Fitting Audi RS3 Brake ducts to Cupra 280

[Deleted member 103408]

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Brake system - Fitting Audi RS3 Brake ducts to Cupra 280

Purpose of the Brake ducts is to direct airflow from the front of the car onto the Brake Disks so that if you are doing a lot of braking or track work it helps to keep the brakes at a better temp. I have just been told some of the smaller brake...

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[Deleted member 103408]

Last point here is the blurb from the seller.
If you have fitted the SuperPro Alloy Arms you will need to get a slightly different version.

These air ducts are a quick and simple solution that fit to the wish bones via the supplied genuine cable ties to replicate how the 2018 Audi RS3 8V come from the factory.

You will get everything you need included to fit the air ducts to your car. If you have the SuperPro Alloy Arms fitted then please select them on the drop down. They will come modified to fit the Alloy arms. No modification is needed to fit the standard steel arms

Sorry just remembered another point.

Make sure you have your doors unlocked when jacking the car up other wise the anti tilt alarm goes off which is a pain in the you know what.

There are some comments that Golf Owners (with smaller brakes) have had rubbing issues but according to the web site these fit the LEON with no problems but as they are made of plastic its easy enough to make better.

 

[SteA]

I’ve just ordered a set, I should hopefully get a trackday in during December to try them out

 

[SteA]

I fitted these today, only took (literally) a few minutes once the wheels were off thanks to your pics. I will try them at Oulton tomorrow

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Enjoy the day out and hope your Fuel pump problems have been sorted now.

 

[SteA]

Enjoy the day out and hope your Fuel pump problems have been sorted now.

Thanks and yes, it was awesome, I will probably pop a post up later. I stuck a new pump on in the end.

On the topic of these brake ducts, they seem to make a difference. With 14 degrees outside temps and in partnership with my RSL29 pads, I gave the brakes some very hard sessions with not a hint of fade. Whoever at SEAT decided not to fit them as standard deserves a poke in the ribs

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Afraid along with all the OBD11 Stuff you can do its down to VAG trying to hide the fact we have the same car underneath.

Lucky for us you can fit the parts aftermarket much cheaper than they cost on a Audi new

 

[NotificatorZeth]

By the looks of it these brake ducts for the 8v RS3 are quite a new thing even for the Audis (unless I am reading it wrong). Seems people were still looking for solutions just last year. Some interesting before and after brake ducts being installed thermal pictures on an RS3 (albeit not the factory ones): https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/solution-for-rs3-brake-problems.339975/

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Well they finally got round to it and managed to sort it, although still makes me laugh that its tied on with cable ties, I always thought Audi were up market .

Anyway the important point is they do seem to work.

 

[Jaco2k]

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Well they finally got round to it and managed to sort it, although still makes me laugh that its tied on with cable ties, I always thought Audi were up market .

Anyway the important point is they do seem to work.

Iink?
Or they don't have a online store?

 

[Deleted member 103408]

@Jaco2k Sorry I bough this from AKS Tuning in Bedord
https://www.akstuning.co.uk/genuine-oem-parts/456-genuine-rs3-8v-brake-ducts.html

First picture has the part number so you might be able to buy them from a local place in Finland.

 

[Jaco2k]

@Jaco2k Sorry I bough this from AKS Tuning in Bedord
https://www.akstuning.co.uk/genuine-oem-parts/456-genuine-rs3-8v-brake-ducts.html

First picture has the part number so you might be able to buy them from a local place in Finland.

DUH! I was reading it all from the phone this morning and could not see the pics at all - now browsing from laptop and I can see it there.

 

[Jaco2k]

.....aaaaaaaand found them:
https://www.online-teile.com/volkswagen-ersatzteile/8V0407811_Vent.html
https://www.online-teile.com/volkswagen-ersatzteile/8V0407812_Vent.html?language=en#horizontalTab2

...but with the shipping it is a bit too much. Going to go check the local Audi dealership and see what prices they got. If they are too expensive, then I will order from there.

 

[Tara]

Are these ducts handed ? Ie left side and right ?

 

[Jaco2k]

Are these ducts handed ? Ie left side and right ?

I don't quite get the question.... They have specific sides to fit - there are 2 different part numbers, but I don't think it will matter if it is a RHD or LHD car, if that is what your question was about?

 

[Tara]

I don't quite get the question.... They have specific sides to fit - there are 2 different part numbers, but I don't think it will matter if it is a RHD or LHD car, if that is what your question was about?

No sorry I mean one for the left and one for right, would you have the 2 part numbers for each side ?

 

[Jaco2k]

No sorry I mean one for the left and one for right, would you have the 2 part numbers for each side ?

This is what I was quoted:

8V0407812 20,4€

8V0407811 20,4€

...I got them from the local dealership, btw - turns out they are the same dealers for Audi, VW and Seat

 

[Tara]

This is what I was quoted:

8V0407812 20,4€

8V0407811 20,4€

...I got them from the local dealership, btw - turns out they are the same dealers for Audi, VW and Seat

Perfect and thanks for your help.

 

[Deleted member 103408]

And final update on this thread from me, I have taken off the front arms and replaced them but below is a picture of the old arms with the ducts attached so its easier to see in position.

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Well that was £30-00 waisted, I bought new ducts as I have fitted the super pro alloy arms

According to the web site you have to order different ducts, I spoke with them on the phone and emailed to confirm I wanted the modified ones.
The response was that the stock ones would fit but they did not realise they needed to be adapted.

So today I fitted one side and with a small amount of plastic being removed off one of the tabs they fitted fine, so the old ones will now be going on EBAY to get some of the cash back