It's the subtle cosmetic mods I like... POST YOURS

[-Stinger-]

I installed a Highline lower front grill with surrounding trim.
Basically just gives you a slim chrome line on the front that's only found on the high end models in Europe. A fun project.

Parts looks like this:





Pull off the front bumper, unclip old grill and trim and install Highline trim.




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Before and after



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Also installed door sills and the OEM rear hatch protecter. (Rubber chrome line to protect top of hatch against hitting garage roof)




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Also installed power folding mirrors and rear view camera in the emblem.
But these are hard to show in pictures.


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Earlier this months I upgraded the 6,5" to 8" screen.



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[-Stinger-]

Not really cosmetic but:

The pollen season is over (check your local pollen calendar)

So changed the pollen/cabin filter from the normal activated charcoal filter to the new improved OEM "Biodefence" allergy filter. Still has activated charcoal but also an extra layer that removes the tiniest allergens from the air.

This filter is standard in the newer Climateonic cars with the "AirCare" feature. But you can easily use it in any car and enjoy the benifit of even cleaner air in the cabin.

You can see the part number in the picture. If your driving with kids I believe you owe it to them to save their young lungs for as much freeway particles as possible. Not really the place to cheap out and takes 30 seconds to change. Make sure too change at the end or beginning of the pollen season for the most effect.

Remember to wipe/clean the filter compartment with a damp towel before installing the new filter.



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[Chillout]

Not really cosmetic but:

The pollen season is over (check your local pollen calendar)

So changed the pollen/cabin filter from the normal activated charcoal filter to the new improved OEM "Biodefence" allergy filter. Still has activated charcoal but also an extra layer that removes the tiniest allergens from the air.

This filter is standard in the newer Climateonic cars with the "AirCare" feature. But you can easily use it in any car and enjoy the benifit of even cleaner air in the cabin.

You can see the part number in the picture. If your driving with kids I believe you owe it to them to save their young lungs for as much freeway particles as possible. Not really the place to cheap out and takes 30 seconds to change. Make sure too change at the end or beginning of the pollen season for the most effect.

Remember to wipe/clean the filter compartment with a damp towel before installing the new filter.



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Nice! Do you have a part number for this?

 

[uberpolka]

Nice! Do you have a part number for this?

5Q0 819 669

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/odorfilter/5q0819669/

 

[-Stinger-]

Nice! Do you have a part number for this?

I literally uploaded a picture of the part number and mentioned it in the post.

 

[rrohde1]

Is there a howto for the swapping of such pollen filters?

 

[Sandman GTI]

Is there a howto for the swapping of such pollen filters?

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[Sandman GTI]

Subscribe to this company and you will find many DIY.

https://youtu.be/csGNkZSj_JU

 

[Raegar]

Work in progress but you get the idea

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[AtlantaDad]

Work in progress but you get the idea

Nice. That'll keep 'em from getting scratched up.

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[imthanick_a]

Work in progress but you get the idea

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I like the carbon look on these a lot. I took the cheap way out and plasti-dipped mine matte black. The piano black gloss scratched way too easily

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[Raegar]

I agree, so easy to scratch them

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[George Ab]

Is the headrest subtle? Used 2007 A4 headrest.

Shown are differences with stock North American market headrest in both down and extended position.

 

[Chillout]

I literally uploaded a picture of the part number and mentioned it in the post.

Not visible on mobile
but thanks anyway

 

[thaseint]

Is the headrest subtle? Used 2007 A4 headrest.

Shown are differences with stock North American market headrest in both down and extended position.

Nice! Love the low profile headrests, it's a shame the red stitching ones for the GTI are so expensive. I think last time I priced them out there were around $350-400 for the pair brand new...can't justify that kind of cash for headrests.

I keep checking European eBay auctions to see if a used pair pop up but so far nothing.