Best Plus around

4.2 V8 40v biturbo - 450 bhp
4.2 V8 40v biturbo - 480 bhp (plus)
Post Reply
User avatar
RichRS6
3rd Gear
Posts: 437
Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:49 am
Location: Penzance

Post by RichRS6 » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:05 pm

Very nice.

If I was looking for another 6 it would have to be a plus but I would look for an unmolested one as i always think if a car has been modded it will have been ragged.

The plus is already pushing more BHP through the same gearbox that is the weakest link (DRC excluded) on the 6.

I don't like tinted windows either as they make estates look like vans, I'd rather have blinds.....

Just my tuppence worth....
03 Mugello Blue Avant, Silver Leather, Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Headlining, MFSW, Electric folding Mirrors. H&R Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Res Miltek, APR R1's, ITG Filters, RNS-E, OEM Bluetooth, Digital Freeview and Headrest Monitors, Aero Wipers, Rear Aero Wiper and R/H parking Mod, Rear Fog mod, Valentine 1.
Top
HYFR
Cruising
Posts: 15568
Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:02 pm

Post by HYFR » Sat Oct 02, 2010 3:53 pm

RichRS6 wrote:
The plus is already pushing more BHP through the same gearbox that is the weakest link (DRC excluded) on the 6.
but the same torque, which is what can kill the gearbox

also, I disagree gearbox is the weakest link after DRC...how about Altenator or Intercoolers ... its just the gearbox is the most expensive, but its not a given it will go
Top
User avatar
ecain63
Top Gear
Posts: 2066
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:28 pm
Location: Bournemouth

Post by ecain63 » Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:03 pm

Not all tuned cars are thrashed. Mine is running a stage 1, but I drive like an old biddy. Its just a nice to have extra for those rare occasions you come across a ferrari or similar. As for gearboxes, if you treat them right then they'll run just fine. Traffic light gp is strictly a no no.
Now Sold!

'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
Top
b7rs4saloon
3rd Gear
Posts: 436
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:31 pm

Post by b7rs4saloon » Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:58 pm

I have just bough one like that!
Not sure if I have done the right thing....having £2k of work done next week...
Top
HYFR
Cruising
Posts: 15568
Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:02 pm

Post by HYFR » Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:23 pm

b7rs4saloon wrote:I have just bough one like that!
Not sure if I have done the right thing....having £2k of work done next week...
under warranty I hope !
Top
User avatar
RichRS6
3rd Gear
Posts: 437
Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:49 am
Location: Penzance

Post by RichRS6 » Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:42 pm

aka_dk wrote:
RichRS6 wrote:
The plus is already pushing more BHP through the same gearbox that is the weakest link (DRC excluded) on the 6.
but the same torque, which is what can kill the gearbox

also, I disagree gearbox is the weakest link after DRC...how about Altenator or Intercoolers ... its just the gearbox is the most expensive, but its not a given it will go
Agreed, I'm sure if its treated sensibly it'll never go wrong but its a shame that it isn't really up to the job which is why I'd look for an unmodified car as at least theres a better chance the box has not had excessive strain put on it.

Why did Audi make such a powerful engine and then mate it to a box which can't really handle the torque?
03 Mugello Blue Avant, Silver Leather, Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Headlining, MFSW, Electric folding Mirrors. H&R Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Res Miltek, APR R1's, ITG Filters, RNS-E, OEM Bluetooth, Digital Freeview and Headrest Monitors, Aero Wipers, Rear Aero Wiper and R/H parking Mod, Rear Fog mod, Valentine 1.
Top
b7rs4saloon
3rd Gear
Posts: 436
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:31 pm

Post by b7rs4saloon » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:03 pm

Nope.... not under warranty. Coilovers, ARB's and a service!

All reflected in the sale price.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 86 guests