B5/B7/B8 parts compatibility with B6.

**Luxus Panzer** · 03-15-2017 08:20 AM

Thought I would start a thread as a database of what parts we can swap into our B6's from B5's, B7's and B8's.

B7 Center console, as we all know. Do it for the cup holders. Be sure to get the E-brake assembly, can be done without it...but no cutting required with the B7 assembly.

B7 rear headrests. Cleaner look, IMHO.

I hear B8 seats will work, can someone confirm?
B7 seats fit with a wiring change due to airbag.

User 1.8Cab posted the following about B7 front brakes on a B6

- I just upgraded my B6 288mm fronts to the B7 320mm fronts. It completely bolts on without mods. The B7 320s fit over 16" oem 5 spoke wheels (et43) with about 10mm
clearance. Just watch those wheel weights. "

B7 Aero wiper arms/blades. You may already have these on your B6 if it is a late 2004 or a 2005.

B7 wheel, topic of some debate as to if the airbag will function properly when needed in a B6. You will need the ring thingy in the bottom left of the pic and the control module seen bottom right behind the stalk controls.. I would LOVE to install mine, but the airbag question has me on the fence.

B7 key FOB will work if you have a 2004 or 2005 with the correct CCCM.

Link to pics of the two different CCCMs
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...es-CCM-Vs-CCEM

What else?

**f0reignfeatures** · 03-15-2017 08:29 AM

Just subscribed.

I'm running B7 S4 calipers/carriers with 345 mm rotors up front. Bolted right up. I used the dust shields as well.

I'm looking to do swap the sunroof switch to a B7 one as well. There was a thread that says it's an exact fit and get rid of the phantom closing issue for good.

I've also ordered some B8 window switches. They should fit properly with some minor adjustment.

I'm interested to see what else fits too!

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**texasboy21** · 03-15-2017 08:52 AM

Sway bars are a direct swap, as are the factory exhaust.

**Audibot** · 03-15-2017 09:00 AM

Interior trim should be a one-to-one swap (headliner, etc), as I've swapped B6 S4 trim into my B7 A4.

And the "ring thingy" is the clock spring.

B6 S4 seats are a direct swap, B7 S4/RS4 seats I believe are directly swappable as well, but B6 -> B7 requires extra work because of the bladder on the passenger seat.

**egovreau** · 03-15-2017 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

Thought I would start a thread as a database of what parts we can swap into our B6's from B5's, B7's and B8's.

B7 Center console, as we all know. Do it for the cup holders. Be sure to get the E-brake assembly, can be done without it...but no cutting required with the B7 assembly.

B7 rear headrests. Cleaner look, IMHO.

I hear B8 seats will work, can someone confirm?
B7 seats fit with a wiring change due to airbag.

User 1.8Cab posted the following about B7 front brakes on a B6

- I just upgraded my B6 288mm fronts to the B7 320mm fronts. It completely bolts on without mods. The B7 320s fit over 16" oem 5 spoke wheels (et43) with about 10mm
clearance. Just watch those wheel weights. "

B7 Aero wiper arms/blades. You may already have these on your B6 if it is a late 2004 or a 2005.

B7 wheel, topic of some debate as to if the airbag will function properly when needed in a B6. You will need the ring thingy in the bottom left of the pic and the control module seen bottom right behind the stalk controls.. I would LOVE to install mine, but the airbag question has me on the fence.

B7 key FOB will work if you have a 2004 or 2005 with the correct CCCM.

Link to pics of the two different CCCMs
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...es-CCM-Vs-CCEM

What else?

I've read you can use the airbag from an A3...I would have to go find where I read that.

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**egovreau** · 03-15-2017 09:21 AM

The DSMIC setup is supposed to work, suitably modified.

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**deyrag** · 03-15-2017 09:39 AM

Anyone know if the B8 6 speed manual shift knob will fit?

**Luxus Panzer** · 03-15-2017 11:32 AM

All.

Let's keep the info here clear and concise.

Example, 2 different posts saying 2 different items (sway bar and DSMIC) are swappable to a B6, however, no mention of where said parts came from (B5, B7 or B8)

I will clear this up with...
Swaybars from a B7 will fit a B6
DSMIC from a B7 will fit a B6 , however, fabrication is needed as well as various pipes and front transfer ducting from the B7

**Luxus Panzer** · 03-15-2017 11:39 AM

Will a stock B7 RNS work in a B6.

If so what do i need to ensure I remove with the unit? ( Harnesses ect ect)

**egovreau** · 03-15-2017 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

All.

Let's keep the info here clear and concise.

Example, 2 different posts saying 2 different items (sway bar and DSMIC) are swappable to a B6, however, no mention of where said parts came from (B5, B7 or B8)

I will clear this up with...
Swaybars from a B7 will fit a B6
DSMIC from a B7 will fit a B6 , however, fabrication is needed as well as various pipes and front transfer ducting from the B7

True statement. Unfortunately, I had already posted, but couldn't edit my post.

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**A4orce84** · 03-15-2017 11:49 AM

Good post. I don't see any B5 parts listed so far. As an owner who has had both cars, the following comes to mind:

B5 S4 Brakes
B5 Spring Perches
01E 6-speed Transmission (B5 S4)

Thanks,
Asif

**ZipMeUpJ** · 03-15-2017 01:03 PM

B5 rear diffs with appropriately geared transmission are compatible

edit: with this rear diff you'll also need to use a b5 propshaft, as the diff is longer than the b6 version

B8 front seats are swappable with some wiring hacks (splice, or swap connectors)

**rocket1420** · 03-15-2017 01:07 PM

The whole B7 suspension fits in a B6. Knuckles, steering rack, brakes, control arms, dampeners.

**Luxus Panzer** · 03-15-2017 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

Will a stock B7 RNS work in a B6.

If so what do i need to ensure I remove with the unit? ( Harnesses ect ect)

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

**Audibot** · 03-15-2017 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

get yourself a Dension bluetooth module for RNS-E (make sure it's for a B6) and call it a day. Plus then you get bluetooth streaming music as well

**Axis** · 03-15-2017 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

Furthermore, If said RNS had telephone via bluetooth, where do I find the telephone modules I would need to take from the donar car to put in my B6?

Blutooth module is under the passenger carpet.

Cut the pigtail connector (unplug battery first), cut the mic pigtail connector and remove mic. Mic is located in the plastic cover of the dome light, remove dome light tomcut mic pigtail connector.

**tHatOne guY** · 03-15-2017 07:33 PM

B8 prop-shaft fit the B6?

Part numbers: B8 8K0521101D, B6 8E0521101D

**Luxus Panzer** · 03-15-2017 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Axis

Blutooth module is under the passenger carpet.

Cut the pigtail connector (unplug battery first), cut the mic pigtail connector and remove mic. Mic is located in the plastic cover of the dome light, remove dome light tomcut mic pigtail connector.

Sweet. Merci pour la "heads up"

**Axis** · 03-15-2017 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Luxus Panzer

Sweet. Merci pour la "heads up"

Send me a pm, I'll send you the pinout so that you can make yourself an homemade harness.

**Nollywood** · 03-16-2017 03:55 AM

B8 S4 front calipers and discs are a sompletely bolt-on affair, no machining, grinding or drilling required.

**georgio3gr** · 03-16-2017 07:17 AM

S4 B6-B7 calipers are bolt-on to B8 but you'll need S4 B8 discs... Does anyone know what vag car door mirrors are bolt-on to B6-B7 (except RS4 B7)?

**Axis** · 03-16-2017 07:17 AM

For the B7 center console using the B7 ebrake assembly make sure to get the front longer bolt securing the ebrake assembly for the B7 donor.

There is a similar thread in the B7 section from which you guys can get info/ideaa

**Gberg888** · 03-16-2017 07:30 AM

B6 accepts the ESP, Storage Bin, and Cup holder from a B7 with the chrome trim, just have to make sure its the the storage bin with the left opening for the additional button, not the right. So only model year 06.

**Nollywood** · 03-16-2017 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by ZipMeUpJ

B5 rear diffs with appropriately geared transmission are compatible.

B5 rear differential are NOT compatible with any B6/7. The B5 Quattro rear differential casing incorporates a long extential / tail, which the B6/7 don't. This gives the B5 a lot shorter propshaft.

**Nollywood** · 03-16-2017 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Gberg888

B6 accepts the ESP, Storage Bin, and Cup holder from a B7 with the chrome trim, just have to make sure its the the storage bin with the left opening for the additional button, not the right. So only model year 06.

Like this?

**Axis** · 03-16-2017 07:54 AM

Or using Canadian* B7 card thrays :

*Canadian cars dont have the passenger airbag off button.

**MurkyRivers_A4** · 03-16-2017 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

Like this?

I seriously need to get my hands on that Funk button!!!! Give me details!

**David111767** · 03-16-2017 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

Like this?

Where did you get a FUNK button with chrome trim? I have one with black trim but it looks so out of place...

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**Gberg888** · 03-16-2017 08:09 AM

Yes, similar to all those posted.

Its an expensive endeavor but if someone can get the canadian part numbers id like to order it all!

AXIS????

**Axis** · 03-16-2017 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Gberg888

Yes, similar to all those posted.

Its an expensive endeavor but if someone can get the canadian part numbers id like to order it all!

AXIS????

Got your PM but the next set I get goes in my gf's B7 haha. I have oem B7 ones without the chrome trim available.

**MurkyRivers_A4** · 03-16-2017 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by David111767

Where did you get a FUNK button with chrome trim? I have one with black trim but it looks so out of place...

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Ill buy the black trim button form you! This is the last piece to my puzzle.

**Nollywood** · 03-16-2017 08:53 AM

I order the chrome-trimmed FUNK switches through my local dealership.

**David111767** · 03-16-2017 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

I order the chrome-trimmed FUNK switches through my local dealership.

Any chance you have a part number for this?

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**Nollywood** · 03-16-2017 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by David111767

Any chance you have a part number for this?

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I'll pull it out tomorrow, and get the part number off the rear.

**ZipMeUpJ** · 03-16-2017 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

B5 rear differential are NOT compatible with any B6/7. The B5 Quattro rear differential casing incorporates a long extential / tail, which the B6/7 don't. This gives the B5 a lot shorter propshaft.

You are right about the differential length. I should have added they'd need the b5 propshaft as well. Ive seen a couple threads here with both being used on a b6

**5ktq** · 03-16-2017 11:30 AM

I wonder why they shortened the gearbox on b6. Old gearboxes had a super long nose, probably held the pinion better?

**mobilesuit818** · 03-16-2017 11:32 AM

B8 Window swtiches will bolt on with little modification to the window lock buttons.

Tiguan Rear LED's license plate lights will bolt on to b6/b7 with no errors

**Pothole** · 03-16-2017 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by mobilesuit818

B8 Window swtiches will bolt on with little modification to the window lock buttons.

Tiguan Rear LED's license plate lights will bolt on to b6/b7 with no errors

Is there a thread somewhere with what the modification is?

**uzone02** · 03-16-2017 03:14 PM

sub.

I swapped whole set of DTM Recaro seat from B7 DTM to my B6
Testpipe also shared

but the exhaust CANNOT. as I researched from lots of forum and google, correct me if I am wrong