Everything I've ever done to this car in terms of maintenance and modifications is documented here, with links to details where appropriate. Note, the first table below lists the modifications that were already completed prior to me purchasing the car. The second table details everything I've done with it.
Changes prior to my ownership
Date |
Description |
Mileage |
Shop / Installer |
Notes |
12/31/2014 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
4 programs loaded (91, 93, 100, stock) |
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12/31/2014 |
High flow airfilter |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Unknown air filter installed. Need to look and see what manufacturer it is. |
01/16/2015 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Awesome, and custom, setup for exhaust. Lots of details and sound clips on link to left. |
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01/30/2015 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Really like the look of the RS6 grille on this car. Crash bar behind bumper was also painted black to complete the look. |
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02/16/2015 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Looks nice under the hood! Curious what AWE is doing with their v2 as it has apparently been shown there are some performance issues going past Stage 1. |
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05/19/2015 |
Milltek Downpipes with test pipes |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
First go at adding downpipes was without any catalytic converters. Based on fuel smell, custom cats were added a few months later. |
05/19/2015 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Have heard good things about this. Not knowing what it's like stock, I can't really comment. |
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08/13/2015 |
Unknown |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Based on fuel smell running just test pipes, owner had custom cats fabricated and installed. |
Changes under my ownership
Date |
Description |
Mileage |
Shop / Installer |
Notes |
10/09/2015 |
Pre-purchase Inspection |
31,290 |
Goodspeed Performance Labs |
Included dyno pull, new plugs (one step cooler OEM), and compression test. |
10/10/2015 |
Bought the car! |
31,290 |
NA |
Picked it up down in Arizona and drove it back to Seattle with my lovely wife. |
10/13/2015 |
32,890 |
Achtuning |
Even though I'd barely driven it without the TCU flash, I wanted to take advantage of the sale and knew I'd go here in the long run anyways. |
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11/11/2015 |
33,420 |
Self |
Not quite as slick as the old V1 install, but very happy with the results. |
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11/16/2015 |
Audi rear license plate holder and frame |
33,718 |
Self |
Plate holder screws were stripped and I wanted to also go with a lower key license plate frame |
11/24/2015 |
35k mile service |
34,360 |
Audi Bellevue |
All standard 35k service items including: oil change, transmission fluid and filter change. Add to this full MMI replacement/upgrade (TSB 2040406/4), all software up to latest revisions (ECU/TCU), thermostat replacement, and replaced motor mounts after finding a failed one. |
12/01/2015 |
H&R 10mm spacers |
NA |
NA |
At first got these for the winter wheels, but now using only for summer as offsets are different and they weren't wide enough for the winters. |
12/03/2015 |
NA |
Took the OEM 20" wheels I had and got them powder coated by Thermo Tech. Love the look along with the painted center caps. Shop is highly recommended! |
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12/05/2015 |
Winter wheels mounted |
34,845 |
Les Schwab |
Mounted the newly powder coated OEM 20's with a new set of 255/35R-20 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 XL's |
12/28/2015 |
15mm H&R Spacers for winter setup |
35,521 |
Achtuning / Self |
The 10mm spacers just weren't wide enough on these wheels. The 15's look great, and don't rub at all. |
12/30/2015 |
Rock chips repaired in windshield |
35,654 |
Had 2 small nicks that I had filled before they got any bigger. |
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01/11/2016 |
36,002 |
Self |
Finally completed the extensive ALP install! Well documented at link on the left. |
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03/28/2016 |
38,751 |
Achtuning |
Very nice upgrade leading to +20 AWHP and a whopping +82 AWTQ on our 91 octane here. Can definitely feel the difference! |
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04/11/2016 |
39,316 |
Self |
A bit of a pain to get the rear installed, but otherwise pretty straightforward. Waiting for test drive today. |
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11/23/2016 |
45k mile service |
45,205 |
Audi Bellevue |
Changed oil & filter, lubricated wiper pivots and door hinges, replaced brake fluid, replaced faded engine start button. Investigated intermittent seat memory issue, applied 2035357/1. Replaced turbo inlet pipes (TSB 2036167). Replaced coolant pipes and seal ring. |
12/19/2016 |
Replaced driver side seat heater element |
45,842 |
Audi Bellevue |
Had failed prior, part came in and it was replaced. I may have messed this one up during stereo install. |
5/29/2017 |
Added 1.5 quarts of oil |
51,167 |
Self |
Got the warning it was low and told to add 1.25 quarts. Still some room to spare, so added a total of 1.5. Not sure how great I feel about that (it's been ~6k miles) |
09/08/2017 |
Front Fender Repair |
54,147 |
My wife accidentally backed into the S6 a while back and we finally decided to get it fixed. Queen City did an awesome job as usual, but we had to get the car re-wrapped because new vinyl on just the fender would have never matched with rest of car. |
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09/20/2017 |
54,299 |
After giving the car a week to cure the paint on the front fender, it was time to get her re-wrapped. Went with 3M Brushed Steel and Brushed Black. Read all about it here. |
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12/22/2018 |
58,513 |
Audi Bellevue |
This one sucked, see Audi tech's video to the left. Sitting in traffic, I punch it to get into another lane and 'THUNK!'. I thought it was the transmission, but no CEL. Close to the dealer and I drove it there (not the best idea) and it turns out the front bolt that holds the rear diff in place sheered off. As a result, the prop shaft was loose and rubbing on the body and therefore needed to get replaced. It took 5 weeks for Audi to get it in as it was back-ordered from the factory. ...and it wasn't cheap either! |
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01/30/2018 |
55k mile service |
58,513 |
Audi Bellevue |
While the prop shaft was getting repaired, I also had the dealer do the 55k service. This included: new pollen filter, oil change and new oil filter, lubricated door hinges and sunroof guides. Brakes were at 7mm front and rear, tires (winter) at 8/32. |
02/09/2018 |
58,814 |
Self |
The out of the box mute solution for this radar detector always bothered me and I wanted something similar to what I had in my RS4. Read all about it. |
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02/11/2018 |
58,927 |
Self |
Had it in the RS4, wanted it in the S6...especially as I head towards more power. |
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02/11/2018 |
OBD2 Splitter |
58,927 |
Self |
With the P3cars gauge in place, I wanted to see if I could have both it and the APR dongle attached at the same time. Results are mixed, but it's still a useful mod for me. |
02/12/2018 |
58,954 |
Self |
Jumped on a deal I couldn't resist and love the feel of the thicker wheel. |
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02/14/2018 |
58,994 |
Self |
Had these sitting around for 1.5 years before getting around to installing. Loving the final product which also incorporates the VAGCOM lowering I did prior. |
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02/23/2018 |
59.156 |
BOOM! Is all I can say :) 576 whp and 707 wtq on 92 octane. Good stuff. |
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02/24/2018 |
New Battery |
59,176 |
AutoZone |
The original finally gave up the ghost. Replaced it with a Duralast Platinum Battery (H8-AGM). It's a little shorter than the stock one. |