We both have to get bolts etc for upper brace ,was going to get stainless ones to minimise possible corrosion problems and make sure bare metal has a good coat of paint before fitment.
Andy
Andy
Has anybody heard anything about alu strut braces?
I 've found one but would like a second opinion.
I 've found one but would like a second opinion.
Stu B
DarthWombleIII & WombleII
Audi S3 Upper n Lower.... all for 55 quid! Gotta be worth looking into.. Pics?>???? Even before being fitted??
Stu B
DarthWombleIII & WombleII
So has anyone got any pics of them fitted to the leon?
Would like ot know how much of an effect it has on the handling cause £55 ain't much if it tightens up the chassis a bit
Would like ot know how much of an effect it has on the handling cause £55 ain't much if it tightens up the chassis a bit
Stu B
DarthWombleIII & WombleII
Originally posted by Neanderthal
So has anyone got any pics of them fitted to the leon?
Would like ot know how much of an effect it has on the handling cause £55 ain't much if it tightens up the chassis a bit
My thoughts....... theres 2 S3 in my car park... keeping an eye on them to see who drives them, so I can be nosey...... Pics from camera/phone something better than nothing////
Stu B
DarthWombleIII & WombleII
Paulo - you wee gent I went to our local Audi dealer this lunchtime, poped into the VW shop next door, mate of mine is on parts... Wanted to take a look at the struts.... He Can order the parts no worries...
Audi guy a wee bit off with my request but help'ed any way... I was going to post some pics too.... BUT U BEAT ME TO IT LOL
Audi guy a wee bit off with my request but help'ed any way... I was going to post some pics too.... BUT U BEAT ME TO IT LOL
Hi.
I have a question to ask about putting a aluminum strut brace.
I know from Chemistry, that when two metals are in touch, and there is water( or moisture) between them, rusting begins. When the metals are iron and aluminum, iron will rust.
So, if we put a aluminum strut brace isn"t there danger of rusting the car?
Theodore.
I have a question to ask about putting a aluminum strut brace.
I know from Chemistry, that when two metals are in touch, and there is water( or moisture) between them, rusting begins. When the metals are iron and aluminum, iron will rust.
So, if we put a aluminum strut brace isn"t there danger of rusting the car?
Theodore.
Stu B
DarthWombleIII & WombleII
Thats why we glue the strut in place rather than drill holes, prime the hole, place strut in place & seal with sealent, (Undersill goo)
Well the second part is what I'm planning to do....
Originally posted by Stu B
Thats why we glue the strut in place rather than drill holes, prime the hole, place strut in place & seal with sealent, (Undersill goo)
Well the second part is what I'm planning to do....
yes, use something between parts as mentioned by Stu B. Since my car is black I used black silicone.
Depends what you want - for an OE look, get the S3 one. If you want bling bling, then, em, I dunno!!Originally posted by HippyChick
Looking for a strut brace, come on which one ???
Too much choice
How can glue be stong enough to withstand the lateral forces?
Drill it then use some copper grease or similar to treat the bare metal.
Drill it then use some copper grease or similar to treat the bare metal.
Not being a welding expert or anything, but doesn't that joint on the S3 strut brace look a bit ropey ???
If you want a good, high quality 'bling' brace then it has to be the Weichers/AAT polished alloy strut brace. Just be prepared to wait 2-3 months for delivery! Fitting mine soon (images show trial fit)!
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