Parts needed for b8 -> b8.5

[endy1]

So anyone know what parts is needed for the upgrade? Ofcourse i know the obvious parts as hood, fenders, lights bumper etc. I belive a kufatec cable is needed?

I spoke to some guy from england that did this but he rememberd pretty much the obvious stuff.

[Cameron_]

I don't know OP, might be better off just getting the 8.5 lol.

[endy1]

Since i can probably get all parts for free and its more fun to have a project i rather go that way :)

[Project Quattro]

That guy in the UK (I assume it's the same guy) had a build thread here and detailed it pretty well. Unfortunately I can't remember his username to look it up.

[enraa]

Hi, I have done this swap for the front end. Worth it imo if you like your current car and you are planning on keeping it.

My car is my2008 and had/has bi-xenon headlights.
Parts I needed:
- 8K0823029H Bonnet
- 8K0821105J + 8K0821106J +8K0853823 + 8K0853824 Front wings and rock protector trims
- 8K0821135H + 8K0821136J + 8K0807283H + 8K0807284H Front wing supports and plastic mounting pieces to the end of the support brackets
- 8K0805607B + 8K0805608B + 8T0941453D + 8T0941454D Headlight support pieces (2pcs for each light)
- 2pcs 8K0807333B Headlight support mounting pieces
- Bumber with grilles and fog lights. Many part numbers depending on version.
- 8K0807647A Grill for "splitter"
- 8K0941043B & 8K0941044B Xenon headlights without curve-light function. If swapped from xenon to xenon it is really easy. One change with vcds, the rest is plug'n'play. I would assume that halogen to halogen is an easy swap too.
- 8K0807081B & 8K0807611B Plastic parts for under & top of the bumber (between bumper and radiator)
- 8K0821171L + 8K0821172L Inner fenders... Doesnt really need to be changed, there is only one mounting hole in the wrong place. I did not change them, but for 100% correct facelift retrofit you will need them too.

What you would think that has to be changed but are actually the same parts on post-facelift and facelift models.. So these you do not need:
- Headlight washers
- Impact bar and supports
- Any parts that are mounted to bonnet, all are the same exept for the bonnet itself

[mrw]

earaa Did you have to change any plugs or pins for the head and fog lights?

[avantagg]

That guy in the UK (I assume it's the same guy) had a build thread here and detailed it pretty well. Unfortunately I can't remember his username to look it up.

Is this the thread?

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads...-heavy.239262/



Stumbled upon it today and had it bookmarked. Would love to do this down the line! Probably makes the most sense to find a wrecked car with all the parts that are needed.

[enraa]

mrw: Headlights are plug and play + vcds.
If you currently have adaptive xenon curve lights the facelift retrofit is not possible.

[mrw]

enraa: I have done the swap now but I am getting a fault for the side marker lights. I have not done the vcds coding. Can you share what the coding is? Thanks[IMG][/IMG]

[RS4Limo]

Hi guys. I have done the 8 to 8.5 on my 2011 Allroad, and have the exact same problems as other people who have done the conversion : When the main beam turns on, the DRL turns off.
Anyone wants to share the coding?

[MMiklosz]

I shared coding on my post if you are still needing the lights to work correctly

[simonh]

Hi, I have done this swap for the front end. Worth it imo if you like your current car and you are planning on keeping it.

My car is my2008 and had/has bi-xenon headlights.
Parts I needed:
- 8K0823029H Bonnet
- 8K0821105J + 8K0821106J +8K0853823 + 8K0853824 Front wings and rock protector trims
- 8K0821135H + 8K0821136J + 8K0807283H + 8K0807284H Front wing supports and plastic mounting pieces to the end of the support brackets
- 8K0805607B + 8K0805608B + 8T0941453D + 8T0941454D Headlight support pieces (2pcs for each light)
- 2pcs 8K0807333B Headlight support mounting pieces
- Bumber with grilles and fog lights. Many part numbers depending on version.
- 8K0807647A Grill for "splitter"
- 8K0941043B & 8K0941044B Xenon headlights without curve-light function. If swapped from xenon to xenon it is really easy. One change with vcds, the rest is plug'n'play. I would assume that halogen to halogen is an easy swap too.
- 8K0807081B & 8K0807611B Plastic parts for under & top of the bumber (between bumper and radiator)
- 8K0821171L + 8K0821172L Inner fenders... Doesnt really need to be changed, there is only one mounting hole in the wrong place. I did not change them, but for 100% correct facelift retrofit you will need them too.

What you would think that has to be changed but are actually the same parts on post-facelift and facelift models.. So these you do not need:
- Headlight washers
- Impact bar and supports
- Any parts that are mounted to bonnet, all are the same exept for the bonnet itself

I know that this is from a looong time ago but does the radiator support frame/slam panel need to be changed as well?

many thanks

Simon

[Smac770]

I assume you mean the lock carrier. Appears there was a separate one for A4 vs S4 up till Jun 6, 2011 (rev J vs rev K), then they all used the same rev L, which is also what the B8.5 used (except the 2.0 TDI starting Sept 30, 2013 started using a rev N). So if you have an L, then it's the same as what the refresh vehicles used. What actually changed between J and L, and is J equally compatible with B8.5? No idea. Feel free to explore:

https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4.../8/805-805000/
https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4.../8/805-805000/

[SWALAY]

I shared coding on my post if you are still needing the lights to work correctly

Hi sorry to bother you I was trying to find some coding for headlight and taillights
Not sure if your able to help me
Thanks

[Theiceman]

Hi sorry to bother you I was trying to find some coding for headlight and taillights
Not sure if your able to help me
Thanks

his post was half a decade ago, may be better emailing or DMing him.

[Kissler5]

enraa: I have done the swap now but I am getting a fault for the side marker lights. I have not done the vcds coding. Can you share what the coding is? Thanks[IMG][/IMG]

Were you ever able to figure out the side marker light issues? I did the front end swap, coded the headlight Via VagCom and the side marker lights are the only thing not working.