Installed the votex rear exhaust diffuser...

Jestapilot · 07-09-2005, 01:18 PM

Let me first say, this was a lot more work than I expected it to be.

Part Number: 8EC 071 611A 9AX
Cost: ~$250
Paint: ~$90

First you remove the old exhaust cutout. This is done by removing two screws underneath the bumper. Next the two rivets on the sides must be drilled out. Fortunately Audi forgot to install mine, so I skipped that step.

The old cover removed:

Next you must cut the lip down. I used a jig saw. Be VERY careful not to hit the metal crossbeam behind the bumper skin. It caused my jigsaw to skip out and ding my bumper paint (even through 5 layers of duct tape).

Lip cut in half:

The instructions call for removing the riveted support pieces underneath. I skipped this step and used the spacers provided to create a buffer between the bumper skin and metal bar. I had a lot of trouble pushing the clips into the bumper because it's so flexible. The plastic spacers kept everything still. I attatched string to them and when I was done, pulled them out.

The new diffuser riveted on:

Screwed down:

All in all, I think it looks much better than the factory flat black piece!

MB The Body · 07-09-2005, 01:27 PM

Jestapilot · 07-09-2005, 01:29 PM

MB The Body · 07-09-2005, 01:32 PM

schismA4 · 07-09-2005, 05:56 PM

nice job ;-), here is a pic of what it will look like from the rear with spolier :-) enjoy dude

MB The Body · 07-09-2005, 05:58 PM

jsamans · 07-10-2005, 07:52 AM

I'll probably let the body shop do the install though.

I agree that it looks so much better than the flat black plastic diffusor that comes from the factory.

Speaking of flat black plastic -- I am thinking about leaving off the black plastic trim piece that screws into the back side of the diffusor, or maybe replacing it with some sort of grille material. What do you think? Does that piece serve any functional purpose?

QuattroKid_B7 · 07-11-2005, 12:00 PM

and price wise seemed reasonable (for paint)! Im not sure I would be comfortable putting a jig saw to mine by myself yet tho! Id need help!

Are you planning on the trunk-spoiler at all?

I also agree- yours it one of if not the best so far! A perfect roll-model for MODs done well! heh

PimpluxA4 · 07-12-2005, 12:49 PM

Can I have a print-out of how to remove the stock exhaust diffuser? I see your pics but any pics of how to take it off? As in from underneath the car? Thanks! Mikey

Jestapilot · 07-14-2005, 05:55 PM

07-09-2005, 01:18 PM	#1
Jestapilot Member Account #: 67348 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,506	Installed the votex rear exhaust diffuser... Let me first say, this was a lot more work than I expected it to be. Part Number: 8EC 071 611A 9AX Cost: ~$250 Paint: ~$90 First you remove the old exhaust cutout. This is done by removing two screws underneath the bumper. Next the two rivets on the sides must be drilled out. Fortunately Audi forgot to install mine, so I skipped that step. The old cover removed: Next you must cut the lip down. I used a jig saw. Be VERY careful not to hit the metal crossbeam behind the bumper skin. It caused my jigsaw to skip out and ding my bumper paint (even through 5 layers of duct tape). Lip cut in half: The instructions call for removing the riveted support pieces underneath. I skipped this step and used the spacers provided to create a buffer between the bumper skin and metal bar. I had a lot of trouble pushing the clips into the bumper because it's so flexible. The plastic spacers kept everything still. I attatched string to them and when I was done, pulled them out. The new diffuser riveted on: Screwed down: All in all, I think it looks much better than the factory flat black piece! __________________ 2004 Touareg V8 2005.5 A4 2.0T (sold) 1997 A4 2.8 (sold) B7 Oil Change B7 Snub Mount Install Neuspeed Short Shifter Install Votex Rear Diffuser Install

07-09-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
MB The Body Member Account #: 39591 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 109,704	2 thumbs up... and wow that looks like a lot of work

07-09-2005, 01:29 PM	#3
Jestapilot Member Account #: 67348 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,506	Thanks....2.5 hours worth! __________________ 2004 Touareg V8 2005.5 A4 2.0T (sold) 1997 A4 2.8 (sold) B7 Oil Change B7 Snub Mount Install Neuspeed Short Shifter Install Votex Rear Diffuser Install

07-09-2005, 01:32 PM	#4
MB The Body Member Account #: 39591 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 109,704	no bad... you have by far my favorite b7 around

07-09-2005, 05:56 PM	#5
schismA4 New Member Account #: 93137 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68	Re: Installed the votex rear exhaust diffuser... nice job ;-), here is a pic of what it will look like from the rear with spolier :-) enjoy dude __________________

07-09-2005, 05:58 PM	#6
MB The Body Member Account #: 39591 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 109,704	i guess u need the spoiler to go over the lights as well...

07-10-2005, 07:52 AM	#7
jsamans Junior Member Account #: 92024 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,058	Sweet! Mines at the shop being painted right now I'll probably let the body shop do the install though. I agree that it looks so much better than the flat black plastic diffusor that comes from the factory. Speaking of flat black plastic -- I am thinking about leaving off the black plastic trim piece that screws into the back side of the diffusor, or maybe replacing it with some sort of grille material. What do you think? Does that piece serve any functional purpose? __________________ 2005.5 A4 3.2 FSI quattro Sport/Premium/Cold Weather/Lighting/Sun Navigation Plus/Bose/Sirius Quartz Grey Metallic w/ Ebony

07-11-2005, 12:00 PM	#8
QuattroKid_B7 New Member Account #: 92205 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 123	agree- looks great and price wise seemed reasonable (for paint)! Im not sure I would be comfortable putting a jig saw to mine by myself yet tho! Id need help! Are you planning on the trunk-spoiler at all? I also agree- yours it one of if not the best so far! A perfect roll-model for MODs done well! heh __________________ 2005.5 A4 2.0T Quattro Sport Premium Dolphin Grey Ebony Int Llumar Tint 35% Passport 8500 x50

07-12-2005, 12:49 PM	#9
PimpluxA4 Junior Member Account #: 41311 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,034	Very nice! Can I have a print-out of how to remove the stock exhaust diffuser? I see your pics but any pics of how to take it off? As in from underneath the car? Thanks! Mikey __________________ WTS: 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T FSI B7 -- http://a4sale.tripod.com

07-14-2005, 05:55 PM	#10
Jestapilot Member Account #: 67348 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,506	nope, no plans for the spoiler, I think it's too busy. __________________ 2004 Touareg V8 2005.5 A4 2.0T (sold) 1997 A4 2.8 (sold) B7 Oil Change B7 Snub Mount Install Neuspeed Short Shifter Install Votex Rear Diffuser Install

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