PDX thief?

[rev4]

Hello all

I just discovered I am missing the lower grilles in the bumper next to the fog lights on both sides. I find it hard to believe they both fell out at the same time, so I suspect someone stole them. Since these don't fit too many cars, that leaves only a small pool of people who would even want them. I feel sorry for the person that had to resort to this as they must have felt they had no other option. Does anybody know of someone who was searching for these parts recently? Perhaps a public shaming is in order..
The car has been in downtown Portland, Oregon the last few days, but I'm unsure of exact time/place they went missing.

Any good sources for replacements?

[bethridg]

I wouldn't jump so quickly to that conclusion. They have been known to pop loose from some really nasty pot holes. I gave my spare to another member on here last year. Check out some of the part out threads. Might get lucky. Shokan might have them. Price direct from Audi has gone up since the last time I looked. Pretty ridiculous for a piece of plastic. Good luck!


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[Dmb408]

I think i lost lower center and one fog light grille at same time.

[Other_Erik]

Had a run-in with a pothole back in June of last year at 4mph...

Both fog grilles and the polished-looking surround of my center grille popped out / disintegrated

Also:
tore off and destroyed the under-engine skid tray
bent both fenders
tore off lower rad hose
destroyed driver side turbocharger
cracked front bumper to the point it needed replacement rather than rehab
and much much more... but yes, keep telling yourself you've got bad potholes there in the PNW ;)

Oh, also sold off a set of wheels to an unlucky Allroad driver who bent two Momo wheels so bad they couldn't be repaired. Same pothole, 12mph, and neither of us got jack back from the state (who's supposed to maintain these roads)

O_E

[DHall1]

Pay more taxes?

lol

[Other_Erik]

Pay more taxes?

lol

Already paying 6% income, 6% sales taxes, 1.28% property tax on house, 3.5% on cars, etc... Unfortunately VA cares for roads based on miles, not population density, so southern VA gets 6-lane highways that never come close to capacity and northern VA gets the shaft.

Not complaining about my tax rate, could be worse (new York, people's Republic of California, etc...) but definitely unfair distribution of tax benefits vs tax paid.

[lswing]

Hello all

I just discovered I am missing the lower grilles in the bumper next to the fog lights on both sides. I find it hard to believe they both fell out at the same time, so I suspect someone stole them. Since these don't fit too many cars, that leaves only a small pool of people who would even want them. I feel sorry for the person that had to resort to this as they must have felt they had no other option. Does anybody know of someone who was searching for these parts recently? Perhaps a public shaming is in order..
The car has been in downtown Portland, Oregon the last few days, but I'm unsure of exact time/place they went missing.

Any good sources for replacements?

Guessing they were stolen for resale. Check eBay or CL. You never know but most everyone on here tends to be a good person. You can buy them new, just like any other part. Shokan.com is an option for used, Google them.

I lost my middle grill/surround on a low parking bumper once, luckily went back and found them.

How about some info from your car; VIN, trans history, repairs, mods?

[rev4]

I wouldn't jump so quickly to that conclusion. They have been known to pop loose from some really nasty pot holes. I gave my spare to another member on here last year. Check out some of the part out threads. Might get lucky. Shokan might have them. Price direct from Audi has gone up since the last time I looked. Pretty ridiculous for a piece of plastic. Good luck!


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I had no idea they are so quick to pop out, I have never had it happen before.
Thank you for the part numbers, they are very helpful.

[DHall1]

You have the gravy train.

Mexizona has you covered in spades



Already paying 6% income, 6% sales taxes, 1.28% property tax on house, 3.5% on cars, etc... Unfortunately VA cares for roads based on miles, not population density, so southern VA gets 6-lane highways that never come close to capacity and northern VA gets the shaft.

Not complaining about my tax rate, could be worse (new York, people's Republic of California, etc...) but definitely unfair distribution of tax benefits vs tax paid.

[ttboost]

You have the gravy train.

Mexizona has you covered in spades

CT doesn't even use protection...or lube...

[Chung]

Mine have almost popped out a couple of times. I now routinely check to make sure they are snapped in before my trips.

[GreggPDX]

I promise it wasn't me, I just bought mine and fortunately it has all it's grills :) I also had a set of fogs and grills stolen from an A4, they are an easy grab and sell on ebay for decent money. Sorry to hear about the theft, it's honestly one of the reasons I'll avoid parking the RS6 downtown.