Ideas for more aggressive exterior look?

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 09:50 AM

I'm thinking I might like to make my '07 a bit more aggressive looking. I don't want too radical of a change, though. I still want it to look classy, just not as sterile as it currently does. I don't know anything about mods or what parts would be compatible with the current body, so I'm relying on help from all of you to give me some ideas for what I could add. All work would be done by a body shop/dealership because I don't know how to do any of that kind of stuff. I'm also hoping you can give me estimated prices for how much something would cost if you know that information.

Everything on it is stock right now. It's a grey '07 A4 2.0T Quattro. Any ideas will be appreciated.

**AudiTFSI3o3** · 02-06-2013 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lemmys_Wart

I'm thinking I might like to make my '07 a bit more aggressive looking. I don't want too radical of a change, though. I still want it to look classy, just not as sterile as it currently does. I don't know anything about mods or what parts would be compatible with the current body, so I'm relying on help from all of you to give me some ideas for what I could add. All work would be done by a body shop/dealership because I don't know how to do any of that kind of stuff. I'm also hoping you can give me estimated prices for how much something would cost if you know that information.

Everything on it is stock right now. It's a grey '07 A4 2.0T Quattro. Any ideas will be appreciated.

search is your best friend, noob.

**dbens** · 02-06-2013 09:51 AM

you should start by lowering it. get springs ($200) or coilovers (800-1200)

**ZORT931** · 02-06-2013 09:53 AM

Top right is the search bar. Best bet is to search for suspension and wheels if you're going for the "aggressive" look.

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by AudiTFSI3o3

search is your best friend, noob.

I wouldn't know what to search for, so I'm asking straight up.

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by dbens

you should start by lowering it. get springs ($200) or coilovers (800-1200)

What kind of lowered distance would be safe for not allowing rubbing of tires or any other possible damage? Would I only need springs, or is something else necessary to accompany them to lower the ride?

**Operator** · 02-06-2013 10:11 AM

**Cantalk** · 02-06-2013 10:12 AM

Theres a sticky for new members at the top of theage. As fpr rubbing, theres a couple of guy running 24"FTG with no problems.

**AudiTFSI3o3** · 02-06-2013 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Operator

i love your posts

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by AudiTFSI3o3

i love your posts

Me too, it looks pretty helpful. Thank you, Operator.

**maxxxafterhours** · 02-06-2013 10:32 AM

not hating on your OP but whenever I see a post like this I think of cars like this

Search and pictures is your friend. Once you find something you like you can easily find the parts you need. good luck

**event** · 02-06-2013 10:57 AM

Paint "I'll murder your face!" on the hood.

**Exanimas** · 02-06-2013 11:57 AM

Bags ($3K)
3-Piece Rotiform wheels (~$5K)
Complete respray (~$8K)
Maybe an RS4 grille ($450)

I think that would be a good start.

**konarider94** · 02-06-2013 12:06 PM

do a variation of the shark mouth. doesnt get more aggressive than that.

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by maxxxafterhours

not hating on your OP but whenever I see a post like this I think of cars like this

Search and pictures is your friend. Once you find something you like you can easily find the parts you need. good luck

HAHAHAHA!!! No, I'm thinking of something more like what's below, but with the standard wheels already on the car.

**mcpcartier** · 02-06-2013 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Lemmys_Wart

HAHAHAHA!!! No, I'm thinking of something more like what's below, but with the standard wheels already on the car.

That's from my neighborhood...haven't spoken to him but looks like...

- clear corner with blacked out internals
- blacked out grill
- not sure which lip that is
- lowering springs....maybe HnR, maybe with B5 perches on the front
- S4 door blads
- window tint
- tinted bumper reflectors

Other than teh wheels, the rest looks stock.

Most of that stuff is available in the classifieds right now. You could get there for a reasonable price.

**FraggyA4** · 02-06-2013 12:27 PM

That lip his horrendous, it is a carbon fiber lip for the dtm. I had one on my car when I bought it and everytime I saw it I thought of this:

**event** · 02-06-2013 12:31 PM

It's just a basic carbon splitter, likely from Deval, definitely not a DTM lip. It's ElCapitan464's old car, he traded up for an S4. Funny mcpcartier says it's in his neighborhood. Meaning the new owner kept the now completely irrelevant euro plate?

**AudiTFSI3o3** · 02-06-2013 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by FraggyA4

That lip his horrendous, it is a carbon fiber lip for the dtm. I had one on my car when I bought it and everytime I saw it I thought of this:

haha about spat my drink out my mouf!

**mcpcartier** · 02-06-2013 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by FraggyA4

That lip his horrendous, it is a carbon fiber lip for the dtm. I had one on my car when I bought it and everytime I saw it I thought of this:

I'm sure this dude can't keep the women off of him.

**b6onboost** · 02-06-2013 01:52 PM

Just an FYI:

If you rely on a shop/dealer to perform all your mods, its expensive. The labor cost of installing a given part can easily exceed the cost of the part. Plus there can be other associated costs.

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-06-2013 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by b6onboost

Just an FYI:

If you rely on a shop/dealer to perform all your mods, its expensive. The labor cost of installing a given part can easily exceed the cost of the part. Plus there can be other associated costs.

I know. Unfortunately, I have zero knowledge of how to do anything like that and don't know anybody else who does.

**wildcat333** · 02-06-2013 06:21 PM

op post pic of your stock car so we can assess

**GarrettReid** · 02-06-2013 06:27 PM

Machine guns.

**A410** · 02-06-2013 06:31 PM

Dope stickers are always award winning. I'd start there.

**wildcat333** · 02-06-2013 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by A410

Dope stickers are always award winning. I'd start there.

haha I am so happy I never did that

also, I like all of your weekly avatars!!

**swaggerwagon** · 02-06-2013 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Lemmys_Wart

I know. Unfortunately, I have zero knowledge of how to do anything like that and don't know anybody else who does.

You can always learn! There are alot of DIYs on this site..

**A410** · 02-06-2013 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by wildcat333

haha I am so happy I never did that

also, I like all of your weekly avatars!!

x2, that is so dumb looking. Anyone that has them? Please... be offended lol

...and thank you lol I get bored of looking at the same picture for so long. Maybe you should freaking change yours for once!! haha

**dscriven47** · 02-06-2013 06:58 PM

Things I've considered that you might also enjoy that could make it more aggressive are:
Coil overs, Wheels, Tint, an S-line or RS4 grille or even just getting a filler plate if your state doesn't require you have a front licence plate, debadging the rear emblems (I personally would only remove the A4 and 2.0T badges, not the Audi rings), also projectors, a Cupra Lip, and a roof rack if you're into that.

If your car is black, leaving the chrome trim and upgrading to brushed or chrome mirror housings is nice. However, if you like the murdered out look (all black) you could plastidip the chrome trim around your windows, and or remove your chrome emblems and paint/plastidip them. I only mention plastidip because it is totally reversible, which is something I personally like to have the availability of.

Even just having your windows tinted makes a HUGE difference, and it's one of the easiest things you can do. Even if you can't do it there are a lot of people who know how, and offer this service.

I personally have not changed my suspension from stock yet, but what I hear is that springs are not the way to go. They cost 200$ for a reason. The ride is much less smooth, and because the spring doesn't hold the car up as well, it puts more of the load on your shocks which will cause them to ware faster and in some cases blow out. Then you'd end up spending a lot more money on a new shock. The cost of springs + the cost of installation + cost of new shock and install for the shock, it would possibly cost you as much money as just getting coil overs, minus the huge headache.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 02-07-2013 09:23 AM

Cupra R lip, suspension, and wheel spacers. Can't go wrong with any or all of those! You'd be amazed at the difference in the appearance of your car with just these mods. Aggressive, subtle, and classy.

Shoot me a PM if you have any questions or need price quotes!

Jason

**Lemmys_Wart** · 02-07-2013 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by wildcat333

op post pic of your stock car so we can assess

**mec** · 02-07-2013 10:33 AM

tilting the sunroof was a good idea for aggressiveness.

problem solved!

**FraggyA4** · 02-07-2013 10:38 AM

plasti dip or 1080 wrap the crome, clear corner the lights, color match the reflectors and add cupra lip. These are all cheap easy mods that will make your car look 20X's better. If you want to get real deep with it, go S-line or even dtm on your front bumper. Also take the car out of 4x4 mode and get some new shiny wheels for her. All this should keep you busy for a while.

**mec** · 02-07-2013 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by FraggyA4

plasti dip or 1080 wrap the crome, clear corner the lights, color match the reflectors and add cupra lip. These are all cheap easy mods that will make your car look 20X's better. If you want to get real deep with it, go S-line or even dtm on your front bumper. Also take the car out of 4x4 mode and get some new shiny wheels for her. All this should keep you busy for a while.

I will tastefully disagree that plastidip does not make the car look better and should stay on 30yo's honda civics that are still living with their parents and can't afford real paint.

**FraggyA4** · 02-07-2013 10:42 AM

I will agree to disagree, when doing the crome strips it works great. It's also is great for dipping your wheels. I will say that the 1080 wrap will probably look better though.

**dscriven47** · 02-07-2013 12:43 PM

I agree with FraggyA4, plastidip a great, affordable way to make changes that allow you to change back if you ever wanted. My rims are plastidipped, and I know it's not "legit" or whatever, but I like to have the original wheels if I ever wanted them, and being that I'm a college kid I can't afford new wheels at the moment.