What did you do with your c7 today?

**A6sport** · 03-13-2018 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by craq76

KW H.A.S. Installed

Now that's a style I like! Nice job.

**OUTTIE_S6** · 03-13-2018 09:41 PM

Stage 2 complete! Picked up the car about an hour ago. I'll start by saying the exhaust sounds amazing, WOT puts a big smile on my face

. I do wish it was a little more raspy if that makes sense, however I ordered black tips and noticed when I got home that there is chrome tips on it. So maybe shop made a minor mistake and this isn't the non-res? Everything I looked at non-res had that throaty raspy sound I was looking for, is there a way to tell by looking under the car if this is the resonated system? Also, anything less than 1/2 throttle seems to be laggy, similar to my turbo diesel truck. And I didn't experience this before. Do I just need to drive around for a bit for the ecu to set parameters for air/fuel? Overall I'm very pleased and can't wait to get out and drive her around. After some cosmetic changes and rims and tires stage 3 is next.

**p3u** · 03-13-2018 10:01 PM

I had to order a new supercharger bypass valve today. The increase in boost was more than it could bare!

**IowaRS7** · 03-13-2018 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by OUTTIE_S6

Stage 2 complete! Picked up the car about an hour ago. I'll start by saying the exhaust sounds amazing, WOT puts a big smile on my face

. I do wish it was a little more raspy if that makes sense, however I ordered black tips and noticed when I got home that there is chrome tips on it. So maybe shop made a minor mistake and this isn't the non-res? Everything I looked at non-res had that throaty raspy sound I was looking for, is there a way to tell by looking under the car if this is the resonated system? Also, anything less than 1/2 throttle seems to be laggy, similar to my turbo diesel truck. And I didn't experience this before. Do I just need to drive around for a bit for the ecu to set parameters for air/fuel? Overall I'm very pleased and can't wait to get out and drive her around. After some cosmetic changes and rims and tires stage 3 is next.

Which stage II software? Did you add downpipes? The resonated version has resonators in the midsection coming off the stock downpipe area. The non-res has straight pipes going back to the rear section of the exhaust system.

Are you running the stock airbox? Might want to go RS7 airbox or another option to help open up things with the increase in airflow from stage II tuning.

**OUTTIE_S6** · 03-13-2018 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by IowaRS7

Which stage II software? Did you add downpipes? The resonated version has resonators in the midsection coming off the stock downpipe area. The non-res has straight pipes going back to the rear section of the exhaust system.

Are you running the stock airbox? Might want to go RS7 airbox or another option to help open up things with the increase in airflow from stage II tuning.

APR stage 2, APR downpipes, and Milltek exhaust. I did look under there and its straight pipes to the muffler, so no resonator. I did forget to order an intake but when I brought this up to the installer he told me that the aftermarket intakes don't do anything and the stock airbox is sufficient. Now I know a lot of guys on here are running aftermarket ones and don't seem to have any complaints, he was more or less referring to a point that on a dyno they don't add any power, but the car actually loses power? I experienced this first hand with my diesel, after spending the money on a new cold air intake I found out a few months later that the Ford stock air intake was actually the most efficient and pulled more cfm than any of the aftermarket ones. Just didn't want to make the same mistake and waste money on something that doesn't have any benefit or increase in airflow, but maybe I do need to order one? I agree that with exhaust and tuning it only makes sense the car will need more air.

**IowaRS7** · 03-14-2018 05:02 AM

Plenty of info here showing tuned cars benefiting from an intake. The original AWE lost power on tuned cars, so now people think intakes lose power, but the new AWE model shows good gains as do others. A number of people use the RS7 air box on their tuned S6 and that shows gains as well over the stock S6 airbox. A higher flowing intake will change the exhaust note too, so you would see gains and exhaust note changes.

**mbauer0** · 03-14-2018 06:52 AM

damn, that looks tight! very slick - job well done :)

Originally Posted by bhamcarnut

Updated dynamic taillights and rear diffuser. Attachment 56715

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**bhamcarnut** · 03-14-2018 09:39 AM

Awe shucks. Thank you!!!!

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**07S6** · 03-14-2018 12:58 PM

I meant to ask the crowd earlier when i posted a pic of my new APR supercharger pulley and belt.. The belt i received was a Continental branded belt and not the Audi stamped OEM one. Does it matter which i use for that upper pulley? I held off from changing out the belt at the required 55K mile interval since i figured I'd change it with the pulley.
They're not a costly item so if the OEM belt is better for any reason i will consider buying another.. my gut tells me it makes no difference as Continental likely makes OEM belts as well.. Thoughts?

**OlyS6** · 03-14-2018 02:39 PM

Success! I was able to change out the airbag cover on the CF steering wheel for this one without getting blown up! (Turns out you have to take the airbag assembly apart in order to change the cover)

**p3u** · 03-14-2018 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by OlyS6

Success! I was able to change out the airbag cover on the CF steering wheel for this one without getting blown up! (Turns out you have to take the airbag assembly apart in order to change the cover)

Hahaha. Not going to lie, I was gettig worried for you last night between posts. Glad it worked out. The airbag looks awesome!

**digdah** · 03-14-2018 03:02 PM

Cleaned and conditioned the interior.
Quick washed and waxed the exterior.
Now waiting on pollen to start falling

Edit: Installed 2ch Blackvue 750s dashcams as well.

**digdah** · 03-14-2018 03:05 PM

This is S I C K !

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**Osifer** · 03-14-2018 03:52 PM

That steering wheel sure makes the interior ultra special.

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**OlyS6** · 03-14-2018 03:57 PM

Thanks guys- I was getting worried for me too- a glass of Scotch to calm the nerves before removing the igniter connections proved pivotal...

**AUDIofil** · 03-14-2018 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by p3u

I had to order a new supercharger bypass valve today. The increase in boost was more than it could bare!

Is it the same as stock or is there upgrade available?
What symptoms you had?

**p3u** · 03-14-2018 07:36 PM

There is only a stock option. Symptom is the car stops running lol.

**AUDIofil** · 03-14-2018 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by p3u

There is only a stock option. Symptom is the car stops running lol.

That's a bummer. So if the stock valve can't handle increased boost pressure it might require constant replacement

**p3u** · 03-14-2018 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by AUDIofil

That's a bummer. So if the stock valve can't handle increased boost pressure it might require constant replacement

Not the case. It is rare for them to fail. I only know of one other person have this happen. The part has been through 3 revisions from Audi.

**AUDIofil** · 03-14-2018 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by p3u

Not the case. It is rare for them to fail. I only know of one other person have this happen. The part has been through 3 revisions from Audi.

Good to know. Thank you.

**Dutch_A6** · 03-14-2018 08:12 PM

Helpful to know if we port the blower, have you had to upgrade any of the other engineer components like the fuel pump?

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**OUTTIE_S6** · 03-14-2018 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by IowaRS7

Plenty of info here showing tuned cars benefiting from an intake. The original AWE lost power on tuned cars, so now people think intakes lose power, but the new AWE model shows good gains as do others. A number of people use the RS7 air box on their tuned S6 and that shows gains as well over the stock S6 airbox. A higher flowing intake will change the exhaust note too, so you would see gains and exhaust note changes.

Is the RS7 air box a direct fit? If so, maybe I'll start with that first and go from there. I will say I've noticed some improvement since yesterday with the throttle response, I think the eco just needed to "learn" my driving habit a bit.

**AUDIofil** · 03-14-2018 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch_A6

Helpful to know if we port the blower, have you had to upgrade any of the other engineer components like the fuel pump?

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He's runing Autotech High Pressure Fuel Pump but as far as I know upgraded fuel pump is required only if you want to run on Ethanol blend since engine needs more fuel and stock pump can't keep up. For 91 or 93 pump gas it's not required.

Originally Posted by OUTTIE_S6

Is the RS7 air box a direct fit? If so, maybe I'll start with that first and go from there. I will say I've noticed some improvement since yesterday with the throttle response, I think the eco just needed to "learn" my driving habit a bit.

It is direct fit however there is one caveat. Once you remove your stock air box, check the port on the bottom of it where a plastic hose connects to. I'm not sure if it's the same for S6 but on A7 that port is open. In RS7 air box this port is closed. So if in your original air box had open port, you need to drill a hole to open it in RS7 air box too.

**MolonLabe300** · 03-15-2018 09:41 AM

Upgraded my 13 S6 to APR S1 ECU tune! Loving it so far.

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**mbauer0** · 03-15-2018 10:03 AM

Your build never ceases to amaze me! Is that airbag cover from Carbon Designz?

Originally Posted by OlyS6

Success! I was able to change out the airbag cover on the CF steering wheel for this one without getting blown up! (Turns out you have to take the airbag assembly apart in order to change the cover)

**OlyS6** · 03-15-2018 10:18 AM

Thanks!

Yep, the cover is from Carbon Designz. They do awesome work. The wheel is by Neidfaktor, which also does great work.

Replacing the cover for the airbag, unfortunately, is no small feat (at least for me it wasn't).

**PKmode** · 03-16-2018 09:34 AM

What happens if you're in an accident? The carbon dust alone is bad but larger pieces could be blasted into your face with force, no?

**flyfishing** · 03-16-2018 11:39 AM

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Paddle extensions. They’re awesome

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**BWilson** · 03-16-2018 01:19 PM

Just downloaded EPL Stage 1 yesterday and installed a Injen cold air intake today. Now Im looking for a shop to installed my SC pulley for Stage 2.

**craq76** · 03-16-2018 01:51 PM

RS7 Airbox

**parkstr8** · 03-16-2018 02:14 PM

I'm already seeing a little of the dust on my S6. The matte wrap hides it - unlike your black - but I can still see the haze forming. :/

Originally Posted by digdah

Cleaned and conditioned the interior.
Quick washed and waxed the exterior.
Now waiting on pollen to start falling

Edit: Installed 2ch Blackvue 750s dashcams as well.

**Dre325** · 03-16-2018 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by flyfishing

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Paddle extensions. They’re awesome

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Those look cool, which ones are they? I like the matte black. Do they get in your way with the cruise control or anything?

**Dre325** · 03-16-2018 02:44 PM

What did I do with my C7 today? Got a ticket for no front license plate. Dayaaaamn. Full disclosure, a Nissan 370Z tried to race me so I had to stomp him which is why I got pulled over, but cop couldn't prove I was speeding so resorted to the trusty no license plate ticket...

**4ringsandaglock** · 03-16-2018 03:56 PM

21" Blades on 285/30/21 Michelin's installed

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**madyspop** · 03-16-2018 04:44 PM

A little in motion pic while the wife was driving IMG_4587.JPG IMG_4589.JPG

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**digdah** · 03-16-2018 05:28 PM

Tinted the rears with Lamin-X.

**S4Per** · 03-16-2018 08:37 PM

Updated launch control to 2400, 2800 and 3200 rpm. We'll see how that works on Sunday at the track.

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**flyfishing** · 03-16-2018 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dre325

Those look cool, which ones are they? I like the matte black. Do they get in your way with the cruise control or anything?

I got them from ECS. so far, I don't notice any ill effects. I asked them what I the most OEM. he said the black ones look OEM +. The says the CF ones don't match the weave on the stock Audi CF and would stand out.