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Question: Does a 2002 A6 4.2 OEM "cat-back" exhaust fit a 2000 A6 2.7t?
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Question: Does a 2002 A6 4.2 OEM "cat-back" exhaust fit a 2000 A6 2.7t?
Before:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/dsc06307.jpg">
Answer: Why yes it does! In fact, it's a direct bolt-on, with the obvious need to modify the rear valance for the exposed tips. I only had to purchase a new set of sleeve clamps around $20, to replace my rusted set.
After:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_001.jpg">
The 4.2 set-up also appears to be about 2-1/8" in diameter, where as MY2000 2.7t set-up was only 2" across. The 4.2 was tapered at the ends where it would fit into the clamps. Not a huge gain, but special thanks to Boston Driver for the donation of his old set-up, the car looks totally different. It's now much more aggressive and sporty looking. I still need to clean up some little burs around the cut-outs and then decide how to finish the edges.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_002.jpg">
I will say that, in fear of cutting too much out of the valance, I just kept raising the mufflers until they hit the valance, then traced around the tips w/caulk and trimming more off each time. I must have made about 5-6 passes w/the Dremel using the cutting disks. Used about only 3 disks in total. I finally stopped when I could re-hang the mufflers on the stock hangers.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_003.jpg">
I like the new look a lot and was then able to pass on a set of '02 OEM mufflers w/tips, that I had been hanging on to, to another local AW'er for his '01. You gotta love this community!
And sorry for the "dark" pics, it was getting later and !@#$%^&* battery in the camera about to die.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/dsc06307.jpg">
Answer: Why yes it does! In fact, it's a direct bolt-on, with the obvious need to modify the rear valance for the exposed tips. I only had to purchase a new set of sleeve clamps around $20, to replace my rusted set.
After:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_001.jpg">
The 4.2 set-up also appears to be about 2-1/8" in diameter, where as MY2000 2.7t set-up was only 2" across. The 4.2 was tapered at the ends where it would fit into the clamps. Not a huge gain, but special thanks to Boston Driver for the donation of his old set-up, the car looks totally different. It's now much more aggressive and sporty looking. I still need to clean up some little burs around the cut-outs and then decide how to finish the edges.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_002.jpg">
I will say that, in fear of cutting too much out of the valance, I just kept raising the mufflers until they hit the valance, then traced around the tips w/caulk and trimming more off each time. I must have made about 5-6 passes w/the Dremel using the cutting disks. Used about only 3 disks in total. I finally stopped when I could re-hang the mufflers on the stock hangers.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70441/audi_tips_003.jpg">
I like the new look a lot and was then able to pass on a set of '02 OEM mufflers w/tips, that I had been hanging on to, to another local AW'er for his '01. You gotta love this community!
And sorry for the "dark" pics, it was getting later and !@#$%^&* battery in the camera about to die.
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Looks good, but edit please...it is from a 2002 LOL!!!
finish the edges with black door edge molding.
I know, these are ovals, but you get the idea...
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/hliu55/RS6%20exhaust/RS6_tip_1.jpg">
I know, these are ovals, but you get the idea...
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/hliu55/RS6%20exhaust/RS6_tip_1.jpg">
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From: Lexington, MA
LOL!!!
Yeah, I have to agree that the black does look better...
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/hliu55/RS6%20exhaust/th_RS6_tip_1.jpg"> <b> > </b> <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/69482/exhaust_7.t.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/hliu55/RS6%20exhaust/th_RS6_tip_1.jpg"> <b> > </b> <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/69482/exhaust_7.t.jpg">
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