Racingline Bonnet Strut Fitted

[Beebopper]

Fitted a Racingline bonnet strut today, very simple and very effective.
Just need a 10mm deep socket or a 10mm spanner, pliers, some lithium grease and 10mins spare.

I greased the ball nut and thread to avoid seizing plus the ball ends at the top and bottom. Pliers needed to release and rotate the coolant hose 45deg to avoid that rubbing on the strut.

[Carlosfandango]

Good job, This is the first thing I did to my 8.5, bought it before I even collected the car.

[gti-m181]

so these don't come standard ? any reason why lol ?

[Beebopper]

Good job, This is the first thing I did to my 8.5, bought it before I even collected the car.

Thanks, it’s one of those mods you have to do I think! BTW, I like your car history list: I nearly had an AX GT myself but ended up with an Uno Turbo, both fun rapid cars!

[Beebopper]

so these don't come standard ? any reason why lol ?

I can’t see it’s cost cutting, the parts for a bonnet stay are probably the same. Maybe it’s an NCAP crash thing, it’s a bar directly in front of the driver.

[Tony Jazz]

Much better than the standard fit. I have gradually replaced most of under bonnet items with Racing Line products. Not only for the atheistic appearance, for the better construction {billet metal} as opposed to cheap plastic. As with most items we as conscientious owners fit, its up to the individual. I know that APR produce an engine cover but I'm waiting to see if RL will before deciding. Its a shame that VW didn't at least fit a better looking cover to the Mk 8/8.5 GTI/R range as it rolls down the Wolfsburg production line.

[seanaodh]

I know that APR produce an engine cover but I'm waiting to see if RL will before deciding. Its a shame that VW didn't at least fit a better looking cover to the Mk 8/8.5 GTI/R range as it rolls down the Wolfsburg production line.

I was all for this until I looked it up. Two options. Carbon fibre twill, and forged carbon fibre. £475 and £585 respectively. I'm all for making my engine look nice, but that's a bit rich for my blood!

[WelshGolf]

I was tempted to do this and then I remembered I only open my bonnet about twice a year for 2 mins.

[Carlosfandango]

Good job, This is the first thing I did to my 8.5, bought it before I even collected the car.

Thanks, it’s one of those mods you have to do I think! BTW, I like your car history list: I nearly had an AX GT myself but ended up with an Uno Turbo, both fun rapid cars!

Thanks! There wasn’t really much material used in the production of either the AX or the Uno, both barley weighed anything, and were quick little cars for their day, a mate of mine had an Uno Turbo, it was pretty quick as I remember, the build ‘quality’ was terrible on both, but boy they were fun.

[Beebopper]

Much better than the standard fit. I have gradually replaced most of under bonnet items with Racing Line products. Not only for the atheistic appearance, for the better construction {billet metal} as opposed to cheap plastic. As with most items we as conscientious owners fit, its up to the individual. I know that APR produce an engine cover but I'm waiting to see if RL will before deciding. Its a shame that VW didn't at least fit a better looking cover to the Mk 8/8.5 GTI/R range as it rolls down the Wolfsburg production line.

I quite like the brand and products from RL, I think a good looking value offering for a replacement engine cover would be very popular. The one on the car at the moment looks the same as the ones on base models!