s4 rs4 bumpers onto a4 b5

[marka4]

Hi,
I have looked online but the page wont lode im just wondering whats the benefits of swapping the s4 rs4 bumpers to the a4 (styling) no brainer looks good. But is there more room for fmic and wee children haha

Im asking because one I get the vr in I think ill need a wee bit of room to get fans in and fmic, a nicr guy has offerd me one in usa but post to nz will b expensive just wont to see if its worth it

[filipin0_vr6]

for swapping into an B5 A4...
RS4 bumper is not plug-and-play as it will not line up with the fenders as it's a wider body than the A4/S4.
S4 bumper is a direct fit. To fit an FMIC, a buddy had to cut/trim the inside of the bumper to fit. benefits? not much other than looks like your running a FMIC. IMO, it looks a little weird without matching side skirts.

[B5Mark]

Just get an S4 bumper! I have an RS4 bumper on my S4 and im not liking it so much. i want the original back.

[MarlinFoundNemo]

Just get an S4 bumper! I have an RS4 bumper on my S4 and im not liking it so much. i want the original back.

I'll trade you my santorin one ;)

[marka4]

Hay im needing 1 lol. So you dont have to swap fenders on the s4 bumper to a4 sweet and thers nothing to change mounting clips ect. Just to confirm there is more room than the a4 one?

What about the rear? Is that the same as a4?

Is fitting the side skirts a ezi swap also?

[okkim]

The front bumper shocks are different in A4 and S4. S4 ones are taller.

[tar]

Rear is same as a4 just painted lower and smooth. If you want the good looking euro rear you need the rear rebar or trimming to the north American rebar can work. The only actually difficult thing to mount is the rs4 front.
Rest should be very easy for someone that's doing a vr6 swap. Skirts are very easy get the door moldings also otherwise it looks like ass.

I can supply part numbers off my s4 front/core and bumper shocks if you need. And or rs4 part numbers. Both are on a a4.
And currently off the cars.

[marka4]

All good thanks for the good info and help. Its just crazy money to get one from usa and ship then id have to paint it inless its same paint.

[james 408]

front bumpers are expensive here too. just the way it is. especially the rs4 ones cause we never got em in the states (so i'd look europe if that's what you're after).


what i'll add to the above:
neither s4 or rs4 fit an FMIC without modification.
rs4 is designed for smic and has exit vents to relieve air presure post-SMICs. not sure how effective they are.