Custom grille, not the same as normal :)

[Okedokey]

So I have been planning to modify my grille to make it a little more stealth and modern looking. I know there are a lot RS6 mods around, and I like them, however I am doing mine a little different with a very fine looking mesh. I am thinking of painting the chrome surround (now black) a copper colour, along with the Audi rings for a bit of pop. What do you guys think? The grille material is aluminium. I am going to paint that gloss black with clear coat over it.

[Okedokey]

Silence = AWESOME OKE!!! :) :)

[RickB_7]

Not sure about the copper idea, but that smaller mesh could look really cool. I'll wait until I see it with the emblem on and on the car before I judge you for this horrible attempt at being different

[Okedokey]

Sounds like a plan :)

[canadianA4B7]

How soft is it in aluminum?? I'd only be concerned that if anything hits it at speed like road debris, rocks crap like that, that the aluminum may not be strong enough to withstand the debris. I had used similar stuff on my Offroad Gmc, but it was steel, it held up well against birds (they seem to have like the grill on the red truck). Other then that looks like something new/interesting.

[Denio24]

Not really a fan of the smaller width material and smaller honeycombs, but hey, do whatever is to your liking! How are you planning to attach it to the surround? - - interested in the final result.

[Okedokey]

The aluminium is quite strong actually, took some effort bending it out flat from the roll it came in. As strong if not stronger than the plastic I would think.

Ill post pics when I have finished it.

I plan on attaching it with sikaflex or some other industrial strength black silicone.

[Rulty]

I don't really like the mesh but it's your car and will defiinitly be different! I think I may have to steal your copper idea though that sounds amazing..... Well k at least in my head lol

[Charles.waite]

Not gonna lie, When I read the thread title I sorta expected to see this:



Oh Shane....

[Audi_509]

^Haven't seen this 'classic' pic in awhile.

[rongeur]

Not gonna lie, When I read the thread title I sorta expected to see this:



Oh Shane....

Even though Shane has moved on in sorts, this picture will live on fo'eva

[Okedokey]

LOL that is terrible, can only go up from here...

[yeoj112689]

Do you have a link for the mesh you bought?

[rongeur]

Silence = AWESOME OKE!!! :) :)

I think many, like myself, are holding judgment / comments until complete. If the mesh is flat then it may not bow uniformally to meet the front end lines. Definitely want to see what you finish up with and will check back

[Ovi789]

Have that grille mesh, but for the fog lights. Found it very soft, easy to break...

[Solarsuplex]

Not gonna lie, When I read the thread title I sorta expected to see this:



Oh Shane....

If there are more of these grilles, there is one by me i see every once and a while. If there is only one. Holy shit, it is around me.

[Okedokey]

Have that grille mesh, but for the fog lights. Found it very soft, easy to break...

Must be different, the stuff i have is very strong.

[Okedokey]

Do you have a link for the mesh you bought?

Here you go mate http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261188780...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Okedokey]

Ok, so started working on it tonight. Below is a non-fitted version, yet to attach it to the grille or paint it. So basically all i have done is begin to shape it into place.

Work in progress.

[cinkers]

Can't wait to see the result.
I've got currently like this:

[Okedokey]

Yeah I really like that look too, however I am attempting something else. Not least I will have a LED light bar behind the grille that lets me put it on at night on country roads whilst having it not stick out too obviously.

[Okedokey]

Constructed, primed and awaiting gloss black enamel.

[Okedokey]

Finished

[aluthman]

Gonna have to say I'm not a fan.

[wildcat333]

Not gonna lie, When I read the thread title I sorta expected to see this:



Oh Shane....

almost forgot about shane's grille LOL

[Okedokey]

Gonna have to say I'm not a fan.

I think it does look good from a distance, i put this photo up more for the LED light bar thread. Ill take a better pic in daylight.

[SykoraA4]

dude, it looks like the mesh doesn't fit in the frame at all. Look at your corners in the primer picture. is that how it was when you painted it black?

[Nollywood]

Doesn't do it for me, I prefer the larger-holed diamond mesh. The smaller ones look too fussy / busy, like too much going on.

[vce1232000]

Gonna have to say I'm not a fan.

Of the fine mesh grill, or led lite bar or both
I prefer if it was of the larger mesh material

[aluthman]

Of the fine mesh grill, or led lite bar or both
I prefer if it was of the larger mesh material

Both, but mostly the mesh. The light bar might actually be useful to keep from hitting kangaroos and dingos down under.

[mlavelle92]

Looks like ass bruh

[vce1232000]

The light bar might actually be useful to keep from hitting kangaroos and dingos down under.

I diggin how the lite bar ising mounted on the bumper reinforcement inside instead of outside the bumper ing retarded

Looks like ass bruh

Ohhh .......

[rongeur]

I don't think the grille only picture does this project any justice. Missing rings will make even an OEM RS6 grill look empty. Also the front plate does nothing for this grille.

I would like to see a backed out view with the entire front end and with rings, probably not as bad as other are saying. At the end of the day, if you like it, that is all that matters.

[flavormonkey]

You're spanking my language!

[AudiSport12]

Reminds me of the outdoor tables at my local Mexican restaurant. Sorry fam

[1killera4]

Looks a little too cheap for my tastes.

[L'Audi]

The mesh is too fine........ like it belongs on a chicken coop.

[waiapasi2006]

Good setup for some honey beezzzzz.

[vvenom800tt]

I hate all of it

[Okedokey]

Well then.... lol