Some new mods...

Eddie Man · 10-31-2006, 10:53 AM

Just thought I'd share

Mounted the grillage this past weekend and it was pretty straight forward.
Difficulty Scale = 3 (bumper removal can be a PITA)
OEM RS4 Grille (Brushed Aluminum Frame) w/all black filler plate & OEM S4 grille badge
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0Q%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QPJ qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0Q%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
Per the recommendation of "gtikid98", I mounted the OEM S4 grille badge with 2 part epoxy. I measured the X&Y axis of the stock S4 grille badge location and matched it up to roughly the same location on the OEM RS4 grille.
Placed enough epoxy to complete secure the S4 badge tabs to the mesh grille. One needs to be careful though not to be messy.
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPon%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QPG qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPon%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Mounted the Winter Setup too, this past weekend.
Dunlop Winter Sport M3s on my Stock 18" BBS wheels.
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0l%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QoP qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0l%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
I elected to keep the S4 Caliper Springs on. I'm sure they'll be fine.

On a side note:
With an offset of 43 on the stock BBS, I did not care too much for that "tucked-in" look in the rear (being that I was accustom to 35et) so I got these H&R Spacers (8mm) for the rears.

The DRA Series is shown above, however I got the DR Series-Version 2 (specifically for OEM & some BBS wheels). Now they fit & look perfect, IMHO

Sorry no pics of that, but if you wanna see them, I'll take pics.

Next Up >>> Clear Corner Mod (wish me luck)

chedward · 10-31-2006, 11:30 AM

enigma1406 · 10-31-2006, 12:45 PM

Did you take the S4 badge out of it's holder that is built in to the S4 grille and then stick it to the RS4 grille? I'm probably going to do this tonight as I have the epoxy. Thanks for the pictures.

Also, are you baking your headlights to clear the corners? I'd be really interested in seeing a write up or at least pictures of this. I've seen the one at vwvortex, but another can't hurt!

lowbee · 10-31-2006, 04:02 PM

I am still deciding whether to go 17" winter or 18" winter setup. And thinking of getting some Winter 3D instead of M3.

Sorry, didn't mean to hi-jack the thread. Nice mode BTW.

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needforsleep · 10-31-2006, 06:28 PM

floridaaudi · 10-31-2006, 06:51 PM

Eddie Man · 10-31-2006, 07:33 PM

Eddie Man · 10-31-2006, 07:38 PM

Yes, I mounted the S4 badge w/o the S4 grille badge holder...
I nestled the S4 badge tabs contacting the mesh and then just bonded those 2 surfaces to the the mesh. I gobbed more epoxy to totally engulf the tabs and added more epoxy to even more mesh. That badge ain't going nowhere.

I was a little hesitant to do to the EasyBakeOven Method but after reading "Fluffhead's" experience in doing this same CC mod, I am more at ease that I can tackle it, error free.

Eddie Man · 10-31-2006, 07:41 PM

If you use your stock 18s for your summer meats, than I would definitely go the 17" route.
Just make sure your fitment is perfect.
Thanks for the props, BTW

Eddie Man · 10-31-2006, 07:42 PM

10-31-2006, 10:53 AM	#1
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	Some new mods... Just thought I'd share Mounted the grillage this past weekend and it was pretty straight forward. Difficulty Scale = 3 (bumper removal can be a PITA) OEM RS4 Grille (Brushed Aluminum Frame) w/all black filler plate & OEM S4 grille badge [img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0Q%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QPJ qpfVtB%3FKUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0Q%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img] Per the recommendation of "gtikid98", I mounted the OEM S4 grille badge with 2 part epoxy. I measured the X&Y axis of the stock S4 grille badge location and matched it up to roughly the same location on the OEM RS4 grille. Placed enough epoxy to complete secure the S4 badge tabs to the mesh grille. One needs to be careful though not to be messy. [img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPon%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QPG qpfVtB%3FKUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPon%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img] Mounted the Winter Setup too, this past weekend. Dunlop Winter Sport M3s on my Stock 18" BBS wheels. [img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0l%3F87KR6xqpxQQQnx0olxooexv8uOc5xQQQoaJoJn0QoP qpfVtB%3FKUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0l%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img] I elected to keep the S4 Caliper Springs on. I'm sure they'll be fine. On a side note: With an offset of 43 on the stock BBS, I did not care too much for that "tucked-in" look in the rear (being that I was accustom to 35et) so I got these H&R Spacers (8mm)* for the rears. The DRA Series is shown above, however I got the DR Series-Version 2 (specifically for OEM & some BBS wheels). Now they fit & look perfect, IMHO Sorry no pics of that, but if you wanna see them, I'll take pics. Next Up >>> Clear Corner Mod (wish me luck) __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

10-31-2006, 11:30 AM	#2
chedward Junior Member Account #: 50520 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 933	I'd like to see. __________________ Current Audi ------------ 2005.5 S4 Premium, Nav+, Cold Weather, Carbon Fiber Trim, Rear sun shade Carbon Tint 35% 3M Clear Bra Flik Justice 18" (new powder coat light grey) with 235X40 Mich Sport PS2 Hard wired Escort 8500 Previous Audi ------------- 2002 A4 1.8TQ Premium, Cold Weather

10-31-2006, 12:45 PM	#3
enigma1406 New Member Account #: 112416 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 233	Re: Some new mods... Did you take the S4 badge out of it's holder that is built in to the S4 grille and then stick it to the RS4 grille? I'm probably going to do this tonight as I have the epoxy. Thanks for the pictures. Also, are you baking your headlights to clear the corners? I'd be really interested in seeing a write up or at least pictures of this. I've seen the one at vwvortex, but another can't hurt! __________________ 2006 S4 6MT

10-31-2006, 04:02 PM	#4
lowbee New Member Account #: 12785 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 200	How did those 18" Winter M3 worked out for you ? I am still deciding whether to go 17" winter or 18" winter setup. And thinking of getting some Winter 3D instead of M3. Sorry, didn't mean to hi-jack the thread. Nice mode BTW. . __________________ . . . ----------------------------------------------- Current: 2006 S4, 2006 A4 2.0T Avant S-Line, Previous: 2003 Nissan 350Z, 2001 A6 2.7T, 2000 TT 1.8T, 1997 A4 1.8T, 1996 A4 2.8

10-31-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
needforsleep Member Account #: 29024 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 22,590	Nice work Eddie! Very nice.

10-31-2006, 06:51 PM	#6
floridaaudi Junior Member Account #: 86504 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,085	Looking good Eddie, I'm especially lovin the S4 caliper spring mod. __________________ ____________________________________ 2008 M5 Space Gray/Indie Red/SMG 2005.5 S4 Blk/Blk/6MT - (SOLD)

10-31-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	OK...I'll post'em up soon. __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

10-31-2006, 07:38 PM	#8
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	Some answers... Yes, I mounted the S4 badge w/o the S4 grille badge holder... I nestled the S4 badge tabs contacting the mesh and then just bonded those 2 surfaces to the the mesh. I gobbed more epoxy to totally engulf the tabs and added more epoxy to even more mesh. That badge ain't going nowhere. I was a little hesitant to do to the EasyBakeOven Method but after reading "Fluffhead's" experience in doing this same CC mod, I am more at ease that I can tackle it, error free. __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

10-31-2006, 07:41 PM	#9
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	This will be teh 1st Winter w/the 18s... If you use your stock 18s for your summer meats, than I would definitely go the 17" route. Just make sure your fitment is perfect. Thanks for the props, BTW __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

10-31-2006, 07:42 PM	#10
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	Thanks Man ! __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

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