Conrero Imola Shift Knob with Carbon Band
MSRP: $80
Pertinent Info: Fits all manual transmission Audis. We fitted the Imola shift knob on an S4 in roughly 10 minutes, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to, too.
Purchase Product: Conrero North America (CFI Motorsports), 973/989-9260,
www.cfimotorsports.com
Installation: Home
Euro Projector Headlights with HID
MSRP: Valeo housing $410, HID bulbs $310 each
Pertinent Info: The housings fit all A4s, but on models with two-piece headlights, some metal cutting is required. The entire installation is not complicated, but having a pro do it will eliminate any potential nicks on the paint. Expect the job to take around two hours.
Purchase Product: PG Performance, 604/585-8558, www.pgperformance.com;
Xenonshop.com, 888/353-8790, www.xenonshop.com
Installation: Xtreme Audio, 714/533-2833, www.xtreme-audio.com
Wet Works Front Strut Brace
MSRP: Six-point $199, four-point $175
Pertinent Info: The strut brace comes as either a four- or six-point brace, making it one of the strongest available for the A4 and Passat. It comes powdercoated red or custom-painted. The six-point brace requires two pre-existing notches to be widened, making room for the legs of the brace. The install took around 30 minutes.
Purchase Product: Wet Works Garage, 714/827-5897, www.wetworksgarage.com
Installation: Home
UUC Motorwerks Ultimate Short Shifter
MSRP: $279
Pertinent Info: UUC’s Ultimate Short Shifter is one of the best. Not only does it offer a firm throw every time, but it also allows for the choice of a 20-percent, 30-percent, or 40-percent shift reduction. We installed the shifter on a 2000 S4 set to a 30-percent reduction, and it took less than one hour.
Purchase Product: UUC Motorwerks, 732/398-0001, www.uucmotorwerks.com
Installation: VW Specialties, 714/848-3766, www.vwspecialties.com