Pulled the bumper to install some goodies...

[Eddie Man]

I guess I'm just not satisfied w/this beast in Stock Mode.

[Eddie Man]

I did this mod on my B6/3.0L and the results were great...
Here's my link for reference >>> APR Snub

Improvement in shift feel, speed and drivability.
Eventhough the "S" is already that and more, I wanted to improve it that much more...
Well in a nut shell, it has.
The shifting coupled w/my StratSS is damn DIRECT and Super Clean and Lighting Fast. No more laging, though small in OEM mode, it is still a dramatic improvment while shifting and engaging.
Shifting goes like this.
BAM-BAM-BAM-BAM-BAM-BAM all the way to 6th...
Yes, it's that quick.

Another value added side benefit is that the braking feel and turning appears to have tightened up too. Almost a feeling of no engine movement going forward while braking and restricted side-to-side movement on strong turns.

To the nay-sayers regarding vibration:
None whatsoever. It's all in the installation and proper adjustment. Period.
Get that right and then it's pure bliss.

Well here's a quick naration of my install:

1. Removal of the bumper.
Thanks to "4RingS4"s thread for his bumper removal link >>> Bumper Removal


2. Remove Bumper Bracket Frame Bolts & loosen bumper bracket guide nut, but do not remove. (2 locations)
Refer to my "APRSnub" link above for a more detailed process...
Basically, it's the same but only tighter (4.2 vs. 3.0)


3. Locate OEM Snub beneath engine bay (adjacent radiater wall).
Don't laugh at my chicken legs / 8yr old took pic



4. Create Working Space for Snub Removal...
Insert object (I used a rubber mallet) to hinge radiator wall open at the bottom.


5. Organize the Snub Swap.
I used the ECStuning "Black" Snub, recommended for the S4.


6. Observation of the "Soft" OEM Snub.
BTW, this is the exact snub used in the B6/3.0L.


7. Install ECS Snub onto Snub male bracket.
Use rubber mallet.


8. Thread Lock for all engine bolts removed.


9. New Snub Installed (before & after)


Well anyways, I thought I'd share this awesome mod.
Any Questions, just fire away

[Eddie Man]

This mod is a similar mod from my B6/3.0L...
Here is the my link for reference >>> XenonFogs
For my B7/S4; I went w/another manufacturer >>> McCulloch HID Kit
It is a great value w/pretty decent build quality & performance.

1. H11 Bulb Comparison (6000k vs OEM)


2. Bye-Bye, Yellowish Fogs !!!


Just thought I'd share

[Eddie Man]

This is another transfer mod from my B6/3.0L...
Here is my reference link >>> 5400k

5400k is actually a much whiter light than the 4300k. These are NOT blue but very-very white.
And really any temperature rating above 5000k, the light intensity diminishes.
<Edit>These are actually perfect match to the 6000k McCulloch Xenon Fogs. </Edit>

1. Rear of Xenon Housing


2. Comparsion of D1S bulbs (5400k vs 4300k)



3. Ahhhh...Perfect Match !!!


Just thought I'd share

[German Driver]

[Sia Bani]

[Eddie Man]

[Eddie Man]

[da_fantasie]

what brand are your d1s bulbs? and where I can purchase them?

I have tried to look for a replacement bulb for my stock hid lights that come with 4300k but because it is d1s and not d2s I haven't been very successful. Please help me out. Thanks.

[Eddie Man]

Jackson Chan on AZ...
He has a site OEMHID.com.
They use to be on sale on his site however, I believe they are still available per special request.

BTW, my D1S/5400k xenon bulbs are made by OSRAM.