making an s-line grille fit a non-sline

[Bllzll]

so i know that some people have cut their grille's and resized them to fit... but 'praudi' sent me this link showing that some people cut a little piece of their bumper off to make it fit.. the link is all in spanish i believe but if you look at the pics you will see what i mean...

http://www.audisport-iberica.com/for...owtopic=165845


has anyone tried this???

[sdjeff]

so i know that some people have cut their grille's and resized them to fit... but 'praudi' sent me this link showing that some people cut a little piece of their bumper off to make it fit.. the link is all in spanish i believe but if you look at the pics you will see what i mean...

http://www.audisport-iberica.com/for...owtopic=165845


has anyone tried this???

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[praudi]

http://www.audisport-iberica.com/foro/index.php?showtopic=165845 here's the link [wrench]

[4RingRook]

^^ Thanks for the link.

I think praudi should translate since he posted in the forum. [:D]

[praudi]

basically they say is really easy u only have to cut the little air ventsin the bumper under the non sline grill ,they say the top screws match up in the non and the sline grill and the bottom of the grill you attach to the bumper with either epoxy or screws i guess it's up to you i asked for more photos.[wrench]

[4RingRook]

Thanks for the info man. Much appreciated. I may have my bodyshop try this out..... [up]

[Bllzll]

it looks interesting... cause it makes sence... if you take that little vent piece out of the bumper it looks like it would extend it a perfect amount for the grille to fit... im just scared to bootleg cut my bumper by myself

[ABanT]

It does work....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn26/ABT4/IMG_0039.jpg

[Bllzll]

^ did you cut it yourself or have a body shop do it??

pleaseeee give more information.. what you used to cut the bumper.. how you got the bottom of the bumper to fit in (glue it down or screw it in somehow)

just tell us everything we would need to know!!

[bunnn]

the ex-owner had a bodyshop do it, i know cause he did both of ours at the same time

[ABanT]

the ex-owner had a bodyshop do it, i know cause he did both of ours at the same time

Yea, so do you know how it was done? haha. I'd like to know as well. Going to take the front bumper off soon.

How did you stuff come along bunnn? Got all those mods working?

[bunnn]

Well, it was quite a while ago, but from what I remember, the lower pieces were trimmed. And to get a perfect fitment they'd fit it and sand down any uneven spots until the fitment was perfect. What I don't remember is, if the bumper opening changed horizontally...but from the looks of it...it didnt. As far as my stuff, goes, bumpers been in the shop for about 10 weeks now, but it's coming along good...and TT steering is on, but I lost 1 screw that holds the airbag, ordered the screw(4-6 back order from germany, can you believe this!)

[Element]

I think I'm going to try this DIY style. If it happens ill record the whole process for you guys!

[Bllzll]

niceee.. what do u plan on cutting the bumper with??

[praudi]

i would try with a dremmel so i can cut and then smooth out the edges[wrench]

[jmars]

I was looking at mine yesterday and I keep thinking a dremel would be good. I'm also really good at fiberglassing (I repair a lot of boats) so I though that may come in handy. I will 100% start cutting up my bumper once i have some $$ to purchase a new one in case I royaly mess it up

[Element]

I mean the plastic looks like it wont be a problem with a dremel.

[Bllzll]

so this could actually be a really easy mod.. i mean all u have to do is dremel some of the bumper off and the grille should fit right in.. then u just need some type of glue or screws to attach the bottom piece of the grille into the bumper...

i think this way seems easier than cutting the actual grille down to fit into the normal bumper

im just kinda worried to cut my bumper at those pieces and then it look all rough and unfinished

[Bllzll]

i either wanna buy an s4 grille, and dremel that down to fit.. or i wanna dremel my bumper to just make it fit normal.. i cant decide which to do... cutting the grille is much less risky.. BUT having the full grille in there would look much better!

believe or not, but the most daunting part of this whole project for me is taking off my bumper for the first time.. and then the fear of putting it back on and having a nasty gap with the hood

[Element]

i either wanna buy an s4 grille, and dremel that down to fit.. or i wanna dremel my bumper to just make it fit normal.. i cant decide which to do... cutting the grille is much less risky.. BUT having the full grille in there would look much better!

believe or not, but the most daunting part of this whole project for me is taking off my bumper for the first time.. and then the fear of putting it back on and having a nasty gap with the hood
Haha i have the same fear. But i plan to tape everything off, dremel, then sand smooth.

[Bllzll]

do u think after u cut the bumper it will look white where you cut?? im worried that white might show even after the grille is all put on and everthing.. ya know?

[praudi]

you wont see where u cut the bumper the grille trim piece is going to cover that

[Bllzll]

man this is sounding too easy to be true ya know.. so all i need to do is take off my bumper, cut those vent pieces with a dremel, then maybe sand it a little with the dremel...

now im wondering the best way to attach the bottom part of the grille to the bumper... hmm

[jmars]

I'm sure there will be white after cutting but thats so minimal that it won't matter and you can just touch up paint it. Attaching the grill with screws I'd say is the best bet. Some small self tapping screws will 100% do the trick.

Watch all three of us do this at the same time.........that would be funny

[Bllzll]

what exactly are self tapping screws??

[Element]

just bought my RS4 grill from the classifieds for $150 but i may wait till i get some xenons before i go through with the mod

[jmars]

Its basically a screw that doesn't need a nut. It has a point on it and a course thread.

[Bllzll]

just bought my RS4 grill from the classifieds for $150 but i may wait till i get some xenons before i go through with the mod

ha yeah i saw that same grille i think and considered buying it..

dont wait, just pop that baby in there!!! it should be easyyyyy...

and let me know just how easy so i know if i should attempt. haha

[Slo.Mo.Shun.]

It does work....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn26/ABT4/IMG_0039.jpg

Lower it !!!

[jmars]

If you do happen to take the dive this weekend to install that grill please take a few pics if possible. Thanks a bunch and god speed

[Element]

If you do happen to take the dive this weekend to install that grill please take a few pics if possible. Thanks a bunch and god speed
I wont be getting it till next week and im definitely gunna save the install for a warm day. Pics will be a plenty when it goes down.

[jmars]

Great, looks like you're going to beat me to it. I thought I'd have this done this w/e but things came up. I hate when life gets into the way

[Bllzll]

make it happen people!!! i just want one other person to try it first and then im guna go for it cause it looks really easy..

im just dreading taking this damn bumper off.. i feel like its going to take me forever since its my first time