Audi A4 B8 to B8.5 facelift frontend - Non obvious parts list required

[jamesmaverix]

Hi,

I'm having trouble tracking down the not so obvious parts to make this happen. Lots of threads debating doing it and some who've done it, but not much in the way of a specific parts list. Current understanding is:

Bonnet
Wings
Headlights
Headlight mounts
Bumper

Unsure if required:

Inner arch protectors
Bumper mounts
Radiator mounts
Lower under engine scuttle
Ballasts if going for Xenon lights - are they separate to the headlight?
Foglight mounts

Anything else I might have missed?

Thanks.

[integroid]

Why not just trade your car in for a B8.5? It would probably be a lot cheaper and less painful.

[jokingjimmy]

Better weight distribution too.

[bermudakid]

The Ballast is in the headlights but you will need the harness adapters if you are going from halogen to xenon.

[JeriQo]

Why not just trade your car in for a B8.5? It would probably be a lot cheaper and less painful.

this.

i dont get why people waste money on 8 to 8.5 conversions

2015s have the magnetic steering assist. that alone is worth the money to trade in.

[GilliamOS]

i dont get why people waste money on 8 to 8.5 conversions

Those who have money, don't have sense. Those with sense, often don't have money.

[JeriQo]

Those who have money, don't have sense. Those with sense, often don't have money.

yep, its easy to blow money if you have a lot.
but we (no money) make the best bang out the buck!

"Save dat Money" - lil dickey

[jamesmaverix]

Any ideas on the parts as mentioned in my original post?

[TDIaholic]

Inner arch protectors - Required
Bumper mounts - Not required AFAIK
Radiator mounts - Not required
Lower under engine scuttle - Not required
Ballasts if going for Xenon lights - are they separate to the headlight? - Attached to the headlight, you will need a wiring harness adapter
Foglight mounts - No such thing, the fogs are attached to the bumper

I suggest you go to www.partsbase.org and compare part numbers just to be 100% sure.