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Audi RS6 2020

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Overview of the new RS6 High-performance station wagons are a rare breed in America, but the 2020 Audi RS6 Avant aims to repopulate the species when it reaches our shores. Derived from the already-excellent Audi A6 sedan, the souped-up station wagon adds RS-specific bodywork and exclusive go-fast goodies. While alternatives such as the Mercedes-AMG E63 S wagon and the mightiest Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo currently rule the long-roof roost, the forthcoming 2020 RS6 Avant could conquer them all. Engine, Ride, and Handling Audi endows the RS6 Avant with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, which generates 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant combines with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that's found on other Audi products such as the A8 luxury sedan and the Q8 crossover. The RS6 Avant feeds its…

A6 4G Changing Decor Trims

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A6 C7 4G Reverse Camera Retrofit

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Although most of 4G cars have a reverse camera, mine doesn't. It has a perfectly good back and front PDC which is more than enough for me but there wasn't much else to tinker on the car so here it is. It's fairly easy retrofit and the most dificult part is the wiring as usual. Parts Required There are several parts you need for this: Module - the A6 part number is 4G0907441 but you can use a module from A8 - 4h0907441 - whatever you find cheaper from eBay, or at least that's what I did.Camera - camera number is 7P6827566 but you can get a cheap China clone which is actually better than the original one. I got…

Audi A6 4G Start Stop Button Replacement

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Change the often-braking A6 4G Start Stop button with a new, better looking one! Unfortunatelly, the igniton switch is one of those things that you press every day and due to some poor design really, the lettering breaks. I am sure all of you have stumbled upon this. Here's what mine looks like. Parts Required for the Start Stop Replacement So, I ordered a new button, with red surrounding, originally from S6 / RS6 models. The part number for LEFT HAND DRIVE units is 4G1905217B. If you're in the UK or other RHD country - check the proper number for your car. There's a difference. Here's how the new button loks like. Installation Changing the buttons is super simple. There…

Why You Should Clean Your Intake

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Before I've decided to do this just as a precaution and without any symptoms. Anyway, I was stunned by the results. First, everything was much clogged than I suspected and second the calt felt much better - engine work became more quite, the car became more powerful especially on lower speeds. Highly recommended procedure for all of you diesel car owners out there! After

Audi A6 4G C7 Facelift Gearshift Knob Installation

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Switching to the much better looking facelift shifting knob or an RS style one requires a bit more effort than simply purchasing the knob itself and replacing it. Since the original button is facing inwards the driver, while the new one is frontal, some heating and twisting is required for the installation Parts Required You will need got pliers, someone to help you and the gearshift ball itself of course. Here's the number of the original A6 knob but you can get S-line, S6, RS6 or whatever option you want. Assembly First, you need to remove the old one. Pull the leather inwards on the market spots to free the clips and pull up. Be careful not to damage…

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Audi A6 4G C7 Trunk Splitters

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So, the good people at Audi only sell us a package of rails, clips and the separators. If your car already has them, there's no point ordering that. Instead, you can use the 4F numbers. The separators are the same and you can order them individually.

Audi A6 4G C7 Illuminated LED Sills Installation

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Led sills look awesome on your car at night. There are numerous variants with S-Line, Allroad, S6 and RS6 illuminated ones. Do not get fooled by the numerous chinese crap that's massively sold on Ebay - original ones look and work much, much better. Since my car is a regular A6, I decided to install the default LED ones. Plus, chinese ones have circle cables that require you to drill through your car which is ridiculous. If you're getting them 2nd hand, make sure to peel off completely the old tape, clean it with alcochol and use the best one you can get your hands on to avoid dust and dirt going under. Parts Required Here are the parts you…

A6 4G C7 – Chrome Seat Buttons

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Somehow, Audi decided that my comfort seat will have the circular button in chrome, while the other two per seat in simple plastic. Thankfuly, you can order chromed ones and replace them fairly easy. Make sure you order the proper ones, since buttons for other cars, including Q7 do not fit! Parts Required Here are the part numbers of the buttons: 8K0959815A 8K0959816A 8K0959817B 8K0959818B Assembly Carefully plug the old ones out and place in the new ones. Simple as that.[image-comparator left="https://www.a6retrofits.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/before.jpg" right="https://www.a6retrofits.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/after.jpg" classes="hover"][/image-comparator]