A3 Grille

[Vantagefan]

looking to buy a pre '06 model A3 but really love the grille of the more recent versions. Is the grille an aftermarket fit and does this require a new bumper as well? All info appreciated.

[bn9af]

do you mean the 1 piece grille as opposed to the 2 piece?

IIRC its bumper, bonnet, fog lights, fog light surrounds

[mbrain]

The new larger grill has been in production since mid 2003 for the 3 door and a bit later for the 5 door sportback.

[Cupramax]

mbrain said:

The new larger grill has been in production since mid 2003 for the 3 door and a bit later for the 5 door sportback.

The big grill was introduced with the Sportback in 2005 and the 3 door got it in the facelift later in the year for 2006MY, it definitely wasn't 2003.

As above if you want to fit the large grill to an older version its a bumper, bonnet, fogs etc.

[Vantagefan]

Thanks guys, it's basically worth spending the money on an actual model with the single piece chrome surround grille.

Moment of madness has passed - thank's for the help!!

[monthefish]

Cupramax said:

mbrain said:

The new larger grill has been in production since mid 2003 for the 3 door and a bit later for the 5 door sportback.

The big grill was introduced with the Sportback in 2005 and the 3 door got it in the facelift later in the year for 2006MY, it definitely wasn't 2003.

As above if you want to fit the large grill to an older version its a bumper, bonnet, fogs etc.

^^This is right.

3-door 05 plate with 'old grille' for example

[bn9af]

monthefish said:

Cupramax said:

mbrain said:

The new larger grill has been in production since mid 2003 for the 3 door and a bit later for the 5 door sportback.

The big grill was introduced with the Sportback in 2005 and the 3 door got it in the facelift later in the year for 2006MY, it definitely wasn't 2003.

As above if you want to fit the large grill to an older version its a bumper, bonnet, fogs etc.

^^This is right.

3-door 05 plate with 'old grille' for example

yup my 05 plate also has the old grille

[amir_j]

Vantagefan said:

Thanks guys, it's basically worth spending the money on an actual model with the single piece chrome surround grille.

Moment of madness has passed - thank's for the help!!

Buy a early facelift (late 05), will be a good move come resale time. Plus you won't have to tick the 'modified' box on car insurance.