This is not a facelift thread so please read on all pre facelift owners .......
Thought I'd start a thread after seeing some unexpected changes to the facelift (some of which I'd quite like on mine!) so the modsters amongst us can share ideas, technical info, costs, part numbers, how to's, etc.
I've not done any yet but some I've though of :-
1. Facelift rear lights for dynamic indicators. Probably going to be quite a popular one this I've seen some videos on here with it already done but believe you need a harness adaptor and some coding - anyone have a link to these or could post them below ? Also bear in mind that strictly speaking the pre F/L Sportback has the rear reflectors built into the lamp units so will require stick on reflectors to make it road legal and in order to pass an MOT test. The F/L S/B has reflectors now in the bumper the same as the saloon and convertible.
2. Any P/F/L owners with the red calliper option ? These were fitted with black pads so it looked quite awkward, not the facelift however they are now all red - I'll try and add pictures later. If I had a P/F/L with red calipers I'd be all over this one.
3. Illuminated door sill tread plates. Not sure if these are standard but I've seen some smart looking illuminating sill tread plates with the 'S' logo on - I'll probably end up fitting these.
4. Ambient lighting on the lower edge of the aluminium door inlays. A very smart £200 option. Would make a nice retrofit or so I thought ..... you cannot buy these from Audi without the complete door casings in a similar way to the B&O speaker lighting. No go for this one I'm afraid it's really not viable due to cost.
5. Haldex controller or software update. From what I've read the F/L has new software allowing a slightly (?) increased rear wheel drive bias. Quite a bit about this on the American forums looking at extracting the S/W and reflashing or replacing with a F/L controller or module.
Thought I'd start a thread after seeing some unexpected changes to the facelift (some of which I'd quite like on mine!) so the modsters amongst us can share ideas, technical info, costs, part numbers, how to's, etc.
I've not done any yet but some I've though of :-
1. Facelift rear lights for dynamic indicators. Probably going to be quite a popular one this I've seen some videos on here with it already done but believe you need a harness adaptor and some coding - anyone have a link to these or could post them below ? Also bear in mind that strictly speaking the pre F/L Sportback has the rear reflectors built into the lamp units so will require stick on reflectors to make it road legal and in order to pass an MOT test. The F/L S/B has reflectors now in the bumper the same as the saloon and convertible.
2. Any P/F/L owners with the red calliper option ? These were fitted with black pads so it looked quite awkward, not the facelift however they are now all red - I'll try and add pictures later. If I had a P/F/L with red calipers I'd be all over this one.
3. Illuminated door sill tread plates. Not sure if these are standard but I've seen some smart looking illuminating sill tread plates with the 'S' logo on - I'll probably end up fitting these.
4. Ambient lighting on the lower edge of the aluminium door inlays. A very smart £200 option. Would make a nice retrofit or so I thought ..... you cannot buy these from Audi without the complete door casings in a similar way to the B&O speaker lighting. No go for this one I'm afraid it's really not viable due to cost.
5. Haldex controller or software update. From what I've read the F/L has new software allowing a slightly (?) increased rear wheel drive bias. Quite a bit about this on the American forums looking at extracting the S/W and reflashing or replacing with a F/L controller or module.