Avned's C7 S6 Build Thread

[Avned]

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PICTURE INDEX
1. Pickup / XPEL / Opticoat ProPlus / ECS Spacers / 034 mounts / 1st dyno
2. AWE Touring Exhaust arrives
3. TSW Bathurst 21x9 et25 / Michelin PSS 265/30/21 arrives
4. APR Stage 1/TCU ; AWE exhaust installed ; Eurocode swaybars/alu kruez/end links delivered
5. Wheels installed
6. Eurocode swaybars/alu kruez/endlinks installed
7. APR Stage 1 dyno'ed!
8. Escort Max 360 radar installed
9. RS6 rep grill arrives
10. Roc Euro intake installed
11. AMS Turbo Cooler installed
12. RS6 rep grill installed
13. APR Downpipes and Stage 2
14. APR stage 3 + RS7 Turbos 09/11/18
15. SRM Intake 09/11/18
16. ADV1 wheels 21x10
17. DS1 Stage 3 tune *** NEW *** 01/16/2020

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Since picking this baby up a few weeks ago, I've gone off the deep end and started the upgrade path not even 100 miles into ownership. I figured I may as well document it!

Here she is complete with bow and dealer swirls!


A week later, in for paint correction + full front Xpel Ultimate + Llmar CTX tint + OptiCoat Pro






Added ECS Spacers 15mm/20mm and full 034 inserts and VAGCOM tweaks including 17mm drop




Front Before ----> After


Rear Before ----> After


Decided to get a baseline dyno before the upgrades come in.




Mustang Dyno showing 404whp/382wtq median of 3 pulls. Not too bad I think!
edit: actual is 369.3whp/352.3wtq ------- 406whp/387.4wtq w/WCF on final run 91 octane


... Stay tuned!

[bonafyd]

Congrats,nice start..

[Kevin1]

Welcome to the forum

[kouzman]

Very nice! 404 on the mustang is some serious power. And wait to see when you start tuning the thing! Enjoy!

[Djpeaksd]

Cant wait to see what you do!

[Djpeaksd]

Very nice! 404 on the mustang is some serious power. And wait to see when you start tuning the thing! Enjoy!

Ok I dont get it. I am looking at the VR tuned piggyback system and their baseline on an S6 on a mustang dyno is like 320 WHP. How can there be such a discrepancy on same car and same dyno machine?

[Avned]

Ok I dont get it. I am looking at the VR tuned piggyback system and their baseline on an S6 on a mustang dyno is like 320 WHP. How can there be such a discrepancy on same car and same dyno machine?

I also thought it seemed high compared to others on mustang dynos. Looking at my papers I see where the numbers come from. It's 369.3whp actual and 406whp w/WCF. Updating my first post. Thanks for pointing that out!

[Avned]

Something fun came in the mail today!








All set for install and APR Stage 1/TCU tune on wednesday.

[kouzman]

I also thought it seemed high compared to others on mustang dynos. Looking at my papers I see where the numbers come from. It's 369.3whp actual and 406whp w/WCF. Updating my first post. Thanks for pointing that out!

Ahh now it makes sense. 406 corrected. Neverthelessnow you have a baseline to compare. Just use uncorrected.

[Avned]

Car is now at Eurotek Tuning for APR Stage 1/TCU and exhaust install!

In the meanwhile Jason @Getyourwheels just delivered these beauties.
TSW Bathurst Gunmetal
21x9.0 et25
PSS 265/30/21

[Sd76]

Car is now at Eurotek Tuning for APR Stage 1/TCU and exhaust install!

In the meanwhile Jason @Getyourwheels just delivered these beauties.
TSW Bathurst Gunmetal
21x9.0 et25
PSS 265/30/21

Can't wait to see these wheels on your S6!


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[Mdavis1722]

I was looking at the silver Bathurst for my S6. Cannot wait to see how they look.


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[Avned]

Yesterday, I finally got to pick up my car at Eurotek Tuning. It took longer than expected since AWE accidentally sent me the wrong midpipe. Eurotek did a fine job getting it reshaped to fit. In addition, they installed the APR Stage 1 ECU and TCU tune with APR Mobile dongle. One thing of note, my APR mobile bluetooth is not working! Darn it, APR will probably have to replace it. Oh well. As far as the tune, the car pulls amazingly strong as others have mentioned. I mostly feel that midrange bump that APR has been able to open up. It pulls like crazy and just keeps on pulling. Couple that with the AWE Touring exhaust and it such a winning combination. The tone is so tuned and throaty, yet has that exotic feel. Since I have a '13 I don't get all the yummy burps, pops, and farts of the C7.5's but nonetheless it's sexy! In addition, I love how it still retains the comfortable cruising tone that does not disturb the cabin on long drives. No drone either! I do understand once I get Stage 2 downpipes that may change a bit. The best part is that putting it into dynamic and sport just opens it up and the beast awakens! And the downshift blips are just so tasty!







Also, my Eurocode goodies came in. I'll probably tackle the Alu Kreuz on my own since that looks very easy. But I may leave the sway bars to the pros. This equipment looks so good! Too bad it'll be under the car and noone will be able to get a good look at this craftsmanship.

[Djpeaksd]

Car is now at Eurotek Tuning for APR Stage 1/TCU and exhaust install!

In the meanwhile Jason @Getyourwheels just delivered these beauties.
TSW Bathurst Gunmetal
21x9.0 et25
PSS 265/30/21

Sweet wheels! I think I'm biased though!

[Sd76]

When are these wheels going on!!!! I need to see them... Considering similar for my A7 !!


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[Avned]

When are these wheels going on!!!! I need to see them... Considering similar for my A7 !!


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Hopefully tomorrow! Been away for training so haven't been able to put them on. Going to get them opticoated too before I install them. But I will definitely put up pics as soon as I do.

[Avned]

Wheels on!

[Sd76]

Looking good!

How do they look in person compared to pics? Any regret going gunmetal vs silver. My 7 is black and am considering the gunmetal as well!!!


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[Avned]

Looking good!

How do they look in person compared to pics? Any regret going gunmetal vs silver. My 7 is black and am considering the gunmetal as well!!!


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No regrets at all! The pictures above are pretty accurate as far as color. But it definitely doesn't capture the size and depth of them very well. Most likely cell phone camera limitations. Though, because the wheels are pretty dark now I'm having to consider smoking out my chrome pieces. We'll see. Thanks for the kind words. I've really been enjoying this process.

[Sd76]

No regrets at all! The pictures above are pretty accurate as far as color. But it definitely doesn't capture the size and depth of them very well. Most likely cell phone camera limitations. Though, because the wheels are pretty dark now I'm having to consider smoking out my chrome pieces. We'll see. Thanks for the kind words. I've really been enjoying this process.

Thanks. I have black optic and was also considering doing yellow calipers to give it a pop!


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[Avned]

Thanks. I have black optic and was also considering doing yellow calipers to give it a pop!


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It will definitely go great with black optics! And the little bit of yellow would be sweet!

[Sd76]

It will definitely go great with black optics! And the little bit of yellow would be sweet!

Now I'm getting excited! Now if I can sneak in some coil overs


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[Avned]

So I had some time to focus in the garage today. Thought I would take a stab at installing the Alu Kreuz and if I felt lucky the front sway bar since those seemed like the easier ones. The AK install went very smoothly and gave me the confidence to try the front sway bar. The front was fairly easy as well. The hardest part was just contorting my body underneath since my jack stands were not giving me as much clearance as I thought. Nonetheless, I had enough room to get it done! I only drove around the neighborhood a bit to make sure nothing was gonna fall off, but just a bit of quick zig zagging and quick turns already I could feel a difference! The steering felt more responsive. I still need to have the rear done, but I'll most likely leave that to the shop since it looks like a pain in the ass.

[Sd76]

What are those items you installed? What do they do? Yes... I'm serious! Lol.


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[Avned]

What are those items you installed? What do they do? Yes... I'm serious! Lol.


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They are suspension mods from Eurocode. It improves body roll and steering response.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...p-C7-A7-S7-RS7

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...motional-Offer

[Brooklyn]

Need some pics from a little farther away brother, but the wheels look good! Giving me something to think about if I ever ditch my AG 590'S.

[Sd76]

More pics


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[localbrew]

Avned - are you on the stock ride height for your vehicle or lowered?

[Avned]

Avned - are you on the stock ride height for your vehicle or lowered?

I'm lowered 17mm via vagcom

[Avned]

Hit the dyno today to see what kind of power stage 1 is giving me. And what I see is pretty impressive! APR has done some wonderful work with these engines. 91 octane was used for both tests. The ambient temps were about 15 degrees higher than last time.

Now for the numbers.

	Stock - 91 octane	APR Stage 1-91 octane/AWE Touring Exhaust
AWHP actual	369.3	395.5
AWTQ actual	352.3	469.2

While the delta up top for HP is not that impressive (heat? seems to be missing 30hp up top) , the delta in the midrange is insane. Showing ~120-140+whp increase around 3000rpm. And the torque delta is even more impressive. Showing a delta of ~230+wtq @3200rpm. I guess the AWE exhaust really helps along with lighter wheels! Overall, I am very happy with the results!

[Avned]

Hardwired my Escort max 360 using the mirrortap. Super easy and didn't require removing the A pillar.

[KnewJack]

Nice build!

[Avned]

Gonna tackle this hopefully later this week. It's an eBay rep. Looks great for the price. And packaged very nicely. Hopefully fits good too as others have stated.

[jmeenach]

Jeez, man. You wasted like ZERO time before you tore into this thing. I love the upgrades so far!

[Avned]

Jeez, man. You wasted like ZERO time before you tore into this thing. I love the upgrades so far!

Thanks! I guess 10 years of driving normal grocery getters gave me withdrawals. Haha. Good thing my wife is happy seeing me giddy like a little kid hooking up the car.

[yeuchau]

Now that's a lot of stuff in 1 month.
Curious to see what's on you plans for month 2

[jsmonet]

so, any increase to harshness after the sways and alukreuz? I've been thinking of just throwing money at eurocode to apr stg 1 + that, but I don't want to compromise the plush ride

[Avned]

so, any increase to harshness after the sways and alukreuz? I've been thinking of just throwing money at eurocode to apr stg 1 + that, but I don't want to compromise the plush ride

I haven't noticed any difference, but I drive in dynamic mode 95% of the time. The biggest testament though, is through my wife. She drives the car in comfort mode 99% of the time and she hasn't noticed any changes in the suspension. It still feels plenty cushy to me when just cruising.

I know the firm feeling, however. My old Honda Civic had Tein coilovers and sway/strut bars. And that thing would rock my world on Michigan roads back when I lived there. This setup is NOT even close to that. Haha

[TheMajesticKing]

Holy crap!! And I thought I was bad!! lol You got bit by the mod bug BADDD LOL. Nice work so far. Keep us updated!

[Avned]

So, I finally got my car back after being at Audi for almost a week. The motor mount was replaced and the codes are gone. The car feels a bit more crisp and less jerky at low speeds. My SA also found the engine cover was coming loose so they replaced it with the newer model. And the chipping trim on the inside driver's side door was also replaced. All under warranty, thank goodness!

I was able to get some time today to install the Roc Euro intake. As others have noted it is a very easy install and took me about 20min taking my time and getting interrupted by my curious 2 and 4 year olds. I just used the step by step instructions provided by other AZ members since instructions are not provided. I did a quick test run to make sure everything was running smooth. Hard acceleration with a quick release of the throttle yields the yummy blow off valve sound. Loud enough, but not annoying. It's actually more prevalent with the windows up. Driving in D, under normal load, it's barely noticeable. Open her up and there's the blissful sound of the AWE exhaust out the rear and the tuned turbos sound from the front. Perfect. Butt dyno in 112 degree weather feels like she's not gasping for breath as much. Doesn't feel like she's lagging as much up top. This is all under the stock tune since I've yet to see my APR dealer to get reflashed.

Tomorrow I will be getting my AMS cooler installed and my stage 1 reflashed. Soon after I will be visiting the dyno to see if there really is any change with the intake and to test the cooler's capability in this hot @$$ weather.