Suspension & Drivetrain Index
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Front Strut Braces Rear Swaybar |
Dogbone Mount Front Suspension Bushes Short Shifter Shifter Bushings Springs |
Swaybar Update |
Audi S3 upper and lower strut braces
Well worth doing as it really stiffens up the front end of the car. The lower brace just bolts in place - the holes are already there. The upper brace requires drilling the strut tops. I had mine fitted by the Skoda dealer as a condition of my UK insurance. Prices and part numbers (as of 10/06) from a main Audi dealer are: Upper strut brace 8L9 805 629 A £48.60 Lower brace 8N0 199 403 B £13.20 Bolts for lower brace N 104 679 01 2x£1.14 Captive nuts N 909 147 01 2x £2.84 Cheers to Briskoda for the
part numbers |
Whiteline
Mk4 Golf rear swaybar
 This is excellent - it really tightens up the handling of the car and is well worth doing. |
Uprated lower engine "dogbone" mount
 Modified by an Auckland member of VASK Another worthwhile mod. Definitely makes gear changing smoother and acceleration a little more responsive. |
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Super Pro suspension bushes These definitely feel much better than the standard bushes - firmer but not at all harsh. Details here and here They cost around NZ$210 After a month or so the ARB bushes started to creak, so I had to lubricate them with copper grease - with a little help from this guide |
Whiteline swaybar update After three years it's looking a little worse for wear. I plan to get it powder coated.   |
Coming Soon - Vogtland Springs |
Forge Short Shifter |
Verdict Motorsport Gear Shift Bushings Click for info:  |
42 Draft
Designs Gear Shift Bushings Click for info:  |
