Strut Braces

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pip_polo wrote: i'm taking it as it was taken whilst me and alex were trying to take the wipers to bits? due to the seal been like that lol
Yeah thats right, your wipers are comical! And dangerous :lol:
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pip_polo wrote:i would've though there is 2 each side?
Just had another look and I really can only see one single bolt holding the top of the strut in?
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is it not like this?
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my wipers are ace!! i should make a video to make people laugh tbh
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Andy1.6 wrote:
pip_polo wrote:i would've though there is 2 each side?
Just had another look and I really can only see one single bolt holding the top of the strut in?
The ones i've seen are either 2 or 4 bolt attachment on each front strut. Wouldn't be strong enough on 1 bolt per side!
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who else was there when i demonstrated how they shouldn't work?
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Alex, Si, Rob. Erm I can't think of any more. LOL when you said "It's layered in rainex" :lol:

Mk4 has a single suspension bolt sadly, however there are kits for the struts for mk4.
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how are they bloted on? (going to look at my g/fs now lol)

and rainX ftw
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Here's what it's like on mine. Maybe I'm just missing something

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Best pic I could find buddy, sorry its not much use!

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Andy1.6 wrote:Here's what it's like on mine. Maybe I'm just missing something

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I think they bolt onto the studs you can see in the photo, two are used by the expansion bottle, so that would need resecuring. So very easy fit! (can see 3 studs each side you'd use.)
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Ok after a research, depending on how your engine setup is... You can secure the strut to the existing holes should they fit with the supplied washer (Wether you have that or not I don't know!). Either that or its a drill job (although I wouldn't fancy or recommend drilling into the area where suspension is!).

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Arr so confusing! I'll just buy it and find out!
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Andy1.6 wrote:Arr so confusing! I'll just buy it and find out!
Just buy it, 'dry fit' it & it'll be obvious. U'll then be able to do everyone else a 'how to' guide! :wink: :lol:
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Good plan, I'll get on it tomorrow morning
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Andy1.6 wrote:EDIT: I might just fit one of these while I'm at it

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-M ... 286.c0.m14 :roll:
Oh
My
God

i think that is the worst kit i have ever seen. Shocking, truly shocking...
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