A4 Grille Upgrade

[Revert147]

Spot of homework last night ended with the creation of a few images to compare possible grille options. Thought id post them up to get your opinions and also allow others to benefit from the views when making similar decisions in the future.

Photoshop skills aside I think I’ve got the options fairly close. with the possible exception of the blank number plate on two of the views and the retaintion of my Quattro badge on the new RS4 grille (slightly personal)

I’ve pretty much decided to go with the Optic surround on my existing grille which will match the proposed Optic black window surround on the side windows, this is due to chrome deterioration.

Also possibly a new filler panel for the number plate to match the new Optic surround.

Final thought: A slight face life but nothing over the top.

Next step will be to source said components,

If anyone has previously travelled this road and has wisdom to part with, id be grateful.

Regards

Revert

[PetrolDave]

Personally I don't think the RS4 grille should be fitted to an A4 or S4.

Have you thought about either doing the clear corner mod or fitting clear indicator headlights? IMHO the orange of the lens really clashes with the red paintwork.

[Revert147]

I would agree, I do like the RS4 grille but it belongs on an RS4, in some ways the standard grille has a strong look. I think the optic surround will set it off well

gonna look at the lights after ive done this initial work, is the removal on the orange a simple process? not stumbled over anything yet.

[PetrolDave]

gonna look at the lights after ive done this initial work, is the removal on the orange a simple process? not stumbled over anything yet.

There's plenty of posts out there about the clear corner mod.

On the B7 you have to remove the headlight, heat them gently in an oven so that you can separate the lens from the housing to remove the bit of orange plastic and then reseal the headlight.