Evan's E61 Build: Pics, Updates, and Wagon Love for All
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I took a break from coding as my battery voltage was dropping below 12v even with support so I ordered a new battery and am picking it up today. I will install, code the battery, and continue poking around with the DSC coding.
In the meantime I replaced my broken rear axle. First I ordered a used axle off ebay that had VERY damaged threads and was unsalvageable, the seller gave me a full refund and I ordered another axle from a local dismantler. Unfortunately the 2nd axle also had thread damage and I was again refunded my money. Since the damaged axles had to core value to the sellers I was instructed to keep both with worked out well as I was able to have a local axle shop recut the threads on the second axle and in the end was able to repair my broken drivetrain for $25!
VGSG module was also removed.
Evan
Whoops!
California Axle Supply in Huntington Beach has a lot of axles
After threads were recut and splines cleaned
Installed, you can see the weeping grease from my old axle.
Same thing on the passenger side.
VGSG module
aaaaaaaaaaaaaand it's GONE!
In the meantime I replaced my broken rear axle. First I ordered a used axle off ebay that had VERY damaged threads and was unsalvageable, the seller gave me a full refund and I ordered another axle from a local dismantler. Unfortunately the 2nd axle also had thread damage and I was again refunded my money. Since the damaged axles had to core value to the sellers I was instructed to keep both with worked out well as I was able to have a local axle shop recut the threads on the second axle and in the end was able to repair my broken drivetrain for $25!
VGSG module was also removed.
Evan
Whoops!
California Axle Supply in Huntington Beach has a lot of axles
After threads were recut and splines cleaned
Installed, you can see the weeping grease from my old axle.
Same thing on the passenger side.
VGSG module
aaaaaaaaaaaaaand it's GONE!
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Good day for the wagon:
- Module "safety"
- 6AT Mechatronics sleeve and seal
- Trans flush and reflash
- Rear differential flush
- New front tires + Tredwear
Level for the fluid flushes
I decided to implement some cheap insurance and drill a drain hole to protect the modules. 3/16" bit
There it is
From the outside
Spare tire is out and audio is in, JBL MS8 for the interior speakers (BSW) and MSA500-1 for the subs.
At some point I will get around to fabricating a dummy-floor to cover the wiring.
Going in for trans work
Everything is more difficult on x-drives, although my car operates as RWD, the transfer case is still installed and RIGHT in the way.
Mechatronics sleeve and connector, I had to pull the transmission mount and tilt the whole unit down to get access.
Bottom of the 6AT after the mechatronics was removed.
Old and New sleeve (old was in good shape)
Old and New mechatronics adapter
Cleaning oil pan/filter
Can you tell which magnet was cleaned?
Getting trans fluid to operating temp for level check
Old fluid: ATF, ATF, Rear Diff
New fluids
Old tires (V12 Evo 1)
New Rubbah!
Installing new TredWear decals. I can't stress the importance of proper prep and installation. It takes me ~3 hours to do 2 tires (4 decals). Lots of work but lots of reward IMO.
Proper glue distribution. Not too much, not too little, all the way to the edges
Before
...aaaaaaaand we're back!
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- Module "safety"
- 6AT Mechatronics sleeve and seal
- Trans flush and reflash
- Rear differential flush
- New front tires + Tredwear
Level for the fluid flushes
I decided to implement some cheap insurance and drill a drain hole to protect the modules. 3/16" bit
There it is
From the outside
Spare tire is out and audio is in, JBL MS8 for the interior speakers (BSW) and MSA500-1 for the subs.
At some point I will get around to fabricating a dummy-floor to cover the wiring.
Going in for trans work
Everything is more difficult on x-drives, although my car operates as RWD, the transfer case is still installed and RIGHT in the way.
Mechatronics sleeve and connector, I had to pull the transmission mount and tilt the whole unit down to get access.
Bottom of the 6AT after the mechatronics was removed.
Old and New sleeve (old was in good shape)
Old and New mechatronics adapter
Cleaning oil pan/filter
Can you tell which magnet was cleaned?
Getting trans fluid to operating temp for level check
Old fluid: ATF, ATF, Rear Diff
New fluids
Old tires (V12 Evo 1)
New Rubbah!
Installing new TredWear decals. I can't stress the importance of proper prep and installation. It takes me ~3 hours to do 2 tires (4 decals). Lots of work but lots of reward IMO.
Proper glue distribution. Not too much, not too little, all the way to the edges
Before
...aaaaaaaand we're back!
:lightbulb:
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I love your thread, Evan. I'm looking to get into some of the coding on my E61, specifically doing the SAT flash, Aplina management, and eventually a mechatronics rebuild. If you don't mind my asking, what software are you using? How did you procure it?
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I run the SAT flash (7601458) flashed with WinKFP.
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Preview of one of the new projects...
M5 LSD
M5 Driveshaft
M5 Axles
MFactory Solid Diff Bushings
M5 LSD
M5 Driveshaft
M5 Axles
MFactory Solid Diff Bushings
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I saw you on the freeway today. I was in the (very dirty) grey Audi A6 avant. I gave you a thumbs up, and you threw one back. That was cool. I'm huge fan of this thread, and your car of course. I was actually on the fence between an A6 avant 3.0T and an e61 touring. I searched for 6 months for the right one (a6 or 535) before I finally bought one.
This thread makes me question my decision all the time.
Keep up the good work, I'm always stoked when I get the email that your thread's been updated
This thread makes me question my decision all the time.
Keep up the good work, I'm always stoked when I get the email that your thread's been updated
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I saw you on the freeway today. I was in the (very dirty) grey Audi A6 avant. I gave you a thumbs up, and you threw one back. That was cool. I'm huge fan of this thread, and your car of course. I was actually on the fence between an A6 avant 3.0T and an e61 touring. I searched for 6 months for the right one (a6 or 535) before I finally bought one.
This thread makes me question my decision all the time.
Keep up the good work, I'm always stoked when I get the email that your thread's been updated
This thread makes me question my decision all the time.
Keep up the good work, I'm always stoked when I get the email that your thread's been updated
I strongly considered the late model A6 avant with the supercharged V6. I think the A6 has better aesthetics out of the box (E61 needs to be modded to look proper) and the 3.0T was a promising engine option. The problem was justifying the price over the E61, at the time the 2010 avants were in the very low $30,000 range and I snagged my 2008 E61 for $22,000. In the end I am happy with the E61 and especially the N54 engine.
Since this is my own thread I reserve the right to get off topic...
Do you have any mods planned for it?
Evan