Great MOD: Chrome door pins

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In old times I owned Passat B5 and Audi A4 B5 i used to change exisiting plastic door pins to chrome ones that come with Skoda Superb. This is how chrome door pin looks like in Passt B5 door after the upgrade:



If you really want to get crazy, then "titanium" door pins are also available from VAG, but I don't really like those:



Part numbers:

6Y0 837 181 A 739 -- Chrome pin
1C0 837 187 A 3Z9 -- Titanium pin

VAG also supplies 4 chrome pins in one kit + instruction. Part number is DEB 000 001. Yes it looks strange, but this is actual part number. This 4 pins kit cost below 10 pounds and is orderable from Skoda or Volkswagen dealers. Not sure you can order those from Audi.

You can change those without removing door cards:





Question: Did anyone do this upgrade on A8 D2?

I once removed driver's door card to change scratched door handle and it seems door pins are exactly like those used in Passats and Skodas of that time, but I didn't bother checking in detail.

If I don't find anyone who can confirm this I'm going to order DEB 000 001 and try it myself soon. Will keep you posted...