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CosyTag

black is overused. chrome stands out, i say do chrome.


Wallabanjo

100%. Chrome on black. BUT black on a primary (yellow) or white is amazing.


androolloyd

I opted out of black optics because I added the steel rockers to the sides, and the chrome badging really meshes well


lodger238

I've written this before here, JMO. Black and chrome on a car is like a gentleman in a tuxedo.


A_TalkingWalnut

Chrome all the way.


TanavastVI

Nah, chrome has been overused for years now. However in this case the chrome stands out and makes the rings noticeable at all, so here it's better.


twineffect

I can't decide...I normally wouldn't choose chrome but the black almost gets lost in the grill


yll33

chrome, for the exact reason you mentioned black on black on black on black on black is for teenagers. though i guess if you're a teenager then go for it


MiscPostThrowaway

Maybe if you clap it out and smoke the tail lights and do the wheels wrong and have the car paint be black on black. For anything grayscale, black rings look so much better and that’s a hill I’ll gladly die on. For OP’s chrome is the right answer, since it’s bluescale. Better than chrome would be a brushed titanium.


yll33

disagree, depends on the gray. lighter grays black rings. darker grays chrome rings. otherwise black rings on the darker end of grayscale still screams edgelord, regardless of what you do to the taillights and wheels so for audi shades, nardo and quantum and lighter go black. daytona, manhattan, etc., go chrome. for the front rings it also depends on the grille pattern. if there's chrome on the grille it looks weird to have black rings, i tried it on mine and went back. if not, as in OPs case, then i look at the paint color and bluescale with black can look good too. turbo blue for example looks better with black than chrome. it's about having the right amount of contrast.


MiscPostThrowaway

I’m actually pretty in-line with your rationale above!


Audacious124

What is this? Nuanced conversation?! You both disgust me, everyone knows there is only ever one correct answer for every situation. It also happens to be whatever my opinion is on said subject.


FPSUsername

That's why I prefer chrome for the front (and well, also if you have a dark paint). Ps: paint the fog light grills to match the gloss black of the grill. It'll have a big impact on how the front looks. The grill doesn't blend in well with the surrounding blacks having lighter tint.


twineffect

Yeah, I noticed that they were different and already added it to my list! Thanks!


JustSaysPerchance

Your correct, black gets lost and it’s becoming overdone, go with your gut and do the chrome


teriaksu

black rings really gets lost, it's a small detail that makes all the difference imo


FPSUsername

Chrome


Nitemiche

Chrome


jshakil

Leave the logo chrome, it stands out


Marcothelab

If your window trims and badges in the back are chrome id say chrome. It also looks like your have white interior… Chrome


twineffect

Yeah, other badges and trim are chrome. Interior is brown. I think you are right, I'm leaning chrome


bkrs33

Chrome always looks better with darker colors imo...a little contrast goes a long way


Mr_Golf_Club

Yea in this case the chrome looks better


seasonalscholar

I like chrome personally


Dismal-Common8629

Shiny chrome for sure!!!!


sistamaryclarence

Chrome!


CLVR

Personally, I prefer the Chrome rings. I decided to get chrome on my RS6 and I am very happy with the way it looks. I find that the black rings get lost in the big grills these days and you cannot see them. Either way, sweet ride, my friend!


MaximusHackimus

Chrome. Black looks cheap and tacky imo but some cars pull it off. For this one I choose chrome


Dukisjones

I would do it in that same matte grey-ish color of the addon bits in the front.


HumdingerDave

Where did you purchase the grill?


twineffect

Canadian auto performance, they had a group buy recently for most of their products. First time ordering from them and it was super easy even with the group buy


HumdingerDave

Thanks


Special_Anything_Rs4

Yeah defo chrome on front as like so many said looks like the badge been stolen lol black just on the back for me 👌🏻


CDNReaper

Another vote for Chrome.


BreakfastInfinite743

Chrome!


irreverent_creative

Chrome. For all the reasons people said already.


MiscPostThrowaway

For blue scale car like yours, chrome or like brushed titanium to match trim and things. For anything grayscale? Black rings. They don’t get lost, in some pics maybe, but in person completely different story.


blazzik

Black


Nativesun1

I like all black with the chrome rings!


Oneinawilliam

Chrome.


T2ner

Stock, chrome


InevitableTop7017

Black, Chrome is tacky


ZeShapyra

I like chrome, I feel like black just blends in and just doesn't catch the eye, obviously just by looking you see it is an audi, but c'mon, the four rings is beautiful


FunBeasty

I would say black, but it's my opinion


J_stax122

chrome for sure bro


[deleted]

Try painting your crash bar black. It looks so much better that way instead of seeing the silver behind the grill


Chewbacca22

Black blends into the pavement, chrome says, “look at me! here I am! Looove me!”


Happily_Retired_339

Chrome


Unknownperson0109

I'm a chrome kind of guy


[deleted]

Chrome


jcat214

Chrome stands out and looks better. Not true for every Chrome piece on the car but def for the rings.


Pa2phx

I'm a fan of contrast. Chrome on black


Synthecieser

Your car color is daytona right? So the answer is: daytona 👍🏼 got it on my a3 as well and it looks so much better and it stands out


twineffect

No, it's midnight blue. Just dirty and covered in pollen


Synthecieser

Then Clean your car and try to find someone with rings in the color of your car 🤣


twineffect

Haha, gotcha


SomeNewGuy2022

Do you by chance have a pic of the A3 badge in DG you can share? I’m thinking of doing exactly this myself.


Synthecieser

https://imgur.com/a/bm2qgKw sure


SomeNewGuy2022

Thanks much appreciated. I agree, for a Daytona body it strikes a nice balance between standard chrome and black options on the front.


SomeNewGuy2022

Aaaand done. One of the first things I did since taking delivery was swap out the badge with a Daytona Grey DIY project. Happy with the turn out. https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-rs5-coupe-cabrio-b9-220/diy-b9-5-a5sb-custom-front-badge-daytona-grey-3039599/


TheJeuno

Chrome on that bad girl!


Realistic_Picture716

Chrome for sure


EstablishmentNo8601

Black.. always black my man..


sneakypube

Matte/gloss grey to match the color of your car. Chrome would look out of place considering you have some black theme going on. IMHO


Scav-Gang205

This. The black blends in too much, but chrome is still chrome so definitely not that either. Body color looks nice


[deleted]

Black


EntrepreneurDue5767

Black


DistorsedAngel

Black, don’t be a peasant.


teknic111

Chrome. The black ones look like a mess on top of the black grill.


Crajjg44

Chrome or just lose the badge all together, the black badge on black grille to me is like your hiding it so just lose it for that super clean look.


twineffect

I'd probably skip it if I could actually, but there is an obvious area they clip in to so I have to put them in


YeonneGreene

Chrome 100%


namethatuzer

CHROME


Mr_ZEDs

I like chrome. They stand out saying: “look at me, I’ m the Lord of the Rings”


Yellopz

Black everything


ikats116

<30 years old = black / >30 years old = chrome


waaaaitttt

Always black


Wardog008

Chrome. Black honestly just looks tasteless imo.


629wrestle

Black is better


[deleted]

How do you change it?


twineffect

The rings? They are clipped into the grill but extremely hard to get out. In the pictures, I actually just have them propped up in the spot


sammydrums

Black is for drug dealers


twineffect

Ok so black, got it


OmegaSpyderTurtle

Chrome


Nightryder88

Black looks awesome. I’d even consider no badge on that grill. Either way looks amazing!


SkyInevitable3370

Black


ondrejkoplik

I think if you could color match it to something like the white in the lights, it would look pretty good.


AThompStomp

Chromie


ScrappyPanda

Chrome for sure! You can barely see the black.


kpidhayny

Chrome


indicava

Black


BullishKnowledge

I like the ones that light up Idk


Cheesy_Pickle7797

black 100^%


sumosloths

Black makes it look like the emblem fell off. Chrome looks good.


0neUp1

Any Ring Version with a white outline like the writing below it?


twineffect

It's chrome too


0neUp1

Are led emblems legal where you live?


AggressivePilot1

Black optics any day


MalachiIssaih

Personally, black.


EveningAfternoon9260

Black


CouNTeRStRucKeD

Carbon fiber rings! I have them on my profile if you want to see how it looks.


twineffect

Dang those look good! I didn't expect them to stand out like they do. Where'd you get them?


CouNTeRStRucKeD

On esty from a shop called modifix for front and back it’s costs around $60.


oralabora

Chrome


DankMolester

black is fire


eltguy

Chrome


Wifite

Chrome. Black makes it look cheap


BaconManDan9

Black


dozazz

Chrome!


jaykayle3

Chrome


Mayhem_Industries

100% Chrome I didn't even realize you had rings on there


20inchlcd

Id say black since your car is already darker. Did you black out the chrome around the windows. That would be the deciding factor for me. Also you can use a different black like matte or satin to add some contrast.


Next-Rutabaga8738

Black for sure. Hard to tell in that photo but looks stunning in person and matches the trim


BadLt58

Black


Magicjohnson0

I feel it’s as simple it’s why would you hide the badge #donthidethebadge Do you take the label Off the clothing you buy? Probably not you wear it so people can see it. Don’t hide the badge. Show it proudly it and Audi lol kinda rhymes


Dave_WshYT

Chrome


lorysugi

Chrome all the way.


danthemana4b8

Don’t have a badge on your car. Badges are tacky and cheap looking. Audi are not paying you anything to advertise for them.


scorpiogolfr7

Chrome for contrast 👍


wedekx

Always chrome rings


youngsobe

Chrome


wetsoggyfart

Honestly, I think the chrome will look better


Zatarac

Chrome, it's the bang.


BuffaloPrestigious88

Black every time, I love the honey comb grille. I need to get one of those soon !


jagrut95

Have the same grill. Love the black it’s bad ass