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Offline Mk2_tel

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fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« on: 19 May 2012, 21:15 »
can someone give me a breakdown of what else i need to fit/buy links to ebay maybe or part numbers

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Offline cullygti

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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2012, 22:16 »
i think most ppl including my self have replaced top mounts all round fronts with new bearings and you may need 5mm spacers upfront to clear the adjuster nut depending on your wheel size i used 5mm on front and 15mm on rear to give it a subtle stance  :wink:


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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2012, 22:56 »
Yes. You won't need any spacers if running 8J wheels, well, as long as it isn't slammed on its tits! Replacing top mounts and bearing is good practice I'd say!

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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2012, 19:18 »
cheers guys. do you mean wheel bearings? and what about a tt aint roll bar or is that for slamming it?
i might fit one anyway what year tt anti roll bar do i fit?

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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2012, 18:50 »
do i need to fit a audi tt arb and drop links?

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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2012, 19:01 »
depending on how low, rule of thumb below 40 and you will need the antiroll bar, have a look in the maintenenance section full list of roll bars you can use.

no not wheel bearings, the bearings at the topmount.

and yes you willl need tt droplinks if fitting a tt arb.

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Re: fitting coilovers to a tdi130
« Reply #6 on: 03 June 2012, 19:06 »
ok lovely thanks for your help