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  1. 06-10-2020 10:09 AM #1
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    RS4 Style Front Bumper Swap

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    Hi All,
    Just checking to see if anyone has done an RS4 style front bumper swap on their b8.5 s4. I found this posting on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/RS4-Style-F...5/272810118216) and was wondering if anyone has done something like this. If so, pros/cons regrets, etc.? Thanks!

    P.S. I have seen others mention this in a quick search, but I was curious if they ran into any issues during the install, with fitment, etc.
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  2. 06-10-2020 11:53 AM #2
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    https://imgur.com/UeioD7i

    I looked into swapping with an RS4 bumper cover and new brackets, etc. but as I understand it you have to modify the fenders of an B8.5.

    I just bought a honeycomb grille off Ebay with matching fog grilles. Install took less than an hour and I think my total costs were around $250. Painted the crash bar black, also.
    2016 ▊S4 P+ | Mythos Black | DSG | Black Nappa Leather | Tech Pkg | B&O | PSS10 | IE Stage 1/TCU | HRE P101 | ECS Valved Exhaust
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  3. 06-10-2020 12:35 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1DecentS4 View Post
    https://imgur.com/UeioD7i

    I looked into swapping with an RS4 bumper cover and new brackets, etc. but as I understand it you have to modify the fenders of an B8.5.

    I just bought a honeycomb grille off Ebay with matching fog grilles. Install took less than an hour and I think my total costs were around $250. Painted the crash bar black, also.
    The ones he asked about is an aftermarket bumper that fits A4/S4.

    The aftermarket bumpers ive sen in person have been really shitty
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  4. 06-10-2020 01:20 PM #4
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    RS4 Style Front Bumper Swap

    i have an RS4 bumper and love the look. the bodyshop that did the work said it needed a little "massaging" but with that done, the fitment is spot on

    2013 S4 // ESTORIL BLUE // 6MT// RS BUMPER // GIAC STG 2 // FORGE CC // AWE+SCORPION // ECS INTAKE // BILSTEIN+H&R // VOSSEN VFS5 // PSS 265/30/20 // AK // 034 MOUNTS // SB STAGE 3 CLUTCH // CR 15
    + ECS Diffuser, BFI shift knob, tints, sports diff, j-codes, Akebono pads, SS clutch line, Ceramic Pro...
    GONE 2010 S4 // QUARTZ GREY // 6MT // GIAC STG2 // AWE TRACK // ROC EURO // 034 TRANS MOUNT // H&R OE's // AG M610 FF 19x8.5 // + random stuff
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  5. 06-10-2020 01:23 PM #5
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    I also have one and love the look. The fitment on mine was basically perfect and required no extra work on the shop’s end. I’ve seen several other RS bumpers on B8.5s in person and haven’t seen one where the fitment was bad.
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  6. 06-10-2020 03:46 PM #6
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    Here’s mine from a B8 perspective. The body shop did an awesome job I had the lip painted silver to match the mirrors. The bumper helps with the cooling


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  7. 06-11-2020 08:40 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by KRp220 View Post
    i have an RS4 bumper and love the look. the bodyshop that did the work said it needed a little "massaging" but with that done, the fitment is spot on

    How did I not know this?


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  8. 06-11-2020 08:41 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ford Prefect View Post
    How did I not know this?


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    2013 S4 // ESTORIL BLUE // 6MT// RS BUMPER // GIAC STG 2 // FORGE CC // AWE+SCORPION // ECS INTAKE // BILSTEIN+H&R // VOSSEN VFS5 // PSS 265/30/20 // AK // 034 MOUNTS // SB STAGE 3 CLUTCH // CR 15
    + ECS Diffuser, BFI shift knob, tints, sports diff, j-codes, Akebono pads, SS clutch line, Ceramic Pro...
    GONE 2010 S4 // QUARTZ GREY // 6MT // GIAC STG2 // AWE TRACK // ROC EURO // 034 TRANS MOUNT // H&R OE's // AG M610 FF 19x8.5 // + random stuff
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  9. 06-11-2020 08:49 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ford Prefect View Post
    How did I not know this?
    Too busy focusing on making affordable carbon cleaning tools while trying to fight copycats in court at the same time, perhaps?
    Awesome, ain't it?!
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  10. 06-11-2020 07:16 PM #10
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    Another B8 that needed a little massaging but the end result is solid.
    B8 Sprint Blue S4 | 6MT | 034 Motorsport Stage 2+ E40 (3.40 PR) | Tampa Autosports Ported Blower | AEM Water/Meth 1000cc | Test Pipes | CTS Turbo Downpipes | MF 11385 | AWE Touring | Injen Intake | 75mm Ported TB | Merc Racing HX | Stoptech 6 Piston BBK | Stainless Brake & Clutch Lines | SB Stage 3 End. Clutch | Eurocode Short Shifter | D-Steering Wheel | Autotech HPFP | 034 Motor Mounts | Low Kick Spoiler | RS Bumper | Verde V99 19x9.5 Wheels
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    just installed on my s4 avant swap



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  13. 08-19-2021 06:34 PM #12
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    Very nice!


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    I got mine from here - perfect fitment.
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  15. 08-20-2021 02:12 PM #14
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    Thanks so much for showing what my Estoril will look like once I delete the chrome window trim! Great looking ride there.
    Quote Originally Posted by KRp220 View Post
    i have an RS4 bumper and love the look. the bodyshop that did the work said it needed a little "massaging" but with that done, the fitment is spot on

    2013 Estoril Blue S4 DSG | Sports diff | 034 Stage 2+ Dual Pulley & TCU | SüperDüper TB | “wet charcoal” peelers | 034 RSB & end links | ECS chassis x-brace | 5% tint | RSNAV Apple CarPlay | proud stock exhaust
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