Gentlemen (and Ladies), take it all with a grain of salt and a bit of humor. Also, keep in mind that the RS6 C5 Avant was never imported in the USA, so I hope you can sympathize with the excitement embedded in this effort. This being a community of enthusiasts, I imagine you will enjoy seeing how this very special car still thrives over 20 years since its release in parts of the world that it was never intended to populate.
For those not familiar with the process, importing a RS6 C5 Avant in the USA at this point requires a monumental effort that includes federalizing the car to USA standards - indeed, an effort that is fraught with unknowns and easily overwhelmed by cost.
So now that I put it all in perspective, here is a site I have assembled for those of us living on this side of the pond that aren't lucky enough to enjoy a factory-delivered car like you do. You Audi enthusiasts residing in your portion of the Western hemisphere are a lucky breed, indeed!
Here is my RS6 Avant, with the added benefit of a 6-speed conversion carried out by a specialist who is also the father of the 01E manual transmission adapter plate.
https://www.rs6avant6mt.com
Enjoy!
USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
I didn’t think it was even possible to import one. Kudos.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Beautiful job on the car & the website! Well done!!
Fun: 2004 RS6+ Avant, Daytona Grey, Bilstein B14, Milltek.
~Fun: 2016 A6 Avant S-Line, Daytona Grey, fake-Black Edition (dechromed)
~Fun: 2019 A4 Avant 30 TFSI Black Edition
~Fun: 2016 A6 Avant S-Line, Daytona Grey, fake-Black Edition (dechromed)
~Fun: 2019 A4 Avant 30 TFSI Black Edition
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Great photos. Front badge position need fixing though.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Thank you for the warm welcome. Yes, I need to address the front badge: the one currently installed isn't cutting it! Anyone out there who has a spare *correct* badge and is willing to ship?
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steve2003rs6
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Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Great photos mate. The car is simply stunning.
Many thanks for sharing.
I have road envy.
We could do with some of your roads over here. Getting sick of trying to dodge huge potholes.
Ps. I think Shoppinit is referring to the front badge positioning on the grill. Not the badge itself.
Many thanks for sharing.
I have road envy.
We could do with some of your roads over here. Getting sick of trying to dodge huge potholes.
Ps. I think Shoppinit is referring to the front badge positioning on the grill. Not the badge itself.
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Hmm... I'll find some pics so that I can determine the exact front badge factory positioning and I'll relocate to where it needs to be.
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Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Here’s mine for reference.
Touch on photo to turn it the right way up.
I think mine is in the right place. If not someone will let me know.
Looked at a few pictures of cars that are up for sale.
The badges are all in a similar position to mine.
Yours for comparison.
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Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Here's an Audi photo:
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Your badge doesn't look genuine. Should look like Steve's.
https://www.amazon.com/Front-Grill-Badg ... B077HYP18G
https://www.amazon.com/Front-Grill-Badg ... B077HYP18G
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Oh, AT have got them:
https://audi-tradition-parts.de/en_GB/p ... 4B0853736B
Might have to get one, if I haven't got one already somewhere. I was going to rebadge mine. It's always been debadged since I had it and I like it that way but might as well get it back to as original as possible.
/You'll need a new clip, too --> 4B0853645
https://audi-tradition-parts.de/en_GB/p ... 4B0853736B
Might have to get one, if I haven't got one already somewhere. I was going to rebadge mine. It's always been debadged since I had it and I like it that way but might as well get it back to as original as possible.
/You'll need a new clip, too --> 4B0853645
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Got it. The badge just needs to sit a bit lower and a touch more to the side. I'll relocate it today!
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
You might as well wait until you get the genuine badge.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: USA-spec RS6 Avant 6-speed manual conversion
Welcome!
Would love a manual conversion on mine but never mustered the courage to do it. Maybe one day I will start collecting parts and it will be inevitable.
Have watched all of Joel Francisco vids on YouTube but he has moved on now to v10 turbo on older Audi.
Has anyone else posted about Harp Attack by the way? He’s been sticking newer engines in older cars for a while with success.
Would love a manual conversion on mine but never mustered the courage to do it. Maybe one day I will start collecting parts and it will be inevitable.
Have watched all of Joel Francisco vids on YouTube but he has moved on now to v10 turbo on older Audi.
Has anyone else posted about Harp Attack by the way? He’s been sticking newer engines in older cars for a while with success.
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