Where to buy door blades for my S3 8L

[Elvis Depressly]

I've been looking for Door Blades everywhere as mine are starting to rust away, but only seem to find the 600 euro carbon ones and very few if any OEM ones. Are there any companies or people selling OEM, or aftermarket OEM style that aren't expensive as hell?

 

[danny_dj3]

try the s3 guy on facebook, he's always breaking cars for parts, or the guy in stoke on trent.

 

[Elvis Depressly]

try the s3 guy on facebook, he's always breaking cars for parts, or the guy in stoke on trent.

Ill check it out! Thanks!

 

[Paulie641]

Ill check it out! Thanks!

I saw a n/s/f one on eBay today from a breaker I think in gravesend and there’s a few on eBay selling the rear blades If that’s any help

 

[hydro s3]

I have a set of rear door blades if interested.

 

[Elvis Depressly]

I have a set of rear door blades if interested.

Thanks for the offer, but I am mostly concerned with my front 2 door blades as they seem to be falling apart inside. Surprisingly my two back ones are in almost mint condition

 

[Mav190sline]

Thanks for the offer, but I am mostly concerned with my front 2 door blades as they seem to be falling apart inside. Surprisingly my two back ones are in almost mint condition

Standard mate, most people on here have been in the same position. Rears always hold up for much longer than fronts


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[Ian W]

Have you considered repairing your ones? I did my drivers one the other week, removed it and fixed the plastic part onto the rubber with a load of countersunk self tappers. Good as new now.

 

[hydro s3]

Yeah same as mine mate. My drivers was coming away from the white nylon strip so I took it if and glued it back together and got new screws from TPS for it. Looks perfect now.

 

[Elvis Depressly]

Yeah same as mine mate. My drivers was coming away from the white nylon strip so I took it if and glued it back together and got new screws from TPS for it. Looks perfect now.

Its really too bad that nobody makes any new reproductions for a fair price, I'm sure there is money in it as it seems like every S3 owner has similar problems

 

[Farmor00]

got these since they are still cheaper then OEM https://www.ilr-carbon.com/en/old-but-gold/103-audi-s3-8l-door-quarter-panel-blades.html

 

[Elvis Depressly]

got these since they are still cheaper then OEM https://www.ilr-carbon.com/en/old-but-gold/103-audi-s3-8l-door-quarter-panel-blades.html

Yeah, I was looking into these as a replacement, but with Shipping, I can't justify the Cost of 1000$ Canadian for trim pieces. Don't get me wrong, I do love the look of them, especially the carbon fiber, but for that much money I rather buy engine modifications or other performance mods.

 

[hydro s3]

@Alexpsp00 have you fitted them yet?
I've saw a couple people fitting these door blades and they don't line up correctly and leave a gap at the end. Not what I'd want for over £500

 

[Farmor00]

@Alexpsp00 have you fitted them yet?
I've saw a couple people fitting these door blades and they don't line up correctly and leave a gap at the end. Not what I'd want for over £500

Yes i have, no the screws were a pain and fitment was quite poor for the rear blades but i solved this with minor modifcations and jamming them about which makes them fit just fine.
They dont line up 100% but thats most likely due to my door hinges being worn out so my door hang a bit too low, i can try to update this comment as im in the process of respraying my S3 and will with that change to new hinges.

 

[carburetor]

Hi has anyone got a guide to repairing these? The nylon is separating from the trim on mine, not wanting to take it off until I know what’s involved!
Thanks

 

[tcg]

Hi,

Does it look like mine did in this post...

Stop the clock...Start the thread-My baby is home

I’m Sorry to hear dude, It horrible thing to have to do I never forget my buster died in my arms carrying him to the car to take him vet, walked in to the vets crying my eyes out

www.audi-sport.net

It's a pain, but here goes...the door blade is held on by 4 screws on the bottom of the inside of the door, one at each end and two either side of the middle with the hole covered with a small bung. I found it easier to remove the door card so you can see the two 'hidden' screws...most likely rusted in and may need drilling out. If you have to drill them out then you will most likely knacker the nut in the door blade, as I did on one of mine. Once the screws are out, the blade needs to be slid back from the door to release it from the metal holding pins on the door, you may need to use a soft mallet with a cloth over to help it on its way...

I got some replacement screws from my local Audi dealership, as they were only a few quid.

Once the blade is off and cleaned, I cut a 'V' ish shaped groove in a few small blocks of wood, so I could rest the door blade flat, as it is a ****** to clamp down and compress the white strip fully into the door blade. I used a generic 2 pack resin bond and placed a thin strip of wood on top of the white middle strip and clamped it on my bench overnight.

You can see the result in the first link.

hth.

 

[mattyboy199]

Will hopefully have my S3 off the road soon and the plan is to modify the blades so they allow water between the blade and door to drain and dry. That's what causing the rush here.

I think a combination of stainless steels bolts and brackets should sort it, the rears can be packing out to match the depth of the front quite easily.