XenonzUk rs5 bumper conversion

[Leedaar]

Most of us have been itching to upgrade from s5 to rs5 front but the cost of fenders and custom work scares us. Reiger makes a bumper, but it doesn't look scaled correctly in pictures. I noticed this Instagram account and website http://www.xenonz.co.uk/
Seems legit and parts are made of oem type of material instead of just fiberglass. ~1850 shipped to california. That's the whole bumper, all 3 grills, lip and some other sort....! I'm very tempted. Has anyone had any problem with a shipment this big from across the pond? Damage or anything? Group buy? Lol anything please shine in.

[Chanman94]

@eganrac Not sure if he bought his bumper from that site, but the one got was shipped from over seas, so maybe he can give some insight on how this works. I do recall someone swapping the B8.5 RS4 bumper from that company onto their B8 A4 or S4 and said it was pretty well made and fitment wasn't too bad.

[Leedaar]

^ he did! A white A5

[flatsick]

Most of us have been itching to upgrade from s5 to rs5 front but the cost of fenders and custom work scares us. Reiger makes a bumper, but it doesn't look scaled correctly in pictures. I noticed this Instagram account and website http://www.xenonz.co.uk/
Seems legit and parts are made of oem type of material instead of just fiberglass. ~1850 shipped to california. That's the whole bumper, all 3 grills, lip and some other sort....! I'm very tempted. Has anyone had any problem with a shipment this big from across the pond? Damage or anything? Group buy? Lol anything please shine in.

Shipping is Via Cargo and has to go through customs (estimate an additional $200 after cargo fees and customs). My box was ripped open but everything seemed to be there. It arrived in good condition, no issues. I will say that the customs pickup and the idiots that work there were a royal pain in the dick but work it.

The kit contains:

Front Bumper Cover Primed (OEM material, not fiberglass or duraflex)
Fog Light Delete Resisters kit, hole saw, other random stuff for the install
Fog Light Grills
Lower Mount plate
Lower Lip (aluminum, i painted mine gun metal)

Zee is very helpful and a nice guy.

Car is still in the shop getting stone guards on and the mops deck lid, so i will reserve time for a full review and take hires pictures this weekend, weather bearing.

here is a preview before the other things being installed today.

[Leedaar]

Looking great!

[Azoriano]

Shipping is Via Cargo and has to go through customs (estimate an additional $200 after cargo fees and customs). My box was ripped open but everything seemed to be there. It arrived in good condition, no issues. I will say that the customs pickup and the idiots that work there were a royal pain in the dick but work it.

The kit contains:

Front Bumper Cover Primed (OEM material, not fiberglass or duraflex)
Fog Light Delete Resisters kit, hole saw, other random stuff for the install
Fog Light Grills
Lower Mount plate
Lower Lip (aluminum, i painted mine gun metal)

Zee is very helpful and a nice guy.

Car is still in the shop getting stone guards on and the mops deck lid, so i will reserve time for a full review and take hires pictures this weekend, weather bearing.

here is a preview before the other things being installed today.

Looks great!!

How long did it take until you received the bumper?
Too bad there isn't a way to install the fog lights in the back ground!

[flatsick]

Looks great!!

How long did it take until you received the bumper?
Too bad there isn't a way to install the fog lights in the back ground!

about 7 days, the cargo team in Philadelphia sucked ass which is why.

you have to go to the airport cargo area to pick it up, then deal with subhumans.

[flatsick]

Looking great!

thanks, anxious to get her back, polish her then put it in the garage until wheels come.

[salhiehm1]

about 7 days, the cargo team in Philadelphia sucked ass which is why.

you have to go to the airport cargo area to pick it up, then deal with subhumans.

why did you have to go to Phili to pick it up?

[flatsick]

why did you have to go to Phili to pick it up?

Unless you want to pay a courier service to bring it to you, thats how the cargo stuff goes. Its not airmail due to the size.

You need to get a broker to do the customs forwarding also.

[bknewtype]

wow so much hassle. fck that. s5 front ftw lol

[flatsick]

wow so much hassle. fck that. s5 front ftw lol

It wasn't that bad for me, just 2 trips to philly and a little wait and frustration. Depending on the AAcargo people you are working with, Im sure it will be smoother for most. Definitely worth it though.