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Old 11-29-2005, 06:01 PM
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Default A3 / A3 S-line front end swap?

I was talking with Billy (Judge) tonight about how great the S-line body kit looks. I prefer the rear of our 2.0T b/c I like the painted rear valance, compared to the S-line's black bottom portion of the skirt (see first pic)...

<img src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/iMryanmac/trip%20to%20HV/IMG_0085.jpg">

But I love the front! I wonder if it's a direct fit, and if there are any modifications necessary to make the fog lights work. I hate the fog light grills on the 2.0T. I can see that we can't do a fog light grill swap.

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Does it look possible to swap? Hmmmm, I guess so!
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Default I'd expect it to involve a few different pieces

probably the grilles and fog lamps... but largely it should be direct. I can check tomorrow.
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great, thanks in advance. I had no idea where to begin!
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Someone on audizine has already ordered the kit , just do a search
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Default The Votex is sweet too, check this pic out!

<center><img src="http://images8.fotki.com/v137/photos/1/110342/1635804/Imgp2385-vi.jpg"></center><p>I think the Votex kit looks ok on stock A3s. But if it's modded with wheels/tint/etc the Votex would be great!
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Default Re: A3 / A3 S-line front end swap?

Actually there's someone at the Audizine forum who imports them from Germany. Full front kit was about $400 shipped! Just do a search for s-line front bumper.
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Default good and bad news

good news is yes you can do it, its a lot like the S4 bumer onto the b5 A4. The 8P uses a skin unlike the B5 which uses a skin and rebar assembly.

The only part on which I am not certain is the
right lower grille... etka is kinda vauge about
that part right now.


Front cover is about $400 list
there are 2 versions one with and one without
headlamp washers, so order accordingly.
8p0-807-105-b-gru
8p0-807-105-c-gru &lt;with headlamp washers&gt;

S-line Rear valance is about $170 list
8p4-807-434-d-gru

none are available at this time...
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Default IIRC you also need new foglights, bumper markers, that little tow hook piece, fog grilles,

front grille, front plate filler, S-line badge.

Some guy posted up all the PNs and pricing on AZ a few months ago.

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Default Dayum, you're fast.

I would only get the front shell and the appropriate fog light grills, and as crew mentioned, anything else related? Tow hook insert? side markers?

But nothing is in stock right?

What would the front end cost complete with everything, if you can find #s...
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Default yeah you'll need a few of those lil items too.

I was comparing the parts the bumper mounts to check for complications.


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