Bandit600

I've been a long time board troll but never bothered to post until now. My wife hit a deer with my '06 A3 2.0 MT6 sport package (lava grey w/ gray leather).

So anyways I'll need a new grill, new front bumper and new hood. Trying to make the best of a bad situation I was thinking of trying some aftermarket upgrades. Oettinger looks to be too expensive. So I was thinking maybe a Votex front lip. Any suggestions for an AFFORDABLE front bumper if I didn't want to go with stock?

Also any opinions of going with a carbon fiber hood? Not sure if I'd perhaps leave it unpainted since my car is Lava Grey it won't be too much of a contrast. I think it would be a bit too ricey even still. Anyways this place has the carbon fiber hoods for $750. http://www.eurogearusa.com/

Any opinions? Has anyone seen them first hand to attest to their quality and the fit?

Thanks for your help.

(I'm in South Jersey BTW)

radcoup

attempt to miss it. I lost a relative because of that.

I agree that the A3 could use some weight reduction. If it were me I would get some sub 20 lb wheels if you havent already before any other weight considerations. The hood on the A3 is relatively small so I doubt the weight savings would be that substantial going CF.

As far as aftermarket front ends, I like the stock s-line. I put the euro plate holder on and the front makes alot more sense now. I'm going to lose the chrome (preference would be brushed aluminum) but aside from that I think it looks good. For me most of the aftermarket front end stuff looks too 'aftermarket'.

Bandit600

<center><img src="http://www.eurogearusa.com/hoods/hoodseuro/AA306-CFHOEM.jpg"></center><p>thanks for the reply.

She said she had no chance to swerve/brake, etc. But yeah it could have been much worse.

The hood likely has to be replaced so thats why I was thinking of going with the carbon fiber hood. I'm not sure if I want to make my A3 look like a boy racer car or not though. Still I think it might look good on a Lava Gray A3. If I go with it I'll be sure to give you guys a review and some pics. I'm gonna stick with the stock front bumper.