RS6 Saloon seats and mirrors!
Discussion
Investigating whether I need/want one of these uber saloons, or possibly an Avant. Couple of random questions!
Do the saloon's rear seats fold down? Also if I wanted to replace the chrome mirrors with body-coloured variants what is involved? Are they snap on/off plastics or will I need to visit dealers/breakers and source new mirror units?
What are the must-have options? Solar sunroof, satnav, heated seats and Bose stereo all appeal at the moment although guess most of those are standard. Am aware of DRC and cambelt.
Ta.
Do the saloon's rear seats fold down? Also if I wanted to replace the chrome mirrors with body-coloured variants what is involved? Are they snap on/off plastics or will I need to visit dealers/breakers and source new mirror units?
What are the must-have options? Solar sunroof, satnav, heated seats and Bose stereo all appeal at the moment although guess most of those are standard. Am aware of DRC and cambelt.
Ta.
Mirrors are real aluminium and i'd suggest keeping them as they are an RS exclusive item. You can do body coloured mirrors if you want but in my opinion i dont think it looks right without the ally.
Bose is standard and very good. Solar sunroof is ok, but not much better than just having a sunroof. The solar part is to power the internal fans to aid cooling when parked in the sun. Rear seats fold down in the avant but having not had a saloon im not sure about that. Plenty of space in both boots though.
Most things come as standard in the RS, but other than the options list you should be very keen to look at the service record and if you are sensible you should phone audi who will give you history details on specific cars. Test drive afew before you buy because often the tell tale signs of gearbox issues and DRC failure only become apparent when comparing to a good sound car. Expensive if you dont.
Bose is standard and very good. Solar sunroof is ok, but not much better than just having a sunroof. The solar part is to power the internal fans to aid cooling when parked in the sun. Rear seats fold down in the avant but having not had a saloon im not sure about that. Plenty of space in both boots though.
Most things come as standard in the RS, but other than the options list you should be very keen to look at the service record and if you are sensible you should phone audi who will give you history details on specific cars. Test drive afew before you buy because often the tell tale signs of gearbox issues and DRC failure only become apparent when comparing to a good sound car. Expensive if you dont.
Re-reading you post to see if i missed anything.
Cambelt must be done at 40k intervals. If its due soon then insist on it being done before you buy, along with thermostat and water pump. If you can get one with a warranty then its a god send. A new gearbox will set you back £7k so its a must really.
New ally mirrors are about £350 a peice compared with the body coloured ones at arond £150. Alloy wheel are quite soft so check for buckling and dents. New ones are £750 each, but off the forums you can get a set of 4 for that. Avoid ebay replicas as they are worse.
Check RS246.com for more info than you can shake a stick at.
Cambelt must be done at 40k intervals. If its due soon then insist on it being done before you buy, along with thermostat and water pump. If you can get one with a warranty then its a god send. A new gearbox will set you back £7k so its a must really.
New ally mirrors are about £350 a peice compared with the body coloured ones at arond £150. Alloy wheel are quite soft so check for buckling and dents. New ones are £750 each, but off the forums you can get a set of 4 for that. Avoid ebay replicas as they are worse.
Check RS246.com for more info than you can shake a stick at.
Excellent. Thanks for posting Eddie. Am throwing a few choices up in the air at the moment. Including B3S Cabriolets, as well as B10 V8's, and S4 Avants!
Eddie, did you throw a Milltek on yours as part of your Stage 1?
Reason for the mirrors would be to stealthify and reduce attraction from scrotes and the criminal underworld.
Eddie, did you throw a Milltek on yours as part of your Stage 1?
Reason for the mirrors would be to stealthify and reduce attraction from scrotes and the criminal underworld.
Edited by Digger on Monday 14th June 14:46
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