struts

  1. L

    2008 8P2 1.9TDI S-Line Strut size?

    Hello, I recently bought a 2008 A3 S-Line, 1.9TDI. Anyone know what strut size that would be? Already bought 55mm coilovers because I initially was misinformed from another website and thought I had a facelift model, but after seeing a post on here somewhere, I realised it's an 8p2... I'm...
  2. pj51182

    Bonnet Support Strut

    The strut that holds up the bonnet has decided to fail. Found the part on euro car parts for around £35 but wanted to see how much the VAG part was. Has anyone had the same issue and if so what replacement part did you use? If using a VAG part do you have the part number? Cheers.
  3. killfame

    Custom Wishbones Strut Brace (Pictures)

    Title speaks for itself. My mechanic is graduated engineer already and now has big improvement imagination, so he decided to have little improvised game with my beloved toy. Once The car was up on the lift, he started to measure things under and he end up with this piece of art. The whole...
  4. KrisKrk

    Tailgate gas struts

    Has anyone managed to upgrade their C6 tailgate gas struts to lift open the boot? It can be unlocked from the key/remote but can the tailgate be lifted by simple struts replacement/upgrade? It does require some strong gas struts. Where to source anything like it?
  5. NethanB

    Coilovers vs Springs vs Springs & Shocks

    Hi Just after some recommendations / personal experiences you guys have had installing anything to lower you A4 B8 I have a TDi Quattro and want to lower 40mm all round Cost is not my issue at the moment, I just want to lower her in the best way without losing too much comfort Coilovers seem...