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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: the_stink on 16 February 2009, 10:27
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So anyone running a front strut brace?
Am i right in thinking that the point of the strut brace is to stiffen the front end up? I guess when would be the right time to consider this? Does it depend on what setup you ahve at teh moment pwer etc ?
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Stops the suspension turrets flexing when cornering hard etc will make a difference to even a standard car mate will obviously make more of a differnce when combined with other mods such as suspension, anti roll bars etc.
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exactly wot ben said, i been told that the s3 front strut fits straight on
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ask Ivor about it Stink - think he's just fitted some to his car :afro:
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just chuck some viagra in the fuel tank that will stiffen things up nicely :grin:
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Yes, both the lower & upper S3 braces are a direct fit, but you will need to drill 3 x 10mm holes in each turret for the upper brace.
The holes are already in place for the lower one, so that goes in in 5 mins, LOL.
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I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets :shocked:
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just chuck some viagra in the fuel tank that will stiffen things up nicely :grin:
PMSL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets :shocked:
get someone at your local garage to do it if you dont trust yourself shouldnt cost very much.
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I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets :shocked:
get someone at your local garage to do it if you dont trust yourself shouldnt cost very much.
It is on my list but near the bottom so wont be for a while yet.
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Yes, both the lower & upper S3 braces are a direct fit, but you will need to drill 3 x 10mm holes in each turret for the upper brace.
The holes are already in place for the lower one, so that goes in in 5 mins, LOL.
ahh safe where did you get yours from mate and what sort of cost? :smiley:
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I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets :shocked:
get someone at your local garage to do it if you dont trust yourself shouldnt cost very much.
It is on my list but near the bottom so wont be for a while yet.
ah the never ending list :smiley: we all got one of them :grin:
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It is on my list but near the bottom so wont be for a while yet.
ah the never ending list :smiley: we all got one of them :grin:
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how right you are - i thought i was down to about 3 things but a couple of hours on the forums and i've doubled that! :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
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It is on my list but near the bottom so wont be for a while yet.
ah the never ending list :smiley: we all got one of them :grin:
how right you are - i thought i was down to about 3 things but a couple of hours on the forums and i've doubled that! :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
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whatever it is im not fitting it :tongue:
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It is on my list but near the bottom so wont be for a while yet.
ah the never ending list :smiley: we all got one of them :grin:
how right you are - i thought i was down to about 3 things but a couple of hours on the forums and i've doubled that! :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
whatever it is im not fitting it :tongue:
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i'll double your wages :wink:
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My list goes like this
Remap
Miltek Cat back
AP coilovers
Neuspeed induction kit
New set of wheels
R32 rear spoiler
Clutch
Stereo
Liquid guage
etc etc :grin:
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Yes, both the lower & upper S3 braces are a direct fit, but you will need to drill 3 x 10mm holes in each turret for the upper brace.
The holes are already in place for the lower one, so that goes in in 5 mins, LOL.
ahh safe where did you get yours from mate and what sort of cost? :smiley:
Some Dodgpot from Tamuff!! :D
Nah, not really, Topher - Sound guy!
He bought it in a G/B 2-3 years back, but never got round to fitting it. I bought the pair off him for £50. I think they're about £85 (£60/£25 upper/lower) from Audi/Seat.
If you want the part no.'s or any advice on fitting, then let me know. :afro:
ps The drilling is really not that hard - Simply put the brace on the turrets for the template & drill through the holes!! :afro:
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I bought the pair off him for £50. I think they're about £85 (£60/£25 upper/lower) from Audi/Seat.
If you want the part no.'s or any advice on fitting, then let me know. :afro:
ps The drilling is really not that hard - Simply put the brace on the turrets for the template & drill through the holes!! :afro:
Safe yeah if you can send me the part nos that woudl be great, any reason to go for the S3 ones? im assumign they aer better than some ones you can get for the GTI etc?
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I bought the pair off him for £50. I think they're about £85 (£60/£25 upper/lower) from Audi/Seat.
If you want the part no.'s or any advice on fitting, then let me know. :afro:
ps The drilling is really not that hard - Simply put the brace on the turrets for the template & drill through the holes!! :afro:
Safe yeah if you can send me the part nos that woudl be great, any reason to go for the S3 ones? im assumign they aer better than some ones you can get for the GTI etc?
I didn't know there was a GTi one!! :D
I don't know about any aftermarket ones, but with the S3/Cupra R brace, you can still get your engine cover on, if you so desire. :)
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LOWER S3 STRUT BRACE FITTING GUIDE
(Lifted from ukmivs):-
part numbers for leon are exactly the same as for the mk4 golf (prices in brackets are from a stealer)
S3 lower brace 8N0 199 403 B (£12+vat)
riv/cap nut N90 810 601 (80p+vat) x 2
Screw/bolt N10 417 601 (53p+vat) x2
washers N90 477 301 (42p+vat) x2
Me:-
You will need a ratchet & 17mm socket or spanner.
Please note that the part no's were (maybe still??) wrong for the washers, on ETKA (too small to go over the bolts). I don't think they're THAT important for this bar, but I bought a pack of 10 from B&Q, & I'll post you 2 F.O.C. if you go through with it. :afro:
1) Off the car, assemble the bar & bolts like this:
a) Hold the bar, foam side DOWN (facing the floor).
b) The bar is marked with a green 'L' at one end - This goes on the N/S (passenger side) of a UK RHD car.
c) Place washers over bolts
d) Push bolts UP through the holes of the bar (so the heads are the side of the foam).
e) Screw riv caps on (finger tight only).
2) SAFELY jack car up on stands etc.
3) Get a mate or a spare jack etc to hold the bar in place. The bar goes accross the Dogbone mount & there are only 2 holes in which it can screw into. (Remember. foam side down, L on UK N/S).
4) You may be thinking that the holes are too loose, as the bar just falls on the floor if you leave it on it's own. (This is why you need your friend/jack to hold it in place).
5) With the bar held flat to the car, keep tightening the nuts with your socket. (Nip up the first side, then go to the other side & nip that one up, then back to the first side & fully tight this time, then finally fully tight on the 2nd side. What happens is, the riv nuts expand into the subframe & grip tightly to it - This is why you need to hold it flat against the car whilst you tighten. ;)
I will be back later for the upper guide & maybe some pics. :)
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He bought it in a G/B 2-3 years back
it's been in the garage a bit longer than that :grin: original group buy thread http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/18118.aspx
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He bought it in a G/B 2-3 years back
it's been in the garage a bit longer than that :grin: original group buy thread http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/18118.aspx
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No wonder that gaffer tape had welded itself on!!! :D