Audi RS3 S3 A3 8Y.0 8Y.5 Sedan Sportback AD Style Dry Carbon Fiber Hood 2021-2026

Upgrade the front-end appearance of your 2021-2026 Audi RS3, S3, or A3 with this AD Style Dry Carbon Fiber Hood, designed to give the vehicle a sharper, more aggressive, and performance-inspired exterior profile.

This hood is made for Audi 8Y Sedan and Sportback applications, including RS3, S3, and A3 models. The AD Style design enhances the front section with a bold carbon fiber look while maintaining a replacement-style fit for a clean and integrated appearance.

Available in DRYDCF and DRYFGCF material options, this hood is ideal for owners looking for a premium front-end upgrade with lightweight carbon fiber styling and original screw hole installation compatibility.

Product Specifications

Key Features

• Designed for 2021-2026 Audi RS3, S3, and A3 8Y Sedan and Sportback models
• AD Style hood gives the front end a sharper and more aggressive performance appearance
• Dry carbon fiber material options provide a premium lightweight exterior upgrade
• Replacement-style design for a clean and integrated fit
• Installs using original screw holes for a more direct mounting process
• Pairs well with front lips, canards, side skirts, diffusers, spoilers, and other carbon fiber exterior upgrades

Configuration Options

• DRYDCF: Dry carbon fiber option for a premium lightweight carbon fiber finish.
• DRYFGCF: Dry fiberglass carbon fiber option for a carbon-style finish with reinforced structure.

Package Includes

• One hood

Note: Professional installation is recommended for proper alignment, latch adjustment, panel gap fitment, and best overall results. Pre-order items may require production before shipping, with air shipping estimated at 5-6 weeks and container shipping estimated at 3-4 months.

Installation

• Replacement-style hood installation
• Designed to use original screw holes
• Test fitting is recommended before paint, prep, or final installation
• Hood latch, hinge alignment, and panel gaps should be adjusted during installation
• Professional body shop installation is recommended

Fitment

• 2021-2026 Audi RS3 8Y Sedan
• 2021-2026 Audi RS3 8Y Sportback
• 2021-2026 Audi S3 8Y Sedan
• 2021-2026 Audi S3 8Y Sportback
• 2021-2026 Audi A3 8Y Sedan
• 2021-2026 Audi A3 8Y Sportback

United States: Free shipping available to the lower 48 states across all items. Other states will incur a shipping charge.

Worldwide: Free shipping is available for Complete Headlights, Taillights, DRLs. For custom headlight retrofits, carbon fiber products, and performance products, there will be a shipping charge.  

Please note:
• For Retrofits, you are purchasing a headlight modification service.
• If you select "Shipping own headlights to BayOptiks for modification", you are required to send us your headlights.
• If you choose "Purchase new OEM headlights", we will order and modify a new OEM headlight for you.
• Once your customizations are complete, we will ship it to you!

• Complete Headlights: 3-5 business days for order processing plus shipping time.
• Custom & Pre-Built Headlights: 6-8 weeks depending on the complexity and component availability.
• New OEM and cores: 6-8 weeks plus an additional 4-8 weeks as these are special orders base on the vehicle VIN due to different versions (North American, European, etc.)
• DRLs, Taillights, Brake Pads, and Carbon Fiber Aero: 3-5 business days for order processing, plus shipping time.
• Lens Replacements: 1-3 weeks plus shipping time.

Please note, we do not have control over the time frames of our vendors, manufacturers, and delivery services as they may delay processes in regards to components and shipment.