Black tailpipes from the SQ2 -> S3

[JimmyMcGee]

I found this online for the SQ2: https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/accessories_lu/p/sport-tailpipe-trims-81a071761c-10

They look to be the oval shape that is used on the S3 tailpipes. Does anyone have an idea if they would fit on the S3? Ideally I'd be looking for the dimensions of the SQ2 ones to see if they are a match. I've asked in the Q2 forum but that place is a graveyard LOL

 

[Adam14]

Don't know if they'd fit but the S3 tail pipes can be removed, and powder coating is cheaper than that (I paid £50 to get mine done).

 

[HertS3]

@Adam14 - interesting, do all the alloy places coat tailpipes?

 

[Adam14]

- interesting, do all the alloy places coat tailpipes?

Many do, but my local ones wanted a small fortune (£150-250 for all 4). So I found an industrial powder coating place, as they are doing it so frequently, chucking in 4 pipes was little effort and cost to them. So they just said £50 cash and call it done.

 

[HertS3]

I've asked Max Powder if they do it. What colour did you go for?

 

[Adam14]

Gloss black, finish was spot on and actually made it easier to clean the tailpipes too. Soot didn't seem to stick on it. Had it on about 7 months or so and there was no fade or wear.

 

[HertS3]

Would dipping the tips affect the valves at all? Max Powder quoted £50-60 + VAT

 

[Adam14]

Would dipping the tips affect the valves at all?

Had no issues with valves after doing mine, as the valves are in the exhaust itself, so removing the tips wouldn't impact them (assume thats what you mean). The price seems reasonable, as mine was £50 cash.