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Just trying to see if this a problem for C6 RS6 owners on their DRC.

I had a phone call from my local Audi dealer asking if I could help out.
They had a C6 in for DRC problems and on removing the banjo from the shock unit it snapped off.
I haven't seen the exact location as they sent me pictures of the bolt and their driver bought it over to me to have a look at.
Now from my understanding this is not a part that is available separately, only as part of a new shock.
They stated it is not an isolated problem.

I had a look at the bolt and it is made from a fairly soft grade of aluminium and is anodised black.
It basically sheared through the cross holes, which I am not surprised about.
I measured it up and made them a new one in 304 stainless steel.

They fitted it and reported everything was fine, they seemed very happy and more importantly their customer was happy as it saved him a few quid.

If I was to make a batch of these is there any interest or call for them?

Unless I'm very much mistaken that's a banjo from the rear shock on a C5. The C6 doesn't have them but yes, they're reknowned for shearing.

Jim Haseltine wrote:Unless I'm very much mistaken that's a banjo from the rear shock on a C5. The C6 doesn't have them but yes, they're reknowned for shearing.

Thanks for the reply, it just goes to show my ignorance on this. I was told it was a C6 and not being familiar with the RS6 I didn't know.

If this is the case can this thread be moved to the C5 sub forum please?

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Nice bit of engineering there chap
Only problem is that very few C5's are still running DRC; still a few stalwarts out there but most are on coilovers now, which is a shame.

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Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:39 pm

Nice bit of engineering there chap
Only problem is that very few C5's are still running DRC; still a few stalwarts out there but most are on coilovers now, which is a shame.

Thanks, that was my thought regarding the C6 but it appears this is C5 even more so.

I think this maybe a non starter as there will be no demand.