Mike's big RS4 modding project

[CellDamage]

Was the green cap a genuine part? Mine is like a dark grey colour if I remember correctly.

[MikeFish]

No, sorry I don't but I do have a link:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171223094455

It didn't come in an Audi box, and there was no part number stamped on it even though the advert says 'original' (that's what the Germans say instead of 'genuine').
The original RS4 cap has the part number on the gauge part. I'll double check to see if it is written on the R8 bit but I don't recall seeing it on there.

[MikeFish]

Was the green cap a genuine part? Mine is like a dark grey colour if I remember correctly.

Yes, mine was dark grey too, but the green one has an identical part number and looked idnetical to my orignal one in every way except the colour.

[MikeFish]

I stand corrected:


4F0 422 361

[Rick_RS4]

nice one cheers Mike, ill order one this week,

[MikeFish]

It's worth checking with the dealers first. I've seen the R8 oil cap going for silly money on some websites but I got mine from Audi for less than £30.
I wouldn't be surprised if Audi do it cheaper than I paid on ebay. I didn't have the part number at the time and couldn't be bothered explaining to a dealer so just bought it from the ebay, nice and easy. I bet it's cheaper from your local Audi though.
Worst case; £64 plus delivery from that link above.

[MikeFish]

And if you want to buy a spare RS4 cap to butcher, the part number on my orignal and replacement one was:
8D0 422 361C

I got it off ebay for about £13 (new).

[Rick_RS4]

thanks,

ill give audi a call in the morning

just need to sort the awful yellow brake fluid one

[MikeFish]

thanks,

ill give audi a call in the morning

just need to sort the awful yellow brake fluid one

Yes that's the last bit of crap plastic under there.

[MikeFish]

Rear camera time!

I decided to go with the new head unit I should make the most of the reverse camera input. I looked at various options including the OEM one from the Q7. This is a straight fit but had 3 down sides for me.
1. I would lose the boot lock as there is no place for it on the rear panel from the Q7 (not a big deal as I've never used it but you never know!).
2. It comes with an Audi connector on the camera rather than an RCA phono type that my head unit needs.
3. It's bloody expensive compared to aftermarket versions.

I found one on ebay from China that came to less than £50 for the panel and camera. The camera has an phono plug on the end (perfect) and the rear panel loses no functionality as it keeps the lock by making the handle narrower.
There was a bit of to-ing and throwing between the ebay seller and myself trying to establish the exact right version I needed but she was very helpful and after a few emails she guided me the right way and I ended up getting the right version. I couldn't unerstand the differences until I got the unit and realised you had to take the handle microswitch from the original unit and transfer it onto the new one, which is an all in one part than has the numbr plate light connector and the wiring for them too.

There were 2 versions of the actual camera too. The newer one used a Sony camera but had Sont CCD or something like that permanently showing on the screen which I didn't like so went for the slightly cheaper one (only a couple of pounds difference) as the specs were very similar.

So, here's the 2 back panels side by side before I transferred all the bits across:

You can see there how they have narrowed the handle to make way for the camera but still keep the lock too (lock is removed for these photos)

Close up of the camera


The new panel with the micro-switch and rear number light connector / wiring about to be fitted:


The new one with all the bits added:


Fitted:


This is how it looks. The multi coloured guides are part of the camera:


My headunit also has some guides which are switchable and adjustable. Here they are on (as well as the camera's built in guides) but have not been adjusted yet:


All in all I'm really pleased. The rear panel is very good quality especially considering how cheap it was. I did snap one of the screw holders from overtightening but doesn't make any difference it is still well secure.

The connector that needs to be plugged into the camera is too big to pass through the boot lid cable protector. I need to cut the end off, pass the wire through, then soder a new plug on the end. Also need to run the rest of the wires in properly too. I didn't need to run a wire from the reverse switch or reverse lights to activate it as my headunit picks up a reverse signal from the canbus already.
The only issue with it at the moment is that the night vision mode is fairly poor. I might try upgrading the reverse lamps to see if that will help. The camera I fitted to my truck works perfectly well at night so not sure if it is the camera or lack of lighting yet.

[MikeFish]

Been busy again.

First off, imodded my fog light grills. I posted this photo in the B7 RS4 picture thread buti dont think anybody noticed.


I also bought another set of interior trims and wrapped them in gloss white.









And now ive wrapped the back of the seats too (well, only 1 seat done so far). The bit I dreaded the most was the seat belt hoops, and they came out better than I expected but not as good as I wanted. Need to tidy those bits up still (and do the drivers seat too). Ive only just got the seat back in the car so only a night time photo I'm afraid for now.

[N11LS_J]

Wow, moulding into a very unique machine now Mike, love the seat backs!

Good skills there (not to mention patience!)

[kd]

Wow, moulding into a very unique machine now Mike, love the seat backs!

Good skills there (not to mention patience!)

Couldn't have put it better myself!

[sync24]

Mike - those sear backs look the nuts! Great job fella!

[MikeFish]

Thanks guys.

Here's a daytime shot for you.