RS4 pedals - a headache to fit!

[felondnb]

I got my RS4 pedals through & thought I'd give the fitting a go using the same method as I used when I put TT pedals in my A3 a few years ago. Soaked them in hot water, then got to it...

Jesus they were hard work! The rubber/plastic is a lot less malleable on these compared to the TT ones.

They're still not quite on properly - the brake & clutch have one edge each which I just couldn't get to behave, despite using an array of tools. I didn't have a stubby flat blade screwdriver handy, which would have helped, no doubt.

However, they're firmly wedged on & looking good, complimenting the alloy dash trim nicely. Just need to sort the final edges & then they're there to stay!

[Six Speed Turbo]

Lets see some pics of those sexy peadals!!!

[madrussian]

Thank god these were standard in 2008...

I remember doing the TT pedals on my GTi. PITA.

[Quattro]

i know how you feel on the rs4 pedals install. It was a pain in the ass to install I gave up and was lucky my neighbor was able to do it, using brute force and stretching the pedals on the sides... but the ends are soooo worth it

[cfujikawa]

same here... ended up just using brute force... took a while, but i love the outcome!

[Bigswede]

same, same... worth while though

[Buttafuoco]

They are a bit of a pain. Once you have them partially on, try using your foot to coax them the rest of the way.

[oakenfolde]

im ordering the RS6-RS4 and dead pedal package right now. I cant wait, damn 08's get them stock. you bastards!

[unh112]

took me more than 3 hrs to put those suckers in.

[oakenfolde]

why are they so hard to install? just a PITA?

[unh112]

b/c it's like hard rubber, and the pieces barely fit the pedals. It sucked but you feel good afterward

[oakenfolde]

haha gotcha.. cant wait to start pulling my hair out to get them on.. ive seen them installed.. they are beautiful

[BLACKa4QUAT]

awe pedals

got those put in my car, the gun metal ones. they were alot cheaper than the rs4 ones, and i liked the look. had to drill and stuff, but they fit pretty securely, and look sharp, i've gotta take some pictures then i'll post them.

[RedS-line]

still waiting for pics. damn, i heard the job wasnt too hard. looks like im gonna have to fight my a4 soon....

[whitevdub]

im ordering the RS6-RS4 and dead pedal package right now. I cant wait, damn 08's get them stock. you bastards!

nahh i got an 08 s-line titanium i didnt get the RS4 pedals. i wish they came with the car. however, i have an automatic. only the manual 08's got them.

[felondnb]

defo worth the blood, sweat, tears & broken finger nails!

will post pics soon :)

ooooh... and my coilovers & clear corner headlights are going on tomorrow :-D

[a4audi4fun]

Taken on the day I picked it up. Click on image for larger size

[06B7audiA4]

warm water, soap and they should slip on...def remember them being a pain in the ass when I had the GTI...I learned after the special techniques..haha

[cstarky15]

how long have you had your car? you know its ok to take off the thing hanging from the glovebox!! but the pedals do look nice!

[cstarky15]

how long have you had your car? you know its ok to take off the thing hanging from the glovebox!! but the pedals do look nice!

[felondnb]

warm water, soap and they should slip on...def remember them being a pain in the ass when I had the GTI...I learned after the special techniques..haha

easier said than done that's exactly what i did

[RedS-line]

ahh a4 those were the pics i needed (drooling...) it almost makes me think that buying the deadpedal is worth the extra money.....

[initiala4]

PIA especially the throttle pedal ones....but well worth the pedal feeling and overall look! I remember using more soap and water....

[Awulf]

Hey kids, best way although the hot water isn't a bad idea, is to use a little dish soap and they will be on in no time.

[MB A4]

I must agree, these were a PITA!! In fact, while taking off the stock clutch cover, I broke off about 1/4 of the stock clutch petal! Can you believe that shit! The entire unit is made of plastic! WTF Audi, Plastic? C'mon! BUT, in the end, brute force was applied and they came out awsome!

[cstarky15]

I must agree, these were a PITA!! In fact, while taking off the stock clutch cover, I broke off about 1/4 of the stock clutch petal! Can you believe that shit! The entire unit is made of plastic! WTF Audi, Plastic? C'mon! BUT, in the end, brute force was applied and they came out awsome!

you wonder about plastic? have you looked under your car yet? if no, don't cuz you will see alot of plastic!

[dj_dub]

Thank god these were standard in 2008...

I remember doing the TT pedals on my GTi. PITA.

just a FYI...they are not standard on all 2008 B7's

[UrKurt]

This is correct, only as part of the S-Line package -- since everyone gets the body parts for 08, they have to do SOMETHING to make it worth the extra $$$ :)

[Kuang87]

do you have to remove anything on the throttle or can you just slip the pad on?

[felondnb]

do you have to remove anything on the throttle or can you just slip the pad on?

u just had to remove the existing rubbers & force the RS4 ones on... well for a RHD... i expect the LHD is different?

[ABanT]

Wow, talk about a pain in the arse. Just got mine installed, unlike most, I had the biggest pain getting the dead pedal on. Cut my finger up. lol



Here's a pic of the finished product. Taken with cell camera so poor quality.

[nick71692]

warm water, soap and they should slip on...def remember them being a pain in the ass when I had the GTI...I learned after the special techniques..haha

def works soak them in hot water and they worked like a charm. Once you get them partly on let the foot do they work, and I am also glad they came in the 08 sline. They were a bitch to put on in my b6