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just had stage 3 don by kim <beep> hot awsome power 540 bhp 730 nm of torque with rolling road print out to proof it car is now a flying machine thinking about getting next stage he said shold get about 580 bhp whith mtm hybrid turbos and a few other bits and bobs a bit worred about gear box he said some cars standerd have gear box issues depends on driving style he said he as put cars at this power and not had any problem is there any one out there that has done the same advice please??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

huh?

I think with a few more ?? you should be ok.

What did you do to get 540bhp?

Thats one long sentence. Hypoxia set in after reading it!!

wow , mtm 568 . I think that's about £16k !!

is that the biggest upgrade off the shelf so to speak ?

540 BHP on the rollers, bet it's even more on the road with cooler air going into the engine.
What boost are you running, and whats been done ????????????

grizz wrote:wow , mtm 568 . I think that's about £16k !!

If you can afford it then thats cool. Good luck with the gearbox lifespan!!

Does anyone offer a club-sporting service? Rip out the rear seats (they weigh a ton!), lightweight alloys, light-weight battery, remove the entertainment and sat nav, erm I can't think of anything else... but a good reduction in weight would save the gearbox.

Isn't the MTM clubsport like that? The one with the manual box?

Either that or leave it unlocked in islington. Should be sorted within an hour.

... or drive through customs at Dover port with facial hair and a guilty expression.

I think its a case of not "If" but "When", regarding the gearbox failing.
Mine was replaced with only 33k on the clock and that was with only a MTM Stage 1 fitted, so its really down to pure luck how long it lasts as the gearbox is a major weak point of the RS6

I have been in a full stage 4 MTM RS6 (C5) that allegedly was pushing out 580hp. To be honest I did not think the extra cost of bigger turbos, new head gasket etc was worth is as the mid range torque felt exactly the same as a normal stage 1 car (as the gearbox struggles to handle more) and it was only the top end that the bigger turbos kept pushing when the stock versions trail off after 5000rpm. If you have the money and inclination then go for it, but IMO stick with what you have as the real world improvement is not much.