MK4 front strut brace

[jaywa]

Hey all I found a strut brace that needs holes drilled into the strut tower to be installed. Just wodering if anyone hasd ever done this? and more imprtantly should it be done?

[rayray086]

All top strut braces need drilling to fit. No harm in doing so.


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[Sirocco20348]

I have another question, do these top strut braces do anything worthwhile?

Like has it been proven that they actually stiffen the car?

[h100vw]

Audi deemed upper and lower braces a factory fit on the 8L S3, which essentially is the same front end. They wouldn't do it for the good of their health.

Whether the improvement is noticeable, I can't comment.

Gavin

[leighaus]

id never drill into the strut tower. if the front strut brace cant utilize factory locations, its not worthy.

I had a front strut brace on my silvia and it made a massive difference.

[jaywa]

I've had a fair few strut braces on other cars but I've never had to drill extra holes in. If other people did it alright I will as I've spent a bit on suspension already so this seems fitting

[Sirocco20348]

From my research last night your better off upgrading the strut mounts first..

[jaywa]

Its got coilovers already

[Sirocco20348]

If you already have coilovers, i wouldnt even bother with the top strut brace..

[jaywa]

There meant to do different things though. I'm still not happy with my suspension and don't wanna do anything performance wise until it's right