Short shift for 2003 A6
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Short shift for 2003 A6
Hey guys. This is my first post on your forum. Im a subaru guy (I drive a 2004 sti) but I have always loved Audis. A while back I convinced my mother to get herself into a 2003 A6 2.7t with the 6speed. However after driving the car I have developed a dislike for the long throws required to shift. I did some searching but couldnt find an answer regarding who makes a short shifter for her year. Anyone know the best one? Take care, -Chris
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I have the Tanoga short shifter and the AWE DTS both help clean up the shifts and
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launches. Mine is an 03 too as you can see by my sig.
launches. Mine is an 03 too as you can see by my sig.
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verdegrrl , a few ???s (please)
been reading and learning a lot about keeping my 2000 a6 2.7T running fine.
First, is that an Audi posted as your sig- what kind?
Where do you live, earlier you posted you were visiting Asia?
Just a curious mind???
First, is that an Audi posted as your sig- what kind?
Where do you live, earlier you posted you were visiting Asia?
Just a curious mind???
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I don't own an A6 - used to sell them. That's a late model Alfa Spider in the sig (loaner
for a few days). Hubby's family is from Malaysia. Back in the US again now.
As for keeping your A6 running well, I would do a few things:
Warm up and cool down of the oil and turbos is critical. A few miles of gentle throttle inputs before romping on the gas will add to the life of both the engine and turbos. When you are ready to stop, either drive gently a mile or two before your destination, or idle the car for a minute or so before shutting it off. That prevents coking of oil.
Change oil every 4 to 7K, with a good quality synthetic. We've covered oil extensively in Stoney's FAQ. Follow the maintanence schedule and also take time to be observant about new smells, sounds, and make under car inspections now and then. Fix things as soon as you notice them, instead of waiting until something breaks - usually less expensive ;-)
In fact, Stoney's FAQ is an excellent way to learn a lot.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/394888.phtml">Here's what I do with my Alfa Milano Verde - also known as 75 3.0 America</a></li></ul>
As for keeping your A6 running well, I would do a few things:
Warm up and cool down of the oil and turbos is critical. A few miles of gentle throttle inputs before romping on the gas will add to the life of both the engine and turbos. When you are ready to stop, either drive gently a mile or two before your destination, or idle the car for a minute or so before shutting it off. That prevents coking of oil.
Change oil every 4 to 7K, with a good quality synthetic. We've covered oil extensively in Stoney's FAQ. Follow the maintanence schedule and also take time to be observant about new smells, sounds, and make under car inspections now and then. Fix things as soon as you notice them, instead of waiting until something breaks - usually less expensive ;-)
In fact, Stoney's FAQ is an excellent way to learn a lot.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/394888.phtml">Here's what I do with my Alfa Milano Verde - also known as 75 3.0 America</a></li></ul>
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Have Tanoga and AWE DTS as well, makes some difference.
I feel that the short shifter does a lot to improve the throw distance, however, it doesn't reduce the lateral (side to side) throw at all. While I don't really mind (in fact don't notice) it at all during daily driving, when really punching up through gears, I'm starting to notice that I sometimes hit the block between 1st and third, with my arm movement naturally assuming a corresponding decrease in lateral movement that isn't there.
Anyhow, regardless, I would recommend the shifter, and am sure that with more driving I'll get 100% used to it. The DTS also made a pretty decent difference - feels like it helps put the power down more solidly, but it's hard to quantify.
Installation of both items is super easy. There's a lot of good posts, but if you're lazy you could check out the link below from my install (it's froma website which I'm trying to put together - hopefully I'll have my DTS install documented and up in a few days).
Anyhow, good luck! And BTW, also in a '03 2.7T 6-speed....<ul><li><a href="http://audifahrer.com/tanogainstall/index.htm">http://audifahrer.com/tanogainstall/index.htm</a</li></ul>
Anyhow, regardless, I would recommend the shifter, and am sure that with more driving I'll get 100% used to it. The DTS also made a pretty decent difference - feels like it helps put the power down more solidly, but it's hard to quantify.
Installation of both items is super easy. There's a lot of good posts, but if you're lazy you could check out the link below from my install (it's froma website which I'm trying to put together - hopefully I'll have my DTS install documented and up in a few days).
Anyhow, good luck! And BTW, also in a '03 2.7T 6-speed....<ul><li><a href="http://audifahrer.com/tanogainstall/index.htm">http://audifahrer.com/tanogainstall/index.htm</a</li></ul>
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