Cayenne 958.1 to 958.2 facelift project (front only)
03-19-2018, 07:23 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Cayenne 958.1 to 958.2 facelift project (front only)
Anyone tried facelifting the Cayenne 958.1 (2010-2014) to 958.2 model (2015-2018) ? I know that guys have successfully facelifted the rear (I'm actually in the proces of doing rear FL - starting tomorrow), but what about the front end of the car ? Is it doable ?
Cayenne 958.1 (2010-2014):
Cayenne 958.2 (2015-2018):
It certainly will be a much more difficoult project, as you have to replace the front lights, bumper, bonnet and front fenders. I can buy a complete front end of the 2016 Cayenne (with LEDs!) for ~ $6500 in the same color as my car (no painting necessary - at least in theory, as my 2011 white may be a bit different than 2016 white).
As I would be able to sell off my original pre-face lift parts for ~$4500, we are talking about a total investment of $2000 + labor (thankfully cheap in Poland).
Cayenne 958.1 (2010-2014):
Cayenne 958.2 (2015-2018):
It certainly will be a much more difficoult project, as you have to replace the front lights, bumper, bonnet and front fenders. I can buy a complete front end of the 2016 Cayenne (with LEDs!) for ~ $6500 in the same color as my car (no painting necessary - at least in theory, as my 2011 white may be a bit different than 2016 white).
As I would be able to sell off my original pre-face lift parts for ~$4500, we are talking about a total investment of $2000 + labor (thankfully cheap in Poland).
03-21-2018, 10:44 AM
#2
Burning Brakes
That's great! Do it! 
03-23-2018, 12:53 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
03-23-2018, 02:01 PM
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
Not at all. I have facelifted my 2010 Audi S5 and 2010 Audi Q5 in the past - I had ZERO problems with selling off the old parts on ebay.
Imagine you have a car in same color, and you need a new front end due to some small collision - getting used parts in top condition would be both cheaper AND you would still end up with the panels with a factory paint on them (very important to some people).
I have posted detailed pic of my S5 project on the Audi forum:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...celift-project
My intention is doing the same wth wife's Cayenne now.
Imagine you have a car in same color, and you need a new front end due to some small collision - getting used parts in top condition would be both cheaper AND you would still end up with the panels with a factory paint on them (very important to some people).
I have posted detailed pic of my S5 project on the Audi forum:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...celift-project
My intention is doing the same wth wife's Cayenne now.
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12-08-2018, 04:16 AM
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
I had a small front collision of my car - I need a new bumper and hood, so decided to give the project a go.
I've seen pictures from a member from Malasia, who did it, so it is definately doable.
There are two problems with this project:
1. You need to change 8 metal parts under the hood, that support the new style hood and fenders (8 parts in total). Some cutting and welding is necessary, which makes this a MAJOR project.
2. The guy in Malasia that did the project, was unable to make the AFS feature and high beams work on his car.
A work around for the #2 would be just to use the facelifted xenon headlights vs the cool looking full LED.
I decided to start with buying the LED headlights and trying to make them work, before I order any parts.
I've seen pictures from a member from Malasia, who did it, so it is definately doable.
There are two problems with this project:
1. You need to change 8 metal parts under the hood, that support the new style hood and fenders (8 parts in total). Some cutting and welding is necessary, which makes this a MAJOR project.
2. The guy in Malasia that did the project, was unable to make the AFS feature and high beams work on his car.
A work around for the #2 would be just to use the facelifted xenon headlights vs the cool looking full LED.
I decided to start with buying the LED headlights and trying to make them work, before I order any parts.
03-09-2019, 06:02 PM
#12
Racer
Thread Starter
No, that is the paint from a red Alfa Romeo 146 that I have rear ended.
The Alfa ended up beeing 10 inches shorter. The Porsche ... well, you can see
The Alfa ended up beeing 10 inches shorter. The Porsche ... well, you can see
Last edited by Elberoth; 03-10-2019 at 03:10 PM.
03-10-2019, 02:56 PM
#13
Rennlist Member
It's the old, pretend I had an accident so I can facelift my car trick. Works everytime!
03-10-2019, 06:12 PM
#14
Three Wheelin'
03-11-2019, 02:41 AM
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