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Old 15th January 2015, 01:49 PM
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Jason at allgerman parts got this wrong once before on a drag set up a8 and he learnt the hardway lol, so will defo get you the right parts ! He also supplied me with many parts when i redid the suspension.
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Old 15th January 2015, 02:46 PM
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Thanks guys

Ok, so allgerman parts sounds like the safest place to get them. They don't appear to list them on their site though. Would it be best to just email FAO Jason?
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Old 15th January 2015, 02:55 PM
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Yes just call him
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Got a reply from Jason ...

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As I thought Meyle do not list the components specific to 20 inch cars. Only TRW which is what I have supplied previously and the OE fitment. I can get these and supply within a few days. The full set of arms only (correct 1st time) would cost you £414.00 plus VAT (£497.00) We could also supply ARB links and tie rod ends etc.
Are TRW any good?

And does that price sound about right?


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Old 15th January 2015, 05:16 PM
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TRW are the people that made them for Audi. I put these on mine. You will notice the Audi part number is shaved off lol !!
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Old 15th January 2015, 05:17 PM
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I forgot about them being TRW - same convo i had with him at the time..
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Ah! Neat, thanks.

How do they compare to Meyle though? I mean, aren't Meyle supposed to be a superior OEM replacement?

I'm wondering if it's just that there's no Meyle 'kit' available for the 20 inch'ers, but that maybe all the arms/linkages are available separately

I'll probably give Jason a call tomorrow.
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Well seeing as you cannot get the lower rear arms made by anyone else, they are as good as it gets. Mine were 170k plus and still fine when i replaced them as it turned out. I used lemforder to and febi top arms. You wont go wrong with any of these makes - either will long outlive the car at this age
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