Brace yourselves...

Hans Freikit · 07-08-2006, 16:52

Had my vRS fitted with the S3 lower front brace as well as the R32 front ARB, and have to say I'm chuffed to bits with the result

The improved stiffness is really nice - and is certainly obvious through the twisties. Car now feels a lot more "planted", and I think turn-in is improved too.

Thanks to all the folks on here who provided help and advice on the parts and fitment

Si

yellotaxi · 07-08-2006, 22:10

Have you any picks of the s3 bar fitted??
Tried to get mine fitted for ever and no one seems to know where and how it fits, and if they know where it goes theres no way to fasten it on as no way to place nuts on to hold bolts in place.

richm · 07-08-2006, 22:13

do you have any pics or details of this modification? (prices of parts?) it seems very beneficial for a fairly straightforward job!?

RobClubley · 08-08-2006, 02:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellotaxi

Have you any picks of the s3 bar fitted??
Tried to get mine fitted for ever and no one seems to know where and how it fits, and if they know where it goes theres no way to fasten it on as no way to place nuts on to hold bolts in place.

There's some existing holes - it should just bolt on. Did you get the Audi bolts and nuts when you bought the brace? They're special nuts which compress when tightened (can't remember the proper term).

I'm at work now but I should be able to post a pic when I get home.

Hans Freikit · 08-08-2006, 07:58

Links - use this for part numbers (thanks to Nick) as they're definitely correct. You don't need to order the washers (they don't fit the bolts !)

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...t-brace/19578/

As for pics, I recommend this link:

http://z9.invisionfree.com/vagslag/i...?showtopic=658

Si

bluepassion · 08-08-2006, 15:44

what about the top brace

yellotaxi · 11-08-2006, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

There's some existing holes - it should just bolt on. Did you get the Audi bolts and nuts when you bought the brace? They're special nuts which compress when tightened (can't remember the proper term).

I'm at work now but I should be able to post a pic when I get home.

See if i was as sensible as you i would have got bolts and nuts at the same time
wot a plank

fatty5000 · 08-11-2006, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

I'm at work now but I should be able to post a pic when I get home

riveted cap nuts
wrong post please delete

07-08-2006, 16:52	#1
Hans Freikit Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Members Car: Skoda Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Brace yourselves... Had my vRS fitted with the S3 lower front brace as well as the R32 front ARB, and have to say I'm chuffed to bits with the result The improved stiffness is really nice - and is certainly obvious through the twisties. Car now feels a lot more "planted", and I think turn-in is improved too. Thanks to all the folks on here who provided help and advice on the parts and fitment Si

07-08-2006, 22:10	#2
yellotaxi Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: fife Posts: 455 Members Car: octavia rs (yellow) Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Brace yourselves... Have you any picks of the s3 bar fitted?? Tried to get mine fitted for ever and no one seems to know where and how it fits, and if they know where it goes theres no way to fasten it on as no way to place nuts on to hold bolts in place.

07-08-2006, 22:13	#3
richm Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melksham Posts: 540 Members Car: vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Brace yourselves... do you have any pics or details of this modification? (prices of parts?) it seems very beneficial for a fairly straightforward job!?

08-08-2006, 07:58	#5
Hans Freikit Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Members Car: Skoda Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Brace yourselves... Links - use this for part numbers (thanks to Nick) as they're definitely correct. You don't need to order the washers (they don't fit the bolts !) http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...t-brace/19578/ As for pics, I recommend this link: http://z9.invisionfree.com/vagslag/i...?showtopic=658 Si

08-08-2006, 15:44	#6
bluepassion Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mansfield Posts: 134 Members Car: octavia vrs 2003 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brace yourselves... what about the top brace __________________

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