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craig2210
17-11-2007, 12:08 PM
Hi there. Just looking for a bit of advice. I have just bought an A3 54 Reg and it is the split grill model, the one before the big grill model. I thought all was ok and I could just buy the newer big grill and stick it on but I have now been informed that to do this you also need to replace the BONNET!!! Is this true? I have had a look at the curve at the front end of the bonnet on both my car and my mates car who has the big grill and they seem to be the same so do I really have to replace the bonnet too????

Cheers guys

steve.p
19-11-2007, 10:59 PM
If you want i can send you a picture of my 05 big grill bonnet so you can have a look for yourself?

craig2210
20-11-2007, 06:18 PM
That would be great mate if you can.

Space Cadet
21-11-2007, 11:31 AM
Coincidentally I found out about this the other day from Audi, as I was asking if it was possible to fit the ‘splitter’ from the face-lift S-line to my 2005 S-line. Apparently not and I would need the whole bumper assembly…. And a new bonnet.

Ben
25-11-2007, 08:04 PM
It will probably be quite similar to this http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=16866

no bonnet required here though.

pritz25
01-10-2009, 02:06 AM
Can someone send me pics of how to change the grilll on 2004 a3 ..ive got the 2 piece grill and where i can buy 1 from?? thanks in advance

pritz25
05-10-2009, 12:13 PM
Hi

Can you send me pics or instructions on how to carry out the conversion from 2 piece grill to 1 piece large grill

Phatboyruss1
29-11-2009, 04:58 PM
Does anyone know if you can buy the black grill pack for the 2 piece grill?

tlionhart
29-11-2009, 06:56 PM
new bonnet as of the shape and style of the grill. Also needed is new grill surrounds for fog lamps and grill and of course the new bumper. (need to be painted and fitted)

Also be sure your getting it for the right model. As the s-line fog lamps are diff to the sport version

nickyg
29-11-2009, 11:22 PM
I have just done it and yes you do need a new bonnet! different fog lamps, the plugs need changing for the fog lamps a new crossmember a pair of fog lamp grills!

I could possibly get all the part numbers you need if that helps?

Cheers Nick

nickyg
29-11-2009, 11:24 PM
Its worth the effort though!

dino123
04-12-2009, 12:49 AM
I have just done it and yes you do need a new bonnet! different fog lamps, the plugs need changing for the fog lamps a new crossmember a pair of fog lamp grills!

I could possibly get all the part numbers you need if that helps?

Cheers Nick

part numbers would be great that way atleast we know what exactly we are looking for, thanks

tlionhart
04-12-2009, 01:26 AM
any chance of a before and after photos?

Perhaps this should be a pinned/sticky post because every 3 months there are questions regarding the conversion.

pritz25
07-12-2009, 04:50 PM
Hi Nick

Thanks for posting that...can you advise on overall cost and is it the 3-door A3 you carried out your converiosn on??

ALso any pics if possible?? Did you carry out the converison yourself?

nickyg
07-12-2009, 07:54 PM
Hi guys i am working on getting all the part numbers
These are trade prices as I work in a bodyshop,
I had to buy:
Bonnet £140
both fog lamp grilles £17 each
one fog lamp(i had a spare) £50 (these are identical to a4 s line ones)
both washer jet covers £17 each
tow eye covers £11
front bumper off ebay with grille £180
Then you need fog lamp plugs (these are optional as you can make some looms with a small amount of wire and some terminals) £4 each

you can get the front crossmember but you can fit the bumper without changing it(you have to put a small amount of pressure on the middle to fit)

As for pics I have them but am unsure how to post them??

Hope this helps Cheers Nick

nickyg
07-12-2009, 07:55 PM
Hi Nick

Thanks for posting that...can you advise on overall cost and is it the 3-door A3 you carried out your converiosn on??

ALso any pics if possible?? Did you carry out the converison yourself?

Yes it was 2004 3 door a3 Thanks

nickyg
07-12-2009, 11:45 PM
here is a finished pic taken from my phone

nickyg
07-12-2009, 11:47 PM
here is before

tlionhart
08-12-2009, 12:11 PM
very nice. i think a mod should make this a sticky

hhcutie
12-12-2009, 09:11 AM
hello, I am looking to do the grill conversion also....is it possible to fit an 05 bumper with the large grill already installed, to the 03/04 a3. I know you need the new bonnet and fogs. Thanks H :o)

nickyg
12-12-2009, 08:29 PM
hi I am not sure what you mean?? have you not read this thread? Does your car look like the one in the pics, with the smaller grille?

hhcutie
12-12-2009, 11:36 PM
im just not sure what is the difference behind the bumper...im guessing the chassi is the same...does the facelift bumpers have a different frame that holds the bumper to the chassi than the 03/04 A3's
thanks

nickyg
13-12-2009, 02:49 PM
im just not sure what is the difference behind the bumper...im guessing the chassi is the same...does the facelift bumpers have a different frame that holds the bumper to the chassi than the 03/04 A3's
thanks

as long as you get all the parts it will fit ok you will have to put a bit of pressure on to get the bumper to bolt up you can always get the ridge on the crossmember cut off and this will help it to fit Cheers Nick

4NT
22-01-2010, 04:26 PM
Nick, the conversion looks ace, much more modern look, you need a private plate now!

Has anyone got pics of the 04 version where the number plate area has been painted dark Greay and chrome added to the grooves to give a budget open grille look?

I've been considering it on my Maritius Blue 2004 A3 but don't know if it might look tacky???

:zx11:

nathanbounce
24-01-2010, 08:13 PM
Hi everyone,I also have a 04 a3 tdi sport pre facelift,I am thinking of doing this conversion myself,I have bought a 2007 full face tdi sport front bumper and a 2005-2009 a3 bonnet,Does anyone know if this is all i need for the conversion and will these parts fit without any probs?

iTAYL0R
25-02-2011, 07:53 PM
I have the 03 Reg, mines the split grill n i'm lookin at this...

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=26082&xSec=398

i dont know what the difference is between my 03 and the 04 model. so if some1 can help me out would be a major help.

tlionhart
25-02-2011, 08:37 PM
there isn't any difference. Audi didn't change the grill facelift till 2006+ (changed to the double grill you have shown)

iTAYL0R
26-02-2011, 03:03 AM
ok thanks man. i'll take a look at it n upload some pics if i can when its done.