[s-cars] Hood problems.

[Gabriel Caldwell]

The 100 hood will fit.  You can get a brand new one real cheap from
CertiFit.  www.certifit.com  I got a new hood for my 90 for $67.  The
lenses can be replaced by themselves.  I believe Euro lenses are much
less than $700.  

-----Original Message-----
From: James Shackelford [mailto:James at RoverShack.com] 
Sent: April 3, 2004 2:22 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Hood problems.


I am having a very bad day.  My other vehicle is a lifted Land Rover
Discovery riding on 35" tires (pretty much dedicated off-road vehicle).
Well, while working on my friends brakes, I had parked the S4 behind the
rover on the street.  We had to run to the shop to get some parts so not
thinking I jumped in the rover (very poor rear vis mind you) and backed
into my S4 ( I usually never park anything behind my truck).  OUCH to
say the least.  Well after drying my tears and beating my self with a
dead horse for being such an idiot, I assesed the damage (picture may be
forthcoming). Broken right headlight lense, damaged hood, and damaged
grill.  Call my insurance company (first claim on my own insurance in 18
years) and plan on getting a couple estimates next week.  That's my sob
story, so on to my questions.
 
1.  I know I can replace the headlight lamp lense.  The bodyshop will
count the headlight as unrepairable and require replacement of the
entire unit, (what is cost on that usually).  I might take the cash and
upgrade to Euro lights if it's at least half of that cost.  Blau sells a
kit ($700ish), any experience?
 
2.  Hood.  Will a C4 Audi 100 hood fit on the C4 S4.  I know the fenders
are different, what about the hood?  I could get a used hood and get it
repainted if this is a option.
 
Just looking to save some money.  If it looks like I can fix this for
below my deductable I may close the claim as well.
 
Thanks,
 
James
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