How I put my C7 on Jack Stands

Hey everyone! We are bringing you a quick video requested by more than a few of you in private messages on how to properly raise your C7 Audi, as well as how to install some wheel spacers while we are at it. This is an easy DIY, but there are a few tools that will make your life easier. Having an impact gun to remove lug bolts makes this job go by a lot faster. We also highly recommend purchasing a Universal Audi Polyurethane Jack Pad Adapter. We will post a link below where you can find one to purchase. As always, if you have any questions about the video or the process, drop em in a comment. If you found this video, or any other video of ours helpful, please subscribe and give a thumbs up to help other C7 owners find our content. Thank you!
**Update** It was brought to my attention that the plastic trim at the jack points (where the adapter fits into) actually comes off pretty easily with a screwdriver so you don't damage them. Honestly, I didn't even realize this! Thanks to the guys on Audizine for pointing that out!
Universal Audi Polyurethane Jack Pad Adapter: amzn.to/2XNNp9Z
Audizine Thread (Helpful info): bit.ly/2M2B6iK
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[@Massimoses]

Us C7 owners love your vids, keep up the awesome work!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thank you! We have 3 other videos in the works with some awesome content 👍🏻

[@joemoreno1751]

Thanks for mentioning that attachment it took me almost an hour just to figure out what else I could use to lift up my car with only having one jack that specifically designed for Audi

[@DeRico1337]

Car maintenance in flip flops, boss. Thanks again for an awesome how-to!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Hahaha I'm a southern boy through and through, what can I say? I will throw shoes on if I'm gonna be doing a significant job. Thanks for the support!

[@xaviermunoz766]

Great Vid man thank you! I am new to Audi and your channel so I look forward to learning more with you, again Thanks!

[@TheEdd212984]

Very good help I was wondering how to jack it up cause I wanna paint my calipers red and install some stop tech drilled rotors lol thank you 👌

[@SteveCOnTheTube]

I have 15/20mm spacers from ECS coming based on your video. Looks great. Not too much but better than stock. I also have the factory sport suspension and 10" 10 spoke rims. Can't wait to see how it looks.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Nice! Should look great.

[@georgenerces7259]

amazing videos dude. Your doing great, much appreciated!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man!

[@erikbraxton5399]

Nice video, very helpful.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thank you!

[@bobbyb69]

I never knew there was a floor jack pad adapter I could use. I have messed up my side skirts so much (you can't see them) but also unsafe thanks for the tip!

[@dsakattack]

Another C7 owner that thoroughly enjoy your videos. Very helpful and informative. Hoping to see a video on installing springs and/or coilovers coming soon.

[@AudiC7Owners]

We will have that video up soon. Thanks for the support!

[@kenkizz9906]

Ok I have a 2012 a6.. anytime I have a question about my car.. YOUR VIDEOS come up...tell you what, I'll jus leave my car at your house & you can do NEW VIDEOS with my car!😂😂😂 Seriously though your video are freaking awesome bro 10000 thanks 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@AudiC7Owners]

Hahaha I'm glad the algorithm is working for me! 🤘🏻😂

[@CptAmazing]

About to lift my new to me S7 to swap the winters to summers. Thanks!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Don't forget to put your car into your change mode on the S7 👍🏼

[@kez2252]

Excellent vid man! Definitely looking forward to more... subbed. BTW, what tint do you have? Trying to decide and yours looks perfect

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man! And I have 20% Suntek Carbon XP all around. I'm about to do 50% on the windshield with a 20% strip at the top.

[@soltakr]

Thanks for all the videos. I have in the past fixed a dent in my bumper, hot water didnt work so off came rear bumper. Now want tojack the car up for white calipers and honeycomb grill. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work. Android box next?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks for the support! I'd love to do the Android box video, but I've gotta save up for control arms next! Eventually I'll do the Android video.

[@mercracing]

Ha. I had no idea you were in the Carolinas! cool vid.

[@AudiC7Owners]

I told you I was in Wilmington ;)

[@amnadthhamilton4964]

Don't forget to set a vehicle on jack mode or tire change mode ( air suspension).

[@more_jello]

I've found using just one wheel hanger bolt is much easier than trying to align two of them. I put it on the topmost hole.

[@Shadwan_]

How high should you like if your trying to modify the exhaust and how you lift it and where should those stands be placed ?

[@sultanalmakadi1083]

Please could you explain in a video how to change rear parking buzzer B107C14

[@TheSuperboy899]

Hey, thanks for the great video 👍. Just a quick question though would u recommend putting wheel spacers on a car with warranty? Like is there a high chance of damage? I have a 17 A6 with sports suspension.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Putting wheel spacers on your car should not damage anything at all as long as they are installed correctly.

[@AzBachour]

Do you think 15s and 20s would do for a A7 C7? Looks much better with the spacers

[@AudiC7Owners]

I think 15's may be a little small for an A7... I'm pretty sure the A7 fenders are a little wide. But if you click on this link and go to Post #19, you will see an RS7 (Granted, RS7's have wider fenders than a regular A7, but not by much) with 20mm spacers on front and rear. Post #42 has an A7 with 17.5mm spacers all the way around and it looks pretty good. There are lots of other examples in here too: www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/773425-Show-Us-Your-C7-With-Spacers

[@catpaw2143]

"Knee pads , I don't care, get 'em!"😂😂😂😂

[@AudiC7Owners]

I'm here all week for life advice

[@nikolaytodorov6162]

What is the offset of the rims. I have A7 , 20" 9J ET37 and if I put 20mm spacers on the rear and 15mm on the front wheels it will be too close to the fender edge. 17mm on the rear and 13mm on the front will be better?

[@daveabood]

Great vid! One question...where did you put the jack stand for the front? I'm having a tough time finding a good location for a jack stand if you use the jack on the factory-designated jack points.

[@AudiC7Owners]

If you watch the entire video I show you exactly where I put everything 👍🏻

[@koppen89]

@@AudiC7Owners I did not get where a jack stand for the front is suposed to go either from the video. If the lifting point is occupied by the jack, is there a good place for the jack stand in the front of the car?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You can put the jack stand on the pinch weld near the front, but just be careful doing that so you don't damage it or your side skirts.

[@judejude520]

Thanks god finally someone show how yo put the jack stand on, so I got a question, I actually broken the part where the jack pad goes up to, do you know where I can order another one or the part number?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Best bet would be to get the part number from the dealership and then search it on places like ecs tuning and fcp euro

[@judejude520]

Got ya thank you for your help!

[@georgegerges9951]

Awesome work ... Any idea where are the relay board

[@AudiC7Owners]

What do you mean by relay board?

[@shayempervez5022]

Hey, great video, thanks. Have you lowered it yet? If so by how much? Any new pics too?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Not yet, but soon! I'm installing h&r sport springs.

[@shayempervez5022]

@@AudiC7Owners cool, how low do you plan to go?

[@AudiC7Owners]

It's a mild drop. Enough to eliminate the wheel to fender gap, but not low enough that I need to worry about rubbing

[@denzil6931]

Greetings from New Zealand, and thanks for the video. First time owner of a 2012 A6 C7 2.8 Fsi. With regard to your update, does the black plastic rectangular piece where the adapter goes in come off just by prying it off on 4 sides with a screwdriver? Can the plastic trim where you place the jack stand also be removed so it does not get damaged, and if so, how?

[@AudiC7Owners]

I actually haven't ever removed it as I haven't needed to with my adapter I'm using. There may be a piece to unscrew located in the middle of that plastic piece though. It is work taking a look at before prying at it.

[@mercracing]

Does it change the feel of the car? Like does it feel smoother riding... any change on steering response?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Not really. Pretty much just an aesthetics thing, but I'm liking it. It will really stand out when I lower the car.

[@carlos_sacalul]

Hi,in this time did you have some issues with suspension because you mount spacer. A lot of people told me that the spacer will damage my suspension(control arm,bushing). What is your feedback. Thanks. I have an 2015 A4 Allroad.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Nope. There are zero issues from running the spacers.

[@danysmartinez6354]

can you send me the wheel spacer link thanks ! a have 2014 Audi A6 3.0t

[@MystElectric]

I was wondering for aftermarket wheels (with no spacers) if getting a 14x1.5 x27 conical wheel bolt is recommended or should I just get 14x1.5x30 to be safe?

[@AudiC7Owners]

If you aren't using spacers get the same length as oem bolts

[@jasonpatterson7266]

Hey man. I have the same car with the same sport suspension and 20in. rims. I measured my spacing and I don't think I can get 15mm on the front and 20mm on the back.....but you did it. I ordered 15 and 17.5 but I feel like they are going to be too big. I did put aftermarket rotors on the car recently (nothing fancy, just some standard ones from Rock Auto). Maybe they are causing the tire to stick out just a little further than the stock rotors were. In this video were you on the stock rotors? I feel like I need to call ECS tuning before they ship them and tell them to send me 10mm and 12.5mm. What do you think? Thanks.

[@AudiC7Owners]

I'm on stock rotors, and honestly you shouldn't have any issues with 20mm/15mm. Not sure why you wouldn't be able to run them.

[@jasonpatterson7266]

Audi C7 Owners International ok. I will know real soon. Should have the 15’s in 2-3 days. Thanks.

[@jasonpatterson7266]

Since you’ve had your setup for 7 months now, have you had any issues with abnormal thread wear, bearings, fenders rubbing, vibrations, etc? Thanks.

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@jasonpatterson7266 Nope, everything is running normal

[@NoTBaDArT]

What the biggest spacer could go on the rear wheel?

[@AudiC7Owners]

That depends on your suspension & wheel set up. You can rent a wheel spacer kit from ecs running to play around with different sizes.

[@ashmurshed4742]

Hey can u please add the link for the spacers and bolts thanks much appreciated

[@AudiC7Owners]

I don't have a link for them. You can just get any spacers & bolts from any reputable company (bfi, ecs, fcp, eurocode, etc)

[@justinmagyar7703]

On stock suspension and 15/20mm spacers, did you rub at all?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Not at all

[@MalevolentNoble]

Link to where you got the grill? Also, curious how to install with the factory camera and sensors.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Hey man, We got the grille from StoneCarbon2009 on Ebay. He's a great seller and ships fast. If you look at our channel, you can find an in depth DIY on installing the grille. Good Luck!

[@Smokeey409]

@@AudiC7Owners does changing the grill mesa with the adaptive cruise control sensors?

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@Smokeey409 no. Just make sure you leave the battery unplugged while you do the swap.

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@Smokeey409 make sure you watch our diy video on the grille install

[@nicke4976]

Would the rs6 style grille also work with a 16 a6?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You would just have to get a C7.5 style grille

[@nicke4976]

Audi C7 Owners International thanks

[@hxrsxjxn]

Do you think if I put 20 mm spacers on the front instead of the 15 mm spacers, will the tyres rub ? I also have 20 inch alloys that are 255 wide

[@AudiC7Owners]

I haven't had any issues at all with my spacers. You might need to roll your fenders with 20mm spacers depending on how low your car is. I've even thought about using 20mm spacers as well. Let me know how it works out for you!

[@hxrsxjxn]

@@AudiC7Owners yeah I have the Audi s line sport suspension as well, I bought 20 mm spacers for all 4 wheels and I’m doing them next week and I ll make sure I try to remember to tell you how it fits. Also do you think that your 15 mm spacers are flush with the body. thank you for your reply

[@AudiC7Owners]

They aren't perfectly flush. But close

[@hxrsxjxn]

@@AudiC7Owners hello there my fitter has just tried the front 20 mm spacers on both side and they scrape ever so slightly and a lot when you go over a bump. I even got my chamber and wheel alignment sorted but that only did it not help but it made the scrape worse. The fitter told me to roll the arches like you said, but I refused as I don’t want to mess with the bodywork. So I recommend not try them 20 mm on the front

[@AudiC7Owners]

Rolling your fenders will not damage the body.

[@haroldorozco7467]

Hi bro.. where you get the quattro sticker in the front of your car ?

[@AudiC7Owners]

It's an emblem and it came with my grille 👍🏻

[@haroldorozco7467]

One more question to replace the grill you have to remove the bumper or it can be done by the front

[@AudiC7Owners]

We have a video on that as well. If you have the front parking camera then you will have to remove the bumper.

[@arilious]

Do you have a link for the spacers?

[@AudiC7Owners]

I don't because I bought them second hand, but any reputable brands will do the trick.

[@arilious]

@@AudiC7Owners Any problems with suspension, torque steer, or rubbing since you've had them?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Negative! No issues at all

[@Dirty-D]

Bro it looks like you put the stand on the pinch weld and it bent it?

[@AudiC7Owners]

It isn't bent, but it is on the pinch weld. A lot of people get upset by it but I've been doing this for almost 5 years without a problem. There isn't really another place to put my jack stand.

[@maxapollo1]

what size wheel do you have

[@AudiC7Owners]

OEM 20x8.5

[@Audios3.0T]

How long is it safe to leave it on jackstands like this?

[@AudiC7Owners]

I've left mine for days on end

[@alexmanoshin1943]

what is the benefit of wheel spacers?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Purely cosmetic

[@zeoBerlin]

Hey. What's the name of these plastic and metal screw things for the hub to help mounting the tires?

[@AudiC7Owners]

I guess you would call them a wheel guide?

[@JorgeSilva-by5vo]

Why didn't you put 25 in the back and 20 in the front? There are no such measures or it does not work well in the Audi a6 c7 ????

[@AudiC7Owners]

It would have been too wide for what I wanted

[@thehaptiK]

funny license plate.

[@EverGone03]

lol just bent that "frame rail". horrible spot. use one of the main subframe/arm bolted location further in.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Oh no! More pinch weld police are here! 😂 Yea yea I know I know. Read through the other comments & you will see this has been addressed. I'm any case none of my pinch welds are bent or damaged from this. But I still encourage people to purchase pinch weld adapters for their jack stands. 👍🏻

[@omaryasser8365]

Maybe you should try tinting your taillights and thank me later

[@AudiC7Owners]

I actually have a roll of headlight/tail light tint sitting in my house waiting for the right day to come out of storage ;) I'm in the process of repairing the interior of my house from hurricane damage so my garage is packed full of stuff. Once I can clean it out and have room to bring the car in there to work on it, I'll be doing some tint work.

[@Dreamlink91]

Let me save you (stop you) ruining your Audi C7 & B8 & 8.5.... If you buy a Rims with ET35 Offset you will get in a millimeter edge of the weel to the cars body and it looks amazing. Does not have to be ET35 on Original, it can be any other wheel and it will look amazing as long as you buy 18" + wheel. Spacer will just ruin your joints. $$$

[@AudiC7Owners]

Literally nothing you just said is true lol. Spacers don't ruin joints unless they are ridiculously huge. 18's are way too small for this car. And they are called wheels, not rims.

[@Dreamlink91]

@@AudiC7Owners Yea sweet dream about that. Gl!

[@AudiC7Owners]

I have been modifying vw's and audi's since 2003, and worked for vw for 5 years. I'm confident in my mods lol