Like the man said 20 mims, line it up, mark it, drill it,and do the bolts up.
Kinda scares me, but I think I'll be brave with this one!
When I get one, I'll search on here for a "how-to" then maybe give it a bash!!!!
UPPER strut brace poll
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Kinda scares me, but I think I'll be brave with this one!
When I get one, I'll search on here for a "how-to" then maybe give it a bash!!!!
Measure, mark, measure, recheck marks, drill, fit bolts, lower car to ground and tighten bolts, drive and smile
Easy mate! Use good quality, sharp drill bits. Mark it carefully, centre punch your marks, smaller drill bit first then the size required for your bolts. Paint your holes once drilled. Job done.
The lower one makes more of a difference I think. The upper one does help and stopped my dashboard rattling so real bonus. Must do mod in my opinion.
Was doing some driving today and decided to push the car to decide on the brace - definately feel the front flexes too much when cornering (high and low speed) so went to Audi and ordered the part for £60. Should arrive on Friday and will get Storm Developments to fit it when I get the car remapped. Should be a big improvement when I come out with another 40hp, new stiffer DBM and upper brace. Can't wait.
Edit: Also asked Fl@pper why he voted that he wasn't impressed and he said it was a mistake - so looks like a thumbs up from everyone on the brace!
Edit: Also asked Fl@pper why he voted that he wasn't impressed and he said it was a mistake - so looks like a thumbs up from everyone on the brace!
Kinda scares me, but I think I'll be brave with this one!
When I get one, I'll search on here for a "how-to" then maybe give it a bash!!!!
Measure, mark, measure, recheck marks, drill, fit bolts, lower car to ground and tighten bolts, drive and smile
Just kidding.
Thanks for the advice & encouragement guys!
I'll defo give it a bash when the time comes - it's always more satisfying when you do something yourself, right??
i got the brace , its currently sitting on car , unbolted, but think ive now plucked the courage to have a go ,
what you use to paint the holes , anything in particular,
i need to buy some paint for the de lock cap, could this be used to paint the struts too ??
was going to buy from halfrauds unsure if needed primer and laquer -its flash red
cheers
what you use to paint the holes , anything in particular,
i need to buy some paint for the de lock cap, could this be used to paint the struts too ??
was going to buy from halfrauds unsure if needed primer and laquer -its flash red
cheers
Use any paint for the holes, just to cover up the exposed metal to prevent rusting. I used a bit of Hammerite, does'nt especially matter what colour as you can't see it.
Just a quickie - would you think using rivets as opposed to nuts/bolts is a good option here? Would there be less chance of corrosion using rivets and would they be as secure? Thanks.
Rivets would work aslong as they are the correct size, strong and fitted correctly. they will have to put up with alot of shear forces.
I have three M12 bolts on each side, these aint breaking
I have three M12 bolts on each side, these aint breaking
Yeah was wondering if rivets would be strong enough...
If I used bolts would steel or nylon washers be better?
If I used bolts would steel or nylon washers be better?
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