What are some must-do mods for the RS4?

[jaehoppa]

Hi guys, I wanted to know what are some must-do mods for our cars that will make the driving experience more fun and exciting, even though it's already super fun.

I'm specifically looking for non-power mods so no exhaust, DPs, tune, etc.

The first things that come to my mind are various mounts that can be replaced to firm up the drive train and reduce slop.

If I'm not mistaken, there are 4 different mounts that could be replaced: transmission mount, engine mount, snub mount, and differential mount. Would you guys recommend changing all of them? If I did change all 4 mounts at the same time would the difference be night and day? What should I expect after the install? I'm just worried that they will create excessive noise and vibration. I know various companies make these products including, stern, 034, and apikol. Which brand would you guys recommend for each of them?

What other mods do you guys think are almost essential for the car to increase the car's driving dynamics without sacrificing comfort and daily drivability?

Thanks in advance!

[tadhgbrosnan]

Hands down, Euro steering wheel is #1 on my list. First thing I bought. Love how it looks & feels.

[Datadatum]

^ That was one of my first modifications as well. Although I did the B8.5 FBSW with titanium colored stitching (matches the carbon fiber accents).

It is something you enjoy and touch every drive.

Also did the RNS-E upgrade, something I enjoy every drive as well.

[Gareth_oau]

bang for buck, get a JHM short-shifter.

Makes changing gears so much more pleasurable

[Mdiau]

Def euro wheel ftw!

[noob5]

Just curious...why no power mods?

[Flying Tomatoes]

If I'm not mistaken, there are 4 different mounts that could be replaced: transmission mount, engine mount, snub mount, and differential mount. Would you guys recommend changing all of them? If I did change all 4 mounts at the same time would the difference be night and day? What should I expect after the install? I'm just worried that they will create excessive noise and vibration. I know various companies make these products including, stern, 034, and apikol. Which brand would you guys recommend for each of them?

I have the Apkoil street dif mount, 034 street trans mount and stern motor mounts. There was a slight increase in vibration if you leave your hand directly on the shift knob but thats really it. I would recommend all of these int he street density configuration.

As some one else said the upgraded steering wheel really adds to the feel of the car. I would also get the updated nav unit as well. The updated nav has live traffic and better resolution which all makes the car feel a bit more updated.

Good luck.

[Al Sline]

Hi flying tomatoes could you please show me where to get that update for the RNSE
Thanks:)

[Renegade5]

Hi flying tomatoes could you please show me where to get that update for the RNSE
Thanks:)

Interested as well..

[imola]

I have the Apkoil street dif mount, 034 street trans mount and stern motor mounts. There was a slight increase in vibration if you leave your hand directly on the shift knob but thats really it. I would recommend all of these int he street density configuration.

As some one else said the upgraded steering wheel really adds to the feel of the car. I would also get the updated nav unit as well. The updated nav has live traffic and better resolution which all makes the car feel a bit more updated.

Good luck.

Does the updated RNS-E support bluetooth music streaming? The stock unit unfortunately only does calls :/

[Datadatum]

^ No

[swesna]

Hi guys, I wanted to know what are some must-do mods for our cars that will make the driving experience more fun and exciting, even though it's already super fun.

I'm specifically looking for non-power mods so no exhaust, DPs, tune, etc.

The first things that come to my mind are various mounts that can be replaced to firm up the drive train and reduce slop.

If I'm not mistaken, there are 4 different mounts that could be replaced: transmission mount, engine mount, snub mount, and differential mount. Would you guys recommend changing all of them? If I did change all 4 mounts at the same time would the difference be night and day? What should I expect after the install? I'm just worried that they will create excessive noise and vibration. I know various companies make these products including, stern, 034, and apikol. Which brand would you guys recommend for each of them?

What other mods do you guys think are almost essential for the car to increase the car's driving dynamics without sacrificing comfort and daily drivability?

Thanks in advance!

i am confused about you...

do you have a 07 RS4 red misano for sale on QW?

did you buy another rs4?

whats going on??

i dont understand why ppl would have two RS4s?

[jaehoppa]

lol I almost bought a second RS4 but the deal fell thru. I just put the red one up for sale just to get a head start but keeping it now.

since we are both in NJ we should meet up so I can understand why ppl have 2 RS4's!! haha

i am confused about you...

do you have a 07 RS4 red misano for sale on QW?

did you buy another rs4?

whats going on??

i dont understand why ppl would have two RS4s?

[jaehoppa]

Just curious...why no power mods?

didn't want to make the topic too broad and all over the place. I just want to enhance the overall feel of the car not power yet.

[S4Bennett]

The JHM shifter crossrod is a good one to buy and then install when the factory finally breaks. Mine broke around 130k miles and left me with only 3rd/4th, and no car for a week while waiting for one to arrive from JHM.

The benefits are: cheaper replacement than buying a whole new shift linkage because Audi doesn't sell this piece separately and it tightens up the shifter slop.

[swesna]

lol I almost bought a second RS4 but the deal fell thru. I just put the red one up for sale just to get a head start but keeping it now.

since we are both in NJ we should meet up so I can understand why ppl have 2 RS4's!! haha

I still have a house in NJ but live in NC now and the RS4s are here with the 98 C2S. I do have one car in NJ still but motor and trans are out. Need to get it down here hopefully by end of Summer to put some money into it. I am in NJ this week for work...will check up on my house and stay in Princeton area for work.

[swesna]

Best mods are steering wheel, suspension and exhaust. I have TTRS wheel and MTM cat back and full Milltek. I have driven ppls cars with Stasis MS and loved it but never installed a suspension yet. I do have a used KW V3 one though.

[swesna]

To add.. I did like the JHM lwfw on one car that I drove and love it on my C2S...just let's the RPMs increase faster.

[CoreyRS]

I am a big fan of the carbon clean mod...

[WinterRunner]

Trans and rear diff mount, some kind of exhaust work, and some kind of drop. In that order.

[ad2330]

Exhaust/suspension/steering wheel IMO.

[forbiddenbeat]

Must haves for me:

- Euro wheel
- Apikol diff mount
- 034 torque mount once your OEM one fails (which it will, probably before 50k)
- 10 MTM spacers. Made the car look a lot more aggressive, with zero downsides in performance (no rubbing with a 26" ride height on Stasis MS)
- LED license plate lights. Makes the car look a lot more modern than the dull yellow OEM ones. Instant-on adds to the modern feel when unlocking the car too.
- LED city lights. Kind of a bling thing, but again, looks much nicer with the xenons than the yellow OEM ones
- vag mods to turn off parking lights when headlights on, one-click unlock all 4 doors, remove seatbelt chime, and windows up/down with key fob

Theres are other things I'll do over time, but the car feels and looks pretty sorted as is.

[badbluers4]

Must haves for me:

- Euro wheel
- Apikol diff mount
- 034 torque mount once your OEM one fails (which it will, probably before 50k)
- 10 MTM spacers. Made the car look a lot more aggressive, with zero downsides in performance (no rubbing with a 26" ride height on Stasis MS)
- LED license plate lights. Makes the car look a lot more modern than the dull yellow OEM ones. Instant-on adds to the modern feel when unlocking the car too.
- LED city lights. Kind of a bling thing, but again, looks much nicer with the xenons than the yellow OEM ones
- vag mods to turn off parking lights when headlights on, one-click unlock all 4 doors, remove seatbelt chime, and windows up/down with key fob

Theres are other things I'll do over time, but the car feels and looks pretty sorted as is.

plus exhaust!

[forbiddenbeat]

plus exhaust!

Personally since this is my DD, I don't actually want the car any louder. I'm going to modify the flaps so I can open/close them with a toggle (overriding S mode's control so they stay open all the time or defer to S mode/non-S mode control). That will be enough for me. :)

[badbluers4]

Personally since this is my DD, I don't actually want the car any louder. I'm going to modify the flaps so I can open/close them with a toggle (overriding S mode's control so they stay open all the time or defer to S mode/non-S mode control). That will be enough for me. :)

I use to think the same....but having an exhaust doesn't have to be excessively loud at all...even an H pipe and piggies, gives you some more grunt....

[MattboyR32]

1. rear diff mount
2. jhm short shift
3. exhaust

[erjavic32]

JHM LWFW and Clutch, 034 Trans Mount and Apikol Diff Mount will surely transform the feel of the car. Smoother more precise shifts.

[SuperMex]

I did ecodes, exhaust, rear diff mount as some of my first mods. Then suspension and JHM short shift kit. Next up is the FBSW.

[jaehoppa]

thanks guys so far for all the recommendations. i think i'm gonna do the diff and the trans mount first. i hope they won't create too much vibration in the car.

[WinterRunner]

^ Good choice, will make shifting crisp and clean. Not harsh at all.

[AvusPdx]

where is the best place to purchase the Euro-wheel? Seems like there are many options, do I need any other parts associated with it or is it plug'n'play usually?

[rjkotler]

Granted I have only had the car for a week but the best thing I have done to date is get the bluetooth adapter so I can stream from my iPhone to the radio.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Personally this was really important for me as my commuter is a little more modern and bluetooth streaming is built in.

And Plasti dipped the front grill surround.

[Bootleg25Q]

Granted I have only had the car for a week but the best thing I have done to date is get the bluetooth adapter so I can stream from my iPhone to the radio.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Personally this was really important for me as my commuter is a little more modern and bluetooth streaming is built in.

And Plasti dipped the front grill surround.

How is sound quality with that unit?

[ad2330]

How is sound quality with that unit?

Would like to know this as well. Is it truly 'plug and play'?

[rjkotler]

The previous owner did a bypass of the CD changer and installed a ipod wire. So it was totally plug and play.

Sound quality is OK. It is not super crisp so anybody that is an audio fanatic will probably be dissapointed but it certinly solves the problem of getting access to music.

In my opinion it is worth the 90 bucks, hands down.

[badbluers4]

The previous owner did a bypass of the CD changer and installed a ipod wire. So it was totally plug and play.

Sound quality is OK. It is not super crisp so anybody that is an audio fanatic will probably be dissapointed but it certinly solves the problem of getting access to music.

In my opinion it is worth the 90 bucks, hands down.

Aux cable FTW....better sound quality and totally OEM, don't lose any oem functions (CD, Sat, SD card, radio) and doesn't drain your battery on your device like bluetooth....

[velodb]

A RS5!!!!

[Avus RS4]

Being a car guy, I would say that just about anybody in the sport when it comes down to first must-do mods, it's usually a CAI and exhaust to start with.
I'm going to start with some appearnce mods myself for the first time ever instead of performance mods

[CoreyRS]

Aux cable FTW....better sound quality and totally OEM, don't lose any oem functions (CD, Sat, SD card, radio) and doesn't drain your battery on your device like bluetooth....

What is the preferred way of adding an Aux cable? I have RNS-E with CD changer in the glove box.

[badbluers4]

There's a few threads on this...do. Quick search....I'm running out of the office now but u will find a thread where I linked the thread I used to add aux port to the factory RNS-E. It's all oem parts about $50 worth