2013 B8.5 Chrome Grille -> OEM Black Grille

[rizio]

Hey guys, just wanted to share a few pictures with ya. I picked up my new 2013 a few weeks ago, just got the clearbra and tint done. I just finished the OEMPlus grille install yesterday and it looks fantastic. I wanted to give other 2013 Monsoon Grey owners a taste of what the car looks like with the black grille -- SO much nicer IMO.

Any input on what I should do next?

Before:
http://pcdn.500px.net/20715627/c52e791dcd01f463a0032b730ee4dfdd3f36ce82/4.jpg

After:
http://pcdn.500px.net/20715629/2816a3ecb3914cd9641c4567b672e93783b6cdfd/4.jpg

Also, for those wanting to follow suit, I used the install guide here:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/390209-DIY-Front-Bumper-Front-Grille-and-Front-Splitter

The only differences (this guide was for B8) were pretty minor. The hardest part I had installing this was removing the grille from the bumper, there are a few plastic tabs inside the edge of the grille that were hidden from me at first until I looked closer. You have to put your finger inside the grill to open them up (I ended up having to use a flathead screwdriver).

[envious]

go lower!

[legbend]

Grey w/ black accents is always hot. I'd do the fog light and window trim next. [cool]

Wonder if they'll release the titanium package option for 2014.

[rizio]

go lower!

I'm considering this in the future... Might go with the Stasis suspension. Not that big of a drop?



Grey w/ black accents is always hot. I'd do the fog light and window trim next. [cool]

Wonder if they'll release the titanium package option for 2014.

For the trim, would it just be vinyl stripping that goes over the chrome? Not sure if there is a body shop here that specializes in that type of thing...

[dii]

+1 to lowering and the black accents (fogs and window trim). I'm getting the exact same thing done once my black grille arrives.


For the trim, would it just be vinyl stripping that goes over the chrome? Not sure if there is a body shop here that specializes in that type of thing...

Yup, vinyl over the trim.

[Soopastank]

Looks great! I installed my grill yesterday and posted pics also. I'm actually leaving the window trim and fogs to match the Audi emblem and mirrors.

[MeteorS4Ti]

Very nice! Still waiting on mine.

[rizio]

Looks great! I installed my grill yesterday and posted pics also. I'm actually leaving the window trim and fogs to match the Audi emblem and mirrors.

Saw your post just before I was going to do mine. Your white looks incredible with the black grille, very nice.

Initially I wanted to go white but changed to grey after I found out they didn't offer the titanium package for 2013. Didn't even think about replacing the grille myself! Oh well, loving the grey now.

[envious]

biggggggggg drop!

[BzzzBom]

GIAC tune, Eurocode sways, end links and AK.

[legbend]

For the trim, would it just be vinyl stripping that goes over the chrome? Not sure if there is a body shop here that specializes in that type of thing...

I couldn't find anyone willing to do it locally for a reasonable price, so I just plasti-dipped mine.

[V8Star]

Looks good, is your belt-line trim inside stainless, carbon or something else?

I'm keeping my car all monsoon gray / stainless / chrome since that's what the interior is. The black does look really good though! (and sort of making me reconsider)

[rizio]

GIAC tune, Eurocode sways, end links and AK.

Ok looking into each of these now... :)


I couldn't find anyone willing to do it locally for a reasonable price, so I just plasti-dipped mine.

I've thought about doing it this way as well. I might end up leaving the chrome as it does match other pieces. Not sure yet though, I think the car would look really slick with all black.


Looks good, is your belt-line trim inside stainless, carbon or something else?

I'm keeping my car all monsoon gray / stainless / chrome since that's what the interior is. The black does look really good though! (and sort of making me reconsider)

The inside is all stainless, so it does match somewhat. I really really recommend the black grille, it looks much better in person than these pics show.

[thedollardoctor]

Looks great man! Black grille is a nice addition, but anything beats the fugly OEM grille :-)

[TehDolphin3.2]

Looks good! Throw up some more pics when you get a chance...I'm still undecided on what to do with the grill when my monsoon finally arrives.

[rizio]

Looks great man! Black grille is a nice addition, but anything beats the fugly OEM grille :-)

Thanks!


Looks good! Throw up some more pics when you get a chance...I'm still undecided on what to do with the grill when my monsoon finally arrives.

I strongly suggest you swap to the black grille, it looks very nice in person. I'll try to take some more pictures soon.

[Hsiang]

How much is the grill? $500? Group buy ?

[rizio]

How much is the grill? $500? Group buy ?

I got in on that sale OEMPlus was having a month or so ago, there was a thread here with the sale...

[Gweezil]

I've thought about doing it this way as well. I might end up leaving the chrome as it does match other pieces. Not sure yet though, I think the car would look really slick with all black.



Blacked out trim with Monsoon = Sick look.