Grey “S” dials with red needles

[A6sport]

I have been thinking of doing this mod since Iast year. I had a C7.5 A6 3.0t as a loaner and for some reason liked the “Off” “Ready” symbols in the tach for the auto stop/start.
There are a few forum members that did similar speedo mods. Dawid in Europe and bhamcarnut in Alabama. If I use the dials with the Off/Ready the RPM will read off until about 2k.

I did pick up a preface lift grey without…which is the route I am likely to go.

The result will be, Grey dials with red needles, not white.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2Hjn4LnxuqEyP.jpg

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[Devil_Inside]

I just may have to do this myself, I recently picked up an S7 but I really hate the white needles and I was wondering if it would be possible to swap them out. Good luck with your mod and please post some pictures/details.

[gk1]

I mentioned this before and I am still really surprised people dislike the white needles.
I know it is personal taste, but ONLY the S models come with white needles. (Not counting the R8) All the A's and even the RS has red needles. So it is a nice bit of exclusivity for the "S".
None-the-less good luck with the swap. [wrench]

[A6sport]

I mentioned this before and I am still really surprised people dislike the white needles.
I know it is personal taste, but ONLY the S models come with white needles. (Not counting the R8) All the A's and even the RS has red needles. So it is a nice bit of exclusivity for the "S".
None-the-less good luck with the swap. [wrench]

You are right, the white needles are exclusive to the S cars, but those red needles look cool at night. They are gonna really look good against the grey dials. Lol-

[gk1]

You are right, the white needles are exclusive to the S cars, but those red needles look cool at night. They are gonna really look good against the grey dials. Lol-

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[Alabama]

I mentioned this before and I am still really surprised people dislike the white needles. None-the-less good luck with the swap.

The entire cluster needs to be swapped just to change the needles to a different color?

[A6sport]

The entire cluster needs to be swapped just to change the needles to a different color?

Nadda... I'm changing the dials to grey, will keep my red needles.

[p3u]

Nadda... I'm changing the dials to grey, will keep my red needles.

Can you remove the S7 from the dials?

[ichi d]

I wouldn't mind this mod at all. Keep us posted please.

[A6sport]

Can you remove the S7 from the dials?

Yes, but there are small holes in the tach where the badge is set, a couple of members gave some fixes for this. Dawid & bhancarnut provided some good guidance.
I did find 2 clusters one with the off/ready and one without, but decided to use the one without since I want the RPM readings to be spot on. I still think it'll look cool with red needles.

https://media.fotki.com/2v2Hjn4LnxuqEyP.jpg

[A6sport]

Red needles, Grey dials...

https://media.fotki.com/2v2HMpmc3xuqEyP.jpg
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[eurospek]

That looks awesome.

[19birel]

Hmmm, while I'm partial to the white needles, I think the red certainly looks sharp. Especially in your car, it will tie in nicely with your red interior accents!

[Devil_Inside]

Looks great! It is very tempting to do this to my cluster as well. Btw this is a great opportunity to polish those light scratches while you have the cluster out.

[rperez]

i rather like the white needles...

[A6sport]

Audi missed a beat with speedo needles:
1. White/Black dials = A cars
2. Red/Black dials = S cars
3. Red/Grey dials = RS cars

Additionally, Shifters and FB Steering Wheels
Smooth leather = A Cars
Smooth with perforated leather combo = S and S Line
Perforated/ Alcantara = RS

Just my marketing opinion

[5andip]

Was it difficult to take apart the speedometer and remove the needles and replace the dials, any pics or guide welcome


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[A6sport]

Was it difficult to take apart the speedometer and remove the needles and replace the dials, any pics or guide welcome


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I didn't do it myself, I sent it to a speedo repair shop for the work. There are a couple of members that have done it themselves and mentioned it was easy. I just didn't want to bother.

[5andip]

Ok thanks, I really like the contrast between the red needles and S7 dials, nice work!


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[MTV10]

That looks awesome.

[esemes]

i like it and wonder if a red tach needle and white speedo would look good...

[p3u]

i like it and wonder if a red tach needle and white speedo would look good...

Looked good on the original RS car...

https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/rs2%20scans%20052%20copy.jpg?itok=wdh7hk3g

[esemes]

Looked good on the original RS car...

https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/rs2%20scans%20052%20copy.jpg?itok=wdh7hk3g

nice. i was meaning the red needle for the tach and the white needle for the speedo on grey faces.

[A6sport]

Stopped by the dealer to see the progress, too cold to take it home.

https://media.fotki.com/2v2HMmbuoxuqEyP.jpg
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[19birel]

Wow, I was on the fence seeing it mocked up, but in the car that looks awesome!