S8 Grill
#1
S8 Grill
Hello, i've got an Audi A8 D3 2003 and i'm making a facelift to 2005 model (single-grill).
Anyway, my question is... are W12 and S8 grill identic ? I mean, can i use S8 grill instead of W12 grill?
My Audi dealers sais they are different and S8 grill won't fit
Thanks.
PS. Sorry for my English..
Anyway, my question is... are W12 and S8 grill identic ? I mean, can i use S8 grill instead of W12 grill?
My Audi dealers sais they are different and S8 grill won't fit
Thanks.
PS. Sorry for my English..
#3
RE: S8 Grill
ORIGINAL: HSK
Hello Amokk,
Hello Amokk,
Yes, all the single framegrills are interchangeable. I have personally seen a S8 grill in a W12 front end and it fits perfectly.
Btw, can you please share at what stage you are with your conversion? Are you using original Audi parts to do the conversion or theaftermarket Hofele kit?
Ifyou are usingoriginal Audi parts then can youconfirm whether or not the headlights need to be changed? And if so, exactly what part of their shape is different?
Please also share any pics of your conversion. I'm planning to do the same later this year and at leastanother member on the forum is also doing the same in a few weeks.
#5
RE: S8 Grill
Here is a comparison of the two headlights it is clear that they are physically different. If you dont change it there is no guarantee that the hood will close properly and you will have a gap between the inner, lower corner of the headlight and the new front bumper cover.
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#7
RE: S8 Grill
I'm sure a filler piece could be made but assuming the new hood can close properly over the old lights, for it to look seamless, it would probably have to be custom fabricated unto the new bumper cover by a body shop. Assuming the mounting holes for the lighting assembly are in the same location, the best way to figure it out is to take and old light assemply and try to fit it in a facelifted model. That way you can quickly identify all the issues and see if there are ways around them! Good luck!