Installed Fogs on DTM, and JHM Short Throw

[S4DTM]

Just finished installing the Hella Xenon fogs and JHM short throw shifter in the beast! All in all, a 12 hour job with 2 people, but well worth it in the end! BTW, for anyone thinking about these installs, the JHM is easy, but be sure you're careful about your adjustments on the shifter, it's really easy to throw the gears off (first time I tried it I had no reverse, haha). The fog lights...well...make sure you know what you're doing, because it's a pain in the arse. Here's just a few pics of the fun...

Stock Shifter:

JHM Shifter:

Breakin it down!

Ballast

Scariest part of the night

BBS Pizza is the best!

DONE!!

I WILL EAT YOU!!

[RAudi Driver]

Nice work. Do you have an up-close shot of the fogs and the surround (lights off)?

[Cargo8]

I dunno how I feel about the foglights when off. Just keep'em on all the time and you're set! ahaha

[whartung]

Impressive. But why not just have put the S6 LED's or something along those lines? More importantly though, you're the first person who hasnt scared me with the JHM install. Was finding the gear after installing really that straightforward for you?

[S4DTM]

I dunno how I feel about the foglights when off. Just keep'em on all the time and you're set! ahaha

The fogs were actually on in that pic, but the angle and gasrage lighting were weird and made it seem like they weren't. I definitely agree they look better on though and have been driving around with them on, haha.

Impressive. But why not just have put the S6 LED's or something along those lines? More importantly though, you're the first person who hasnt scared me with the JHM install. Was finding the gear after installing really that straightforward for you?

I live in the Bay Area, so it get's really foggy here. I definitely looked into the S6 LEDs because I think they look great, but they are considered by Audi to be "running lights" and don't actually throw that much light out in front. Thus, wouldn't do me much good for the fog unfortunately. As far as the JHM, I really didn't have much problem with it at all. In the adjustment phase, you just have to go slow and tweak it little by little until you find that spot where all the gears are smooth. At first I had no reverese, so I moved the neutral more to the right, tried again and it was good, but first and second were notchy, so moved it back to the left a bit and bingo. It just takes some patience to find it, but it's really no problem at all.

Nice work. Do you have an up-close shot of the fogs and the surround (lights off)?

I think this is what you were lookin for ya?

[RAudi Driver]

Impressive. But why not just have put the S6 LED's or something along those lines? More importantly though, you're the first person who hasnt scared me with the JHM install. Was finding the gear after installing really that straightforward for you?

once you have the JHM centered, there is only one bolt to mess with. go through your gears, then loosen the bolt and adjust it one way. It's either going to get better or worse. If it gets worse, adjust it the other way. Once you know which way does what , it really easy.

[pyro]

looks good. the dtm looks gross w/ no fogs

[S4DTM]

once you have the JHM centered, there is only one bolt to mess with. go through your gears, then loosen the bolt and adjust it one way. It's either going to get better or worse. If it gets worse, adjust it the other way. Once you know which way does what , it really easy.

Ya, and it's a REALLY small adjustment, you don't want to go very far in any direction. 1-3 degrees of change make a big difference! JHM recommends 3 degrees right, 7 down and I'm probably running around 3 right, 5 down

[cucubee5]

The fogs were actually on in that pic, but the angle and gasrage lighting were weird and made it seem like they weren't. I definitely agree they look better on though and have been driving around with them on, haha.



I live in the Bay Area, so it get's really foggy here. I definitely looked into the S6 LEDs because I think they look great, but they are considered by Audi to be "running lights" and don't actually throw that much light out in front. Thus, wouldn't do me much good for the fog unfortunately. As far as the JHM, I really didn't have much problem with it at all. In the adjustment phase, you just have to go slow and tweak it little by little until you find that spot where all the gears are smooth. At first I had no reverese, so I moved the neutral more to the right, tried again and it was good, but first and second were notchy, so moved it back to the left a bit and bingo. It just takes some patience to find it, but it's really no problem at all.




I think this is what you were lookin for ya?

This is the one thing that has held me back from getting the DTM front...until now.

Nice job! More daytime pictures would be great.

[whartung]

Ya, and it's a REALLY small adjustment, you don't want to go very far in any direction. 1-3 degrees of change make a big difference! JHM recommends 3 degrees right, 7 down and I'm probably running around 3 right, 5 down

Sorry to thread jack. Thanks for the info. Good job with that diy

[EYE4SPEED]

Which short shifter did you get - I think there are three choices. How do you like it vs. stock?

[S4DTM]

Which short shifter did you get - I think there are three choices. How do you like it vs. stock?

I went with the stock height and just normal short throw, rather than the "Extra" short throw. It's A LOT better than stock, faster and more solid, and I'm glad I went with the stock height because it's not more to get used to.

[RAudi Driver]

Those fogs look great. Regular length is better than a short length as you don't have to reach as far to shift gears.

[S4DTM]

This is the one thing that has held me back from getting the DTM front...until now.

Nice job! More daytime pictures would be great.

I should have some daytime pic on thursday (gotta get the beast washed first), and I'm goin to take some night pics on saturday...I'll post em when I'm done

[VR2V8]

Could you get a closeup pic of a foglight/trimmed grille?

How did you actually mount the fogs? Pics?

Wired to headlight switch so it works like every other S4? Or did you install your own switch?


I've wanted to do this for a while, but with OEM fogs and modified grilles. It just seems like too much work with too little time to work on it.

[S4DTM]

Could you get a closeup pic of a foglight/trimmed grille?

How did you actually mount the fogs? Pics?

Wired to headlight switch so it works like every other S4? Or did you install your own switch?


I've wanted to do this for a while, but with OEM fogs and modified grilles. It just seems like too much work with too little time to work on it.

Here's the link to all of the photos I took. I think there's a few in there of what you're looking for. I attached them to a small plastic ledge just above the grilles. I also used a metal brace piece to support the light a bit more, and it made it very sturdy. Take a look at the pics as there are some of these steps. The lights are wired in to the headlight wire, so they are on when the headlights are (just like stock). Tried to get them to stand alone with the reverse fog switch, but it was 12:30am and I just wanted to be done, haha. Anyways, take a look at the pics and let me know what you think. Like I said, I'll also have more pics on thrusday

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3075709...7607462481437/

[frrg]

Looking forward to bagels Friday morning.

[Quattro]

FRRG! haha FTW

[MOFSTEEL]

Personally I think it looked better without the fogs.
The clipped fog grilles look cheap.

[S4DTM]

Personally I think it looked better without the fogs.
The clipped fog grilles look cheap.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, sorry you don't like it but not much else to deal with, so had to made the best of it.

[S4DTM]

FRRG! haha FTW

Best comment that could have been posted! Although I'd go with FRRG FTMFW personally, haha

[S4DTM]

I know a few of you wanted some daytime pics, so I snapped a few today. Not the best pics, but all I had time for this afternoon. You get the idea though. Should be takin some good shots over the weekend though, but here you go so you can see the look in the daylight. Enjoy