Finest CAR ART S-Line Valence Group Purchase...

[xbimmer06]

Think I am going with the gloss black to match my front grill and the platinum grey for the insert for the contrast. Still having a hard time with removing my Votex valance. I really love the look especially with the Alu blade that matches my mirror housings. Decisions Decisions.

Exact situation as you my friend...would've been nice to have had the s-line valance with S4 alu blade insert to go with my theme. First world problems eh?

[Greg Nelson]

Still having a hard time with removing my Votex valance.

Here are instructions for removing OEM valence - see Para. 4.2
http://flataudi.webs.com/downloads/r...structions.pdf

As I also have the Votex valence, am hoping removal of it will be same as the OEM.

[MSteele]

Here are instructions for removing OEM valence - see Para. 4.2
http://flataudi.webs.com/downloads/r...structions.pdf

As I also have the Votex valence, am hoping removal of it will be same as the OEM.

Not a problem to actually remove it from the bumper, problem making the decision to replace it with the new one. I really like the look of the Votex and it goes well with my whole theme. I parked next to an SLine the other day which I also love the look but at the end of the day my car would look like just another sline. With the Votex it looks completely different and I have never seen one anywhere near me. The funny thing is people that ask me were I purchased the Votex were SLine owners and are shocked it's not available for SLine. I should have thought this purchase a little better considering I may be going with the STaSIS exhaust and the dual exit would have served me better in the near future. Which ever decision I make it will look good either way. After all it's just more money

[Okan509]

Not a problem to actually remove it from the bumper, problem making the decision to replace it with the new one. I really like the look of the Votex and it goes well with my whole theme. I parked next to an SLine the other day which I also love the look but at the end of the day my car would look like just another sline. With the Votex it looks completely different and I have never seen one anywhere near me. The funny thing is people that ask me were I purchased the Votex were SLine owners and are shocked it's not available for SLine. I should have thought this purchase a little better considering I may be going with the STaSIS exhaust and the dual exit would have served me better in the near future. Which ever decision I make it will look good either way. After all it's just more money

I'll probably be cruising the classifieds after they come in to buy one.. as more will to that missed the buy in.. you'll be fine selling it if you decide to keep the votex..

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An update for everyone patiently waiting:



Nearly completed and almost ready for their first shipment within Germany. Once they arrive at the forwarder in Germany they will be packaged up for overseas transit and sent here. I will update when that does occur.

Thank you for your patience!

[jlaudio]

awesome! luckily (i guess?) i had a fender bender a few days ago so i can time the respray of my rear bumper with the paint required for this valance, and also my s-line side blades

[Greg Nelson]

An update for everyone patiently waiting:



Nearly completed and almost ready for their first shipment within Germany. Once they arrive at the forwarder in Germany they will be packaged up for overseas transit and sent here. I will update when that does occur.

Thank you for your patience!

Excellant news Alex
Please tell them to move the single tip each side group to front of production line - Avants/3.2s rock.
Cheers,
Greg

[mageiger]

Excellant news Alex
Please tell them to move the single tip each side group to front of production line - Avants/3.2s rock.
Cheers,
Greg

+1

Great news though Alex. I cant wait

[Greg Nelson]

+1

Great news though Alex. I cant wait

Retired old fart just having fun

[if6ws9]

No pic of the quad yet?

[MiracleWhips]

I think mine is the 3rd from the top.

Really looking forward to this!

[Greg Nelson]

No pic of the quad yet?

Assume the quad tips will be fabbed later than the original group buy for dual one side and one tip each side

I think mine is the 3rd from the top.

Right behind me and megeiger

[tgofsweden]

No pic of the quad yet?

got info that 'quad tip' s-line valance style is only available for S-line/S4 bumpers

[BarEaterB8]

Awesome......Can't wait!! Thanks Alex!

[if6ws9]

got info that 'quad tip' s-line valance style is only available for S-line/S4 bumpers

From a reliable source?

[tgofsweden]

From a reliable source?

yepp, Benedikt himself @FCA

[mageiger]

I thought that the quad version was included in the group buy though?

[if6ws9]

I thought that the quad version was included in the group buy though?

Thanks for the info tgofsweeden. Mageiger, that's what I thought; that's what I bought. I sent a PM to Alex.

[Highlander1010]

I thought that the quad version was included in the group buy though?

Was there a Non-S-Line Quad plan? I totally missed that if there were.

[if6ws9]

Was there a Non-S-Line Quad plan? I totally missed that if there were.

Yes

[[email protected]]

Yes, I just received confirmation. Unfortunately those of you expecting quad tip for NON S-Line bumpers - manufacturer states:

"They are not possible to build. There is not enough space for the honeyframe between the Exhaust Pipes."

So those of you who have purchased quad tip valences for NON S-Line bumpers you can either change the order or cancel it completely for a full refund. I will contact you all later today or tomorrow, but please note that I am in and out of the office as I had lasik surgery recently and have some minor complications (small corneal scratch) so I can't be at a computer monitor all day without my right eye feeling like it's going to pop out of my head.

Options for the quad tip non S-Line buyers:

Complete refund
Change type of valence: dual left/right tip or single sided, or S-Line quad tip is possible but requires the S-Line bumper

I will my best to make this my priority when I am at my desk today. Sorry for the unfortunate news for a few of you that ordered this specific valence. Sounds like Finest Car Art had built the S-Line, but hadn't tried a non S-Line yet when they offered it up.

Thank you for your understanding,

[[email protected]]

One other note, not sure if this has been discussed yet. The factory platinum grey paint:

Platinum Grey Paint Code - L1RR

Sometimes you might see it as 1RR, but almost always as above.

Cheers,

[Rish]

are these valences still available for purchase?

[bshanna]

i'm paid for a dual exit but was just rear ended so am doing the full s-line conversion. Not sure how exactly but maybe someone could by my spot.

[[email protected]]

are these valences still available for purchase?

Unfortunately there would not be any easy way to do these one at a time because of shipping. If someone decides to sell theirs or not take their order that would be the fastest way to get this.

In time there may be more demand to do another purchase.

At the moment waiting on one quad tip buyer to get back to me on what they would like to do. Once that happens these can ship out from Finest to the forwarder to get these freighted here. Soon!

Cheers,

[Greg Nelson]

are these valences still available for purchase?

Did you read through this thread?
This was a group buy, closed 12/28/12, parts have been custom fabricated per g/b purchasers orders, about to be shipped from Germany.

Might be someone who decides not to install and put up for sale - expect to pay a premium

[Audi-AL]

One other note, not sure if this has been discussed yet. The factory platinum grey paint:

Platinum Grey Paint Code - L1RR

Sometimes you might see it as 1RR, but almost always as above.

Cheers,

@Alex : Can you give me more info. about this company any phone number or adress because I'm at the Germany at the moment so I can buy one.
hope you will give me an answer before I go back to Albania. Thanks.

[Julien15]

I realize the group buy was done quite a while ago. But if for any chance someone with a Non s-line dual left exhaust wants to back out. I would be more than happy to buy it.

[if6ws9]

Alex may have another way of handling this but just as an FYI to anyone that might be interested, I reluctantly cancelled my order for a quad valance because we've come to find out that Finest... couldn't modify that valance to accommodate a non S line bumper. Alex courteously offered me the option to select one of the other two valances (single side/dual outlet & dual side/single outlet) but I passed. As Alex mentioned above he can't ship to individual buyers at this stage in the process but maybe, if it’s not too late, I could re-institute my order and after I receive it, ship it to someone that's interested in buying it. I don't want to be the cause of Alex getting inundated with requests about something that may not be possible so if anyone is interested, send me a PM and I'll look into it. I'm sure Alex will chime in if this isn't workable.

[audipcanugo]

PM sent Gene!

[P.Neelen]

@Alex : Can you give me more info. about this company any phone number or adress because I'm at the Germany at the moment so I can buy one.
hope you will give me an answer before I go back to Albania. Thanks.

http://www.finest-car-art.de/

[[email protected]]

Almost there guys. I know it's been a wait, but they should be done with the last quad tip valence to package up with the bulk shipment. Once I hear in from Finest Car Art on these shipping via truck to the forwarder in Germany I will notify the group. This should be shortly so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your patience!

[B G 8er]

Almost there guys. I know it's been a wait, but they should be done with the last quad tip valence to package up with the bulk shipment. Once I hear in from Finest Car Art on these shipping via truck to the forwarder in Germany I will notify the group. This should be shortly so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your patience!

Thank you for the communication :-)

[A4B8ueg]

Almost there guys. I know it's been a wait, but they should be done with the last quad tip valence to package up with the bulk shipment. Once I hear in from Finest Car Art on these shipping via truck to the forwarder in Germany I will notify the group. This should be shortly so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your patience!

Definitely worth the wait!

[BarEaterB8]

getting close..........

[jlaudio]

perfect timing to get this painted for spring/summer

[SoCalS4Avant]

No problem on the wait. Gives more more time to think of something to tell the wife when it arrives! LOL

[[email protected]]

Items are almost moving out of Europe finally. I apologize for the slow goings, the valences are being packaged up in a safer manner for the overseas flight.

When they are closer to this location I will let you all know once again and then look for tracking once they are out.

Thank you for your patience and have a great weekend!

[xbimmer06]

Hello all, just throwing this out in the event you didnt get in on valance group purchase. I'll be letting my valance go as I've decided to keep my current setup... IMO oem votex w aluminum blade > fabricated s-line valance any day. I get way too many comments/compliments on the votex and now thinking this would be a huge downgrade. Anyhow, if anybody is interested in: Dual Single Left/Right Exhaust Valance let me know via PM.

*On another note, I am not looking to make a single dime over what I've paid for it but will also not absorb any extra $ on transaction. Buyer will be responsible for shipping/paypal fees (if "gift" option not chosen). Thanks everybody!

[Lordofthebuds]

Hello all, just throwing this out in the event you didnt get in on valance group purchase. I'll be letting my valance go as I've decided to keep my current setup... IMO oem votex w aluminum blade > fabricated s-line valance any day. I get way too many comments/compliments on the votex and now thinking this would be a huge downgrade. Anyhow, if anybody is interested in: Dual Single Left/Right Exhaust Valance let me know via PM.

*On another note, I am not looking to make a single dime over what I've paid for it but will also not absorb any extra $ on transaction. Buyer will be responsible for shipping/paypal fees (if "gift" option not chosen). Thanks everybody!

pm'ed