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A6 All/ S6 All
#1

So, I have had to make a decision about my A6 4.2 and my S6. It was either throw a new tip in the S6 to fix the blown trans, or transfer everything over from my A6 4.2 6speed, and sell off the remaining parts. Ill outline the plan, and then explain the problem we are facing.

A6 parts to S6 (these are the parts that I want taken off the A6, and moved to the S6)

[] Engine (except S6 Throttle Body, MAF, fuel injectors, airbox and accompanying piping, which will all stay with the S6)
[] Wiring/ECU
[] Battery
[] Full Exhaust from downpipes all the way back
[] 6speed transmission and all necessary parts
[] Motor mounts
[] oil cooler
[] coilovers
[] wheels
[] brakes calipers and rotors (except S6 master cylinder, which should stay with the S6) NOTE: I will be providing new front calipers. Also, if the S6 rears look like new, we can just leave them on. The A6 rears are BRAND NEW.
[] ABS sensors (I think… we can discuss)
[] Rear sway bar

The following parts will be removed from the S6 in the process

[] Engine/wiring (can you strap this to a skid so I can store in my garage?)
[] Battery (discard)
[] Exhaust (box)
[] Auto trans (is the shell worth anything?)
[] Motor mounts (discard)
[] Suspension (box)
[] Control arms (box)
[] Wheels (box or skid)
[] Brakes (box)
[] ABS sensors (box)
[] Rear sway bar (box)
[] TCU and ECU (box)
[*] Anything else that I missed?

The following need to be stripped from the A6 at the shop, and boxed or made ready for pickup

[] Tail lights/headlights
[] Front and rear bumpers
[] front fenders
[] hood
[] trunk lid
[] Drivers seat (I will remove the rest myself)
[] Cluster (I have to figure this one out. I want to use the S6 one, but it may have to be recoded)
[] Air bags
[] Radiator (is it worth it?)
[] Anything else valuable, that I can sell, that is WORTH IT to take off. If it is going to cost me $50 labor to remove $100 part, it isnt really worth it, in most cases.

And any thing like the stereo, floor mats, passenger seat, etc. I will pull out ahead of time.

Here is the problem… The shop says that they can’t get the A6 out of the shop without it being a rolling chasis. I dont want to pay labor to install the suspension, rear brakes, wheels, just to have to take them off again. Is there any sort of dolly, or anything like that that could be used to roll the bare chasis out of the garage and get it to the junk yard? Or am I forced to have this stuff reinstalled? I am located in Toronto Canada, if that makes any difference.

Also, does anyone have a rough estimate on how long the first part of this job (the transfer of the A6 parts to the S6) will take? The shop is trying to put together an estimate, but Id be curious to know what others think.

Pics of the cars, just because people always like pics

the sacrificial lamb (aka organ donor)

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9264459/p4pb9264459.jpg

awaiting the transplant

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9210376/p4pb9210376.jpg

#2

call the junkyard and ask them to come and get it. Or get a buddy with a flatbed. Or CAA or some tow company to pick it up from the shop. I don’t quite understand the dillemma.

What’s going to be left on the car though?

#3

I think his concern is that he’s stripping the brakes and hubs off the A6, so there will be nowhere to attach wheels. So it will be hard to move.

Speak to your local salvage yard. I’m sure they’ll know some tricks. Worst case scenario is you have to buy some of those jack stand/dolly combo things from can tire.

#4

Yeah, exactly. The shop told me they needed it to be a rolling chasis to get it out of the place. To reinstall the wheels, suspension, control arms, and brakes is going to cost me money in labor, and I would rather just have all those parts off the car to sell or keep as spares.

I agree with the dolly option. I have already looked at Princess Auto, and they seem to be pretty cheap for a couple of them. In the end, I guess I will have to let the shop make the recommendation. For whatever reason (maybe legal?) they said there is no way they can think of to get the completely stripped down shell out of the shop, without making it rolling.

On another forum, the guys recommended chopping it up with a sawzall into manageable pieces and selling the scrap metal. I asked the garage if we could do this, and they said ‘no’. LOL. Actually, we found out later that there are strict rules nowadays in how you recycle your vehicle. You can’t just chop it up and sell the metal.

Ill let you know how it goes.

#5

Aaaahahahah ya you cant just take a car in pieces to tbe recycler thats what chop shops did back in the day. If yiu have your title you can give your car to a recycler tho

#6

So much for the good ol’ days when you could chop up a car in the afternoon, and then laugh about it over a few beers that night. Ahhh… I miss those days

#7

Just chop it up and throw small pieces away overtime each week in the trash

#8

Mail some of the parts randomly across Canada, and leave the main chassis in a suitcase behind your apartment

When you chop the car up, film the whole thing, with True Faith by New Order playing in the background. Let your dog eat some of the parts while they’re still on the chassis. Fuck the chassis too. All on video. Then post it online and go to Germany to hideout.

#9

You see that corpse fucker almost puked and passed out while they played the video in court…

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#10

Wow, this thread took a fucked up turn.

Following along for results, should be badass

#11

You got some sick fuckers up there in Canada, eh?

#12

There are some new (top secret) developments lately that should take this project to the next level. Expected completion will probably be sometime in the late summer/early fall.

Ill keep you guys posted!

#13

That 4.2 chassis would be ideal for someone (like me) to build up. There’s got to be plenty of C5 narrow body guys looking to go wide.

#14

^^^that’s what I’d think

#15

update

After much debate, I finally decided to replace the bad auto trans with another auto trans. Cost was the main factor for the decision. GTA S6 gave me an incredible deal on a used S6 transmission, which saved me a few thousand over another 6speed swap. So (for now) the S6 is sticking with auto.

The new trans is in the car, and it is at the shop awaiting brakes and coilovers. Finally received the last of the parts today

18z calipers with JHM 350mm lightweight rotors for the front

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9559143/p4pb9559143.jpg

H&R coilovers at an AMAZING price from ECS. Went with the Avant quattro version, although it does not specifically list the S6 as compatible.

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9559141/p4pb9559141.jpg

Hawk ceramic pads, SS brake lines, and RS6 master cylinder

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9559140/p4pb9559140.jpg

Also got ECS rotors for the rear along with ceramic Hawk pads.

I sold one set of my 17z to a guy with an A4. They look incredible on his car

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9559183/p4pb9559183.jpg

Hope mine looks as good.

#16

How did that Brembo deal work out for you?

#17

I sold one set of 17z. I still have the pair of 18z, and it looks like the other 17z will be sold very soon. I had issues with the powder coating. Not major, but still an annoyance. I dont want to post all the details on the forums because I have come to an agreement with the vendor. In the end, I think they will look great on the car, but the whole project ends up costing quite a bit of money, especially with the 18z. With the 18z, you pretty much have to go with custom rotors, which are $795 plus shipping, taxes, etc alone. Plus you need custom brake lines, pads, brake fluid, custom mounting bolts, and optionally a new master cylinder. Whether you piece it together or get JHM’s complete kit for $1950, it is still costing you a pretty penny. And then, you might as well do the rear pads and rotors at the same time…

#18

On the positive side, the S6 needed new brakes all around to certify, so it was going to cost me anyway, even if I went stock

#19

I just meant because you bought three, and were selling two. Were you going to profit a bit on the other two?

#20

Yeah, I made a small amount. About enough to justify my effort. The main benefit came in the fact that the powdercoating was the same price for one pair as it was for three. So, I got my pair rebuilt and powdercoated for free in the end. If I just had the one set then I would have had to dish out about $400 for that.

That being said, I still have to sell the other set of 17z. Otherwise it is going to end up on my A6. Bye bye profit :frowning: