Snapped rear subframe
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IIRC the Eibach solution for the B5 S4 consists of only a thicker front ARB.a6khu wrote:Hi after reading the above, I've decided not to go through the hassle of the H&R ARBS. I agree that they might be fab once sorted but would appreciate if anyone has experience of Eibach or Neuspeed ARBs?
Present: 2010 Ice silver B8 S4 s-tronic saloon (standard)
Past: 1998 Agate grey B5 S4 saloon (MRC tuned)
Hers: 2011 Volcano red 8P A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 170 sport quattro
Past: 1998 Agate grey B5 S4 saloon (MRC tuned)
Hers: 2011 Volcano red 8P A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 170 sport quattro
All other manufacturers supply reinforcing brackets with their rear ARB's.Harper--D wrote:I think it has a chance to happen with any bigger arbs as they have the same effect.
I had to replace a brake line underneath the car yesterday. All those with cracked
ARB mounting plates take heed!

Now, there is quite a lot of flex in the mounting plates anyway. This is why they crack.
When they crack they move a LOT more. Mine was moving so much that it was causing
the rear NS drop link to rub on the driveshaft. Eventually, it had clearly rubbed so much
that it weakened the drop link and it snapped. This allowed the ARB to sever the hard
brake line. Nice. So, I would say even if you don't have cracks you MUST get
reinforcing brackets. I would consider doing this even with a standard bar.
MY 2000 S4
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
Yes, I was speaking to someone called Rainer Hanses. However, since I supplied theGrahamS4 wrote:Has anyone actually contacted H&R?
photographic evidence they requested they have gone silent. No surprise there.
This probably really needs a solicitor to proceed and I don't want to pay for one

precedent is clear with other manufactures supplying supports, you should be able to
make a good case. It's going to be difficult to definitively prove though...
MY 2000 S4
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
I have had MRC reinforcement brackets and welding done. Chris did a great job of the welding and the brackets are really high quality. No
movement whatsoever now. Well worth doing IMO. I would advise this as something everyone should do.
movement whatsoever now. Well worth doing IMO. I would advise this as something everyone should do.
MY 2000 S4
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
Ebony Pearl
Stage 3 (MRC 400 (ish))
Apexcone 50w HIDS
Well, after reading this thread, i went and checked underneath my car. Here's what i found.......


Does it look ok to get welded up? Does anybody know if MRC are still selling the support brackets, or if anyone has any to sell? Are the support brackets an easy fit, for someone without great mechanical skill.
Most importantly, is it safe to drive like this???
Any help advise would be appreciated


Does it look ok to get welded up? Does anybody know if MRC are still selling the support brackets, or if anyone has any to sell? Are the support brackets an easy fit, for someone without great mechanical skill.
Most importantly, is it safe to drive like this???
Any help advise would be appreciated
Hmmm, its fast but is it fast enough!!!
it is only going to get worse so get that welded asap and support brackets on there to stop it happening again.
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