US Boot

[stig1983]

Does the US D2 A8/S8 have a different style boot with shorter number plate recess?

If so where can i get one from?

Thanks

[Architex_mA8tey]

I didnt think the rears had a different fitment, just that they sometimes use shorter plates in certain states over there -

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=5806&stc=1&d=1364935962

The front plates however have 3 choices, Euro style bumper with longer plate recess, or US style bumper which has holes in it for a choice of 2 different clip in sections, first is a complete bumper filler for states that dont require front plates (I have acquired one of these to fit to mine in the right colour) and the alternative is a shorter deeper plate holder that also slots in -

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=5807&stc=1&d=1364935962

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[stig1983]

few examples
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o552/corrado83/IMAG0088_zps45270413.jpg
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o552/corrado83/user87363_pic38531_1155873768_zps660cf5fa.jpg
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o552/corrado83/user61809_pic157050_1169060209_zpsb9fb6956.jpg
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o552/corrado83/user69834_pic165812_1156478403_zps9ebc1cd2.jpg
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o552/corrado83/user74130_pic57361_1125781453_zpsfb68d49e.jpg

Looks like it might just be an insert to go into original number plate recess?
Looks different than mine

[Architex_mA8tey]

Hmm looks like a different bootlid altogether on one and an insert piece on another, so unless you want to try and get a whole bootlid from the US then you need to find the other type of filler. I wonder why etka shows it at the front but not at the rear :Confused:

[stig1983]

Fancy the one that looks like a different boot altogether but would settle for either at min. Now where do I start looking?

[Architex_mA8tey]

My bumper filler came from a US breaker - the filler itself didnt cost much, about £35 i think but after import tax and carriage . . . . more like £80 :eek:
good luck with the hunt!

[stig1983]

Dont suppose you can remember which breakers you used? Do they have a website? Thanks

[Architex_mA8tey]

I'll look it up for you. Wolf Auto Parts are selling a trunk seal and if you look further down their ebay ad you can see they have an ok trunk lid in silver -

Audi A8 D2 Trunk Seal (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/99-1999-AUDI-A8-D2-4-2-TRUNK-LID-RUBBER-SEAL-WEATHER-STRIPPING-/140801465065?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c86bdae9) +++

Heres the trunk lid -
A8 D2 US Trunk Lid (http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-2002-AUDI-A8-D2-4-2-TRUNK-LID-SILVER-w-NAV-GPS-ANTENNA-/140769126676?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20c67e6914)

Another one theyve got HERE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-1997-AUDI-A8-D2-4-2-TRUNK-LID-BLACK-PICK-UP-ONLY-/140796957684?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AA8&hash=item20c82713f4&vxp=mtr) as well