Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

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Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by R23 » Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:31 pm

All,

I started a similar thread on the S4 forum - what would the guys who know recomend as their top 5 mods for the sublime S6?

I cant get much of a gague from the previous threads about what it desirable / possible while still keeping the car an everyday road machine except for map and exhaust.

I am thinking along the lines of modified intake like the JHM S4 manifold / better flowing downpipes to go with an exhaust / uprated bushes and suspension options and alloys ...
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by marky mark » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:14 pm

watching your thread.

Mine has a milltek system
K & N
an ECU remap (still unsure who fitted it )

all fitted by previous owner.
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Ford Escort RS Turbo Mk 2 ( inherited then sold)
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by Mr V10 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:18 pm

Uprated RS 6 anti roll bars? My old RS6 plus arbs with about 40k on them are sitting in my garage getting in the way, make me an offer.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by bam_bam » Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:45 pm

R23 wrote:what would the guys who know recomend as their top 5 mods for the sublime S6?
*recommend

...top upgrade for an S6? Buy an RS6...
No matter where you go, there you are.

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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by chunky79 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:41 pm

Amar wrote:Uprated RS 6 anti roll bars? My old RS6 plus arbs with about 40k on them are sitting in my garage getting in the way, make me an offer.
I was about to say the same, good call. Get an rs6 exhaust too, should be able to pick one up cheap enough.
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by marky mark » Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:48 pm

I love how straight away the best mod for an S6 is an RS6....lol
If i would have wanted even thirstier car then yes i would have bought one...
i had the same GTS-T versus GTR Mentality on the skyline forums..... :sleeping_2: :rant:
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R33 Nissan Skyline GTS-T 400 horses.
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BMW 330i Touring (Now wifes)
Audi S6 Avant 2000 Nemo Blue,Silver leather,Miltek,K & N, RS6 19" rims, LPG converted,RS6 brakes, RS6 ARB's.
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by Mr V10 » Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:12 pm

I've had a C5 S6, and the fuel economy is no better than an RS 6, if anything - it's a little worse. Who buys a 4.2 V8 performance car with fuel costs in mind anyway.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by chunky79 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:51 am

If you bought an S6 over an RS6 just cause of 2-3 mpg, you my friend are a fooooooooooool.
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by Mr V10 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:54 pm

The C5 S6 isn't more economical. The gearing was set up so it was always a hundred or two hundred more RPM higher than an RS6 at the same speed as it hasn't got the turbos to rely on if you need to pick up speed suddenly. It would do 2-3MPG less than an RS 6 sat at 70/80 MPH.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
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Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by marky mark » Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:35 pm

Er you're all missing the point, the thread is about mods for the S6...and for the record i did not start the thread.
Why not post something useful aside from "Buy an RS6"

I bought a LPG S6 so i dont have the problems with fuel prices so much.
As i said if i had wanted an RS6 i would have bought one, i have had enough of turbo cars, so the S6 was the obvious choice for a fast family car.

Nothing changes on car forums does it..
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BMW 330i Touring (Now wifes)
Audi S6 Avant 2000 Nemo Blue,Silver leather,Miltek,K & N, RS6 19" rims, LPG converted,RS6 brakes, RS6 ARB's.
Work in progress.....

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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by Mr V10 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:58 pm

*you're
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2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by marky mark » Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:20 pm

thanks amar... :bowdown:
Previous :-
Nissan S13 Drift car.
Ford Escort RS Turbo Mk 2 ( inherited then sold)
R33 Nissan Skyline GTS-T 400 horses.
Current:-
BMW 330i Touring (Now wifes)
Audi S6 Avant 2000 Nemo Blue,Silver leather,Miltek,K & N, RS6 19" rims, LPG converted,RS6 brakes, RS6 ARB's.
Work in progress.....

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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by Mr V10 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:24 pm

*Thanks
*Amar


Nice RS 6 in your avatar! Who are you kidding? You want an RS 6.

Seriously though, look at ARB upgrades. Hotchkis, H&R or RS 6 ones. They make a huge difference.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport

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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by marky mark » Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:16 pm

I am sure R23 will add it to his list of Mods.
Your RS6 is very nice, however i like my S6, as it ticks all the boxes.
Anything faster and the wife won't drive it.
Previous :-
Nissan S13 Drift car.
Ford Escort RS Turbo Mk 2 ( inherited then sold)
R33 Nissan Skyline GTS-T 400 horses.
Current:-
BMW 330i Touring (Now wifes)
Audi S6 Avant 2000 Nemo Blue,Silver leather,Miltek,K & N, RS6 19" rims, LPG converted,RS6 brakes, RS6 ARB's.
Work in progress.....

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Re: Top 5 mods (S6 C5)

Post by amanda1 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:30 pm

marky mark wrote: Anything faster and the wife won't drive it.
Thats not a bad thing you know :bigblink: I would suggest arb's, millteck and a map, oh and upgrade all old rubber bushes on suspension to new.
950 nm torque!

Ohh running bridgestones because they are the best ;)

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