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Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« on: May 24, 2012, 12:44:15 am »
Don't think the group buy on the above is happening anymore, so can someone pls give me the right size etc bolt and spacer to ask for at a local parts supplier, maybe someone like eurocarparts may have it?

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2012, 01:48:42 pm »
Anyone.... Need this quite soon

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2012, 02:10:45 pm »
Bolt N90823501 - The bolt is a audi part, Some people have had difficulty ordering it through VW.
Shim 7M3499349A

Dont know how much they were through the GB but i picked mine uf about a year ago for less than a tenner.

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 02:15:44 pm »
Can I order the shim through Audi too? Thanks for the info btw :happy2:

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 03:06:50 pm »
Yes mate or VW dealer, I got got mine from my local VW dealer. Just give them the part numbers and the should be able to sort it for you.

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2012, 04:41:43 pm »
Has anybody fitted theirs yet and noticed a difference?

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2012, 06:15:01 pm »
Bolt  cross references with a VW sharan part, have had no issues getting these from a VW dealers.

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2012, 07:48:19 pm »
Has anybody fitted theirs yet and noticed a difference?

Yep, cured my knocking/clunking on hard lock  :happy2:

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2012, 07:49:35 pm »
is this a problem with other PQ35 cars? because i've only ever heard mention of it on the Mk5, but never on the A3?
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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2012, 01:51:55 pm »
YES it also cured me random noise when pulling off from stationary :D

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2012, 04:54:50 pm »
How did you guys fit these? Where did you put your axle stands?

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2012, 07:12:55 pm »
If u have a look in the group but section for the bolts & spacers Im sure there's a quick clip which shows u how to fit them etc....

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Re: Subframe bolts & spacer mod
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2012, 03:10:47 pm »

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