Where to Buy Gloss Black Audi Rings?

**MikeWolverine** · 07-02-2018 10:39 AM

Hey All,
I'm looking to change out the front and rear Audi Rings on my RS3 from the stock chrome to gloss black to better match the Black Optics package.
I've seen a lot of potential options, but unsure about size, fit, finish etc. Anyone have any recommendations that definitely have a great fit and finish?
Thanks & Cheers,
-Mike

**a4000** · 07-02-2018 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by MikeWolverine

Hey All,
I'm looking to change out the front and rear Audi Rings on my RS3 from the stock chrome to gloss black to better match the Black Optics package.
I've seen a lot of potential options, but unsure about size, fit, finish etc. Anyone have any recommendations that definitely have a great fit and finish?
Thanks & Cheers,
-Mike

You can now get the rings directly from Audi. So if you are concerned about color and fitment its the way to go.

Cheapest place I've found is here with free shipping. I put them on my S3 and they are great.

https://www.audiusaparts.com/oem-par...-zaw098010bdsp

**tateltot** · 07-02-2018 11:56 AM

A shame Audi doesn’t have the RS3 badge(s) in black.

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**speeddemon69** · 07-02-2018 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

A shame Audi doesn’t have the RS3 badge(s) in black.

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Yeah that would be awesome and if it was included with the rings even better deal.

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**shurick** · 07-02-2018 11:59 AM

https://tagmotorsports.com/tag-black...ackage-aud-rs3

Not cheap but its available and quality and fitment is great.

**a4000** · 07-02-2018 12:48 PM

As far as the RS3 badge, I'm quite happy with my winnautosports.com S3 badge.

https://winnautosports.com/shop/winn...-black-emblem/

**speeddemon69** · 07-02-2018 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by a4000

As far as the RS3 badge, I'm quite happy with my winnautosports.com S3 badge.

https://winnautosports.com/shop/winn...-black-emblem/

winn auto went out of business from what it seems. no email answer and phone disconnected.

**nicholasdaa** · 07-02-2018 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

winn auto went out of business from what it seems. no email answer and phone disconnected.

I'm pretty sure I see the guy commenting about stuff all the time on the RS3 Facebook groups. I got mine a while back and they're great for being so cheap, no issues so far.

**speeddemon69** · 07-02-2018 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by nicholasdaa

I'm pretty sure I see the guy commenting about stuff all the time on the RS3 Facebook groups. I got mine a while back and they're great for being so cheap, no issues so far.

Well he better answer emails and calls. I don’t use Facebook for reaching out to a business that has an email and phone number and a web page too. Does not give me confidence to buy products from them.

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**nicholasdaa** · 07-02-2018 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

Well he better answer emails and calls. I don’t use Facebook for reaching out to a business that has an email and phone number and a web page too. Does not give me confidence to buy products from them.

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I agree, not defending him or the business, but I do see him commenting regularly when people ask about rings/emblems/other items on the FB groups. Just letting you guys know he seems to be in business and potentially just not answering calls/emails.

**speeddemon69** · 07-02-2018 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by nicholasdaa

I agree, not defending him or the business, but I do see him commenting regularly when people ask about rings/emblems/other items on the FB groups. Just letting you guys know he seems to be in business and potentially just not answering calls/emails.

Maybe someone on FB can do me a favor and ask him to answer emails and calls or to ask him if he still is in business. I would greatly appreciate that.

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**Optimus812** · 07-02-2018 02:35 PM

I chatted with Winn thru their Facebook page and did receive a response pretty quick today. They said the RS3 badges are back-ordered and should be in stock on Friday. That's what they told me...

**Skunkwerx** · 07-02-2018 03:23 PM

Audi Rings Emblems Gloss Black Front Grill + Rear Trunk 06-12 A3 S3 A4 S4 RS4 A5 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F253524033929

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**MikeWolverine** · 07-03-2018 04:49 AM

Those look pretty damn good Skunk. Have you or anyone ordered these from this eBay vendor before?
Thanks.

**zxsuxr** · 07-03-2018 09:26 AM

He said the RS3 badges would be back in stock in 1 week

3 weeks ago. I found his other number on Google. Just google the shop/address and you will find.

**tateltot** · 07-03-2018 09:31 AM

I ordered black badges from them three weeks ago. No response. Order is on hold, but I was still charged. I've written them a handful of emails and started a paypal dispute. No response. I wouldn't continue to give these guys business, but that's me.

**speeddemon69** · 07-03-2018 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

I ordered black badges from them three weeks ago. No response. Order is on hold, but I was still charged. I've written them a handful of emails and started a paypal dispute. No response. I wouldn't continue to give these guys business, but that's me.

totally agreed. imagine if you had an issue with the order? lol good luck getting support, that is of course if you ever receive the item in the first place. i've decided to go with the OEM audi ones and source the RS3 badge elsewhere.

**MikeWolverine** · 07-03-2018 10:21 AM

Ordered the ebay ones that Skunk suggested. I don't even get my RS3 until September, but I'll definitely report back once I get them and install. If they are junk, I'll suck it up and order from Tag. Thanks guys.

**tateltot** · 07-03-2018 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

totally agreed. imagine if you had an issue with the order? lol good luck getting support, that is of course if you ever receive the item in the first place. i've decided to go with the OEM audi ones and source the RS3 badge elsewhere.

Me, too. And I ordered glossy black RS 3 badging for the trunk from a reputable ebay seller. I think I may paint the front grille RS 3 badge myself.

**speeddemon69** · 07-03-2018 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

Me, too. And I ordered glossy black RS 3 badging for the trunk from a reputable ebay seller. I think I may paint the front grille RS 3 badge myself.

link to said ebay seller?

**tateltot** · 07-03-2018 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

link to said ebay seller?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/glossy-blac...53.m2749.l2649

We'll see if they're worth a damn. They look ok.

**speeddemon69** · 07-03-2018 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

https://www.ebay.com/itm/glossy-blac...53.m2749.l2649

We'll see if they're worth a damn. They look ok.

niiice added to cart. Thanks!

**comingabriel** · 07-03-2018 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Optimus812

I chatted with Winn thru their Facebook page and did receive a response pretty quick today. They said the RS3 badges are back-ordered and should be in stock on Friday. That's what they told me...

Got that last month+. I did get a refund, b4 his fone went down. But, pass! As cheap as it is, and I need the rear RS3 emblem in black/red.

**MikeWolverine** · 07-03-2018 11:52 AM

I also ordered the black RS3 emblem from the same ebay vendor. Here's hoping.

**Bezlar** · 07-03-2018 12:14 PM

Well it sucks about Winn. His badges where nice. The metal ones in photo above where just ok. I’m not sure how all the people sell these Knock off badges without being hounded by lawyers.

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**speeddemon69** · 07-03-2018 12:57 PM

are the stock badges metal or plastic?

**Bezlar** · 07-03-2018 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

are the stock badges metal or plastic?

Plastic

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**comingabriel** · 07-03-2018 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by tateltot

https://www.ebay.com/itm/glossy-blac...53.m2749.l2649

We'll see if they're worth a damn. They look ok.

Love how the put it on top of an S7 PN (4G88537352ZZ).. No soup for you! :P
Ships from China too...

**2017AudiRS3** · 07-04-2018 06:28 PM

Look up fresh mods uk on IG I got the whole set for like 60 bucks

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**tateltot** · 07-21-2018 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

link to said ebay seller?

Badge arrived yesterday. It’s actually extremely good quality. Nice weight (for plastic) and the gloss black looks attractive. It’s about 25-30% larger thank the stock emblem, but it doesn’t look bad. I’ll try it out for a while.

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**speeddemon69** · 07-21-2018 12:41 PM

Thanks for the follow up!

So if they are larger than stock ones and you mark the old ones with tape then these won’t line up?

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**tateltot** · 07-21-2018 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by speeddemon69

Thanks for the follow up!

So if they are larger than stock ones and you mark the old ones with tape then these won’t line up?

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Actually, I made an “L.” Left side and the bottom on the open badges. I also ran a line across the bottom of the letters (which sit a little higher than the base of the red rectangle). I kept the same baseline. They sit a little taller, using that base, but I didn’t have an issue lining them up. And they don’t sit high to my eye. I don’t think you’ll have to drop them down to compensate or anything.

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**a4000** · 07-22-2018 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

Badge arrived yesterday. It’s actually extremely good quality. Nice weight (for plastic) and the gloss black looks attractive. It’s about 25-30% larger thank the stock emblem, but it doesn’t look bad. I’ll try it out for a while.

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You actually put the 3 on like that? That would drive me insane.

**tateltot** · 07-22-2018 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by a4000

You actually put the 3 on like that? That would drive me insane.

Like what? Or is this one of those “you have something on your face” so I touch my face and then you say “sike?”

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**a4000** · 07-22-2018 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by tateltot

Like what? Or is this one of those “you have something on your face” so I touch my face and then you say “sike?”

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Lol just looks crooked is all

**tateltot** · 07-22-2018 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by a4000

Lol just looks crooked is all

Ha! It’s just the wide angle lens on the camera. Notice how curved the bumper is. All the letters sit on the same line. ;)

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**3SR** · 07-22-2018 03:27 PM

I got theese
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078C555...740111_TE_item

Front mounted, good fitment, looks good. I left my rear completely debadged, but the rear rings seemed exactly right in size...

**tateltot** · 07-23-2018 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by a4000

Lol just looks crooked is all

I did some measuring. The 3 is vertically smaller than the S. They sit on the same line, but the size difference is making things look a little weird. Now I can't not see it. :)

**brotherssavage** · 07-23-2018 11:55 AM

The way I see it, if you spent 65k on a car, why not "splurge" and spend the 140 for an OEM piece. That, or remove the piece yourself and have a local paint shop paint it.

**a4000** · 07-23-2018 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by brotherssavage

The way I see it, if you spent 65k on a car, why not "splurge" and spend the 140 for an OEM piece. That, or remove the piece yourself and have a local paint shop paint it.

This. Thread should have been over a while ago.