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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Phil.O on 27 February 2009, 20:25

Title: Strut Brace
Post by: Phil.O on 27 February 2009, 20:25

are they worth the money?

how much can you get a decent one for?

and.....

where is the best place to get one?


been thinking about getting one for ages and going round a tightish corner today at 50 made me think of them again,

any advice would be great,


cheers

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 February 2009, 21:10

Get the S3 upper & lower ones from Audi - Make a fair bit of a tangible difference, IMO. 8)

Be about £75-£80 for the pair, IIRC. :afro:

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Phil.O on 27 February 2009, 22:51

sounds good to me,

how easy are the A3 ones to fit?

get them direct from Audi?

where does the lower one go?

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 February 2009, 23:22

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=106241.0

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Phil.O on 27 February 2009, 23:35

cool, thanks for that,

have you still got all the part numbers?

or is it just gonna be easier to wonder into Audi and ask for the parts?

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 February 2009, 09:37

The p/no's for the lower one are on page 3 of that link I gave you.  I'll have to have a dig around for the upper ones.

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Phil.O on 28 February 2009, 10:35

if you don't mind finding them that'd be good,

are there different 1s for different models/years like mk4/mk5 golf or are they standard braces?

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: JamieGTi on 28 February 2009, 11:35

My strut brace - £30 off ebay, makes a good bit of difference

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5715/dsc01303pi3.jpg)

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 February 2009, 19:25

S3 UPPER STRUT BRACE (Mk4 Platform)

P/No.:  8L9805629A  (£54.10 + VAT)

6 x Hexagon Nut  (£0.10 + VAT) - I don't know if the 12 washers you need come with these or not??

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Phil.O on 01 March 2009, 12:08

do you not need any bolts for the upper strut brace?

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 01 March 2009, 18:18

Quote from: Phil.O on 01 March 2009, 12:08

do you not need any bolts for the upper strut brace?

Of course.

They must come with either of the above, because as far as I can see on ETKA, they are the only 2 part no's which are associated with the brace.  Check with the Audi parts dept. ;)

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 March 2009, 18:31

The S3 has the studs built into the top of the struts so it won't have the bolts listed as parts on ETKA

The nuts are there though. I would advise getting A4 stainless socket cap bolts for the brace as they will be in the wheel arch collecting crap and rusting away

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: jonnyturbo on 01 March 2009, 18:32

yep i fancy sum audi strut braces. Also some s3 engine covers

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 March 2009, 18:35

like these?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009537.jpg)

 :cool: :grin:

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: jonnyturbo on 01 March 2009, 19:22

exactly like them wazzer

Title: Re: Strut Brace
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 March 2009, 22:29

you still need that front armrest jonny  :wink: