Ok so let me get this straight, ive researched for hours online and bugged people by pm etc and you want me to make it all easy for you and use part of my lunch break!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked2.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burningmad.gif
no problem /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif here`s a definitive B5 exterior write up for you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif
Oem is Original Equipment Manufacture ie anything Audi supply. anything else is classed as you know as aftermarket. There are benefits and dis-advantages of both as you would expect.
First front bumper
Rieger
1) made to fit a a4/s4 so will require less time in the bodyshop ie less money and most bodyshops can do
2) £321 pounds ish
3) is deeper ie lower than the oem rs4 (good= more agressive perhaps,bad= more limitations when driving eg be very carefull if you need to go on curb when need to etc)
4) the grill cutouts are squarer then the oem
5) Comes as the bumper skin only- need to remove the bumper support from original bumper to fit (ie if you want to keep the a4 bumper for future use will need to get a scrap bumper support etc) and needs to be secured well (not hard to do)
6) If you get the 99.5 version, It comes with foglight brackets so you can fit original a4 fogs. (also able with and without washer cutouts)
OEM
1) as the RS4 is wider to fit this bumper you will need to either to as for example Excurion did and use washer and modify wings to fit. (ie a quality bodyshop who know what they are doing = lots of labour charge) Or do as Docurley is going todo and go the full hog- both look good.
2) Not as low so can takle the p1ss a bit with pavements etc eg when need to go round a car that is turning etc
3) only comes with washer cut outs
4) Around the same price as the Rieger I believe.
5) full bumper with bracket.
6) will need rs4 fogs
I bought my Rieger as thought the oem would be too much hassle, then for a time regretted it but now not too bothered- Both look excellent and you will be happy with both and will transform your car. The oem looks better no doubt in my mind but the most striking feature is the new style headlights, grill and fogs with them. Have a look at NMB, excursions old car and Rieger ones on AW and Audizine (and me when I get pics done) to decide for yourself.
Also consider an S4 bumper as is nice.
NOTE: There are many other bumpers but not going into them as feel these are the two best /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.
Ill go through the sideskirts/ arches and rear bumper/spoiler auctions later when have time
Anymore questions just ask- If you buy Rieger let me know- I wrote out clear instructions with pics which I gace to the bodyshop just incase /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh_roll.gif (In particular do not paint the fog mounts as some have done- looks crap, leave black)
