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GA42.0T
02-11-2011, 01:03 PM
So I think I'm juuuust about there for exterior of my car. I'm going for an understated performance, OEM+ look and think this may be it. I just put on the rear badge, and am not sure if I'll keep it. I think the only thing left is a modest window tint. Maybe an AZ sticker.


Then-Now:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/thenNow2.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/thenNow1.jpg


Moar pics:
Adds since last pics: curpa, ecode xenons, clear side markers and wheel spacers. Oh, and I need to fix the front grill gap. Apparently didn't reinstall bumper correctly after doing the lights last weekend.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-1.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-3.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-4.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-5.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-7.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-8.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-9.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-10.jpg


Possible look after tint.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/tallfishbellsouth/Rebadge/Feb2011-Tint.jpg


For future generations who successfully search for various items, here's what I've got.

Started with 2008 base model (non-Sline) with S-line body. FWD. 6MT.

Lowered on Koni FSD/Eibach Pro springs:
Original height top wheel arch to ground: 27" all around
Lowered Sept 2010 on Eibach Pro: Front 25.75" Rear 25.5"
Height Feb 2011: Front 25.625" Rear 25.5"

OEM B8 Sport Package Wheels. 18X8, ET 47
These require hub centering rings, 57.1 to 66.56.
They initially fit with no clearance issues, but later discovered that with new brake pads, the thickness of new pads pushes the calipers out so that the wheels barely scrape the calipers. Looked like 3mm or 5mm would be minimum required for clearance. I've got 10mm front and 12.5mm rear shown in above piccs.

OEM European spec bi-xenon headlights

ECS clear front side markers/reflectors

S4 aluminum (ish) mirror covers. OEM VAG part, but aren't actual aluminum

Cupra lip. As seen a thousand times on the Zine

S-line Blackout grill with satin black filler plate and chrome strips


Thanks for looking!
Leo14
02-11-2011, 01:06 PM
Lookin good man! The only thing I personally would change is match the window trim with the grille, but other than that it looks really OEM+ like [up]
GA42.0T
02-11-2011, 01:08 PM
Lookin good man! The only thing I personally would change is match the window trim with the grille, but other than that it looks really OEM+ like [up]

Thanks. Yeah, have been comtemplating blacking the window trim, or going back to chrome surround on grill. We'll see....


Thanks!
bartles
02-11-2011, 01:12 PM
Looks good. I agree with the above should look into bmw shadow line and either match or black out the rear sidemarkers. Also having tinted a few cars now its never as dark as you think it will be. Dont go higher than 30 or you will likely be disappointed.
TH85
02-12-2011, 07:27 AM
looks great. good job.
tint those windows!
vdubjetta02
02-12-2011, 07:38 AM
what did the xenons cost? $2,000 for headlights & install?

I want xenons, but at a point it's like. Why don't I just upgrade to a B7 S4 with the recaros, S-line front & xenons
GA42.0T
02-12-2011, 07:55 AM
looks great. good job.
tint those windows!

Cool. Thanks man. Yeah, I think tint is next.




what did the xenons cost? $2,000 for headlights & install?

I want xenons, but at a point it's like. Why don't I just upgrade to a B7 S4 with the recaros, S-line front & xenons

Hehe. Errr, I feel a bit guilty to admit I was one of the lucky few that snagged the OEM ecode xenons from ECS during their holiday sale for..... $513 shipped for the pair! That didn't include bulbs, ballasts or Kufatec harenss. I got the bulbs from ebay for $50 shipped and the ballasts and harness from Jens/lowesta4 for $300 shipped.

Installed with the physical help of Miki/neverfollowrs4 and the insturctional help of Phil's DIY.

So all told, just under $900. Very, very lucky.
A4 Effort
02-12-2011, 08:23 AM
Very nice. Def tint the windows
Koby
02-12-2011, 08:30 AM
Looking good!
Jeller
02-12-2011, 08:38 AM
I like the OEM+ look. Like this is the way it should have came in the first place. Looks good.
projectb7
02-12-2011, 09:59 AM
Great job! One of the better looking Oem+ cars I have seen.
vbrad26
02-12-2011, 10:08 AM
yeah definitely one of my simple favorites
ChipsöfSix
02-12-2011, 10:31 AM
looks good!
GA42.0T
02-12-2011, 11:10 AM
looking good!


i like the oem+ look. Like this is the way it should have came in the first place. Looks good.


great job! One of the better looking oem+ cars i have seen.


yeah definitely one of my simple favorites


looks good!



t h a n k s ! !
grizzles
02-12-2011, 12:06 PM
what did the xenons cost? $2,000 for headlights & install?

I want xenons, but at a point it's like. Why don't I just upgrade to a B7 S4 with the recaros, S-line front & xenons

This has been easy to do for < $1000 for years now...still one of the best mods I have done...car felt cheap with halogens

OP: Looks great, I would get rid of the white side markers though...paint em or put tint on the OEM ones
ryanworth
02-12-2011, 12:12 PM
Well you just convinced me to get a Cupra Lip. Looks good dude!
crazytex21
02-12-2011, 04:04 PM
now that your car is done, we can get to mine... haha. looks good. seeing your car from stock to now has been a great improvement.
SDA4
02-12-2011, 04:29 PM
Started with 2008 base model (non-Sline) with S-line body.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3250/lolquez.jpg
SDA4
02-12-2011, 04:29 PM
In all reality, your car looks great. Very tasteful mods!
GA42.0T
02-12-2011, 07:15 PM
now that your car is done, we can get to mine... haha. looks good. seeing your car from stock to now has been a great improvement.

OK, but it has to be soon. FWD - -> AWD is next! Ain't skerd!

Just kidding. I'm ready whenever you're ready to install your:

Sline front bumper
RS4 blackout grill
RS4 fog grills
Springs
RS4 rear sway
Front/rear pads/rotors
Something or anohter side skirts
Some kind of rear velance
3 spoke sport steering wheel + airbag and cover
BLQ's with custom white powder coated outer face and gunmetal insides
Carbon wrapped cabin trim
HID fogs
and.... wait for it..... the Holy Grail ... S-L.I.N.E T.R.U.N.K! whoop! whoop!

Feels like I'm missing something.
Scorpio
02-12-2011, 07:36 PM
car looks really good, but i would have gone with a different oem wheels.
NorcalPB
02-12-2011, 09:03 PM
Your rims are pretty
Quattro
02-12-2011, 10:39 PM
looks awesome! very oem plus.
crazytex21
02-13-2011, 03:43 PM
OK, but it has to be soon. FWD - -> AWD is next! Ain't skerd!

Just kidding. I'm ready whenever you're ready to install your:

Sline front bumper
RS4 blackout grill
RS4 fog grills
Springs
RS4 rear sway
Front/rear pads/rotors
Something or anohter side skirts
Some kind of rear velance
3 spoke sport steering wheel + airbag and cover
BLQ's with custom white powder coated outer face and gunmetal insides
Carbon wrapped cabin trim
HID fogs
and.... wait for it..... the Holy Grail ... S-L.I.N.E T.R.U.N.K! whoop! whoop!

Feels like I'm missing something.


haha, yes. all of the above. i have most of the stuff and everything else on order. that s-line trunk is going to be a pain in the ass to find. i think i am going to just go with a carbon fiber trunk. and i don't think you are missing anything. good memory, sir.