One more B7 front bumper conversion to B8 or Frankenstein it is!

[CashOne]

Hey everyone! (sorry for my bad english ;) )
Its been a long time to make a decision about this rebuild!
I love B8 style front bumper so much and did a lot of searching for any replica for B7. No one which i find liked!
I spent a lot of time thinking how to get it done, maybe I need just to buy a B8 Audi? :D
And one day I did a decision like - If my mind can imagine this, my hands can make it!
And yes! Thanks for some help goes to #AvantBuild (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/595884-Audi-B7-A4-Avant-Build-Senior-Project-Accuair-Air-Ride) thread
I call all capital city car wrecks and no one has a B8 S-line and last guy have it on another side of the country! I bought naked S-Line B8 front bumper for 168$(150Euro)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/691/22936130151_eb1f9847c9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AWMEpR)

So let's party begins! Mark some approximately line where to cut and go!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/22924994775_9274c49dc9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AVNAfB)

Then I removed my B7 non-sline bumper and did some measurements before its NO WAY BACK :D (lost this photo somewhere :( )
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/22506702558_6f9fb8315d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AhQJxQ)

Katching, looks great I think! To stick them together I used a Cleko locks! works great!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/612/22303859263_9960b5d01d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zYV7iD)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/698/22506651877_b750a54164_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AhQtu2)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/782/22899022676_dddd25d8bb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ATvtDN)

After all adjustments I use classic rivets and stick them together forever and used in some spots this (melt it in in both bumpers to make them stiffer together)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/740/22737012940_d821395da8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ADc8Nu)

And here I use some aviation adhesive to glue in some foam pieces because B8 bumper is much wider than B7
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5831/22532858869_6c6379aefa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ak9MUH)

Then do small bodywork just to look a bit better and hide a stitches!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/22911576312_b372b9b382_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AUBPpN)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/762/22506700998_c2aaab6277_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AhQJ5W)

A real pain in ass was fog light grills because I decide to put a honeycomb style grills, but no one has them on ebay and then I call guy who sold me bumper!
Fog grills - 56$(50Euro) and front Splitter also 56$(50Euro)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/742/22976740722_93ae01ae85_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B1nNw7)

Now my car is at bodywork shop and I decide to repaint all front and repair my hood (someone at night did some dance on it :( thanks God not on roof)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/632/22303860903_7b6d79b84b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zYV7MV)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5683/22924995405_b8109d29c9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AVNArt)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/683/22936130551_4d07cc13c1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AWMEwK)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/579/22597492389_3a5d50e606_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AqS4cK)

DIY Front splitter and interior trim wrapped in real carbon fiber cloth and waiting in line for clear coating :)
Here is one complete part!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5796/22366963784_3b83c0a53c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A5ux5C)

More complete pictures coming soon! Hope I get back my blackbullit next week :)

P.S. Does B8 Non S-Line and S-Line front Fogs are the same or not?

Thanks for attention and hope you like it! :)

[pw211]

Looks like you made it still work with non-sline grilles? Pretty cool!

[CashOne]

Looks like you made it still work with non-sline grilles? Pretty cool!

Its original S-line grills from this bumper

[Copen-cisco]

Cool project man - cant wait to see the finished result.

[CashOne]

Cool project man - cant wait to see the finished result.
Just got a call from body work and guy told me that car will be ready tomorrow evening except bumper

[Noel Artiles]

Good stuff man

[mpv314]

Now pair them with these and it'll look amazing (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/670281-Just-came-across-some-new-headlights-Check-them-out!)

http://i.imgur.com/fXYxvup.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AHE1nJ3.jpg

[Nollywood]

It's looking great. I can't wait to see the finished result.

[AudiSport12]

Looks good!

I like the wheels. What are they?

[CashOne]

Now pair them with these and it'll look amazing (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/670281-Just-came-across-some-new-headlights-Check-them-out!)

http://i.imgur.com/fXYxvup.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AHE1nJ3.jpg

Looks deam nice!

[Ms.S4]

Looooove these threads. Subscribed!

[CashOne]

Looks good!

I like the wheels. What are they?


If I'm right - STR racing wheels R18 Front 8J and Rear 9J

[CashOne]

Looks good!

I like the wheels. What are they?

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/582/22977709782_5693c1b6c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B1sLA3) better pic

[Axis]

Bumper fusion looks great but if I may dont pull on your carbon fiber fabric when you install it, just press it against your epoxy base coat. Your weave pattern took a beating.

[wildcat333]

Interesting... :D

[mitchell.]

Sweet project man, can't wait for more pics

[Lastsummer]

Definitely like whats going on here! +1 for the fab work.

[CashOne]

What your thoughts ?

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/626/22924992045_c641106af1_b.jpg

[Axis]

You blew a rod.... Through your bumper :P

[wildcat333]

too soon to say, haha
tow hook needs to go though!

[CashOne]

Today was at bodywork shop and guys told me car will be ready today but NOOOOT nothing done yet :( 1 week over deadline it is and that sux
So here is some pics
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5704/23053970032_48d6219b90_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B8cC6W)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5812/22446359163_201e414e87_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Acvsyt)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/677/23067571445_a3b87f67cc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B9pkk4)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/649/22649176228_049e144773_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AvqX1q)

[pkny]

Looks really good. Very close to how the A3 Sline bumper looks.

[CashOne]

Yeaaaa! Car is done and getting ready for tomorrows photo/video shoot (if weather will be ok) :)

[CashOne]

There you go! I appreciate your judgment guys!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/665/22591495734_1d70c82665_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AqkjB9)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5681/22825778297_5203cdffc5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AM35DF)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5628/22851992109_d569f0abc0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/APmr6X)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/682/23220016945_5320124fca_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BnSE4K)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5815/22592931233_722989ebe3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AqsFk8)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/760/23220012675_d3abf3761d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BnSCN8)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5816/22852011879_c356ab42db_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/APmwYP)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/626/22592872683_06d1fbdc21_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AqsnVD)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5730/23193830046_81af91d7e9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BkyrBu)

[Operator]

Came out nicely!!! Any thoughts on a more aggressive grille?

[A4InIowa]

that looks awesome.

[Lastsummer]

Car looks great after the finished results. Ill second OPERATOR, any thoughts on changing the grille out? Fog lights going back in?

[heateris]

Looks great, congrats!


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[CashOne]

Grill will be changed after winter I think. Now I need to collect some money :) I looking for fog lights now but not sure does S-Line are the same as non S-Line b8

[CashOne]

Finally updated grill!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4467/36877068473_c960cf3bac_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YbGBFp)IMG_5403 (https://flic.kr/p/YbGBFp) by valerijs ozols (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136843990@N08/), on Flickr