strut

  1. strut retainer nut?

    hi just wondering how you guys loosened and tightened the spring seat nut on the front struts.It seems to be round with two slot cutouts,haynes recomend making a alternative but i dont have a grinder and itl take me forever to file a socket down to make it,any help? cheers
  2. FAO: ppl who fitted their own front upper strut brace

    Hi guys, I have now got my s3 strut brace ready to be fitted. I have searched and read the threads and different ways of fitting etc. However i'm thinking about attempting a different way. Rather than using nuts n bolts or rivnuts...I'm thinking of using a Tap and then just fixing a bolt into...
  3. Strut Brace

    Just tried to fit my strut brace that I got from the dealer for my tdi, I am little confused. The instructions say take the rubber dripper out, done, then move the soloniod valve box, which I am guessing is the ECU you in top right of the engine, trouble is I can't, is it screwed in or is there...
  4. Strut brace

    I am sorry if this has been mentioned in another thread I have bought a strut brace,(silver adjustable one from ebay)Have been told from some eon that I should get another one as it may break under the tension.Anyone install this type of strut brace?If so any comments Also Ive seen the...
  5. JIMYU

    adjusting rear strut braces..

    Should I be adjusting my rear strut brace to push it outwards to tension the bar against the bodywork? How tight have other done it? Its the Raid HP type brace, the undrilled one. cheers
  6. tissot

    any interest in a front upper strut brace

    After spending all day talking to everyone and anyone at the Autosport show, even seat sport, no one makes one. As such, i have come across a company who could manufacture bespoke one's. They will be made from steel and powder coated. Colour can be changed if necessary. We are looking...
  7. soamer

    strut braces how easy are they to fit

    hi guys, happy new year ive not been on for a while but i am slowly building my 8v to compete in sprints and a few rallys. ive just bought a front strut brace from omp but theres no fitting guide. how easy are they to fit as in the past ive been lazy and used preperation companys, b but...
  8. strut brace

    am i right or wrong but i thought the cupra tdi came with a front strut brace as standard :redface: :redface:
  9. jase750

    Strut brace = cracked windscreen ? ? ? ? ?

    Just gone out to wash the car ready for the annual xmas prezzie drop . and have found a small crack at the bottom of the drivers side of the windscreen ? there is NO damage or stone chip anywhere near the only thing I can think of is it a stress crack from fitting the front strut brace...
  10. cupraolli

    rear strut is here

    after all the talk about rear struts in previos posts phil showed me where i could find some so i wnet and order a mk1 golf rear strut brace of ebay from a company call 2fast2cool.com i payed for it yesterday at about 3 oclock and look what ive just got. really happy with it and very...
  11. C1TPT

    rear strut brace

    hi guys, looking at getting a rear strut brace, was just wondering if the mk2 ibiza one fits? :confused: i had a search and it looks like its just the mk4 polo and mk1 golf ones that fit? cheers :)
  12. front strut removal

    can anyone tell me how you separate the bottom end of the front strut?
  13. fcuknafe

    Front Rear Strut Brace

    Hey ... Does anyone know where i can get a front and rear strutbrace from looked on ebay and theyr all for the cupra's etc . Does anyone know if they will fit mine thanks
  14. mixupz

    RHS strut removal

    Ive come across a guide on the net http://www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk/ibiza_front_shock_absorber_change.htm and i have been looking at the problems when removing the RHS strut and the driveshaft... How easy is the driveshaft to remove as an alternative to the primitave 2x2 wood approach shown in...
  15. Cupra (180) Front Strut Brace?

    Already got the rear strut brace from Forge on order but cannot source a front one that fits the Cupra 180. Is there one out there guys?
  16. Strut Braces

    Anyone know if fitting front and rear strut braces to a mk2 ibiza is a difficlut job?
  17. deanrankin85

    mk2 ibiza strut braces

    without seeing the strut braces, would a mk2 upper or lower strut braces fit on my mk3 cupra? thanx!
  18. cupraolli

    strut braces

    where is the best place to get these from? for a mk3 ibiza cupra. ive looked on strutbracer.co.uk and the dont have they cupra on there where is the best place to get them from?
  19. Foxy

    Upper strut brace pics please!

    As title. I bought a Golf mk4 one in the hope I could get it to fit. It looks totally different though. So can a few people post pics of theirs please.
  20. rich.h44

    strut braces

    has any body go any info on front and rear strutbrces for the cordoba vario(esate)i have been told the ibza git ones will fit front and rear! any help or advise would be grate thanx rich
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