any source on getting OEM audi accessories cheaper? I'm thinking of getting a few things for my Q7 and not sure is there is a better place to order other than dealer.

- Muffler tip.. i like the way they look but at $350, they are way too expensive
- Mud Flaps, all 4
- Hitch
- Roof rack...

let me know if you guys have any resources or alternatives to OEM style

Check out the board sponsors - plenty of 3rd party sources for genuine Audi parts.

In terms of roof rack, I would actually recommend that you not go OEM - the Audi rack is over priced, no better in quality than aftermarket and significantly (IMO) uglier than aftermarket. From most accounts, the Whispbars seem to be the absolute best available rack system, but it will be about a week before I can say for certain (mine are due to be delivered this week).

Check out the board sponsors - plenty of 3rd party sources for genuine Audi parts.

In terms of roof rack, I would actually recommend that you not go OEM - the Audi rack is over priced, no better in quality than aftermarket and significantly (IMO) uglier than aftermarket.
From most accounts, the Whispbars seem to be the
absolute best available rack system, but it will be about a
week before I can say for
certain (mine are due to be
delivered this week).

Thanks. Are they silver like the OEM style? I saw few from Thule and don't like them because they are black.

I'll check them out

Thanks. Are they silver like the OEM style? I saw few from Thule and don't like them because they are black.

I'll check them out

Yes - Whispbars are silver. Also, the only Thule's that are black are the square bars - the Aero bars are silver.

Try these guys.

http://audi.bernardiparts.com/Departments/Accessories.aspx