S4 Mirror Install

Audi Loyalist · 09-22-2006, 07:34 PM

I finally received the matte finish S4 mirror covers and put them on this Friday. The matte finish looks great in person and it's representation on film doesn't do it justice. IMHO, the chrome finish probably looks best on darker colors (i.e., D-grey, Black, etc).

I listened to a little Zeppelin and Floyd for entertainment...between installation and playing air guitar, the mirror caps were installed within 20+ minutes

My inspiration - the RS4 mirrors comes in a matte finish vs the traditional chrome on the S4. A great benefit to having the RS4 on the B7 platform is that the RS4 is so iconic...it's a gift that keeps on giving to most B7'ers. The overall B7 theme/style probably won't fade as quickly thanx to this beast

Finished product - Frontal view

They match the rims well IMO

Gratuitous side shot

I used MB's installation guide for the most part - the only problem is that most of the images are missing, so I supplied a couple for anyone else planning to install these mirrors:

The key to removing the mirror is to rotate it so that one corner sticks out more. Just wedge in your fingers and pull firmly...the mirrors are surprisingly thick, so you should feel confident that you won't break them. Slide your fingers behind the mirror as much as possible to prevent any accidents...they'll pop out relatively easily.

Although the directions recommend pulling out the heating and autodimming connections to separate the mirror from the housing, I found that you really don't have to if you're careful enough. IMO the connections are a bit too fragile to mess around with. Just pull the mirror through the painted housing.

Next step is to take out the bottom panel with a phillips head screwdriver

Taking out the bottom panel was the biggest PITA! Just pull on the bottom starting on the lateral edge and work your way to the medial corner

Taking out the painted housing is easier than it looks (B5 image)

Next step - replace the mirror cap (B5 image)

Just snap the mirror back in by pushing in the middle - fair warning...if you have the memmory function, you will need to recalibrate! (B5 image)

Next project - Replace S-line black paddles with S8 shift paddles

MB's In.Pro. Mirror Installation Guide

lowdef · 09-22-2006, 07:50 PM

Send me an email I have a few OT questions for you...

Audi Loyalist · 09-22-2006, 07:53 PM

Sprinty--Whitewagon · 09-22-2006, 08:33 PM

I'll be looking forward to that. Nice write up on the mirrors, too.

Audi Loyalist · 09-22-2006, 08:49 PM

So I must give credit where it's due. Concerning the shift paddles, my choices are to purchase them OEM from the dealership or wait for parts from a wrecked S8 come into my possession...very unlikely. Either way, can't wait!

Sprinty--Whitewagon · 09-22-2006, 09:03 PM

yeah, I know.... tree fiddy. But seriously

AnimaTTor · 09-22-2006, 09:48 PM

mattchow · 09-22-2006, 10:08 PM

Tgr_Clw · 09-22-2006, 10:13 PM

Audi Loyalist · 09-23-2006, 07:10 PM

More like fo'fiddy!! Just kidding. I haven't checked into pricing yet, but I did come across an interesting link from the TT forum the other day

Aluminum Paddle Install

09-22-2006, 07:34 PM	#1
Audi Loyalist Junior Member Account #: 106365 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,418	S4 Mirror Install I finally received the matte finish S4 mirror covers and put them on this Friday. The matte finish looks great in person and it's representation on film doesn't do it justice. IMHO, the chrome finish probably looks best on darker colors (i.e., D-grey, Black, etc). I listened to a little Zeppelin and Floyd for entertainment...between installation and playing air guitar, the mirror caps were installed within 20+ minutes My inspiration - the RS4 mirrors comes in a matte finish vs the traditional chrome on the S4. A great benefit to having the RS4 on the B7 platform is that the RS4 is so iconic...it's a gift that keeps on giving to most B7'ers. The overall B7 theme/style probably won't fade as quickly thanx to this beast Finished product - Frontal view They match the rims well IMO Gratuitous side shot I used MB's installation guide for the most part - the only problem is that most of the images are missing, so I supplied a couple for anyone else planning to install these mirrors: The key to removing the mirror is to rotate it so that one corner sticks out more. Just wedge in your fingers and pull firmly...the mirrors are surprisingly thick, so you should feel confident that you won't break them. Slide your fingers behind the mirror as much as possible to prevent any accidents...they'll pop out relatively easily. Although the directions recommend pulling out the heating and autodimming connections to separate the mirror from the housing, I found that you really don't have to if you're careful enough. IMO the connections are a bit too fragile to mess around with. Just pull the mirror through the painted housing. Next step is to take out the bottom panel with a phillips head screwdriver Taking out the bottom panel was the biggest PITA! Just pull on the bottom starting on the lateral edge and work your way to the medial corner Taking out the painted housing is easier than it looks (B5 image) Next step - replace the mirror cap (B5 image) Just snap the mirror back in by pushing in the middle - fair warning...if you have the memmory function, you will need to recalibrate! (B5 image) Next project - Replace S-line black paddles with S8 shift paddles MB's In.Pro. Mirror Installation Guide __________________ __________________________________________________ "The First Mod Should be Driving School" - Matt Ammon a.k.a. O.W. Kenobi Useful Links AudiWorld Lingo/S4 InPro Mirror Install Guide/Wheel Scuff Repair/Engine Break In Period/How To Be A Badass/How To Be A Street Racer/Detailing Tips/Premium or Regular Gas/Infamous All-Rim Quattro Thread/Urban Dictionary/Funniest AW Post/Previous Whip/All Wheel Drive Systems/State by State Window Tint Laws Current [COLOR=gray">2006 A4 2.0<font color="red]T[/color] Loaded D.Grey S-Line Quattro</font> Previous 2001 A4 1.8T Santorin Blue 1974 Mercedes 450SE (first love, gone but not forgotton) Before that, I bummed rides from friends

09-22-2006, 07:50 PM	#2
lowdef Senior Member Account #: 105133 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,040	Looks good! I've been wondering how d.gray would look with matte mirror covers. Send me an email I have a few OT questions for you... __________________ smooth move ib, vb thoroughly blows. lowdef, out... ================================================== 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T QMT6 DolphinGray.EbonyLeather.AluminumTrim Premium.Sunroof.ColdWeather [wif sum xtruhz] ==================================================

09-22-2006, 07:53 PM	#3
Audi Loyalist Junior Member Account #: 106365 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,418	Thanx! YGM __________________ __________________________________________________ "The First Mod Should be Driving School" - Matt Ammon a.k.a. O.W. Kenobi Useful Links AudiWorld Lingo/S4 InPro Mirror Install Guide/Wheel Scuff Repair/Engine Break In Period/How To Be A Badass/How To Be A Street Racer/Detailing Tips/Premium or Regular Gas/Infamous All-Rim Quattro Thread/Urban Dictionary/Funniest AW Post/Previous Whip/All Wheel Drive Systems/State by State Window Tint Laws Current [COLOR=gray">2006 A4 2.0<font color="red]T[/color] Loaded D.Grey S-Line Quattro</font> Previous 2001 A4 1.8T Santorin Blue 1974 Mercedes 450SE (first love, gone but not forgotton) Before that, I bummed rides from friends

09-22-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
Sprinty--Whitewagon Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 35326 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 439	S8 shifter paddles... I like the look of that. I think the ss looks way better than black. I'll be looking forward to that. Nice write up on the mirrors, too. __________________ Sprinty New sig coming soon!!!!! '07 B7 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro, Tip, S-Line, Ti, Cold Weather, Nav, Bluetooth Tinted side markers, front bumper reflectors. 35% Tint all around, Ecode TP with CEL Milltek Exhaust APR stock/91/93/100 KW Variant 3 coilovers H-Sport S-4 sways

09-22-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
Audi Loyalist Junior Member Account #: 106365 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,418	2nd that .. original write-ups by MB and needforsleep were excellent, although pics were missing So I must give credit where it's due. Concerning the shift paddles, my choices are to purchase them OEM from the dealership or wait for parts from a wrecked S8 come into my possession...very unlikely. Either way, can't wait! __________________ __________________________________________________ "The First Mod Should be Driving School" - Matt Ammon a.k.a. O.W. Kenobi Useful Links AudiWorld Lingo/S4 InPro Mirror Install Guide/Wheel Scuff Repair/Engine Break In Period/How To Be A Badass/How To Be A Street Racer/Detailing Tips/Premium or Regular Gas/Infamous All-Rim Quattro Thread/Urban Dictionary/Funniest AW Post/Previous Whip/All Wheel Drive Systems/State by State Window Tint Laws Current [COLOR=gray">2006 A4 2.0<font color="red]T[/color] Loaded D.Grey S-Line Quattro</font> Previous 2001 A4 1.8T Santorin Blue 1974 Mercedes 450SE (first love, gone but not forgotton) Before that, I bummed rides from friends

09-22-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
Sprinty--Whitewagon Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 35326 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 439	Have you checked pricing from stealership? yeah, I know.... tree fiddy. But seriously __________________ Sprinty New sig coming soon!!!!! '07 B7 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro, Tip, S-Line, Ti, Cold Weather, Nav, Bluetooth Tinted side markers, front bumper reflectors. 35% Tint all around, Ecode TP with CEL Milltek Exhaust APR stock/91/93/100 KW Variant 3 coilovers H-Sport S-4 sways

09-22-2006, 09:48 PM	#7
AnimaTTor Junior Member Account #: 22060 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,901	Very nice! __________________

09-22-2006, 10:08 PM	#8
mattchow AudiWorld Super User Account #: 237 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,966	i love the matte mirrors... __________________ mattchow current: 2006 audi a4 2.0t avant 2008 vw rabbit s past: 1998 audi a4 2.8 quattro 2002 audi a4 1.8t quattro. stage 2+ 2001 seidl widebody audi s4. stage 2+ "don't ask me what my name is, stupid bitch im famous"

09-22-2006, 10:13 PM	#9
Tgr_Clw AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 88605 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43,102	ditto. __________________ 2003 Brilliant Black Audi A4 1.8T quattro Sorry. Can't handle vB. I am now at: q u a t t r o w o r l d . c o m

09-23-2006, 07:10 PM	#10
Audi Loyalist Junior Member Account #: 106365 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,418	Aluminum Shift Paddle install link More like fo'fiddy!! Just kidding. I haven't checked into pricing yet, but I did come across an interesting link from the TT forum the other day Aluminum Paddle Install __________________ __________________________________________________ "The First Mod Should be Driving School" - Matt Ammon a.k.a. O.W. Kenobi Useful Links AudiWorld Lingo/S4 InPro Mirror Install Guide/Wheel Scuff Repair/Engine Break In Period/How To Be A Badass/How To Be A Street Racer/Detailing Tips/Premium or Regular Gas/Infamous All-Rim Quattro Thread/Urban Dictionary/Funniest AW Post/Previous Whip/All Wheel Drive Systems/State by State Window Tint Laws Current [COLOR=gray">2006 A4 2.0<font color="red]T[/color] Loaded D.Grey S-Line Quattro</font> Previous 2001 A4 1.8T Santorin Blue 1974 Mercedes 450SE (first love, gone but not forgotton) Before that, I bummed rides from friends

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