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AUDI => A6 - S6 - RS 6 - A7 - S7 - RS 7 => Topic started by: RS ZWEI on March 12, 2018, 10:23:37 AM

Title: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 12, 2018, 10:23:37 AM

No one ever seems to talk about them. Is there love for C5 RS6's in NZ?
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: Filx on March 12, 2018, 10:40:39 AM
How many are are around in NZ? You don't seem to see many anymore.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: robh on March 12, 2018, 10:41:34 AM
Gearboxes have probably all turned to jelly  ;D
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 12, 2018, 10:50:19 AM
Quote from: Filx on March 12, 2018, 10:40:39 AM
How many are are around in NZ? You don't seem to see many anymore.

I don't know, Maybe 50? I remember there are more than the 35 B5 RS4's.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: grale on March 12, 2018, 11:41:01 AM
Sorry to divert, but how many of those 35 RS4s still exist? Or at least still live in NZ?
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 12, 2018, 12:53:12 PM
I have much love for them... the gearbox is by far the biggest 'scary factor' though.

A manual conversion would be awesome.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: schattenblau on March 12, 2018, 12:55:42 PM
what's in the c5 ?

i drove the latest c7 rs6 performance over the weekend and the 8-spd auto box was awesome.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: le mans on March 12, 2018, 01:08:57 PM
Quote from: grale on March 12, 2018, 11:41:01 AM
Sorry to divert, but how many of those 35 RS4s still exist? Or at least still live in NZ?
I think someone has a database? I believe the vast majority are still registered in NZ.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: le mans on March 12, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on March 12, 2018, 12:53:12 PM
I have much love for them... the gearbox is by far the biggest 'scary factor' though.

A manual conversion would be awesome.
I like them too. The other big issue is the DRC system which is great when it's working but moon beams to repair when in breaks. I've driven about 5 C5s at various times and I love the motor but the gearboxes on most of them were on the way out.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: 89 Coupe on March 12, 2018, 01:25:43 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 12, 2018, 12:55:42 PM
what's in the c5 ?

i drove the latest c7 rs6 performance over the weekend and the 8-spd auto box was awesome.

4.2 V8 biturbo, I drove one last year. I liked the b5 rs4 better simply because it was manual.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: schattenblau on March 12, 2018, 05:53:52 PM
with zf 5-spd auto

thanks.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 14, 2018, 11:37:18 PM
I love them, i'd own one if people didn't keep telling me not to! But, I love that era of audi....
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: robh on March 26, 2018, 11:27:40 AM
One just went through Turners damaged vehicles this morning for about $6850.

Still rego'd but had some sort of light front end hit, plus listed as maybe having trans issue!
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: weta.worker on March 26, 2018, 05:36:39 PM
I want one to complete the RS original collection , but it's hard enough keeping these ones going!  (let alone the RS6 which I know is riddled with probs!)
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: portmanteau on March 27, 2018, 09:29:04 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 12, 2018, 10:23:37 AM
No one ever seems to talk about them. Is there love for C5 RS6's in NZ?

https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/audi/rs6/15924163

April 3rd.  Appears to be selling registered

Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: robh on March 28, 2018, 09:29:03 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on March 27, 2018, 09:29:04 PM
https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/audi/rs6/15924163

April 3rd.  Appears to be selling registered

Weird that one sold on Monday gone for $6850, does that mean they pulled out of purchase?

Still listed as possible trans issues.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: portmanteau on March 28, 2018, 09:42:59 AM
Quote from: robh on March 28, 2018, 09:29:03 AM
Weird that one sold on Monday gone for $6850, does that mean they pulled out of purchase?

Still listed as possible trans issues.

It does rather look as if the buyer may have got a bit over-excited in the heat of the moment

I only see "possible mechanical damage", not trans issues though?

It's pretty much a given though, isn't it!
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: robh on March 28, 2018, 10:53:53 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on March 28, 2018, 09:42:59 AM
It does rather look as if the buyer may have got a bit over-excited in the heat of the moment

I only see "possible mechanical damage", not trans issues though?

It's pretty much a given though, isn't it!

Chrome doesn't display the more info button correctly, if you view in IE and click the button the "possible trans issue" comes up.

As you say though, pretty much going to be one the way out now if not later :)

I was tempted but it's got quiet a few hits around the body, not just the front bumper.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: portmanteau on March 28, 2018, 11:22:42 AM
Quote from: robh on March 28, 2018, 10:53:53 AM
Chrome doesn't display the more info button correctly, if you view in IE and click the button the "possible trans issue" comes up.

Silly me ... there is a "more" beneath "additional". Turners are just weird


Engine started on arrival

however, it is in a damaged auction and due to the length of time it has been in storage, it may not start when sold. Vehicle has water in radiator and oil in engine. It is suspected that there is mechanical damage to this vehicle. Vehicle has sustained front bumper damage. Interior is in average condition. A key is available.

Change of ownership must be completed prior to vehicle being collected
VIEWING: Due to Health and Safety requirements viewing is strictly 7.30am ? 9.00am day of auction only, unless prior arrangement with a minimum of 24hours notice.

Cosmetic damage.

Possible transmission issues.

Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: Filx on March 28, 2018, 12:03:59 PM
There was a guide around the internet at some stage on the "how to manual swap" on these. 01E + custom flywheel + C5 manual donor parts + usual computer trickery. Sounds like a good candidate for something along those lines IMHO.
Title: Re: Is there love for C5 RS6's?
Post by: portmanteau on March 28, 2018, 02:43:03 PM
Quote from: Filx on March 28, 2018, 12:03:59 PM
There was a guide around the internet at some stage on the "how to manual swap" on these. 01E + custom flywheel + C5 manual donor parts + usual computer trickery. Sounds like a good candidate for something along those lines IMHO.

Yes but hellishly involved compared to an average manual conversion