooo lol)
Also had Tony revise my EPL tune to account for DPs (Stage 2 tune, deleted rear O2's and EGTs)

Huge thanks to Scotty@Advanced (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/28845-Scotty-Advanced) for sourcing all my parts for me. Cut the price down a ton compared to other "3 letter" companies out there commonly used for these types of things.

Still want to order a silicon hose kit since I'm going to have EVERYTHING apart lol, I want to replace them while its easily accessible. We'll see if money permits.

Turbwhistle

02-04-2012, 09:35 PM

Putting those tax returns to good use?

Vinchenzo51

02-04-2012, 09:36 PM

Use my taxes to pay the bills. Use my normal pay to buy these things. Makes it seem better that way lol

Hope your ready to help [:D]

Turbwhistle

02-04-2012, 09:47 PM

Sure, but we need to fit in my head lights at some point. Did you get a cam lock?

Vinchenzo51

02-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Sure, but we need to fit in my head lights at some point. Did you get a cam lock?

Yeah, we definitely need to get those headlights in. And no, I didn't get the cam lock bar, I'm hoping to borrow EPL's for the weekend I plan on doing the stuff.

Side note, for the thread content. Also ordered all new slotted rotors front and rear, but chose the B7 300mm rear setup to go with my B5S4 caliper setup. So also will be ordering to 034 300mm adapter plate to go with it. My brake setup will be complete once and for all. New rotors, new pads, freshly sealed and painted calipers, fresh fluid, upgraded rear bbk. Shouldn't need to touch this setup for a while!

Turbwhistle

02-06-2012, 04:28 AM

When do you plan on doing all this? I may have a long weekend coming up, but i don't know if it will be during your vacation.

silverman

02-06-2012, 07:08 AM

This was a good read so far, and it's comforting to know there is someone in Thomason who does transmissions! Keep it up, your making me want an a6 avant!

ebi718

02-06-2012, 10:39 PM

Vinchenzo51

02-06-2012, 10:45 PM

Quite an interesting read! I wanted to ask if you ordered the "Error Code Eliminators" as well when ordering your DDM HID (fog) Slim kit. I am not sure if I need them; but just want to be safe.

Thanks.

We don't need them for our cars. The DDM slim kit is plug and play [up]

If you get these for your headlights too, consider the 55w kit over the 35w kit. the 55w slim kit warms up super fast compared to my 35w fogs. Sadly, you need to order 35w for fogs or high beams because you will burn the reflector bowl in the fog or high beam housing.

Vinchenzo51

02-06-2012, 11:05 PM

Updated my original post as well to include all my new upgrades and a more recent photo.

Except the wheels, I left those blank.... I'll leave those a secret until I get around to a spring photoshoot.

ebi718

02-06-2012, 11:18 PM

We don't need them for our cars. The DDM slim kit is plug and play [up]

If you get these for your headlights too, consider the 55w kit over the 35w kit. the 55w slim kit warms up super fast compared to my 35w fogs. Sadly, you need to order 35w for fogs or high beams because you will burn the reflector bowl in the fog or high beam housing.

Thanks a lot. Yes, I saw that caveat about the 55w bulbs burning out the reflector. I will order the 6000K 35w fog kit. For headlights, I already ordered depo projectors (with euro clear corners) off eBay.

Vinchenzo51

02-06-2012, 11:26 PM

Thanks a lot. Yes, I saw that caveat about the 55w bulbs burning out the reflector. I will order the 6000K 35w fog kit. For headlights, I already ordered depo projectors (with euro clear corners) off eBay.

Those will also come with a clear euro projector lens which will give you cleaner output. But you'll need H7 bulbs for the low beams on those. Your OEM HID's won't work unless you swap the OEM D2S projectors into the Depo housings.

ebi718

02-06-2012, 11:39 PM

Correct. I asked for the complete /compatible kit to replace my OEM-halogen headlights; so this is a complete swap. This (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120855555227) is the headlight I got (complete in a D2S housing).

Vinchenzo51

02-06-2012, 11:42 PM

Those are actually very nice (don't like the halos but you can always leave those unplugged)

Loop back once they arrive, let me know how the quality is and if you like them.

Murdawg

02-16-2012, 10:29 AM

Murdawg

02-16-2012, 10:31 AM

Those headlight ebi listed are the ones I bought and stuck in my car since I had 4 headlights that where all broken. I like them besides the bulbs they sent with them would not work with the stock ballasts.

Vinchenzo51

02-16-2012, 10:46 AM

I am the proud owner of the Red Audi he used for his swap. I bought that along with a black 2000 6mt car with a blown motor. I took the pcm, trans, pedals, wiring harness and a ton of other parts to get going. Still working on getting all my problems worked out on it. The main one being I can't communicate with either of the abs modules I have tried so I can't bleed out my brakes. Been driving it for a month or so now. Paint wheels and airbags are in the works for this summer if my soon to be born sun and house don't take all my money. I will get a pick up when I get a chance. It's funny seeing my car in one of the first shots on this thread.

Those headlight ebi listed are the ones I bought and stuck in my car since I had 4 headlights that where all broken. I like them besides the bulbs they sent with them would not work with the stock ballasts.

Hey! Glad you made it over to Audizine. (Lot more C5 action here than Vortex)

About the ABS thing, check the C5A6 section, there was a recent thread regarding an ABS issue which might have your resolution. I'm clueless when it comes to that particular system.

On a side note, do you have any current pics of the car? Curious how its coming along. You probably have one of the only prefaclifted A6's, with an S-Line interior package lol. Plus you being in autobody, I can't wait to see how that car looks when its exterior is done proper!

Anyway, hope to see more of you around here. Maybe we can meet up again at Waterfest this year if you make it down (its probably a big drive for you, but if you make the drive, let me know).

ebi718

03-03-2012, 07:33 PM

Those are actually very nice (don't like the halos but you can always leave those unplugged)

Loop back once they arrive, let me know how the quality is and if you like them.

Hey Vince, as a follow-up, I've had the depo headlights for a couple weeks now; they do look good but definitely not at par with the OEM headlights - plus no auto-levelling which is quite a bummer. Thus, it's the never ending question of form-vs-function, aesthetics-vs-utility. I just finished polishing/wetsanding the OEM headlights - may swap 'em back in, after doing the clear-corner mod.
One question I have has to do with the current OEM D2S projectors. Would replacing the bulbs with something like the Philips Ultinon 6000k d2s HID Xenon 85122WX suffice? Or do I get a complete HID kit (with ballast, bulbs,etc) and bypass the ballasts on the stock headlights?

Thanks.

Turbwhistle

03-04-2012, 05:03 PM

Update this shit!!!!!!

Also..... Oh oh oh o'reily

Vinchenzo51

03-05-2012, 05:14 PM

Hey Vince, as a follow-up, I've had the depo headlights for a couple weeks now; they do look good but definitely not at par with the OEM headlights - plus no auto-levelling which is quite a bummer. Thus, it's the never ending question of form-vs-function, aesthetics-vs-utility. I just finished polishing/wetsanding the OEM headlights - may swap 'em back in, after doing the clear-corner mod.
One question I have has to do with the current OEM D2S projectors. Would replacing the bulbs with something like the Philips Ultinon 6000k d2s HID Xenon 85122WX suffice? Or do I get a complete HID kit (with ballast, bulbs,etc) and bypass the ballasts on the stock headlights?

Thanks.

I got rid of the OEM ballasts and bulbs as soon as I got my car and went with a DDM 55w kit. Its been running great with 0 issues for several years now.

On another note, I don't think the lack of auto-leveling is something I'd miss, but regardless, I always have a tough time giving up a feature.

Update this shit!!!!!!

I will, I'm almost back into a presentable form after the winter seasons. So once I get some proper pics and things I'll update it.

My original post has been updated to include my current modification list though.

Turbwhistle

03-19-2012, 04:34 AM

Update?

EErie B6

04-12-2012, 08:31 AM

Love your car Vin.

Vinchenzo51

04-18-2012, 09:59 PM

Love your car Vin.

Thanks John!

As far as updates, nothing huge. Installed my new wheels, along with some meaty tires.

I'm having huge fender issues though, drivers side is decently fucked up because of said meaty tires lol. Currently in the process of raising the car up enough to fit these tires and get the proper spacers. Ran into some personal issues so I might not get much time/money to work on the car, so updates will be sparse until I get my life back on track. [headbang]

Huge thanks to Turbwhistle for helping me clean my garage the other day. A winters worth of tools and parts laying around, then I did some work on a few friends cars and that left pretty much every tool I owned laying on the floor. After a few hours, garage is so clean you can eat in there... kinda.

Hopefully I can get some pics of my new setup in the next few weeks pending no more personal shit happens.