What did you do with your c7 today?

[srb_brah]

Where did you source your grill? I'm looking for a replacement for my S7.

here is where I got mine for my s6, might have some available for your model as well

https://german-car-accessories.com/

[joe_momma]

Cool will check them out!

[Rodrigla619]

what side skirts and diffuser, assume maxton design?

looks sharp and love the wheels!

Nah, I get most of my parts Canadian auto performance...
Void carbon for the wheels

[srb_brah]

Nah, I get most of my parts Canadian auto performance...
Void carbon for the wheels

thanks bud!

[m_haiser]

Great thank you! Any issues with camera or sensor fitment?

I've got a parking sensor that's misaligned but is very likely a mistake on my part, gonna pop it out and back in. Not the end of the world though. Night vision camera fits fine, I don't have front parking camera.

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[Dannnny]

Did some maintenance I should have done a few months ago when I went stage 2.

I had a small oil leak on the back of the engine that looked like the oil filter housing / seal and what was a small, turned nasty, coolant leak on the front that looked like it was the crossover pipe. 034 logs also showed HPFP struggling to keep up above 6500 RPM

Had a lot of "while I'm in here"..
034 HPFP piston
TGK HPFP seal and tappet
Oil filter housing & seal
Crossover pipe
Thermostat
Water pump (surprised how good the plastic impeller looked @ 109k miles)
PCV
Intercooler bricks


I went with a Febi oil filter housing and the filter it came with was a bit shorter than a normal hengst filter. This resulted in a low oil pressure warning and code P164D. It took a while to diagnose it back to the filter. I'm just glad I didn't have to take the housing back off to fix it...

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[Audisthesia]

god bless this wheel setup, can you provide the link where you got to customize it?

Sold it to another AZ member.

[audi-family]

Fixed my ACC error by pressing gently on the driver side sensor and "pooping" it back into place.

[base14]

New intake, from CTS and it whines like a toddler wanting Blues Clues. Prob 20-30% louder than previous modified OEM airbox and silicone inlet tube.



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[m_haiser]

It was actually yesterday but replaced front pads and rotors, now I'm getting a burrito

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[joe_momma]

Replaced the air filter and made a minor change with VCDS to show the gear in D as well as S.

[HalicaBlissOut]

Fixed the volume control knob in the center console! There was a lot of syrupy gunk under and around it, most likely a spilt Coke. I accidentally bought an air cleaner for the job, and sprayed (what I assume to be) liquid nitrogen all over it causing a lot of freezing and condensation. Finally got a proper alcohol based cleaner and sprayed it all over. Now it works after probably 6 years of fritzing but now my car smells like the cleaner. The prices we pay for peace of mind.

[srb_brah]

Fixed the volume control knob in the center console! There was a lot of syrupy gunk under and around it, most likely a spilt Coke. I accidentally bought an air cleaner for the job, and sprayed (what I assume to be) liquid nitrogen all over it causing a lot of freezing and condensation. Finally got a proper alcohol based cleaner and sprayed it all over. Now it works after probably 6 years of fritzing but now my car smells like the cleaner. The prices we pay for peace of mind.

nice dude, all you gotta do it take the button off and spray a bit of WD40, let it sit for like 10-15min, and then insert the knob back and start twisting it around to get it working through all the creases :)

[BuickTypeR]

here is where I got mine for my s6, might have some available for your model as well

https://german-car-accessories.com/

how hard is it to replace the grill do you have to take the whole bumper of or can you just replace it without taking it off? thanks

[markc34]

Updated the software on the BTres unit. Hadn't done in years it appears (2nd owner here). Travis is a true gentlemen (like many of you already know), as the brains had to sent to him to receive the update.
Unfortunately/Fortunately the added features have alerted me to a under fueling issue w/LPFP under WOT, so I get to chase this down now. Car has duel LPFPs, but only one is activated. That will be step one.

[A6sport]

probably a little too aggressive an offset... 285/30/21 Conti Sport Contact 7
Wheels are 21X9.5 et 26

[BuickTypeR]

probably a little too aggressive an offset... 285/30/21 Conti Sport Contact 7
Wheels are 21X9.5 et 26

what rotors and pads are you running how is the stopping power vs oem?

[Ryes7]

probably a little too aggressive an offset... 285/30/21 Conti Sport Contact 7
Wheels are 21X9.5 et 26

Whoa, that looks really nice!

[Audisthesia]

how hard is it to replace the grill do you have to take the whole bumper of or can you just replace it without taking it off? thanks

Whole bumper can come off in 15 minutes with 4 tools.

[BuickTypeR]

Whole bumper can come off in 15 minutes with 4 tools.

you would have instructions on this would you and best grill to purchase is from this link as far as fitment goes? https://german-car-accessories.com/ i dont have front camera night vision on my car

[Audisthesia]

you would have instructions on this would you and best grill to purchase is from this link as far as fitment goes? https://german-car-accessories.com/ i dont have front camera night vision on my car

There's a thread somewhere on AZ with the removal steps. I use 2 ramps and a couple of milk crates, perfect height.

I've done it so many times I lost count. I've done two GCA grills, they're good.

Here's all the tools needed to pull the front bumper.

[NorthernGTI]

New maxton lip installed and JHM driveshaft carrier reinforcement.

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[BuickTypeR]

New maxton lip installed and JHM driveshaft carrier reinforcement.

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What are the benefits of this lip?

[srb_brah]

love that lip, very subtle too!

[BuickTypeR]

love that lip, very subtle too!

Besides looks, are there any other benefits of this lip?

[NorthernGTI]

Besides looks, are there any other benefits of this lip?

Not that I've noticed. I did hit 50mpg for the first time ever. Not sure if the lip helped that or not. Not many lips for a non S-Line A6 plus I got it from Maxton Designs Canada for like $240?

[NorthernGTI]

love that lip, very subtle too!

Thanks brahhhhhhh. It came out better looking then I thought.

[BuickTypeR]

Not that I've noticed. I did hit 50mpg for the first time ever. Not sure if the lip helped that or not. Not many lips for a non S-Line A6 plus I got it from Maxton Designs Canada for like $240?

Whaaaat, how slow were you going ? That's crazy, are you 3.0 or 2.0 a6? wait you are diesel maybe that why

[BuickTypeR]

i ordered Tuning Software
034Motorsport B8/B8.5 Audi S4/S5, Q5/SQ5, C7 A6/A7, & D4 A8 3.0 TFSI Performance Software ECU & TCU Transmission Tuning Bundle

SKU: 034-103-290-034-103-2902-1-034-103-2550

1 $463.50
Tuning Software
1 x Upgrade Stg1 > Stg2 $90.00

TCU Software
1 x Dynamic+ TCU Software Upgrade for AL551 ZF8 Transmission, B8/B8.5 Q5/SQ5, C7/C7.5 A6/A7 3.0TFSI $373.50

going to tune the trans tonight and see how different it is, and now trying to find who will install my 207mm crank pulley, heat exchanger, and JXB drive shaft mount in the Chicagoland area. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[NorthernGTI]

Whaaaat, how slow were you going ? That's crazy, are you 3.0 or 2.0 a6? wait you are diesel maybe that why

3.0 TDI. Was consistently below 5L/100KM(47mpg and above)

I also did the JHM driveshaft carrier insert which also I cant confirm if helped or not. It was definitely worth the upgrade. Cost efficient mod plus fairly easy to install. Slight NVH increase but once again Im in a diesel so everything already vibrates.

[srb_brah]

3.0 TDI. Was consistently below 5L/100KM(47mpg and above)

I also did the JHM driveshaft carrier insert which also I cant confirm if helped or not. It was definitely worth the upgrade. Cost efficient mod plus fairly easy to install. Slight NVH increase but once again Im in a diesel so everything already vibrates.

I'm considering going with the JHM version since you don't have to strip your OEM one off, still early in my mileage however!

[NorthernGTI]

I'm considering going with the JHM version since you don't have to strip your OEM one off, still early in my mileage however!

I would assume that not only would you get the performance aspect of it(street and track inserts come with it), it would also extend the life of your current bushing. My buddy has 52K miles on his A8 TDI and he just bought JHM also.

[srb_brah]

I would assume that not only would you get the performance aspect of it(street and track inserts come with it), it would also extend the life of your current bushing. My buddy has 52K miles on his A8 TDI and he just bought JHM also.

good to know, and I think there is less NVH with it too, I'm only around 32K miles on my 2017

appreciate the info!

[m_haiser]

Finished installing my 84mm throttle body with the adapter I made.

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[BuickTypeR]

Finished installing my 84mm throttle body with the adapter I made.

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nice how are the gains did you dyno the car before and after?

[BuickTypeR]

Finished installing my 84mm throttle body with the adapter I made.

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nice how are the gains did you dyno the car before and after?

[m_haiser]

Had a dyno appointment last weekend but the dyno was acting up so I didn't get to do a run. Gains are likely fairly small until I port the spare supercharger I have

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[jeff351]

Lower rear control arm was bent slightly but the bushings were worn anyways and in need of replacement and through an unfortunate event the cv boot was damaged and I didn’t feel like doing a rebuild on the existing axle so that got replaced also


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[Ryes7]

New tires today, feels amazing, like a different car entirely.

[jeff351]

New tires today, feels amazing, like a different car entirely.

I had those same tires before i upgraded the rims and then they were too narrow but they wore very well and i had good traction