I updated my B6/7 S4 and RS4 rear suspension and axles post above and I started a new thread about it in the DIY/TECH/INFORMATIVE section. Hopefully this helpful to a few people.
aren’t they exactly the same ? (R8/RS4)
No, all the RS/R8 front brakes are very similar but slightly different. The biggest differences are the brake rotor to caliper offset, the front lower support bar, and the paint jobs. The R8 calipers that I got had the Apikol brackets on them so that they could be used on a B6/7 car but I still had to modify them for my car.
I updated my B6/7 S4 and RS4 rear suspension and axles post above and I started a new thread about it in the DIY/TECH/INFORMATIVE section. Hopefully this helpful to a few people.
aren’t they exactly the same ? (R8/RS4)
No, all the RS/R8 front brakes are very similar but slightly different. The biggest differences are the brake rotor to caliper offset, the front lower support bar, and the paint jobs. The R8 calipers that I got had the Apikol brackets on them so that they could be used on a B6/7 car but I still had to modify them for my car.
Great build thread!
Also, thank you for all the DIY’s I have made extensive use of them 
Great build thread!
Also, thank you for all the DIY’s I have made extensive use of them
Thanks.
Your welcome. I still need to post up a bunch more.
Got some work done over the past few days on my S4 though. I liked what MDUBZ did with his rear subframe so I decided to do the same. Knocked all the rust off and then painted it black.
Top:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0105_zps1qlesjkd.jpg
Bottom:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0106_zpssn2fio9n.jpg
Also installed 034 Motorsport rear differential carrier bushing inserts.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0122_zpsmsodn5zw.jpg
A while ago I had ordered some spherical 034 Motorsport rear sway bar end links so here are those:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0129_zpszwu2ogrh.jpg
Installed picture:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0132_zpsbagwmqjo.jpg
Got the vast majority of the rear of the car bolted back together and now I can work on the front end. That is assuming that I get time to do so since I have been working on a bunch of other people’s cars over the past few weeks.
Thanks.
Your welcome. I still need to post up a bunch more.
Got some work done over the past few days on my S4 though. I liked what MDUBZ did with his rear subframe so I decided to do the same. Knocked all the rust off and then painted it black.
Top:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0105_zps1qlesjkd.jpg
Bottom:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0106_zpssn2fio9n.jpg
Also installed 034 Motorsport rear differential carrier bushing inserts.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0122_zpsmsodn5zw.jpg
A while ago I had ordered some spherical 034 Motorsport rear sway bar end links so here are those:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0129_zpszwu2ogrh.jpg
Installed picture:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Jimmybones777/SAM_0132_zpsbagwmqjo.jpg
Got the vast majority of the rear of the car bolted back together and now I can work on the front end. That is assuming that I get time to do so since I have been working on a bunch of other people’s cars over the past few weeks.
What are the 034 Motorsport rear differential carrier bushing inserts, supposed to do exactly?.
Looks good Jimmy. Did you sand blast the subframe?
They basically fill in the gaps in the bushings to make them stiffer without losing the rubber to prevent the rear final drive from bouncing around.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/349051ac288c7b4f71cb6d6699f00c0f.jpg
^ I have one sitting on my work bench. Just haven’t gotten around to the install. Let us know impressions, JB!
What are the 034 Motorsport rear differential carrier bushing inserts, supposed to do exactly?.
Thanks. I just used a hand grinder and some wire brush drill attachments.
Looks good Jimmy. Did you sand blast the subframe?
They basically fill in the gaps in the bushings to make them stiffer without losing the rubber to prevent the rear final drive from bouncing around.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/349051ac288c7b4f71cb6d6699f00c0f.jpg
^ I have one sitting on my work bench. Just haven’t gotten around to the install. Let us know impressions, JB!
Thanks. I just used a hand grinder and some wire brush drill attachments.
Any tips on removing the lower control arms?
There is not a lot of space under the car and the bentley just says " REMOVE BOLTS 2, 3 and 4"
I can’t get an impact gun or ratchet in there to remove the links from the car… I am getting frustrated.
The front lower rear control arms need the subframe to be lowered to have enough room to get the boot in and out unless you want to destroy your plastic undercarriage. The front lower front you can get to no problem. The rear control arms need the rear subframe lowered to be able to remove the front bolt from the inside of the lower control arm and the inside bolt of the upper control arm. I ended up having to use a combination wrench for a lot of this.