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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
Yeah I couldn't either, I looked around for RS4 grilles for a while and all of them were at LEAST double, usually triple that price. It's not a perfect replica but I'm happy with it
I agree, considering my car is silver as well, I know how it's going to look on mine based on the pic you took of yours and I think it looks way good, a nice upgrade for a low price.

Now what I need is to know how to install it... Does it come with instructions or do I need a diy of some sort? I know the hood release latch needs to be undone but I'm not sure how all the clips on the grille and the badge come out and the last thing I want to do is start breaking stuff haha so if there's a diy to change grilles (which, I searched this site but not the zine so I did make a small effort at least) if you could link me to that or send me a PM with some pics and instructions or something, that'd be great
 
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by A4Cragman
Now what I need is to know how to install it... Does it come with instructions or do I need a diy of some sort? I know the hood release latch needs to be undone but I'm not sure how all the clips on the grille and the badge come out and the last thing I want to do is start breaking stuff haha so if there's a diy to change grilles (which, I searched this site but not the zine so I did make a small effort at least) if you could link me to that or send me a PM with some pics and instructions or something, that'd be great
The grille just unclips from behind. A flathead is probably the only tool that you would want to help get the clips off. Just be careful because they will snap easily. You shouldn't have to take the hood latch off.. It's pretty clear what to do just by looking at it.


Originally Posted by Veegard
If someone sees cheap OEM RS4 grilles, let me know!!
Check classifieds and ebay sometimes for used ones. I got mine for $70 a few months ago. I may be selling it soon though.



CCA4, do you plan on resealing the headlights before installing them? I would if I were you.
 

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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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If i do anything to them i'll most likely just run a thin bead of silicone around the seams, i'm not going to bake them or any of that wierd ****
 
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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hey cca4, question. those headlights u got. are they H1 or H7 ?
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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H7, sorry for the wicked delayed response lol. I've been crazy busy lately, but finally got a chance to get the headlights in. I did a DIY and posted it here

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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I like the license plate number the best...lol

the mods are lookin good,

I want to get the German flag emblem for the rear, magnetic attachment will prob be the best for that
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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So fresh, so clean!
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Looks good. You did a pretty perfect fender trimming job, unlike me. Have you ever thought about doing the "euro bumper" mod / painting or electric taping the grille separators black? I always think it looks better on silver cars..



nice license plate by the way
 

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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^^Thats a quality idea! I had to look 2 or three times at the picture you posted and compare it with the ones i posted because it was different but i couldn't tell how lol. Those are the best mods

I think I like that look, maybe I'll do that when I paint the lowers!

+1 to you, sir.
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Lol yep. You could just put electric tape over it and see if you like it in person. Your car would smile at everyone. I'm still not a fan of painted lowers.
 



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