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When browsing the forum I noticed I hadn’t updated the mods I had done to the car to date, so I thought I would create a thread to keep them all together.
So I have been doing a mixture of retrofits and subtle changes.
One retrofit in particular which was my favourite was the folding mirrors. I spent some time researching the part numbers, how its done, what I need etc. The first thing I needed was new door modules to support the folding function. These were the most expensive part of the retrofit.
After a few months of checking eBay I found a breakeryard in Ireland with the modules I needed at a VERY reasonable price, they were removed from an A4. So I purchased them and coded to match the A5.
I then ordered the mirror bases, switch, optic and trim piece directly from Audi and it took a Saturday morning to change everything over and recode.
(old base)
The next modification was the fitting of the door puddle and warning lights, front/rear footwell lights and heater vent lighting. I contacted Trups for the loom, lenses and bulbs for these tasks.
Of course the genuine rings caught my attention at the dealership and I had to purchase a set, they really do look the part. Its difficult to capture on camera but they are brighter and crisp at night.
I then got the rear lights wrapped in a light smoke tint, which I think it makes a big difference especially with the colour of the car and along the door blades and mirror caps wrapped in gloss black. The rear valance was sprayed gloss black and I changed the exhaust tips to black chrome which I picked up from Audi.
These are most of the recent changes with the car, these were done at different intervals.
What to change next?lol
So I have been doing a mixture of retrofits and subtle changes.
One retrofit in particular which was my favourite was the folding mirrors. I spent some time researching the part numbers, how its done, what I need etc. The first thing I needed was new door modules to support the folding function. These were the most expensive part of the retrofit.
After a few months of checking eBay I found a breakeryard in Ireland with the modules I needed at a VERY reasonable price, they were removed from an A4. So I purchased them and coded to match the A5.
I then ordered the mirror bases, switch, optic and trim piece directly from Audi and it took a Saturday morning to change everything over and recode.
The next modification was the fitting of the door puddle and warning lights, front/rear footwell lights and heater vent lighting. I contacted Trups for the loom, lenses and bulbs for these tasks.
Of course the genuine rings caught my attention at the dealership and I had to purchase a set, they really do look the part. Its difficult to capture on camera but they are brighter and crisp at night.
I then got the rear lights wrapped in a light smoke tint, which I think it makes a big difference especially with the colour of the car and along the door blades and mirror caps wrapped in gloss black. The rear valance was sprayed gloss black and I changed the exhaust tips to black chrome which I picked up from Audi.
These are most of the recent changes with the car, these were done at different intervals.
What to change next?lol
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