Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered

Lex Dysia · 14-05-2008, 16:08

As the title says I have just ordered one of these and will collect it friday, what I would like to know from the people who have fitted these is what size bolts will I need? I'm guessing M8 or M10 but also what length will I need?

Fezboy · 14-05-2008, 16:48

M8 bolts and washers from ScrewFix (Don't get then from B&Q as they are rubbish

I got the 30mm M8's as it's easier to get the nylon nuts on the end

Lex Dysia · 14-05-2008, 16:56

Cheers Fezboy there's a screwfix round the corner from me and it's near a halfords so a trip to them both for bolts and primer and I'm sorted

gmaster · 14-05-2008, 20:42

Nice one mate! im hoping to get one soonish how much did you pay for it? cheers.

Lex Dysia · 14-05-2008, 20:49

£50 + VAT

UncleRic · 14-05-2008, 22:04

I could have sold you a very nice aluminium shiney version for £25..

Also, put the M8 bolts UP through the brace as its easier to tighten the nuts from the top than struggling to get at them from under the arch.

Lex Dysia · 18-05-2008, 01:03

All fitted, in fairness there's not much difference and I felt more when I fitted my lower brace but oh well its a bit of under bonnet bling

DV rattle's against it but ive ordered some black adhesive foam to sort that little prob, when I've got that stuck on I'll take some pics and post them up

14-05-2008, 16:08	#1
Lex Dysia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 383 Thanks: 28 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts	Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered As the title says I have just ordered one of these and will collect it friday, what I would like to know from the people who have fitted these is what size bolts will I need? I'm guessing M8 or M10 but also what length will I need? __________________ Upper & Lower S3 Strut braces-Forge FMDV006 DV-PiperX panel filter-Whiteline adjustable rear arb-Superpro Dogbone, Control arm & Front ARB bushes-LCR Splitter-Milotec Grilles-Golf MK4 Aero wipers-KVW100-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-18" RS8 Alloys-N75H-Revo Stage 1 TO DO: Blueflame turbo back-Seat & Door Card Leather trim and a respray.

14-05-2008, 16:48	#2
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 19 Thanked 113 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered M8 bolts and washers from ScrewFix (Don't get then from B&Q as they are rubbish I got the 30mm M8's as it's easier to get the nylon nuts on the end __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Herts South Mimms Meet 30.10.2008

14-05-2008, 16:56	#3
Lex Dysia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 383 Thanks: 28 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered Cheers Fezboy there's a screwfix round the corner from me and it's near a halfords so a trip to them both for bolts and primer and I'm sorted __________________ Upper & Lower S3 Strut braces-Forge FMDV006 DV-PiperX panel filter-Whiteline adjustable rear arb-Superpro Dogbone, Control arm & Front ARB bushes-LCR Splitter-Milotec Grilles-Golf MK4 Aero wipers-KVW100-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-18" RS8 Alloys-N75H-Revo Stage 1 TO DO: Blueflame turbo back-Seat & Door Card Leather trim and a respray.

14-05-2008, 20:42	#4
gmaster Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 524 Thanks: 3 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered Nice one mate! im hoping to get one soonish how much did you pay for it? cheers. __________________ Black octy mk1 VRS... with some mods.

14-05-2008, 20:49	#5
Lex Dysia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 383 Thanks: 28 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered £50 + VAT __________________ Upper & Lower S3 Strut braces-Forge FMDV006 DV-PiperX panel filter-Whiteline adjustable rear arb-Superpro Dogbone, Control arm & Front ARB bushes-LCR Splitter-Milotec Grilles-Golf MK4 Aero wipers-KVW100-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-18" RS8 Alloys-N75H-Revo Stage 1 TO DO: Blueflame turbo back-Seat & Door Card Leather trim and a respray.

14-05-2008, 22:04	#6
UncleRic Powahhhhhh.. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 760 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered I could have sold you a very nice aluminium shiney version for £25.. Also, put the M8 bolts UP through the brace as its easier to tighten the nuts from the top than struggling to get at them from under the arch. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- 4x4 Octavia, now with leaner gerbils -------------------------------------------------

18-05-2008, 01:03	#7
Lex Dysia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 383 Thanks: 28 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Audi S3 upper strut brace ordered All fitted, in fairness there's not much difference and I felt more when I fitted my lower brace but oh well its a bit of under bonnet bling DV rattle's against it but ive ordered some black adhesive foam to sort that little prob, when I've got that stuck on I'll take some pics and post them up __________________ Upper & Lower S3 Strut braces-Forge FMDV006 DV-PiperX panel filter-Whiteline adjustable rear arb-Superpro Dogbone, Control arm & Front ARB bushes-LCR Splitter-Milotec Grilles-Golf MK4 Aero wipers-KVW100-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-18" RS8 Alloys-N75H-Revo Stage 1 TO DO: Blueflame turbo back-Seat & Door Card Leather trim and a respray.

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