Questions you thought were too dumb to ask

[Caryt]

Where is that? Hard to tell from the pic, and I've never seen anything like this.

Its a valve that when open provides conditioned air to the glove box.
Should be in your owners manual.

[Caryt]

Got a question, 2013-2015 Q7 Prestige S line steering wheel I've never see one with a heated option.
So was it available and if not can a steering wheel from a newer S line with heat be added.
I assume a harness and clock ring would be needed.
Do steering wheels from a later A series or Q series fit?

Thanks

[ericw.]

Got a question, 2013-2015 Q7 Prestige S line steering wheel I've never see one with a heated option.
So was it available and if not can a steering wheel from a newer S line with heat be added.
I assume a harness and clock ring would be needed.
Do steering wheels from a later A series or Q series fit?

Thanks

I don't know anything about the Q but I bet the Q7 forum subsection has a thread just like this one. I know the A7/A6 only had the heated steering wheel option with the cold weather package and it was not available in the flat bottom steering wheel.

[ericw.]

Why do some RS7 with Ceramic Breaks have the rotors with Waves and some dont? Is this based on the year?

Carbon ceramic aren't wave rotors, only the standard rotors are wave rotors.

[kapio]

Just by looking at them, is there a way to distinguish ceramic and metallic brakes on the rs7?
For example, are these Ceramic or Regular brakes?

[gk1]

Just by looking at them, is there a way to distinguish ceramic and metallic brakes on the rs7?
For example, are these Ceramic or Regular brakes?

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post14077721

[ericw.]

Just by looking at them, is there a way to distinguish ceramic and metallic brakes on the rs7?
For example, are these Ceramic or Regular brakes?
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Aside from what I mentioned before, carbon ceramic are darker in color and appear to have a texture. Your typical brake rotors are bright and look like metal. lol

Those are not carbon ceramic brakes in the pic you provided, they're just slightly dirty wave rotors.

Here's a pic of what carbon ceramic rotors look like. Notice the carbon color and texture (texture may vary)

[edmondhk]

Just by looking at them, is there a way to distinguish ceramic and metallic brakes on the rs7?
For example, are these Ceramic or Regular brakes?

As I know Ceramic doesn't have wave rotor design

[mrmoto]

My stupid questions...Why can I not get smooth/blank brake rotors for my '17 RS7? I live in Southern California, we don't get enough rain to need drilled/slotted rotors, which are the worst rotors to buy here. For me, in a place that gets so little rain all they do for me is wear and warp prematurely.

I am guessing it it because there are so few of these cars around that aftermarket manufactures do not find it economically feasible to produce a blank rotor.

I work from home and do not do much daily driving, but I have never seen another RS7 on the road. In fact I have only ever seen 1 RS5.

[mrmoto]

Just by looking at them, is there a way to distinguish ceramic and metallic brakes on the rs7?
For example, are these Ceramic or Regular brakes?

Is that your car? Nice color, same as mine (Grey Daytona Matte Pearl right?)

I also notice that your car has the glossy ppf at the bottom-rear of the front 1/4 panel and also the bottom-front of the door. Mine does as well. I am getting that swapped out for matte ppf when I do the entire front of my car.

[GID]

Thinking of doing some Dyno pulls but limited awd options near me. If you could choose between a Dyno dynamics, dynojet, and dynocom awe fx500, which would you choose and why?

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[ThewhippetsS5]

My rear sun shade has no power when I press the button. Checked the fuse and all seems okay. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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[bknewtype]

Best bang for buck non res downpipes for s7?


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[ThewhippetsS5]

Best bang for buck non res downpipes for s7?


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I think Mike's DP. I thought you said it was loud enough?!?!

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[bknewtype]

I think Mike's DP. I thought you said it was loud enough?!?!

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I may or may not b going rs7 turbos..


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[esemes]

redstar. oem fitment, no leaks/smells and superior welds.

[bknewtype]

redstar. oem fitment, no leaks/smells and superior welds.

Any issues mating up to a awe track exhaust?


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[GID]

Do blown motor mounts throw a code for A7? Found a bunch of fluid in driver side wheel well/wheels/calipers and I'm positive I don't have a break fluid leak. I have no DTC's though.

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[Audisthesia]

redstar. oem fitment, no leaks/smells and superior welds.

THIS

[bknewtype]

redstar. oem fitment, no leaks/smells and superior welds.

It was mikes vs redstar. I went with mikes. Got it for 950 shipped. Woohooo


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[Audisthesia]

It was mikes vs redstar. I went with mikes. Got it for 950 shipped. Woohooo


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Are mikes shielded?

[bknewtype]

Are mikes shielded?

No idea. I messaged to ask. Im sure i can find info somewhere here as well. There was a thread about his dp’s and iirc ppl were happy


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[esemes]

No idea. I messaged to ask. Im sure i can find info somewhere here as well. There was a thread about his dp’s and iirc ppl were happy


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did you go GESI cats? I did on mine and they perform well with no raw fuel smell either.

[bknewtype]

did you go GESI cats? I did on mine and they perform well with no raw fuel smell either.

Went catless. Getting j spacers:D


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[esemes]

Went catless. Getting j spacers:D


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nice.. I know adding cats x2 plus the heatshielding raised my price considerably. Zero regrets though!

keep us posted on them!

[bknewtype]

nice.. I know adding cats x2 plus the heatshielding raised my price considerably. Zero regrets though!

keep us posted on them!

Yea the cats woulda been more than 2x the price. I only worry bout emissions but ppl had good experience with decats and the j spacers so lets hope i get the same experience!


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[esemes]

Yea the cats woulda been more than 2x the price. I only worry bout emissions but ppl had good experience with decats and the j spacers so lets hope i get the same experience!


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do get new gaskets for both sides if you havent already. Peace of mind for low cost...

[bknewtype]

do get new gaskets for both sides if you havent already. Peace of mind for low cost...

I have not and didnt realized i needed. Got a part number or a link?


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[esemes]

do get new gaskets for both sides if you haven't already. Peace of mind for low cost...

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These are the extra hardware pieces..

just noticed that the naked redstar is only 985... not bad

[bknewtype]

gasketsplus.jpg

These are the extra hardware pieces..

just noticed that the naked redstar is only 985... not bad

Wahhhh. I saw it for 1200. Damn i woulda went for redstar if i knew it was 982. lol


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[Audisthesia]

Wahhhh. I saw it for 1200. Damn i woulda went for redstar if i knew it was 982. lol


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Don't even look at them, it will make you sick.

[Rush]

Did the C7 A6 come with optional Dynamic Ride Control suspension in North America?

[Speedooooo]

Did the C7 A6 come with optional Dynamic Ride Control suspension in North America?

There's no adjustable suspension on the C7 A6s.

[dUUUmzz]

What's different between Audi A7 C7 4G/4G8/4GA

[christianb5s4]

Question: I've been wanting to swap the center console armrest cover to the leather version in the S/RS cars, what's involved in swapping that out on a C7.5 A6? Does the whole center console need to be replaced or just the armrest itself?

[Vinng86]

Question: I've been wanting to swap the center console armrest cover to the leather version in the S/RS cars, what's involved in swapping that out on a C7.5 A6? Does the whole center console need to be replaced or just the armrest itself?

You gotta remove the rear vents and pull back the rear trim to access a bolt that holds the center armrest. You don't have to take out the whole center console fortunately.

See this guide someone made: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...for-Audi-A7-C7

Just follow the first 6-7 pictures. The rear vents are a little hard to take out though and require a fair bit of force.

[Practical]

Does anyone have the stock RS7 center cap part number handy / have a center cap they want to sell me?

[Gtndirty]

I have a 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, my intake manifold actuator arms have broken off and also are frozen in one spot. They will not move with engine off by hand at all. Long story short.. I’m looking for a “used” intake manifold. Anyone know where to find one? I’ve look in all the “normal places” no luck

[gman44116]

Just noticed the passenger front interior door lock/unlock buttons do not function. Is there a setting I am missing? or is there a place to start troubleshooting from anyone’s past experience

[A6sport]

What's different between Audi A7 C7 4G/4G8/4GA

The first three numbers represent the car or engine to which the part applies.