B5/B7/B8 parts compatibility with B6.

[Luxus Panzer]

Thought I would start a thread as a database of what parts we can swap into our B6's from B5's, B7's and B8's.

B7 Center console, as we all know. Do it for the cup holders. Be sure to get the E-brake assembly, can be done without it...but no cutting required with the B7 assembly.



B7 rear headrests. Cleaner look, IMHO.


I hear B8 seats will work, can someone confirm?
B7 seats fit with a wiring change due to airbag.

User 1.8Cab posted the following about B7 front brakes on a B6

- I just upgraded my B6 288mm fronts to the B7 320mm fronts. It completely bolts on without mods. The B7 320s fit over 16" oem 5 spoke wheels (et43) with about 10mm
clearance. Just watch those wheel weights. "

B7 Aero wiper arms/blades. You may already have these on your B6 if it is a late 2004 or a 2005.


B7 wheel, topic of some debate as to if the airbag will function properly when needed in a B6. You will need the ring thingy in the bottom left of the pic and the control module seen bottom right behind the stalk controls.. I would LOVE to install mine, but the airbag question has me on the fence.


B7 key FOB will work if you have a 2004 or 2005 with the correct CCCM.

Link to pics of the two different CCCMs
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...es-CCM-Vs-CCEM

What else?

[f0reignfeatures]

Just subscribed.

I'm running B7 S4 calipers/carriers with 345 mm rotors up front. Bolted right up. I used the dust shields as well.

I'm looking to do swap the sunroof switch to a B7 one as well. There was a thread that says it's an exact fit and get rid of the phantom closing issue for good.

I've also ordered some B8 window switches. They should fit properly with some minor adjustment.

I'm interested to see what else fits too!


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[Spike00513]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...l-stuff-Thread


itsmatt33 said it's also a good idea to install B7 e-brake cables, when doing B7 brakes mod.
S/RS door card inserts could be leather, vs. our fake.

I'm looking to do swap the sunroof switch to a B7 one as well. There was a thread that says it's an exact fit and get rid of the phantom closing issue for good.

I heard it's due to the potentiometer metal being bent (worn) from use, that it needs to be taken apart so you can rebend it (spring metal)

I've also ordered some B8 window switches. They should fit properly with some minor adjustment.

Thought about this. Not sure.
Also seat switches.

Anyone know if the B8 6 speed manual shift knob will fit?

Supposedly; with the case being that similar-looking knobs from A3 won't entirely as a full assembly because A4 boot (the bottom trim ring too) goes wider than A3 (a tiny car)

All.

Let's keep the info here clear and concise.

Example, 2 different posts saying 2 different items (sway bar and DSMIC) are swappable to a B6, however, no mention of where said parts came from (B5, B7 or B8)

I will clear this up with...
Swaybars from a B7 will fit a B6
DSMIC from a B7 will fit a B6 , however, fabrication is needed as well as various pipes and front transfer ducting from the B7

Always wondered about the DSMIC.

Supposedly some, if not all '07MY+ B7 S4's got the 22mm RS4 rear bar.

B8 prop-shaft fit the B6?

Part numbers: B8 8K0521101D, B6 8E0521101D

Not sure. Their transmissions look different

B8 S4 front calipers and discs are a sompletely bolt-on affair, no machining, grinding or drilling required.

I've heard of this being done. As well as 4-piston Brembo Q5 calipers.

B8 Window swtiches will bolt on with little modification to the window lock buttons.

Tiguan Rear LED's license plate lights will bolt on to b6/b7 with no errors

Tiguan? I thought those were from Q7's.

B7 exhaust hanger bring up the B6 exhaust.
8E0 253 144AT
8E0 253 144AS

one of my fav mods.
ok but the whole things are like $130 for both.
evo_ski says its $8 if you figure out where to buy the bushings by themselves. Rubber donut looking things. Maybe you can cut the old ones off, slide new ones on.

I remember seeing one somewhere but its really easy. You just have to sand down the sides of the window lock button on the b8 switch to have less dominant corners like the B6 so that it can fit in the plastic door plate. It has the same connectors and everything.
The B8 Switches are super nice and it has chrome. I ended up chroming everything out in my interior to match, even down to the other window switches.

You can easily buy the whole window switch kit for cheap on ebay....

I'm weary of eBay window switches. Last set I bought was black "OEM" from China. Looked like some thin paint (enamel, acrylic?) and flimsy so it emitted a cheap click sound whenever I used it. Instead of solid, like original.

I just built some.


https://youtu.be/bbW9Yc36RPE

I special ordered one of the main sizes but it was pricey. Even more expensive is the whole kit.
then found myself needing a smaller one, so I made it from a paper clip. You have to be careful/gentle to use it, and it's not quick, but it works. Not bad for a paperclip.
Saved the video though, maybe one day.

These bulb covers off a B5 slide right into a B6 (pictured)

interesting. wonder why Audi discontinued that. Maybe it softens and spreads out the light?

[Luxus Panzer]

one of my fav mods.
ok but the whole things are like $130 for both.
evo_ski says its $8 if you figure out where to buy the bushings by themselves. Rubber donut looking things. Maybe you can cut the old ones off, slide new ones on.

these?

https://www.autopartsway.ca/partlist.../pagenum1/tabs

same part is shown for both B6 and B7

[Gosser]

these?

https://www.autopartsway.ca/partlist.../pagenum1/tabs

same part is shown for both B6 and B7

That looks like it, here is the ECS part:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/8e0253144at/
B7 left and B6 right:

[Axis]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...l-stuff-Thread


itsmatt33 said it's also a good idea to install B7 e-brake cables, when doing B7 brakes mod.
S/RS door card inserts could be leather, vs. our fake.

I run B7 A4 rears on my B6 and I use the stock B6 handbrake cable, fits perfectly. S4 rears I dont know but I run them on my B7 with the stock A4 B7 cables. I just took the cable out of one of the rear braket.



I heard it's due to the potentiometer metal being bent (worn) from use, that it needs to be taken apart so you can rebend it (spring metal)

A B7 A4 dome light is plug and play. Bending it wont last



Supposedly; with the case being that similar-looking knobs from A3 won't entirely as a full assembly because A4 boot (the bottom trim ring too) goes wider than A3 (a tiny car)

A3 shift knob works in a 5 speed, on a 6 speed it will come in contact with the shifter bezel when engaging reverse



Always wondered about the DSMIC.

you need to use the B7 crossover

Supposedly some, if not all '07MY+ B7 S4's got the 22mm RS4 rear bar.

late 07 and all 08's have a 22mm

I put in bold the ones I know

[texasboy21]

Sway bars are a direct swap, as are the factory exhaust.

[Audibot]

Interior trim should be a one-to-one swap (headliner, etc), as I've swapped B6 S4 trim into my B7 A4.

And the "ring thingy" is the clock spring.

B6 S4 seats are a direct swap, B7 S4/RS4 seats I believe are directly swappable as well, but B6 -> B7 requires extra work because of the bladder on the passenger seat.

[egovreau]

Thought I would start a thread as a database of what parts we can swap into our B6's from B5's, B7's and B8's.

B7 Center console, as we all know. Do it for the cup holders. Be sure to get the E-brake assembly, can be done without it...but no cutting required with the B7 assembly.



B7 rear headrests. Cleaner look, IMHO.


I hear B8 seats will work, can someone confirm?
B7 seats fit with a wiring change due to airbag.

User 1.8Cab posted the following about B7 front brakes on a B6

- I just upgraded my B6 288mm fronts to the B7 320mm fronts. It completely bolts on without mods. The B7 320s fit over 16" oem 5 spoke wheels (et43) with about 10mm
clearance. Just watch those wheel weights. "

B7 Aero wiper arms/blades. You may already have these on your B6 if it is a late 2004 or a 2005.


B7 wheel, topic of some debate as to if the airbag will function properly when needed in a B6. You will need the ring thingy in the bottom left of the pic and the control module seen bottom right behind the stalk controls.. I would LOVE to install mine, but the airbag question has me on the fence.


B7 key FOB will work if you have a 2004 or 2005 with the correct CCCM.

Link to pics of the two different CCCMs
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...es-CCM-Vs-CCEM

What else?

I've read you can use the airbag from an A3...I would have to go find where I read that.

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[egovreau]

The DSMIC setup is supposed to work, suitably modified.

Sent from the 7th Galaxy.

[deyrag]

Anyone know if the B8 6 speed manual shift knob will fit?

[Luxus Panzer]

All.

Let's keep the info here clear and concise.

Example, 2 different posts saying 2 different items (sway bar and DSMIC) are swappable to a B6, however, no mention of where said parts came from (B5, B7 or B8)

I will clear this up with...
Swaybars from a B7 will fit a B6
DSMIC from a B7 will fit a B6 , however, fabrication is needed as well as various pipes and front transfer ducting from the B7

[egovreau]

All.

Let's keep the info here clear and concise.

Example, 2 different posts saying 2 different items (sway bar and DSMIC) are swappable to a B6, however, no mention of where said parts came from (B5, B7 or B8)

I will clear this up with...
Swaybars from a B7 will fit a B6
DSMIC from a B7 will fit a B6 , however, fabrication is needed as well as various pipes and front transfer ducting from the B7

True statement. Unfortunately, I had already posted, but couldn't edit my post.

Sent from the 7th Galaxy.

[Luxus Panzer]

Will a stock B7 RNS work in a B6.

If so what do i need to ensure I remove with the unit? ( Harnesses ect ect)

[Luxus Panzer]

Will a stock B7 RNS work in a B6.

If so what do i need to ensure I remove with the unit? ( Harnesses ect ect)

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

[Audibot]

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

get yourself a Dension bluetooth module for RNS-E (make sure it's for a B6) and call it a day. Plus then you get bluetooth streaming music as well

[Axis]

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

Blutooth module is under the passenger carpet.

Cut the pigtail connector (unplug battery first), cut the mic pigtail connector and remove mic. Mic is located in the plastic cover of the dome light, remove dome light tomcut mic pigtail connector.

[Luxus Panzer]

Blutooth module is under the passenger carpet.

Cut the pigtail connector (unplug battery first), cut the mic pigtail connector and remove mic. Mic is located in the plastic cover of the dome light, remove dome light tomcut mic pigtail connector.

Sweet. Merci pour la "heads up"

[Axis]

Sweet. Merci pour la "heads up"

Send me a pm, I'll send you the pinout so that you can make yourself an homemade harness.

[joaobatta]

Will a stock B7 RNS work in a B6.

If so what do i need to ensure I remove with the unit? ( Harnesses ect ect)

Yes it will work you just need to correct aftermarket harness and the GPS antenna (get it from Ebay)

[A4orce84]

Good post. I don't see any B5 parts listed so far. As an owner who has had both cars, the following comes to mind:

B5 S4 Brakes
B5 Spring Perches
01E 6-speed Transmission (B5 S4)


Thanks,
Asif

[ZipMeUpJ]

B5 rear diffs with appropriately geared transmission are compatible

edit: with this rear diff you'll also need to use a b5 propshaft, as the diff is longer than the b6 version

B8 front seats are swappable with some wiring hacks (splice, or swap connectors)

[Nollywood]

B5 rear diffs with appropriately geared transmission are compatible.

B5 rear differential are NOT compatible with any B6/7. The B5 Quattro rear differential casing incorporates a long extential / tail, which the B6/7 don't. This gives the B5 a lot shorter propshaft.

[ZipMeUpJ]

B5 rear differential are NOT compatible with any B6/7. The B5 Quattro rear differential casing incorporates a long extential / tail, which the B6/7 don't. This gives the B5 a lot shorter propshaft.

You are right about the differential length. I should have added they'd need the b5 propshaft as well. Ive seen a couple threads here with both being used on a b6

[rocket1420]

The whole B7 suspension fits in a B6. Knuckles, steering rack, brakes, control arms, dampeners.

[tHatOne guY]

B8 prop-shaft fit the B6?

Part numbers: B8 8K0521101D, B6 8E0521101D

[Nollywood]

B8 S4 front calipers and discs are a sompletely bolt-on affair, no machining, grinding or drilling required.

[georgio3gr]

S4 B6-B7 calipers are bolt-on to B8 but you'll need S4 B8 discs... Does anyone know what vag car door mirrors are bolt-on to B6-B7 (except RS4 B7)?

[Axis]

For the B7 center console using the B7 ebrake assembly make sure to get the front longer bolt securing the ebrake assembly for the B7 donor.

There is a similar thread in the B7 section from which you guys can get info/ideaa

[Gberg888]

B6 accepts the ESP, Storage Bin, and Cup holder from a B7 with the chrome trim, just have to make sure its the the storage bin with the left opening for the additional button, not the right. So only model year 06.

[Nollywood]

B6 accepts the ESP, Storage Bin, and Cup holder from a B7 with the chrome trim, just have to make sure its the the storage bin with the left opening for the additional button, not the right. So only model year 06.

Like this?

[MurkyRivers_A4]

Like this?

I seriously need to get my hands on that Funk button!!!! Give me details!

[David111767]

Like this?

Where did you get a FUNK button with chrome trim? I have one with black trim but it looks so out of place...


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[MurkyRivers_A4]

Where did you get a FUNK button with chrome trim? I have one with black trim but it looks so out of place...


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Ill buy the black trim button form you! This is the last piece to my puzzle.

[Axis]

Or using Canadian* B7 card thrays :



*Canadian cars dont have the passenger airbag off button.

[Gberg888]

Yes, similar to all those posted.

Its an expensive endeavor but if someone can get the canadian part numbers id like to order it all!

AXIS????

[Axis]

Yes, similar to all those posted.

Its an expensive endeavor but if someone can get the canadian part numbers id like to order it all!

AXIS????

Got your PM but the next set I get goes in my gf's B7 haha. I have oem B7 ones without the chrome trim available.

[Nollywood]

I order the chrome-trimmed FUNK switches through my local dealership.

[David111767]

I order the chrome-trimmed FUNK switches through my local dealership.

Any chance you have a part number for this?


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[Nollywood]

Any chance you have a part number for this?

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I'll pull it out tomorrow, and get the part number off the rear.