Hi all,
I just went to visit the S3 and treat it to some new boot struts only to find they don’t fit perfectly. So, now I’m wondering where people have obtained replacement boot struts from in the past for theirs?
My boot struts have been long overdue for replacement and I ordered a set from SGS Engineering for the 8L. I just fitted them and they extend slightly too far. They fit fine, but the boot lid now opens higher (or further up than before) and the boot spoiler fouls the aerial. Spoiler and aerial are totally original/standard. I have contacted SGS to arrange for a return/refund.
Before:
After:
In the meantime my local Audi dealer has said the original struts for the A3/S3 (8D9827552H) are no longer made. Typical.
I found the following online which match the part number. Has anyone fitted or used these before? Is it possible to have the original struts reconditioned? I don’t even know if that’s possible but just a thought.
I just went to visit the S3 and treat it to some new boot struts only to find they don’t fit perfectly. So, now I’m wondering where people have obtained replacement boot struts from in the past for theirs?
My boot struts have been long overdue for replacement and I ordered a set from SGS Engineering for the 8L. I just fitted them and they extend slightly too far. They fit fine, but the boot lid now opens higher (or further up than before) and the boot spoiler fouls the aerial. Spoiler and aerial are totally original/standard. I have contacted SGS to arrange for a return/refund.
Before:
After:
In the meantime my local Audi dealer has said the original struts for the A3/S3 (8D9827552H) are no longer made. Typical.
I found the following online which match the part number. Has anyone fitted or used these before? Is it possible to have the original struts reconditioned? I don’t even know if that’s possible but just a thought.