new bumper???

[earhythmic]

So last night on my way home from my late night job running sound (get off at 2am) I hit a Christmas tree that fell off a truck and was laying in the middle of the freeway! It was dark and raining and those trees are practically black, so I didn't see it until it actually made contact with my car. Went into my bumper stump-first and created a fat fist-sized hole all the way to the aluminum reinforcement bar. I talked to a few trusty Audi tuner guys/shops here in Norcal and they all said that any holes that are filled in on Audis usually end up looking like shit, so my best bet would be getting a new bumper.

I'm debating going with the Oettinger front. I've got some buddies down in San Diego that could hook up a better price than the usual $1000 it goes for. I was also thinking about the Deval bumper from eurogearusa, but from what I've found by searching is that most of them have fitment issues. Or would I be better off going with the stock S4 bumper? Opinions? Other options?

My questions are:

Does the Oetty bumper allow for fogs without (much) modification? The S6 LED mod looks sick, but I most likely wont do that.

Is there any place online where I can compare prices for an OEM bumper? I tried OEMplus, but nope. I'm trying to stay away from the dealer as long as I can, but if the price isn't ridic, I may go that route.

thanks in advance.

[Sharkfin]

pics please?

[earhythmic]

look repairable or would it have to be replaced?

[CanuckRS]

no way to repair that my man.

[earhythmic]

balls...well..Oetty it is then!

at least my AudiZine frame didn't get damaged

[ngng]

So last night on my way home from my late night job running sound (get off at 2am) I hit a Christmas tree that fell off a truck and was laying in the middle of the freeway! It was dark and raining and those trees are practically black, so I didn't see it until it actually made contact with my car. Went into my bumper stump-first and created a fat fist-sized hole all the way to the aluminum reinforcement bar. I talked to a few trusty Audi tuner guys/shops here in Norcal and they all said that any holes that are filled in on Audis usually end up looking like shit, so my best bet would be getting a new bumper.

I'm debating going with the Oettinger front. I've got some buddies down in San Diego that could hook up a better price than the usual $1000 it goes for. I was also thinking about the Deval bumper from eurogearusa, but from what I've found by searching is that most of them have fitment issues. Or would I be better off going with the stock S4 bumper? Opinions? Other options?

My questions are:

Does the Oetty bumper allow for fogs without (much) modification? The S6 LED mod looks sick, but I most likely wont do that.

Is there any place online where I can compare prices for an OEM bumper? I tried OEMplus, but nope. I'm trying to stay away from the dealer as long as I can, but if the price isn't ridic, I may go that route.

thanks in advance.

oetty accepts A4 fogs

[theking]

hey,

i am missing my lower grill, anyway u might want to send that over to me? PM me and maybe we can work something out

[chaos2984]

thiers no way to fix that. has to be replaced to big of a hole.

your insurance will cover that. and ur insurance wont go up because of it

[nealRlett]

Ouch. And to think Xmas was a month ago! New bumper here we come.

-looks like you have some serious moisture in those headlights btw. insurance claim for bumper and lights?

[Bravest NY S4]

So last night on my way home from my late night job running sound (get off at 2am) I hit a Christmas tree that fell off a truck and was laying in the middle of the freeway! It was dark and raining and those trees are practically black, so I didn't see it until it actually made contact with my car. Went into my bumper stump-first and created a fat fist-sized hole all the way to the aluminum reinforcement bar. I talked to a few trusty Audi tuner guys/shops here in Norcal and they all said that any holes that are filled in on Audis usually end up looking like shit, so my best bet would be getting a new bumper.

I'm debating going with the Oettinger front. I've got some buddies down in San Diego that could hook up a better price than the usual $1000 it goes for. I was also thinking about the Deval bumper from eurogearusa, but from what I've found by searching is that most of them have fitment issues. Or would I be better off going with the stock S4 bumper? Opinions? Other options?

My questions are:

Does the Oetty bumper allow for fogs without (much) modification? The S6 LED mod looks sick, but I most likely wont do that.

Is there any place online where I can compare prices for an OEM bumper? I tried OEMplus, but nope. I'm trying to stay away from the dealer as long as I can, but if the price isn't ridic, I may go that route.

thanks in advance.

DAMN BLUUD THAT SUXXX.....!
My opinion- keep it stock.
One of the guys at the firehouse backed up into the S and dented the bumper beyond repair!
If you have a regular mechanic and you have a good relationship with him(NO HOMO), ask him if he can order you an OEM, and not to bang you you over the head for the price(if you're a regular with this mechanic, ask him to do the right thing, I did it with my mechanic). Bring it to a collision joint(a good one!), get it matched, installed and BOOYA back in the game!
Hope that input helps and you don't have to drain your pocket...good luck!