Quattrings

Although the S5 is no R8 - The look of the R8 V10 TDI was my inspiration.

<img src="http://www.world-cars-review.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/036__scaled_600_013_450-op1.jpg">

and to a lesser extent the Shooting Brake.

<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/368033261_88df528957.jpg?v=0">

Disclaimer: This look may not appeal to everyone and may be either a love it or hate it feeling. The emblem is the R8 Audi emblem and is slightly smaller than the trunk emblems. I purchased this powdercoated mesh from customcargrills.com and it's a thick heavy mesh - high quality, but I have since found Audi-type mesh and will be replacing it. I am also toying with the idea of putting the S5 slats back in but probably won't because my new look is drastically minimized chrome/bling, especially when it comes to the wheels.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14368/quattrings_s5_newlook.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14368/quattrings_s5_newlook2.jpg">

I think most of you will prefer this look below, as it is more traditional. I admit it feels more comfortable for me to like it as well.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14368/quattrings_s5_newlook3.jpg">

The Pretender

I think both looks cool, but i would choose with rings in grill, without it looks naked.
The only other thing i would change is the grey plate holder to black or body color.

Jarod.

Rojak

Quattrings...looks great. Where did you find the Audi style mesh? Could you please post more pictures? How did you mount the new mesh?

A6-to-?

The front plate holder for the A5 is piano black, so I don't think replacing it would be a problem. However, I was wondering if you can remove the front plate holder altogether and replace the whole front with the mesh grill...that might give it more the R8 look.

dogman1911

Looks great with the rings in place.

tubi

The mod makes it look like it's trying too hard to be an R8.

kmarei

i love the top pic
i would buy that if it were available
i think it would look great with the S-line front bumper insert without the numberplate frame
it's much more simple than the busy standard S5 grille
that has too much stuff going on horizontally and vertically

DynomiteTT

without the front filler, would look the best imo.

Quattrings

I was contemplating that as well, and then painting the rear valence to match so there is no more graphite grey on the car.

Roswell

More sporty look for certain.