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    Hey Guys,

    Im lookin 2 buy a strut brace for my GTI.
    I can see that the Forge SB is the 1 that ppl most use here on the forum, but I was wondering if there was any alternatives??

    Ive had a look, but cant seem to find any on the net.
    Does any1 know any other brand of SB available for the Polo?

    Thanks.
    T Go.
    T Go
    MY11.5 Golf GTI | Bluefin Stage 2 | Pipercross Stage 2 Intake Pipe | AFE Pro 5R Filter | SPM Downpipe | VWR Sport Springs | H&R 22mm RSB | R LED Tail Lights

  • #2
    Mate i know Seat themselves made one for the mk4 Ibiza which i tried to get prices for but had some troubles. I did the group buy for the forge ones and they are the only other i could find at the time. There is a group buy for them in the group buy section.
    Last edited by shaneth; 05-05-2008, 03:47 PM.
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    • #3
      Thanx heaps man.

      Done and done.

      T Go.
      T Go
      MY11.5 Golf GTI | Bluefin Stage 2 | Pipercross Stage 2 Intake Pipe | AFE Pro 5R Filter | SPM Downpipe | VWR Sport Springs | H&R 22mm RSB | R LED Tail Lights

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      • #4
        Hi everyone, resurrecting an old thread.

        I just installed Forge front Strut Brace today and was wondering whether when i'm tightening the tower bolts back up if they need a specific amount of force (+ how do you measure this?)

        sorry for the noob question.

        jim

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        • #5
          Here are answers mate !

          It was in the FAQ/DIY thread....

          Cheers,
          Quest

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          • #6
            I realise that it was in there thanks mate, but how do you measure force (torque) etc... is my question. I just did the bolts up until i thought they were tight enough???

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            • #7
              Mate you measure it with a torque wrench but as for the exact settings im not sure. Maybe someone with etka or similar can answer.
              For Sale 2006 VW Polo GTI
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              • #8
                I did mine up FT(F*#king Tight), or first click of the elbow, along with some locktite.
                "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."

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                • #9
                  the recommended 15Nm isn't overly tight. so you needn't be too worried. they required no effort at all to undo when i installed mine.
                  Last edited by Grant; 25-11-2008, 12:24 PM. Reason: typo

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                  • #10
                    cool, thanks guys. I figured if i did them as tight or tighter than when i took them out its better than too little. I don't have a torque wrench, so I guess i'll just keep checking them over the next few weeks to check for loose ones... (or perhaps it's a good excuse to buy a decent set of socket wrenches, broke the last one installing the bugger yesterday, along with taking some skin off the hand on that bloody air-box )

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                    • #11
                      Finally you will do it like almost everybody here....as tight as you can !
                      Good luck GTI_jim !!!
                      If you don't fit the TIP yet, don't change your dressings...it will hurt again !! lol !

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