| Q 1)
I like the new RSR Aero.
It has great detail and fresh style. I also like Rieger's RS4 front bumper but
have not made a final choice although I lean towards the RSR. I have noticed
that the RSR costs more. How do I justify the difference?
A) We value our
relationships with suppliers and customers. Our Rieger RS4 program has always
been really active and popular and we shall continue to fully support the
product. It's true that the RS4 costs less but by just optioning the RSR front
upper grill in the special offer you immediately realise savings and you are
immediately ahead with the RSR compared to the Rieger RS4. Remember the RSR
program still has five other money-saving options to choose from; so the price
differential is - strictly speaking - not comparing apples to apples on first
inspection. We see the RSR as a lower cost product with the incentives but with
plenty of extra value:especially PURIM/RIM.
Q 2) Explain PURIM/RIM again
and why is it really better?
A) No other manufacturer in
the world has made a PURIM/RIM front bumper for the Audi A4/S4 B5 platform, but
UBERHÄUS did one at our request. LLTek funded the tooling costs and now
brings this unique product to all Audi B5 enthusiasts. PURIM/RIM has resilience
with built-in flex. But because the impact bar is right behind the the bumper,
flex is lowered. Small taps from other cars here should be OK with no breaking.
Other manufacturers use either fiberglass or ABS - both of which can crack
under a slight pressure hit. Your original bumper, as supplied by Audi, is also
made of PURIM/RIM. PURIM/RIM is just the best.
Q 3) Does the bumper mount the
same way as RS4 Rieger?
A) Actually, the RSR mounts
in a similar way but the RSR has two extra unique mounting points on each upper
corner to assist in the overall installation and make it easier and faster for
the installer. Also these two unique anchor guides are adjustable to guarantee
the fender line-up and fitment of the bumper. All RSR bumpers are shipped with
mounting instructions.
Q 4) I already have fog lights
so why can't I use my foglights instead of purchasing yours?
A) Enthusiasts have always
used the factory fogs to assist in overall lighting and not just as fog lights.
So we decided that a far superior fog or driving light was a bonus. Our
hi-performance halogen fogs and driving lights are far superior to the OEMs.
They are also 19% larger than the OEM lights with a far better reflector. Both
output far more light than the OEM lights and the blue tint lens is a positive
styling look (very HID looking). Alternatively, step up to the genuine HID
Xenon driving lights and you will really see the road in a far different
manner. In fact, these driving HIDs are stronger in light output and far more
focused than Audi's HID headlights. And remember, all lighting options are part
of the special offer. Also, do not forget, installation of lights on the bumper
is free when paint i s optioned.
Q 5) How do I handle the
headlight washers?
A) You do it the same way as
the Rieger RS4 is done. You make the small openings and re-use your own
headlight washer caps. Neither LLTek nor Uberhaus can pre-cut the holes as the
washer arms are adjustable and are mounted in slightly different positions
depending on the build of the car. But the cap is far larger than the hole so
making the hole is easy and covering the hole is easy. But most customers
decide not to reuse the washers and go for the smooth look of no
caps.
Q 6) OK, there is no Euro
license plate indentation but can I remount a front plate anyway as I am
required to do so?
A) Sure. Just use a nice
plate frame (Audi sells a nice carbon look frame) and drill a left and right
hole corresponding to your corner plate holes, right into the impact bar. Your
plate will never fall off. If you do not need a front plate holder - you will
appreciate the new far smoother look which North American Audi enthusiasts have
been after since day one.
Q 7) Is the mesh of the RSR
front upper grill the same as the mesh you offer (the large mesh) in the lower
3 grills?
A) Visually they are very
similar but they are not the same. The new upper grill is made (surprise) in
PURIM/RIM and features "no hole" for the pop-out release for
secondary opening of the hood. Instead a new hidden lever is supplied, to
eliminate the hole. The upper PURIM/RIM grill has a dimensionally thick mesh
pattern and because it's PURIM/RIM, stone chipping to the grill will be
virtually held to nil. The lower large mesh is non-oxidizing "no
rust" aluminum. It's dimensionally thinner than the upper mesh because it
must be formed to cover the intake openings. In any case, at ten feet the look
is uniform and near identical.
Q 8) Your paint prices are
very good but will the paint be damaged during shipping and what does it cost
to ship a bumper?
A) LLTek only uses very high
quality Standox paint of Germany. Many OEM manufacturers use it (including
Audi, BMW and Mercedes). Paint quality and match is excellent. We paint in our
facility every day of the week. Our prices are low because to us paint is a
service feature to help you make your purchase decision for the bumper, so our
prices are a selling feature (For more paint
information, click here). Each bumper comes to you in a specially-designed,
heavily reinforced bumper box. A painted bumper is wrapped with tons of bubble
wrap to protect it during its journey to you. Our box is so strong you can
stand on it. However, we do not recommend that you jump up and down on it (due
to excitement) when it arrives at your door.
Q 9) I am tired of the
traditional louver design at the corners and I kind of like the fresh look of
the RSR. But are they functionally better than the Rieger RS4
louvers?
A) The Rieger louvers are
very nice. But they are inboard and some tend to warp from heat as the years go
by. The UBERHÄUS louvers are stronger and made in PURIM/RIM. They also
come with free small mesh (installed from behind with paint) and are more
outboard. In fact, if you look at the newly released Mercedes Bi-Turbo V12 SL65
(their own SLR McLaren attacker), you will see their corner louver design
resembles the new UBERHÄUS design. Of course, the UBERHÄUS design was
shown almost a year before the Mercedes design. We believe the new outboard
design is the fresh upgrade.
Q 10) What exactly does
intercooler-friendly mean?
A) It means the maximum
amount of space has been created to assist in the installation of
hi-performance intercoolers and actually the vent walls can be further shaved
for even more room.
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S4 B5 Notice for RS4,
RS4Plus and RSR Bumpers
Note: LLTeK has
identified a fitment issue for owners of the S4 B5 1998-2000 car that have an
Audi "optional cooling package" installed. These cars were originally
delivered to owners in the Southern USA. The option, which is basically an
extra fan installed in the front of the car to defeat extreme high summer
temperature overheating, will add an additional step to what is otherwise a
straightforward installation. Over the course of the last ten years some of
these vehicles have probably been sold to residents where extreme summer
temperatures do not occur. The small number of vehicles sold with this option
means that: odds are your purchase and installation of these bumpers will not
be affected; however, LLTeK cannot be responsible for cars equipped with the
"optional cooling package" option.
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