origin stylish on an s4 FC

rx7 FC TII · 01-09-2010, 10:13 PM

ok my TII is an s4 but the origin stylish is only made for the s5.

the only major difference i see are the fitment on the fenders and the rear bumper. i do have some experience in body work and have a good friend that is amazing with fitment.

before i make any decisions on getting this kit could i get some s5 fenders bolt them up and then do the fitment for the rest of the kit?

basically what am i getting myself into because i really like the style of this kit.

FerociousP · 01-09-2010, 11:22 PM

the unibody is pretty much the same.. Bodywise, I think the only major differences are the bumpers and trim... the fenders might even be the same.

Most people buy bumpers, trim, and taillights for a "S5 conversion"

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-09-2010, 11:42 PM

If the origin kit has the front and rear bumpers, all you need is the trim. The S4 used double sided tape to adhere the molding while all of it on the S5 is clip in. If you pop the clips out and use doublesided tape, it'll work and look fine. This is what I did on my S4 when I bought the ShineAuto bumper which, as the origin, is only popped in the S5 trim.

Max777 · 01-10-2010, 01:07 AM

A local guy in Chicago rocks origin. Try to find one for a good price, the distributor (Touge Factory) sells it for $1000 online, and best I found was $600 from Enjuku Racing.

As far as physical fitment of the kit:

Fenders are a little different but it will be ok.
rip off all S4 moldings, kit comes with built in moldings you only need door moldings.
Rear bumper is same fitment for both S4 and S5.

HOWEVER, if you plan to daily drive your car at all, I strongly recommend ziptie mounting unless you want to pull the kit and re-glass it al the time. FRP is fragile, it will crack and shatter if you mount it rigidly and have very low ride height.

Shine Auto stuff, for example, is a little bit more flexible and last longer, but any aero is only temporary on a slammed car.

rx7 FC TII · 01-10-2010, 01:42 AM

haha yeah ive already heard about the zip ties. as far as the drifter look. well yeah i suppose thats kinda what im looking for. my car is already lowered a pretty good amount too look good and handle even better but not a slammed nasty look.

im just lookin for a kit that not everyone is rockin and looks good. i like to have rare parts and i think this is a pretty good solution for me.

well it sounds like its a pretty easy swap over compared to what i was thinking. now its time to start saving for paint and body work.

01-09-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	the unibody is pretty much the same.. Bodywise, I think the only major differences are the bumpers and trim... the fenders might even be the same. Most people buy bumpers, trim, and taillights for a "S5 conversion" __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

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*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	If the origin kit has the front and rear bumpers, all you need is the trim. The S4 used double sided tape to adhere the molding while all of it on the S5 is clip in. If you pop the clips out and use doublesided tape, it'll work and look fine. This is what I did on my S4 when I bought the ShineAuto bumper which, as the origin, is only popped in the S5 trim. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-10-2010, 01:07 AM	#4
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	A local guy in Chicago rocks origin. Try to find one for a good price, the distributor (Touge Factory) sells it for $1000 online, and best I found was $600 from Enjuku Racing. As far as physical fitment of the kit: Fenders are a little different but it will be ok. rip off all S4 moldings, kit comes with built in moldings you only need door moldings. Rear bumper is same fitment for both S4 and S5. HOWEVER, if you plan to daily drive your car at all, I strongly recommend ziptie mounting unless you want to pull the kit and re-glass it al the time. FRP is fragile, it will crack and shatter if you mount it rigidly and have very low ride height. Shine Auto stuff, for example, is a little bit more flexible and last longer, but any aero is only temporary on a slammed car. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 01-10-2010 at 01:37 AM..

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