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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
It ties the top of the suspension to the chassis leg. Logically it will stiffen up the front end, but interestingly the workshop manual says it doesn't need to be refitted. I did think it was to stop the front of the suspension turret tearing apart, but I've seen that happen even with the brace fitted. I fit it anyway since anything that reduces flex in the front end is a good thing.
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Interesting. The reason why I asked "And why is it poorly designed?" if this is suppose to stiffen up the front end, then why isn't this brace made from a solid piece metal? Having the brace with the large section cut out making it a weak link in the brace.
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2001 S8 (build date March 16th 2001) Brilliant black with oxblood red/black interior.
Mods prior to my ownership: 01E 6 speed, carbon fiber trim, bi-xenon, aftermarket muffler with x-pipe, tinted windows, non-tip steering wheel, Spal electric fan.
My mods: Oxblood red interior, LED interior lights, D3 ignition coils, new window tint, tip steering wheel with new S8 emblem, mk1 TT steering wheel air bag, mk1 TT 6 speed shift knob, new shift boot.
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