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Old 12-30-2008, 08:47 PM
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Default 2009 W12 Grill

I just purchased a certified preowned 2006 A8L and wanted to upgrade the grill to the 2009 W12 grill with the chrome like the A8 in transporter 3. I have been given mixed answer's as to whether it will fit or not from the dealer. Can anyone tell me if this will fit on my A8?
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That was an S8 grill.
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Default Re: That was an S8 grill.

Oh sorry the S8 grill then, but do you know if it will fit on a 2006 A8L?
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Default Yes you can - I believe your build date must be after 10/06. Here is the part #

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/112023/s8_400.jpg"></center><p>4E0 853 651 AL 1RR

About an hour labor. Get the 22s like this one and you will be set. Remove the S8 badge? That's a touchy subject as well it should be.
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Default assuming you've got the facelift nose - yes....

you'll need to mostly remove the front bumperskin to install - about an hour or so.

Congrats on the new car !
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Default It will definately fit on a 2006 A8. . .

Make sure you specify auto cruise control or not as the grill part numbers are different depending on this option.
check Audipartsdepot.com for good prices Email Carson and he will get you wholesale pricing.

good luck
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Default Re: assuming you've got the facelift nose - yes....

so you think its not necessary to take it to the shop to do this?

hey thanks i like yours.
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Default Re: Yes you can - I believe your build date must be after 10/06. Here is the part #

Hey thanks, yes i would definitely not keep a w12 or s8 badge on, dont like that.

hey but i am getting confused is the w12 and s8 grill the same? and in the new transporter movie its referred to as a w12 but chrome mirrors are for s8 right?

thanks, and like the suggestion on the wheels too.
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