What did you do to your A6 today?

**JediJoker7169** · 11-09-2010 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by redneck truck

Good to hear someone else actually drives his A6. Pray tell how you managed to break your P/S pump. Was it cavitation?

Yes, I go on drives just about every weekend. This was my first track day, and first skid pad time post-Skip Barber and in my own car. Having purposely broken traction in the dry (with the help of our dear friend Mr. Handbrake), I knew what I was up against, despite the assistance of tarmac lubrication. The rear end really doesn't like to get loose, but at full lock, pulsating the throttle, I did manage to get a modicum of slip, though never enough to need to countersteer. After one of my runs, as I slowed down and turned to get back in line, I noticed that my steering assist had disappeared. Upon further inspection, I found metallic flakes in my fluid. So, if by cavitation, you mean the impeller got loose and chewed up some of the pump internals, then yes.

**8520** · 11-10-2010 12:50 PM

Today, er last night -

Swapped out the crossovers for the right ones for my front components, ran 14gauge speaker wire from my amp to said crossovers, put in mid bass drivers to the rear doors (no tweeters), reconnected said rear speakers to head unit power, blacked out immobilizer light in my cluster, and recalibrated needles in said cluster.

Phew.

**8520** · 11-10-2010 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by FrankA6

I hear ya, you should see my girlfriend drive my car, she misses potholes like its life or death and takes it easy with these crazy angles when she pulls into and out of places, i have her trained pretty good lol

That reminds me, I need to teach my gf how to drive, and how to drive stick.

**ccomengee86** · 11-10-2010 01:47 PM

I did....................................uh

nothing.

Waiting on new drilled/slotted rotors. :D

**awdjunkies** · 11-10-2010 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by ccomengee86

I did....................................uh

nothing.

Waiting on new drilled/slotted rotors. :D

Nice, I a few weeks ago did some spirited driving on Geiger Grade (Road to Virginia City, Nevada) along with Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, Ton of Audis and my slotted/drilled rotors helped immensely.

Edit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IHI8...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ybahw79Muw

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/sh...-Hill-Climb%29

**UberTeile** · 11-10-2010 05:14 PM

car was filthy...washed it during my lunch break

new alloys from The Tire Rack go on tomorrow night...hopefully

UberTeile

**PaperToast** · 11-11-2010 12:41 PM

was a cold snowy day so i plasti-dipped the lower grills on the ar

**green a6** · 11-11-2010 12:48 PM

drove it and got some he..d in it lol sucka

**awdjunkies** · 11-11-2010 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by green a6

drove it and got some he..d in it lol sucka

Hmm, So now they're not only Head turners but HEAD Getters!!!! lol

**blackeda6** · 11-13-2010 01:05 PM

painted the rearview mirrors since they were all dull and faded

tomarrow changing the valve cover gaskets and cam seals also refilling the p/s fluid

**Calimus** · 11-13-2010 02:23 PM

Replaced the trans mounts and did some vag-com adjustments. Found I don't have oil leaks, I have PS fluid leaks at the steering arms (where's the damnit smiley?) Cleaned up the underside of the car, put everything back together and went for a drive. Still have to recondition the drivers side headlight, will prollie do that tomorrow.

**green a6** · 11-13-2010 02:45 PM

vacuum it

**Kievskiy** · 11-13-2010 03:41 PM

painted it black :)

**green a6** · 11-13-2010 08:17 PM

put some power steering fluid in

**2001A6** · 11-13-2010 09:00 PM

Back roaded it. Loving the H&R RSB.

**guyb** · 11-13-2010 09:14 PM

On thursday I replaced a CV Boot and control arm, today I sadly just got to drive it. Scared the shit out of my cousin who used to drive a 2.8 though haha.

**UberTeile** · 12-09-2010 05:52 PM

Oil change @ 147,800mi...Castrol Syntec 5W40/OE filter...topped-up fluids, inspected undercarriage, & cleaned lower engine...noticed a small drip of oil from the oil cooler housing, so time for a new seal. Might as well replace the original oil cooler hoses while I'm there...does it ever end??

UberTeile

**Hambone101** · 12-09-2010 08:32 PM

Ordered h&r coilover's for the four deuce, finally. Now just have to wait to get them in and install, yay

**doobiesdaddy** · 12-09-2010 09:09 PM

Leaking coolant everywhere on garage floor....
Faulty water pump.....3 years since timing belt job, warranty only 12 months on pump.
Forced to do another timing belt service.
Indy does it for $650 as a token of good faith and an early xmas gift.
Could have been $1200 ticket, but indy treats me with kindness.
Thankful me.

**green a6** · 12-09-2010 09:36 PM

looked at how dirty she looked what a beauti

**awdjunkies** · 12-09-2010 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by doobiesdaddy

Leaking coolant everywhere on garage floor....
Faulty water pump.....3 years since timing belt job, warranty only 12 months on pump.
Forced to do another timing belt service.
Indy does it for $650 as a token of good faith and an early xmas gift.
Could have been $1200 ticket, but indy treats me with kindness.
Thankful me.

Wow, awesome Deal!!

**8520** · 12-09-2010 10:41 PM

Updated my Z110 to a Z120, for free.

**A6Avant** · 12-10-2010 11:28 AM

Showed the body alittle love....

**jmgraham78** · 12-10-2010 11:33 AM

Installed a brand new set for OEM winter monster mats! Woo Hoo.
2 doors left to wrap with carbon fiber wrap and its done!

**Asicks** · 12-10-2010 01:34 PM

Installed new inside door panels. Rocking a factory plaid pattern on my door cards. Woot. Door shaving next....its official now, my A6 is a project car! :)

**EinSchnellAudi** · 12-10-2010 02:16 PM

Pics??? ^^ I would like to see how this looks :D

**A62TURBO** · 12-10-2010 02:31 PM

I looked at my car from a certain angle and fell in love with it all over again, that's what I did today.

**guyb** · 12-10-2010 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Asicks

Installed new inside door panels. Rocking a factory plaid pattern on my door cards. Woot. Door shaving next....its official now, my A6 is a project car! :)

Picks please!

I washed my a6 today.

**Johann2.7t** · 12-10-2010 03:07 PM

ripped her apart for a TB job, doing upper gaskets as well. Dropped my damn Chain tensioner and broke a pad, wtf! It was going so smoothly too :( could be worse I guess, new pads on the way.

**ccomengee86** · 12-10-2010 04:25 PM

Installed new rotors last week.

Getting there...

**Spanglo** · 12-10-2010 04:54 PM

Wash the car and polished my new (to me) wheels.

**awdjunkies** · 12-10-2010 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Spanglo

Wash the car and polished my new (to me) wheels.

Fat Lip!!!

**teckjoel1320** · 12-10-2010 07:21 PM

Installed Smart Start at work, put in my winter mats, started to reface my sub box for my 3 subs, and am working on finishing my gauge pod.

**A6Avant** · 12-10-2010 10:45 PM

OEM monster mats install!

Washed her for the 20000 time this week... ugly roads..

**A4edwin** · 12-11-2010 05:12 AM

Drove by and looked at her as she sat in the yard.

**green a6** · 12-11-2010 01:55 PM

washed her today

**2001A6** · 12-11-2010 02:08 PM

Patiently waiting for this evenings snow. I think you guys know what is planned..

**Asicks** · 12-13-2010 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Asicks

Installed new inside door panels. Rocking a factory plaid pattern on my door cards. Woot. Door shaving next....its official now, my A6 is a project car! :)

Sorry to keep you all waiting....

Pics as requested

Plaid door panels - Front door

Rear door

And the 1st stop in my door shaving process. Rub strip gone...door handle next.

This is a work in progress and will continue to change weekly until i finish up this spring.