I recently picked up my Q4 e-tron and I’m absolutely loving the car, but the standard black rubber pedals feel a bit plain for such a premium interior. I’m looking to upgrade to a brushed stainless steel or aluminum look to give the footwell a sportier, 'S-line' vibe. I’ve seen some generic sets online that claim to fit the MEB platform, but I’m worried about the quality and if they’ll actually stay secure without any drilling. Has anyone here installed a specific set that fits perfectly and matches the Audi aesthetic? I’d love to find something that is an easy slip-on installation but feels high-quality underfoot. Does anyone have a brand or a specific link they’d recommend?
Man I wish I found this thread sooner. Would have saved me so much hassle.
Building on the earlier suggestion, those official ones are definitely the gold standard, but I totally get wanting to avoid the dealership markup. Over the years I've swapped pedals on at least five different Audis and I've learned the hard way that the cheapo sets are basically a death trap if they slip. If you're looking for a solid middle ground, I'd say just check out the house brands at some of the big VAG-specific tuners. Honestly, you can't go wrong with the aluminum stuff from companies like ECS or some of the European specialty shops that focus on the MEB platform. They usually source high-quality metal that feels identical to the S-line stuff but for a way better price. Just a pro-tip for the DIY side: use a trim tool or even a dull screwdriver to help stretch the rubber around the back of the pedal. It's a bit of a workout for your thumbs but once they click into place, they aren't going anywhere. Way better than the generic stuff you find on big marketplace sites, tho.