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by Baldrick
Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed
Replies: 39
Views: 9304

Re: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed

Further to the above - big difference in preciseness to the steering. Recommended.
by Baldrick
Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed
Replies: 39
Views: 9304

Re: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed

Took a couple of hours, my DIY bar all made up and fitted. If you’ve a vice, saw, drill and a couple of files it isn’t a difficult job and as I said, cost me £12 plus some Halfords paint. The dimensions you need are a 1m length of 1” diameter box section aluminium with a 10 swg diameter. I made mine...
by Baldrick
Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed
Replies: 39
Views: 9304

Re: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed

Yes, still had no response from them, so I picked up an alloy box section for £12, I’ll be putting up a guide on how to easily make it if anyone’s interested...
by Baldrick
Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed
Replies: 39
Views: 9304

Re: Strut Brace - Canyon Run CR-15 installed

Could anyone possibly measure the length of the bar and the wall thickness (I'm guessing about 2.5mm) as due to there being no stock and brotek 'being unresponsive I'm going to make my own.. thankyou
by Baldrick
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:16 am
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: 19 or 20 inch wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 822

Re: 19 or 20 inch wheels

I have your spec with 20 inch wheels. While the car rides ok, I wish I had 19s as there are only advantages to the extra sidewall suppleness.
by Baldrick
Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: 20” wheels vs 19”
Replies: 2
Views: 818

20” wheels vs 19”

Every time I get a car with low profile rubber I always speculate whether it’s worth downgrading in wheel size to improve the suppleness of the chassis. Is there much improvement in ride quality between 19s and 20s? Thankyou
by Baldrick
Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: B8 RS4 checkpoints for new buyer
Replies: 0
Views: 1092

B8 RS4 checkpoints for new buyer

Hello all, first post for me. Looking at choosing a decent B8 RS4 and have test driven a few cars that seem spot on. Are there any particular checkpoints or gotchas which experienced owners can offer? Is hearing a cold start for gain rattle essential for instance? Is it worth negotiation an approved...

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