GermanGarage

They claimed it did. They indicated the surround camera, front facing sensors, night vision all needed calibration. They dinged me a couple extra hours labor for it.

If this is not true, I will definitely be visiting the dealership GM and demanding a refund. I trusted their advice -- they even showed me some visual matrix that is used by the computer to adjust the surround cameras.

GermanGarage

Thanks gatorguy for the comments. Something about being authentic Audi, eh? ;-)

Looking forward to your pictures. Very interested in your mods -- really love your ride. ;-)

subterFUSE

It is true. They did not scam you.

OEMplus is selling the parking camera retrofit package and they said that everything must be calibrated.

GermanGarage

I'll sleep a little better tonight. Thanks man.

gatorguy7

Since you are taking more shots I would love a shot straight on the front from a longer distance to get the over all feel. I'm sure you understand since you were the first to take the plunge. It really turned out well for you!

GermanGarage

Happy to do it. Will take some on Monday and post (assuming good weather...)

I found another Audiworld member changes his grill on a white car to an all-black RS6 (non-OEM) grill. I thought it was relevant to this thread -- given the number of white car owners considering the change.

See attached.

CreoS4

If you're adding a feature that wasn't standard on the car, I could see why you would need to re-calibrate.

If you're just swapping a grille (i.e. transfer the camera, sensors, etc. to the new grille), then I'm wondering why you would need a re-calibration as everything on the black optics grille is in the same position as the stock S6 grille? So if you remove the front bumper and put it back on, we'll need to recalibrate every time?

subterFUSE

To install the grill requires that the bumper be removed, as i understand it. It does not surprise me if there would need to be some recalibration of cameras after the bumper is reinstalled. Perhaps even a recalibration of the Adaptive Cruise, too?

subterFUSE

That RS6 grill looks awesome!

I ordered my OEM S6 Black Optics grill on Friday, and almost regret it after seeing this.

The one reason why I still prefer the S6 grill is because it is more compatible with the laser jammer I plan to install. You're supposed to have the jammer emitters installed with an unobstructed view. The S6 grill makes this very easy with its large openings. The RS6 grill would not permit an unobstructed opening because the wire mesh is so tightly configured.

GermanGarage

It does look great. Bottom line for me is a strong conclusion: Black grills do look good on a white S6. It is such a better look (IMO).

I still prefer the S6 specific features of the Black Optic grill in order to maintain the originality of the car. The car IS an S6, not an RS6.

Having said that, damn.... looks awesome!