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23rd January 2009, 11:51 PM
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Track rod ends
Hello
 My '02 S8 Final edition with the suspension destroying 20's needs new track rod ends. Anybody used anything other than originals that they can recommend? Audi are £35 per side for theirs. 
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24th January 2009, 07:43 AM
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Duffy,
There are 2 Alternative track rod ends for the FE D2s. VAGCAT throws up a part number of 4B0419811H. Meyle list that part number as 116 020 8228/HD when you search their site by make model and year but don't cross reference it with the VAG part number. GSF car parts can supply Meyle. I have never used Meyle but Botang has and recomends them for his PF A8. Bilstein also do these components for our car but don't have a web presence with as great a granularity as Meyle. I can source these locally but do't know of any national chains of suppliers. Mike
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24th January 2009, 11:54 PM
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Thanks for the comprehensive answer on this one!
Euro do original VAG ones for £23 plus the VAt which is a bit more palateable, I'll contact GSF and see what the Meyle come in at though. Regards!
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28th January 2009, 01:28 PM
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I used Euro carparts ones, no issue. About £16-17 a side if I recall. Looked good qual and do the job - depends if you let non OEM stuff on the car or not!
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13th March 2009, 07:58 PM
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Did this today with the eurocarparts OEM ones at circa £50 for the pair.
Straightforward job and on checking the records the original ones lasted 118k, not a bad effort. The OEM ones are identical (As you'd expect I suppose) and came with new bolts etc. The car feels much better but it's needing tyres and will get tracked immediately thereafter! Thanks!
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17th March 2009, 04:32 PM
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small correction to my post - the euro ones subsequently fell apart - and needed replacing. Now using QH from another local parts place... not impressed with the Euro ones
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17th March 2009, 11:30 PM
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Had the car '4 wheel steered' and some new tyres (Pirelli P Zero's Directionale) put on, it now feels absolutely fantastic!
Every part of the suspension that could be adjusted, needed adjusted and it feels much stabler in a straight line and much more settled over bumps, especially mid corner. £192 to fit the tyres and adjust the suspension but money well spent!
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