Supercharged badge

**Lchau1987** · 05-03-2016 01:44 PM

Just wondering where is the best price to order the supercharged badges for the fenders? Anyone ordered the eBay ones? If so, how do they look? Thanks

**famin** · 05-03-2016 01:49 PM

I ordered the eBay ones for about $15/pair. They look fine, but they are glossy (esp the chrome looking part) and I read on here that the OEM ones are more of a matte finish. I haven't put them on yet bc I haven't figured out how to take the V6T badges off.

Also, they have 3M double-sided thick tape on the back. Not sure how well they'll hold up over time, esp. in cold/rainy conditions.

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**q5 dave** · 05-03-2016 01:52 PM

don't waste your money. get OEM badges via amazon or forum member

**StealthBlackA4** · 05-03-2016 01:54 PM

OEM...eBay badges are too hit and miss.

**chopz33** · 05-03-2016 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by famin

I ordered the eBay ones for about $15/pair. They look fine, but they are glossy (esp the chrome looking part) and I read on here that the OEM ones are more of a matte finish. I haven't put them on yet bc I haven't figured out how to take the V6T badges off.

Also, they have 3M double-sided thick tape on the back. Not sure how well they'll hold up over time, esp. in cold/rainy conditions.

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**AudBoost** · 05-03-2016 02:40 PM

I just ordered a set of the below badges off eBay since they were recommended in another thread. Says OEM but I guess I'll find out when they show up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141883184261...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

**BooS4tedBulldog** · 05-03-2016 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by AudBoost

I just ordered a set of the below badges off eBay since they were recommended in another thread. Says OEM but I guess I'll find out when they show up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141883184261...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are not oem. The part number on these do not match the oem part number. I received an oem set from my dealer. These dont look too bad, but definitely knock offs. I've had these sitting in my desk drawer for over a year.

**VeNoMS4** · 05-03-2016 03:01 PM

I bought mine from amazon.. its got the carbon fiber look on it. To remove, i just used a heat gun ($20 from home depot) and dental floss. Clean it up with goof off ($3-5 from home depot). I did several badge removal this way and replaced the badges with blacked out ones. 30 min process.

The OEM ones hold up really well. I've taken it through auto car washes and no problem, the adhesive holds up really good and i live in the AZ heat.

**14S4GWM** · 05-03-2016 03:02 PM

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...harged_Badges/

**jl87** · 05-03-2016 03:28 PM

Make sure you get the PDF templates for them too so you can align them properly, or tape them off before removal.

**carlosvjr92** · 05-03-2016 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by jl87

Make sure you get the PDF templates for them too so you can align them properly, or tape them off before removal.

I thought the OEM badges included the templates? Maybe I'm confused but could've sworn they did

**14S4GWM** · 05-03-2016 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by jl87

Make sure you get the PDF templates for them too so you can align them properly, or tape them off before removal.

Here ya go
http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...eplacement.pdf

**jl87** · 05-03-2016 04:05 PM

^^ This. Very useful to have.

**cheezerj** · 05-03-2016 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by BooS4tedBulldog

These are not oem. The part number on these do not match the oem part number. I received an oem set from my dealer. These dont look too bad, but definitely knock offs. I've had these sitting in my desk drawer for over a year.

I just ordered these exact ones last week, and they came in OEM VAG packaging and look real to me. I havent installed them, but they match the template.

**letterk** · 05-03-2016 05:11 PM

I got mine here: http://www.audibadges.com/audi_badges.html

Haven't put them on yet.

**Fourcircle** · 05-03-2016 05:37 PM

I paid $145 for my OEM pair as a port installed option. Car delivered and both are installed crooked. Shocker. Wrong floor matts too. What idiots. Dealer has offered to order in a new pair and reinstall, but the risk of paint damage is a strong deterrent. Might reinstall myself but need to find/remove/replace 3m tape. Advice?

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**Lchau1987** · 05-03-2016 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by letterk

I got mine here: http://www.audibadges.com/audi_badges.html

Haven't put them on yet.

How do they look? Close to oem? That seems like a great deal.

**BigBluu** · 05-03-2016 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by AudBoost

I just ordered a set of the below badges off eBay since they were recommended in another thread. Says OEM but I guess I'll find out when they show up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141883184261...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This is the same seller I got mine from and have no complaints. Don't know if genuine or not...but the look, finish and fit seems identical to OEM. I've had them on for about 18 months now and still look the same as day one. They were my 2nd ebay attempt at badges. The first were terrible at under $20/pair...polished look, red square lines not sharp, etc...

**Dr GP** · 05-03-2016 06:13 PM

IMHO, $145 for badges is ridiculous. &60 for badges, Give me a break! I purchased a pair on ebay a few yrs ago. They were not as thick as the OEMs, but otherwise looked fine. Made in China. More aerodynamic . Probably good for an extra 5 HP! ECS Tuning has a template that can be printed. THEY ARE JUST STINKIN BADGES!

**BooS4tedBulldog** · 05-03-2016 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by BigBluu

This is the same seller I got mine from and have no complaints. Don't know if genuine or not...but the look, finish and fit seems identical to OEM. I've had them on for about 18 months now and still look the same as day one. They were my 2nd ebay attempt at badges. The first were terrible at under $20/pair...polished look, red square lines not sharp, etc...

I can confirm that they are not OEM, or atleast the ones this seller sent me. I have OEM from the dealership and these. They are pretty close. I would stick these on my car if I didnt get my OEM ones for free. I tried to return them to the seller saying that the part number did not match Audi's and he offered me half my money back to keep them and not to write a bad review. Either way, they still look good.

**darkstarghost** · 05-03-2016 08:46 PM

Ebay 8 dollar special they look spot on. Ill probably take them off and matte finish them but so far so good.

**ma bell** · 05-03-2016 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by cheezerj

I just ordered these exact ones last week, and they came in OEM VAG packaging and look real to me. I havent installed them, but they match the template.

Ditto- they are OEM. I have them on my car. If they aren't oem, they are damn good fakes down to the finish, oem packaging, correct part numbers and even the right adhesive.

**ballinb5** · 05-03-2016 09:15 PM

I bought the ebay $8 special too with matte finish. Looked great but some of the red lettering wore off in less than a yr

**letterk** · 05-04-2016 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Lchau1987

How do they look? Close to oem? That seems like a great deal.

I haven't put them side by side, but the dimensions match. They look like good quality as well. Want a photo?

**AudBoost** · 05-04-2016 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by BooS4tedBulldog

These are not oem. The part number on these do not match the oem part number. I received an oem set from my dealer. These dont look too bad, but definitely knock offs. I've had these sitting in my desk drawer for over a year.

Originally Posted by BooS4tedBulldog

I can confirm that they are not OEM, or atleast the ones this seller sent me. I have OEM from the dealership and these. They are pretty close. I would stick these on my car if I didnt get my OEM ones for free. I tried to return them to the seller saying that the part number did not match Audi's and he offered me half my money back to keep them and not to write a bad review. Either way, they still look good.

I am not doubting you, but when I put 4F0853601A2ZZ into a search at http://genuineaudiparts.com/ this is what shows up: http://genuineaudiparts.com/parts/in...&siteid=214407
So the part number definitely matches up. And I know the eBay list says the part is located in Bradenton Beach, Florida but I got the tracking number the other day and it's an international tracking number.

**administerturbo** · 05-04-2016 12:53 PM

I guess I'm the only one that kind of likes the V6T badges. I like the font, I think.

**Joker S4** · 05-04-2016 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by administerturbo

I guess I'm the only one that kind of likes the V6T badges. I like the font, I think.

They weren't horrible, but I just didn't like the fact that it's a supercharged engine and most people assumed it was Turbo based on those badges. I just took mine off and left them off. Thought about buying the S/C badges, but I like it clean.

**Lchau1987** · 05-04-2016 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by letterk

I haven't put them side by side, but the dimensions match. They look like good quality as well. Want a photo?

Yeah that would be great if you could post a pic.

**iceman42** · 05-04-2016 05:02 PM

I use the ebay ones, only issue is the red faded on mine so I plan to just use nail polish and a clear after a bit of sanding first of course. I think it's just from drive thru car washes. also I kept the V6 and just too the T off, put the supercharged badge above the V6 and it looks really sharp. that way people won't ask what size turbo my car has anymore..

**Midnight_Rider** · 05-04-2016 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dr GP

IMHO, $145 for badges is ridiculous. &60 for badges, Give me a break! I purchased a pair on ebay a few yrs ago. They were not as thick as the OEMs, but otherwise looked fine. Made in China. More aerodynamic . Probably good for an extra 5 HP! ECS Tuning has a template that can be printed. THEY ARE JUST STINKIN BADGES!

OEM sticker is at $500 as an option.