A4 B7 Saloon SE vs S Line rear bumper

[Jayme]

Hey guys I’m new to this forum. I don’t currently own an Audi but I’ve settled on a A4 B7 2.0 TFSI Quattro 6spd manual saloon which I’m now saving for. I would love a DTM but currently there’s only one, high mileage, example for sale on autotrader but even then it’s out of the budget for my 20y/o self.

I was looking at this ‘DTM style’ rear diffuser on eBay but it specifies it only fits on non S Line bumpers such as the SE. I was wondering if any of you know the difference between the two rear bumpers and if the S Line is one piece and the SE is two piece to accommodate different number of exhausts with different engines? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/183312714713

 

[Charlie Farley]

Both the A4 B7 SE & S-LINE rear bumpers on avants and saloons are a two piece unit comprising of the bumper section and a removeable valance section.
the oem valance is interchangeable between the two bumpers and that also means that aftermarket valances will fit but not to the same degree .
It is the valance part that is specific to variant due to the engine type and its exhaust config.
If you have a dual outlet exhaust setup you will need a valance to suit.

 

[jarnold231]

The one in that picture says it's for a B8

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[Charlie Farley]

 

[Charlie Farley]

Yep, you'll need a b7 item if you are getting a b7 variant.

 

[Charlie Farley]

or just lookout for a DTM rear bumper which has the valance already incorporated into it.

 

[Jayme]

Thank you mate that clears things up!

 

[Jayme]

I’m glad you spotted that

 

[Jayme]

I’ve had a little look but I didn’t see one online. Are there any aftermarket DTM style bumpers you can buy? Thank you

 

[Charlie Farley]

You can find a lot of kit if you look around, not all of it is much good though.
there are GRP dtm style valances for the B7 on ebay etc aswell, just do a webby search and you get a good selection.
Keep in mind aftermarket kits will allways require more work to fit , oem will allways be a better fit and quality.

Look on ECS website as they have lots of bumper kit to empty your pocket in all sorts of finishes.

 

[Jayme]

Thank you mate. You’ve been a big help

 

[jarnold231]

There's an original on Facebook for sale atm, but it's pretty pricey.

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[Charlie Farley]

And it will only fit a saloon unless you start modifying it.

 

[Ricky Burrows]

If this car wasn't killing my wallet lately well i say wallet the amount its costing me it wouldn't fit in a wallet so ill re phrase that if this car wasnt emptying my bank account lately i would of had that.