Feeler thread - Group buy on Mk2 TT lower arms...................

[Rob GTI]

I've got a set of 345mm brakes ready to go on, but am holding back because of the increased weight. I was thinking of fitting the Cupra lower control arms to save the weight that I will gain. Don;t want to go to the expense of getting all the ball joints and stuff ....so does this mean that if the Cupra lower arms are the same as the TT lower arms they should have the same ball joints as standard also meaning that I need to but the TT ball joints?

Does anyone actually understand what I just said??? 

[RobH]

tried to post a note on the seat forum but it got deleted as it was apparently a group buy, even although it was just a note pointing them to this thread

They seem a bit funny with that kind of thing. Have you spoke to the admins im sure Al posted a link for the BSH catch can thingy and they didnt delete that.

[Janner_Sy]

I've got a set of 345mm brakes ready to go on, but am holding back because of the increased weight. I was thinking of fitting the Cupra lower control arms to save the weight that I will gain. Don;t want to go to the expense of getting all the ball joints and stuff ....so does this mean that if the Cupra lower arms are the same as the TT lower arms they should have the same ball joints as standard also meaning that I need to but the TT ball joints?

Does anyone actually understand what I just said??? 

As said before if the cupra/s3 lower arms are indeed the same as the TT lower control arms, then all you will need is the ball joints, lock plates and bolts. 

[RedRobin]

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I'm seriously interested in these (before I found this thread I asked someone to get me a price for some earlier today as Hurdy had suggested the mod).

I could collect mine from you, QD.

[owen lcr]

i am also going to phone audi aberdeen for a price aswell just to see if there is a differance between them and the one STOKEBALLOON is calling

[Rob GTI]

I've got a set of 345mm brakes ready to go on, but am holding back because of the increased weight. I was thinking of fitting the Cupra lower control arms to save the weight that I will gain. Don;t want to go to the expense of getting all the ball joints and stuff ....so does this mean that if the Cupra lower arms are the same as the TT lower arms they should have the same ball joints as standard also meaning that I need to but the TT ball joints?

Does anyone actually understand what I just said??? 

As said before if the cupra/s3 lower arms are indeed the same as the TT lower control arms, then all you will need is the ball joints, lock plates and bolts. 

The Cupra bits can't be the the same bar the actual control arms otherwise why are the cupra boys chasing the bal joints etc?

[RobH]

I've got a set of 345mm brakes ready to go on, but am holding back because of the increased weight. I was thinking of fitting the Cupra lower control arms to save the weight that I will gain. Don;t want to go to the expense of getting all the ball joints and stuff ....so does this mean that if the Cupra lower arms are the same as the TT lower arms they should have the same ball joints as standard also meaning that I need to but the TT ball joints?

Does anyone actually understand what I just said???  

As said before if the cupra/s3 lower arms are indeed the same as the TT lower control arms, then all you will need is the ball joints, lock plates and bolts.  

The Cupra bits can't be the the same bar the actual control arms otherwise why are the cupra boys chasing the bal joints etc?

They are the same bars, the Cupra/S3 has the 345mm brake set up which is heavy so to counter that they are already fitted with the lightweight TT arms and so technically the TT ball joints should slot straight in and hay presto 0.5 degrees camber the reason why we want the ball joints .

[Rob GTI]

So to confirm the Cupra has the TT lower control arms but not the ball joints?

[RobH]

So to confirm the Cupra has the TT lower control arms but not the ball joints?

They have the lightweight Ali control arms which is the same PN as the TT arms so whopefully the adjustable ball joints will fit

[RedRobin]

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I'm wondering if the Cupra lower arms are sold cheaper than the TT's because of the Audi badge. They should cost the same if the same part # though.

[RobH]

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I'm wondering if the Cupra lower arms are sold cheaper than the TT's because of the Audi badge. They should cost the same if the same part # though.

You might be on to something there Robin, ill get a price for the Cupra arms from Seremotors on scn hes always miles cheaper than any dealer then all you should need are the ball joints etc .

[Janner_Sy]

rob beat me to it. i was going to mention the guy from seremotors seat. he seems extremely helpful in getting stuff for guys.

[RobH]

Just to confirm the PN he needs is 8J0 407 151 D.

[RedRobin]

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I'm wondering if the Cupra lower arms are sold cheaper than the TT's because of the Audi badge. They should cost the same if the same part # though.

You might be on to something there Robin, ill get a price for the Cupra arms from Seremotors on scn hes always miles cheaper than any dealer then all you should need are the ball joints etc .

....This is the list of parts which 'danish' Sy posted in another thread as needed:

1- Lower control arm:
    Amount required=2 total, 1 per side
    Part number=8J0 407 151 D (same part number for each side)
    
 2- Bolt to attach lower arm (dont know exact name for it):
    Amount required= 2 total, 1 per side
    Part Number=N 101 410 03
  
 3- Ball Joints:
    Amount required= 2 total, 1 per side
    Part number= 8J0 407 365 (LEFT SIDE), 8J0 407 366 (RIGHT SIDE)
    
 4- Ball Joint bolts:
    Amount required= 6 total, (3 per side)
    Part Number= N103 320 02
    
 5- Ball Joint Lock Plates:
    Amount required= 2 total, 1 each side
    Part number= 8J0 407 175 (176)

^ Is this still correct for the Mk5 GTI? ^
    

[Janner_Sy]

how rude that was me lol.

They were the part numbers for the kit i bought in germany from an audi dealership