Conversion to S Line Black Edition - Build Thread, Pics and Questions.

[jafar]

Hi All,

I am trying to convert my Audi A3 (8P2) 2009 to look like the Black Edition models, the A3 8P Black Edition Models was not available/sold here in our country, even the S-Line models of the 8P came from the local dealer without the original S Line frontBumper, rear Diffuser and roof top spoiler, it just came with the regular SE Bumper and back diffuser and without a roof top spoiler (Not like EU and US Models), some of them has the Votex package.

However, I decided to convert my 8P to look like the European S Line Black edition models from the outside.

I have started with retrofitting a few things, but I need your help and advise to continue because I feel that I'm missing a few things here.

Let me start with showing you what I've achieved until now, I will start from the beginning.

10 months ago, when I picked the car from this car seller, the car was in it original state, no modifications at all (instead of the parrot bluetooth unit that I have kicked out 1 month ago)

After receiving the car, the first Retrofit was the original Bi-Xenon:

I've bought an used set from a nice German guy on Ebay:

Before: with the Halogen headlights:

Taking off the bumper and the headlight:

Coding and Boom! every thing there worked.

After having the Bi-Xenon, I decided that I wan't the S Line front bumper, the same one that comes with the A3 S-Line in the US and Europe (and maybe other places but not here).

I've found this one on Ebay was located in the UK, this is when it arrived to my place:

After the paint work:

also what was missing is to have my front grille in black to match the one on the Black Edition models, I debated between buying a new black grille or painting the existing one, after digging in this forum, I decided to Plasti-Dip it, and I did and to be honest the result surprised me:

After installing the front bumper:

After few days the fog light grille arrived, I also bought them on Ebay from an Italian seller:

And surprisingly the final result was aggressive, as wanted:

In car retrofits:

I have replaced the head unit with RNS-E instead of the Audi Concert:

the RNS-E was bought from UK:

Before:

After:

Also footwell lights and Door light retrofitted as well:

 

[jafar]

I have ordered OEM S Line rear top spoiler, it's on it way to the country and also S Line rear Diffuser, here is a Pics of the parts:

the roof top spoiler was removed from an 8P S3:

I am leaving the Rims + lower springs to the last as I am still not sure what rims I want.

on the roadmap:
- 18" wheels
- S Line springs or maybe something more low
- tinting the windows of the back seats


Well, that's it for now, I will look forward to hear from you about what also you think should be done.

Will be continued...

Thanks,
Jafar.

 

[jafar]

I forgot to apologize for my broken english, as you may noticed, I'm not a native speaker/writer.

Thanks,
Jafar.

 

[SootySport]

I would think your car is an S E as it has no S line badges on the front wings. Your car looks exactly the same as mine now, except mine is a sportback.

 

[jafar]

I would think your car is an S E as it has no S line badges on the front wings. Your car looks exactly the same as mine now, except mine is a sportback.

Actually, it has S Line badges on both front wings.

 

[lgooch]

Don't forget the black headlining and FBMFSW. What you doing about the seats ?


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[jafar]

Don't forget the black headlining and FBMFSW. What you doing about the seats ?


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Will be hard to get your hand on S Line seats here, So I guess I'll stuck with the currents.

 

[SootySport]

Actually, it has S Line badges on both front wings.

They weren't on the 1st. group of photos but I can see them now on the last photos.

You also have the same wheels as me funningly enough, they are A4 wheels. 17" wheels will be a little more comfy over rough roads like here. If you have nice smooth roads over there (where are you?) then fit the correct 18" wheels.

 

[HHS3]

Great job so far mate, looking good.

I'm going to be Plast Dipping my grill as well, how many coats did you spray on and did you also use the glossifier spray afterwords for the surround?

 

[SootySport]

Great job so far mate, looking good.

I'm going to be Plast Dipping my grill as well, how many coats did you spray on and did you also use the glossifier spray afterwords for the surround?

Cheapsgate! I bought the Proper black grill, only £60 as well, call me lucky if you like.

 

[HHS3]

Cheapsgate! I bought the Proper black grill, only £60 as well, call me lucky if you like.

I own a pre-facelift 07 S3 of which there is not a single grill out there for it, otherwise I'd definitely buy one instead! The only two options are to either Plasti Dip it or buy an expensive RS6 grill and then hack it up to make it fit which I'm not prepared to do haha!

 

[jafar]

Great job so far mate, looking good.

I'm going to be Plast Dipping my grill as well, how many coats did you spray on and did you also use the glossifier spray afterwords for the surround?

I've did two - three coats (can't remember exactly)

I would like to hear more about the glossifier spray for the surrounding.

 

[HHS3]

I've did two - three coats (can't remember exactly)

I would like to hear more about the glossifier spray for the surrounding.

Nice, I'll look to do 3/4 coats.

I was just looking on their website of which they state that once the matt Plasti Dip has set, apply glossifier to give a gloss finish, here's the link http://www.plastidip.co.uk/product/glossifier-aerosol-spray.

 

[SootySport]

I'll let you off then. How resistant to stone chips is Plasticoat? I'm thinking of other uses for it.

 

[jafar]

They weren't on the 1st. group of photos but I can see them now on the last photos.

You also have the same wheels as me funningly enough, they are A4 wheels. 17" wheels will be a little more comfy over rough roads like here. If you have nice smooth roads over there (where are you?) then fit the correct 18" wheels.

Mine are A3 16",and the plan is to have them 18", but I wont do that before having an S Line or Eibach pro kit springs in my hands.

 

[jafar]

Cheapsgate! I bought the Proper black grill, only £60 as well, call me lucky if you like.

Cool, does your Xenons 6000K? They're more white than mine (4300K)

 

[SootySport]

They are Philips Xtreme 4800K. 2nd. best xenon bulbs on a UK magazine test. 1st was Osram Nightbreaker 4800k but they are horrendously expensive. The 6000k ones don't give off as much useable light.
Also the halogen Fog bulbs match the white Xenons, a few of us bought these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321807966230?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT really cheap but they arrived and they work ok.

 

[Sherv]

Guys where would I be able to buy these Philips Xtreme 4800K lights? Are they DRL & if so would they be a straight fit on a A3 8p?

 

[SootySport]

Just the Xenon bulbs. They are D3s for the facelift cars 2008 on.

 

[Sherv]

Just the Xenon bulbs. They are D3s for the facelift cars 2008 on.

Where would I be able to buy the D3s etc?

 

[SootySport]

Not many places sell D3s bulbs and I bought mine from here http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/xenon-x-tremevision-d3s-42403-single they were the cheapest at the time. A further 20% discount at the checkout as in the banner.
These have gone up since I bought them but the Osrams have come down in price, they were £199 each

 

[AJ91]

Where did you find that head unit? would love to replace my original audi concert.

 

[Sherv]

Not many places sell D3s bulbs and I bought mine from here http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/xenon-x-tremevision-d3s-42403-single they were the cheapest at the time. A further 20% discount at the checkout as in the banner.
These have gone up since I bought them but the Osrams have come down in price, they were £199 each

Thx for the info!

 

[jafar]

So the rear roof top Spoiler has arrived, as you can see the colour did not match my car's paint:

Also the Sikaflex-221 has arrived which I gonna use to bond it to the car's roof:

After Paint:

Also I've cut both bolts support that should go into holes in the roof top (outlined in red) which I don't have, and also putted sikaflex in the same place of the double side tape Audi used (Hoping this will be enough):

gave it 24 hours to dry while pushing it down with these:

And finally:

I am pretty happy with the final output of this retrofit, but my only concern is if the sikaflex indeed will do the job with holding it as needed.

Now I am waiting for the S-Line rear diffuser and for Audi aluminium exhaust finish (S-Line), will be continue.

Thanks.

 

[alex23]

Hi mate, don't worry about sikaflex.. It will last forever
Yo need new wheels ASAP

 

[jafar]

Hi mate, don't worry about sikaflex.. It will last forever
Yo need new wheels ASAP

I agree with you, but not before lowering the car.

 

[Arjuanamo]

Well job on retrofitting them all by yourself ; the car is looking great !

I would advise against S-line springs as they are terrible for comfort and handling . I had them from the factory but upgraded to the Bilstein B-12 kit which consisted of the Bilstein B-8 Shocks and the EIbach Pro-line springs . They feel,look and handle a lot better than my original shocks and springs and was well worth the upgrade

 

[jafar]

Update:

Alloys:
Found these OEM brand new 225/40/18 8V alloys with Bridgestone tires on and jumped on the opportunity:

After installing them:

Wasn’t able to stand the height, so I decided to lower the car - went on Eibach Pro springs:

Better :

I must say the the car handling improved as well.

 

[ch1z64]

I own a pre-facelift 07 S3 of which there is not a single grill out there for it, otherwise I'd definitely buy one instead! The only two options are to either Plasti Dip it or buy an expensive RS6 grill and then hack it up to make it fit which I'm not prepared to do haha!

There was 2 coloured grilles for the Pfl S3 sliver n black

 

[ch1z64]

Update:

Alloys:
Found these OEM brand new 225/40/18 8V alloys with Bridgestone tires on and jumped on the opportunity:

After installing them:

Wasn’t able to stand the height, so I decided to lower the car - went on Eibach Pro springs:

Better :

I must say the the car handling improved as well.

Very good conversion job , now just Fbmfsw ( if not done already ) then if you have any pennies left the Auto Folding wing mirrors ( by switch inside drivers door )