Mirror colour, peoples opinions

[Ozzyz]

Gilly

How much do Audi want to do the black optics if you don't mind me asking? Pm me if you prefer.

[gilly]

They reckon 10hrs labour plus 2 bonding kits for the rear quarter windows, I bought the black optics from Audi for £472 (8 pieces) fitting is £500 plus vat, expensive but if anything is not perfect I have the luxury of getting Audi to replace or refit it. Forgot to mention they also need the car for 2 days.

[HYFR]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!

You not heard of a vynl wrap?

[FaisalJ]

I was quoted about £200-£250 from a number of places to vinyl wrap the chrome trim and grill on my old b8 a4

[gilly]

Had the trim wrapped but wasn't happy because it wasn't the original or proper trim. Sounds pathetic I know but at the end of the day, my money, my choice & my OCD satisfied.

[Ozzyz]

They reckon 10hrs labour plus 2 bonding kits for the rear quarter windows, I bought the black optics from Audi for £472 (8 pieces) fitting is £500 plus vat, expensive but if anything is not perfect I have the luxury of getting Audi to replace or refit it. Forgot to mention they also need the car for 2 days.

Wow, that is expensive but as you say at least you can throw it back at Audi if it's not perfect. Will make a huge difference once it's fitted though.

[Robnic]

I retro fitted my own black optics quality vinyl is cheap but extremely tedious did the grill B n C pillars plus boot strip in carbon wrap it involves removing the bumper to do the grill, side trims are 98% ok imo. As said expensive for Audi to do but at least you will have 100% job done

[steview]

Here was mine with black optics, wheels and mirrors.
It's all down to what you like and what you want.

[gilly]

Well that's the car back from Audi. They have done a great job & I think the car looks fantastic. Just got my coilovers to go on & perhaps some spacers, & hopefully that will be it!
A few pics














Thanks for everyones opinions & pics, helped me to decide

[marc1]

"And hopefully that will be it"... There will never be a "that will be it". The car looks great, good move. if you put coilovers on, you'll need to upgrade the ARB's too. Definitely spacers. Misano looks great.

[marc1]

Old forum members car...

Misano always looks mean with black optics.

Get yourself some Dectane rear LED's too.

[SamRs4]

My car is light silver with dark anthracite wheels wanted a more stealth look so was thinking of spraying the mirrors same colour as wheels or should I keep as are what are your thoughts?

[marc1]

Post some pictures Sam.