Fitting a Strut Brace

Cobra · 09-04-2005, 19:17

I got a Strut Brace for my rs now I need some advice in fitting it.
I got all the right nuts & bolts ect... but I hardly just drill 3 holes into my chassis and go driving can anyone give some advice in what I should and shouldn’t do.

**VRStu** · 09-04-2005, 19:57

I replied to the PM you sent me but I think you are talking about an Octy brace and I've only fitted the Fabia one.

Jimmy · 09-04-2005, 20:22

Offer the new brace upto the suspension turrets so that it's reasonably centred. Usually a good idea to get a mate to give you a hand. Mark the position of one of the holes using a centre punch or similar. Remove the brace and drill a dirty great big hole in your suspension turret. Offer the brace up agian and bolt into position. Mark the other hole locations and drill the remaining holes. Simple as that

pittVRS · 09-04-2005, 20:34

Wasn't there a thread on this topic with a 'how to' guide and photos and that?

Doesn't the S3 strut brace fit with no drilling?

if only there were some sort of facility within the forums, whereby you enter key words or phrases, then click a button, and all the related threads and topics apear on your screen........hmmmm.

piv34uk · 09-04-2005, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittVRS

Doesn't the S3 strut brace fit with no drilling?

No S3 brace is defo; bolt on jobby.... i used 10mm stainless steel allen bolts with nylocs to secure mine. Try and keep the nuts under the wheel arches, looks tidier

Phil

Quinten · 10-04-2005, 13:49

It helps to take the wheels off, but you can do it with the wheels on if you turn them full lock.

Leeboy · 10-04-2005, 21:18

Yes, as simple as drill holes and bolt up tight. Top tip though, because you are going to be drilling through the best part of about 4 - 5 mm of steel, get some good quality, sharp drill bits before you start. Drill a pilot hole first, i.e. use a 3 mm bit first lined up with your centre punch marks before you go for the big drill bit measured as being suitable for the bolts you're going to be using.

Before all that though, a word of caution, will your strut brace allow clearance for the bonnet to close? I've fitted a Neuspeed bar (from Awesome GTI) but since this is really intended for a Golf, the Octy bonnet will not shut unless you cut holes in the bonnet frame metal work.

Lee

**mannyo** · 10-04-2005, 21:26

If its the Audi S3 brace it fits fine, I have one on mine.

RobClubley · 10-04-2005, 22:59

The dealer's fitting my S3 one tomorrow. I've bought all the bolts and stuff - and a nice new drill bit!

***ncarring*** · 10-04-2005, 23:02

There's a few pics on my website. Yes you have to drill holes. The metal is thick - be prepared to blunt at least one drill bit.

09-04-2005, 19:17	#1
Cobra Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: IRELAND / Co.CLARE Posts: 62 Members Car: Octavia RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting a Strut Brace I got a Strut Brace for my rs now I need some advice in fitting it. I got all the right nuts & bolts ect... but I hardly just drill 3 holes into my chassis and go driving can anyone give some advice in what I should and shouldn’t do.

09-04-2005, 19:57	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,831 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 997 Times in 893 Posts	I replied to the PM you sent me but I think you are talking about an Octy brace and I've only fitted the Fabia one. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio Last edited by VRStu; 09-04-2005 at 20:00.

09-04-2005, 20:34	#4
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,256 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Wasn't there a thread on this topic with a 'how to' guide and photos and that? Doesn't the S3 strut brace fit with no drilling? if only there were some sort of facility within the forums, whereby you enter key words or phrases, then click a button, and all the related threads and topics apear on your screen........hmmmm. __________________

10-04-2005, 13:49	#6
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	It helps to take the wheels off, but you can do it with the wheels on if you turn them full lock. __________________ Awooga!!!

10-04-2005, 21:18	#7
Leeboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,176 Members Car: Superb TDI (Octy vRS in storage) Thanks: 11 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Yes, as simple as drill holes and bolt up tight. Top tip though, because you are going to be drilling through the best part of about 4 - 5 mm of steel, get some good quality, sharp drill bits before you start. Drill a pilot hole first, i.e. use a 3 mm bit first lined up with your centre punch marks before you go for the big drill bit measured as being suitable for the bolts you're going to be using. Before all that though, a word of caution, will your strut brace allow clearance for the bonnet to close? I've fitted a Neuspeed bar (from Awesome GTI) but since this is really intended for a Golf, the Octy bonnet will not shut unless you cut holes in the bonnet frame metal work. Lee __________________ Lee Want to be carbon-neutral while driving? Hold your breath!

09-04-2005, 20:22	#3
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Offer the new brace upto the suspension turrets so that it's reasonably centred. Usually a good idea to get a mate to give you a hand. Mark the position of one of the holes using a centre punch or similar. Remove the brace and drill a dirty great big hole in your suspension turret. Offer the brace up agian and bolt into position. Mark the other hole locations and drill the remaining holes. Simple as that

10-04-2005, 21:26	#8
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,465 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 359 Times in 330 Posts	If its the Audi S3 brace it fits fine, I have one on mine. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

10-04-2005, 22:59	#9
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,985 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 154 Thanked 160 Times in 133 Posts	The dealer's fitting my S3 one tomorrow. I've bought all the bolts and stuff - and a nice new drill bit! __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

10-04-2005, 23:02	#10
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,952 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	There's a few pics on my website. Yes you have to drill holes. The metal is thick - be prepared to blunt at least one drill bit. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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