'Phoenix'

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:38 pm

-noun
a person or thing of peerless beauty or excellence; paragon.
a person or thing that has become renewed or restored after suffering calamity or apparent annihilation and to rise from its ashes in the freshness of youth and live through another cycle of years: often an emblem of immortality or of reborn idealism or hope.

This meaning appears to fit my S6 well.

I've been 'tinkering' around with my second S6 for about a year now and I feel that I want to take it to the next level.

I have already done a lot of work to it, but I won't spend a fortune getting it where I would like it.

Work carried out so far by yours truly:
HID's
Fitted the headlight washers from my other S6 onto this one.
Front pads and discs
Rear pads and discs
Forge DV
K&N air filter
RS2 Competition turbo re-worked by MTM (this was on the other S6)
MTM remapped ECU with 3.0 Map Bar Sensor (this was on the other S6)
Wastegate (this was on the other S6)
Rear wishbone bushes
Rear wishbone to subframe bushes
Rear anti roll bar bushes
Front top mounts (easiest job I've ever done)
Regular servicing
Painted some parts of the engine.
Replaced the spark plugs (twice).
Lambda probe
Brink towbar
Major clean up of the paint work (Megs clay bar, Scratch X, Megs stages 1,2,3, Menzerna Final Finish and Collinite)
Interior clean up
New stereo with seperate removeable sub and amp in the rear
Knock sensors
Thermostat
Water hose pipe
Turbo hose
Oil pressure sensor
MFTS
WGFV
Air box cover
Rear engine plastic cover
Tailgate trim (inside)
4 wheel tracking (done by Audi)
new tyres Rolling Eyes

Roof lining (from the other S6)
Sealed the sunroof shut with tiger seal (it leaked, drastic measure I know)
4 rings door vinyl
'quattro' and 'mtm' window stickers
Did have a rear tailgate MTM chrome badge but this was nicked
Removed the later style S6 rear badge, have an old school one but have yet to fit it
New S6 front grill badge

Thats about all I can remember for now....

Pics and work in progress/planned to follow

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:59 pm

As of today

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:12 pm

Nice Mark, looking really nice.

What's the next level then mate??

Jase..
Smile

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:19 pm

Worked planned

The 2 standard cats. are restricting the power flow, so 3" stainless steel straight through from the turbo back lose both OEM cats. and the one to two downpipe and just having 1 HJS race cat fitted – work being done by Dahlback Racing next week.

I need to change the coil packs as the insulating has failed in places, this is resulting in a misfire/dead spot when you try to accelerate from 100mph - nothing, coughs, farts then takes off (bit like my bowels Laughing

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FMIC
RS2 or better exhaust manifold
Rust around the sunroof
Rear bumper clips have broken on one side
New gear nob (ordered)
Stitching required to the driver’s seat
Front and rear bumpers need attention, possibly a re-spray
Cambelt is well over due for a change (parts have been ordered)
Alloys are shagged
Carbon fiber trim

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:29 pm

That looks stunning Mark - always think darker colours look better but that is superb - the depth of shine is incredible.

Nice one sir!! Wink

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:33 pm

Cheers Jas, Owen
Very Happy

I haven't touched the bumpers yet - tomorrow I'll have a bash at them, along with the roof
Also I haven't applied the Collinite yet, weathers been a bit hit and miss

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:42 pm

For your manifold, I'd seriously consider a wagner cast RS2 type manifold.
Tubular ones can crack if not supported, this new manifold from wagner is also sold through 034 in the US. Problem with a real deal RS2 mainifold is two fold, seriously expensive new and secondhand is a lottery getting a one that's not cracked.
Gets rave reviews on the german sites and S2 forum.
Wagner are also developing a bolt on FMIC kit without the need for butchering bumpers.

>>> Linky

Glad you guys are finding the pro's of the RA polishers, it's no dark art when you have the correct gear. Top results Mark.

Jase..
Wink

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:59 pm

Cheers for the tip regarding the manifold.

The FMIC I saw on 034's website, mininal cutting out required on the bumper - if I screw up I've got a spare in the cellar Laughing

The Megs G220 is a great piece of kit, although I could do with some decent pads

Also I found some really good stand alone coil packs which allow you to use the original cover

Really looking forward to visiting Dahlback and getting the new exhaust fitted Very Happy

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:39 pm

034 sell the standalone coilpack kit, high output or something. Early kits delivered from 034 suffered from failures due to wrongly made looms, but I believe that's sorted now. Not to be confused with the kit they, and others, sell using the 1.8T coilpacks.

Speaking of the 1.8T coilpack route, and 'll court controversy by saying this, but the 1.8T route is really a compromise that I'd not take. You have to run with the coilpack cover off or they'll fry themselves to death, also they are prone to failure anyway, chasing part number revisions and so on.

A couple of US based chaps are currently building a kit of standalone coils using them from a Monaro or Corvette. Not finished yet though.

When I replaced mine, I thought long and hard. Immediately ruled out the 1.8T's as I couldn't be arsed with the associated hassle, then ruled out the high output ones from 034 as after purchase and shipping, they weren't a great deal cheaper than 5 new OEM Beru coils from Marty with discount. As the 034 haven't yet been fitted to any car that has done well over 100k miles, I didn't know how long they'd last.
At least with the OEM ones they lasted 160k miles on my S2 before needing to be replaced, and even then it wasn't a failure of the coilpacks themselves, but the wiring to them degrading.

The only plus point I could see with the standalone versions, was that they got rid of the POS's.

Jase..
Wink

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:30 pm

very nice car there always liked the audi estates look like nothing really but go like stink Very Happy

and you lucky bugger getting to go to dahlback i would love to go there just for a look around for 10minutes the amount of amazing machines he has tongue

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:51 pm

I will take my camera graeme for some close up snaps Very Happy

Thats if he can still handle me coming over there with him Rolling Eyes

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:41 pm

cool

i like the mad things he does that much i even bought a fastcar magazine with his mk4 with a 1150bhp 20v turbo engine in and i feckin hate those mags Laughing

i did get a bit worried by your pics as well beerbelly till i got to the 10th pic and there she was.......

a VOLVO!!!! Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:17 am

Wow I will be following this with interest! Lovely looking car in fantastic condition Cool

Love the underbonnet shot Very Happy

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:20 am

Cheers Guys,

Will be sending Dahlback another email asking about the exhaust (diagram, grade of stainless to be used etc)

Coil packs, def. will not be installing the 1.8T ones.
Sneak preview....

According to the spill:
"Looking for the ultimate plug and play ignition solution for your UrS4 or RS2? Its here.

Running 5 of our ultra High Output 034EFI DIS coils with built in 20 amp drivers, this kit is the ultimate coil upgrade for any of the Motronic equipped distributorless cars such as the RS2, UrS4, etc. These coils have been tested on motors with more than 300 HP/Liter and fire effortlessly with over 60-80,000 volts of energy.

Very reliable, overbuilt coils, never deal with coil failures again.
Most importantly, this kit completely eliminate the failure prone stock Power Output Stages (POS)!
Includes full plug and play wiring harness so no cutting or splicing required.
Typically coils can be mounted along the firewall behind the motor, high quality 8mm plug wire set with long leads ensures flexible mounting options."

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:40 am

Just found something else that I've had to add to the 'to do list'.
Expansion tank needs changing, the overflow pipe has snapped off Rolling Eyes

But I have a spare in the cellar Very Happy

Have a shed load of parts ready to pick up from Audi.

Have also changed quite a few blown dashboard bulbs, also I need to drain then fill up with new hydrolic fluid still getting this flashing (!) in red, been like it a year now so I ain't too fussed (passed last years MOT with it).

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:42 am

5½ - 6 hour journey each way from home to Dahlback....
oooohhh my ears Crying or Very sad

Bugger, just got a email from DBR:
"Hi Mark
First we do not have any time before week 36 to help you.
Sure that we can show you around the workshops etc"
DBR

Week 36 = week commencing 1st September
Sad

Sorry Eric,
looks like we'll have to drink loads of beer instead

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:36 am

Bugger

I was planning on signing them up to AOC aswell Laughing

I know Sue will be pleased to hear this cos she was not to impressed when i told her i could be gone the full day on Monday Laughing

I like the coil pack set up there Mark, nice look to them and much better than the standard packs already fitted Very Happy

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:55 pm

The quattro stickers in the back window, they original??

I thought they were only on the older q's. I have fitted a set to mine though too Laughing

PS. How's your head???? Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:02 pm

quattro stickers I got off from Andy
my head always hurts (if not from the drink, def. from the wife) Laughing

Down to Audi on Thursday to pick up some parts
Just created an account with 034 so I can order the coil packs

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:16 pm

my head always hurts (if not from the drink, def. from the wife) Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:07 pm

New coil packs have been ordered
Very Happy

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:49 pm

Sole agent in Sweden Very Happy

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:51 pm

I dont know about that Geoff, they dont look good on Megsy's UR Shock

But then he's only got them on there cos they hold his car together Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:01 pm

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:16 pm

Beerbelly if I was you I would scrap it .The rust looks to me to have gone to far LMFAO.Titanic has got less tin worm on it.The whole car is full of sealer and under seal thats whats holding it together Laughing

You could always look for a purple car just like our Jasmines . Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:18 pm

Drivers seat has taken more hammer then No Skills maggot as well. Laughing

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:11 am

It doesn't help the drivers seat by me being a bit of a Fat Knacka Sad

That rust on the sunroof is 'getting' to me

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:32 am

This can be fixed Mark Cool

Megsy can confirm this as he had a complete roof treated for it Laughing

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:36 am

I think he just wants another engine off you Shock

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:45 am

If you want stuff from 034 at better prices quicker delivery on s2forum there is a guy called nononsense who is now sponsering the site, I know alot of people who have used him and I will be using him as well for mine.

Projects coming along nicely, makes a change to see someone keeping one on the road unlike audibits who enjoys stripping them.