GB feeler: Audi A3 Strut Bar, any interest???

[tongsli]

I'm posting to see if there is any interest in getting a group buy together to purchase the Audi A3 Strut Bar.

Here are some pictures:

Don't have pricing yet, but hopefully it'll be close to what the Audi TT's bar costs which is $86 USD. At least that's what I'm hoping for

Dan Grayson from Hillside Imports in Oregon would be the vendor. These would come from Germany and not via the UK so the price should be less.

Dan at Hillside Imports
4402 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97221-3660

1 877-581-8204

web page

Please post if you're interested.

Included would be the correct (6) bolts needed to install these.

Lito

PS As soon as we gauge interest, it'll help determine the final pricing.

[ February 28, 2003, 20:43: Message edited by: tongsli ]

 

[tongsli]

Oh and most important: I'm not getting anything in return for posting this information and I'm not running the group buy.

Just trying to get a good price on the bar.

Dan would field calls, email, payment, etc, etc.

Lito

 

[Kennedy]

I'm in...
Should be less than $150. www.achtuning.com has them for $150 with hardware delivered.
Might want to try a GB with them as well.

 

[tongsli]

Thanks for the information Chris! I'll make sure to pass this along.

Where is Strretch??

Lito

 

[tomo366]

I am interested

 

[01J4TDI]

What models will these work on??

what makes them better than "local" ones??

thanks

 

[tongsli]

what makes them better than "local" ones??

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not sure what you mean by this, please explain.

Lito

 

[alhutch]

Lito,

Perhaps he means American made bars (Neuspeed, etc.)?

Is mounting hardware included as part of the GB? I was intrigued by the 'self locking' nut (or was it bolt) description in the other thread.

Al

 

[tongsli]

Al,

Still working on getting everything together including the bolts. Will keep you informed. If they are indeed the correct bolts, I'm sure Dan can get you some.

I'm sorry that I don't have all the details, I mainly wanted to see if people were interested.

Lito

 

[strretch]

Where is Strretch??

Wha...? You rang?

Sorry, I was just pondering the REST of my list that's waiting for nicer weather to actually install...

BUT, I'm interested!

 

[danix]

I'd be curious to see what Shine has to say about the need for a strut bar. Obviously it does something if the factory chose to use it, but some opinions would be nice.

I'm interested if it looks like a wise upgrade.

 

[LIVE4SPD]

I want one!!

 

[Indigo_Golf]

Hi,

I would be interested too....

Martin

 

[tongsli]

Thanks for the replies. Still waiting on Dan for an update on prices

Lito

 

[Dan@HillsideImports]

Just to let everyone know Im waiting on pricing still and that I should have everything soon. Thanks for hanging in there.. If you would like to be included on the list for the group buy please email me at dgrayson@hillsideimports.com or you can phone the shop at 1-877-581-8204 if you have any questions..

 

[Kennedy]

FYI...
Here it is for $110
http://www.enfig.com/mk4stressbars.htm

 

[speedgator]

I'd be in! I'm not sure as to the effectiveness of this mod, but it can't hurt. I figure with a full suspension set up the chassis will be well complemented.

 

[speedgator]

Any info yet? Also posting to add to my favorites...email reminders.

 

[vwnumber3]

Anything new on this?

 

[tongsli]

Well,

Here's the deal. We can still get the Audi bar, but having looked at the design of the Autotech bar it looks like a better design.

The Autotech bar can be removed where the Audi bar cannot. The reason this is a concern of mine is that the OEM wiring chase looks like it might be affected by the location of the Audi bar.

Lito

 

[KOMET155]

Speedgator-I can get you one if you're interested.. I'd spoken about this in the forums but was censored for doing so.

Email me if you're interested --->> paternos@att.net

 

[tongsli]

I am recommending that everyone buy this bar from Komet155. His prices and professionalism can't be beat

I am not going to buy this bar for myself but will be purchasing the Autotech bar for the reasons I mentioned in my last post.

good luck!

 

[Birdman]

Check out the Autotech bar made for this car. Works just like the A3 BUT easy to remove 2 bolts if needed. I would get 2 extra mounting bolts as they only sent 3 per side and it is drilled for 6. Very easy to install. Hopefully i will get pictures posted tomorrow (without the extra bolts) I plan on putting the extra bolts on because i hit the roads hard and my driveway is a mile of potholes and gravel. 99$ Best buy for your money INHO>

 

[tongsli]

 

[danix]

How did the handling change Lito?

 

[tongsli]

Dan,

That's Jerry's car. I haven't bought it yet. There is this little digital gauge that got ahead of the line

Lito

PS. I know that Jerry did notice the stiffer front end. Others have reported a stiffer ride with just the addition of the Steel Skid Plate.

 

[tongsli]

Autotech install thread

 

[Birdman]

I had hard 40,000 miles on my car going in and out a bad pot holed gravel road when i put mine on. There is some better,tighter handling with it inplace. You can tell the strut towers flex as the mounting had lifted slightly where there was not a bolt. Thats why i said to order extra bolts and really put it on tight.