GROUP BUY IS: CLOSED
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In addition to the group buy, we are offering special sales pricing plus a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief for those who would like to purchase our Überlegenes Stabilisatoren System (ÜSS) and ÜSS Billet Aluminum End Links to compliment your Alu Kreuz.
Here it is, the first group buy on our facelift version Alu Kreuz (pronounced kroitz) drivetrain stabilizer for the B8.5 chassis Audi's to include the A4, S4, A5, S5, Q5 and RS5. Our Alu Kreuz replaces the factory multi piece drive train stabilizer with one solid, lightweight structural member to further stiffen the chassis and prevent unwanted suspension deflection. All 6 mounting points are secured to one single plane; the net result is sharper steering with a reduction in chassis flex.
Who would benefit from the addition of the Alu Kreuz? We feel that if you enjoy spirited driving, like to take the on ramps and off ramps of the highway a little quicker than you peers, enjoy a nice drive through the canyons (twisties), the occasional track day or high performance driving class or just want to run your car balls out on the road course, the Alu Kreuz is perfect for you.
During our testing of the B8.5 chassis cars which are comprised of the Audi A4, S4, A5, S5, Q5 and RS5 we found that there was quite a bit of torsional flex coming from the factory subframe/engine carrier. This torsional flex produced what we felt to be incorrect steering sensitivity and response in all aspects of driving. To combat this unwanted characteristic, we did a thorough examination of the front suspension, chassis unibody, and the engine carrier/subframe. Our conclusion was that the OEM hollow steel drivetrain stabilizer underperformed.
The team at Eurocode set out to combat this torsional flex and decided to redesign the drivetrain stabilizer. Our first step was to analyze the material that the factory stabilizer was made up of and then create a load case scenario in which to test it under. We sent out a sample for materials testing and found the factory stabilizer to be made up of carbon steel with a density of 0.284 lb/in3, predominately hollow and stamped into shape. The OEM stabilizer is made up of nine separate pieces, and they are all welded together to form one single unit. Once all of this data was collected and loaded, our team set out with the goal of improving chassis rigidity and weight reduction. Our team found that a replacement stabilizer manufactured out of billet aluminum would accomplish our goals, so the next step was the design process.
Our design process went through several revisions, with each version being loaded into computer modeling to test how it would stack up against the inferior OEM product; these revisions were also built and tested not only on the road, but as well as on a closed course with the feedback provided by a professional driver to the design engineers.
The finished product, which we dub “Alu Kreuz”, is incredible. It features a one piece, billet T7 aircraft aluminum construction, type III hard anodized coating, and all necessary provisions to attach the OEM sound deadeners. It requires zero modification to the vehicle, and works perfectly with the OEM power steering cooler. The Alu Kreuz is also nearly two pounds lighter than the OEM brace and greatly improves chassis torsional rigidity. It looks amazing as well.
Independent analysis was performed on the product and the conclusions were that in each of the pre set load case scenarios, the Alu Kreuz deflected less than the OEM stabilizer, carries less stress for a given applied load and the fatigue life of the product is greater than OEM.
The group buy also includes the pre 2013 cars (non-facelift)
Terms of the group buy are as follows:
- Group buy will run from Nov 5, 2012 through Dec 8, 2012
- Individual discount will be based on the number of participants in the group buy
- A fully refundable $349.00 deposit is required to join the group buy (backing out will affect others)
- We will update this post as necessary to inform the participants of the discount level
- All orders will need to be paid in full prior to shipment of the group buy items
- A link will be provided to place deposit
- 2012 and below pre-facelift cars are also eligible to join too!!!
- We reserve the right to modify/extend/close the group buy based upon the response and quantity available.
Group buy pricing:
- 1-10 participants $389.00
- 11-20 participants $379.00
- 21-30 participants $369.00
- 31-40 participants $349.00
Customer Testimonials
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Through the end of the month, the team at Eurocode is offering sales pricing on our ÜSS Adjustable Stabilizer Bar Set and ÜSS Billet Aluminum End Links. For every set that is sold, we will be donating $20.00 to the American Red Cross, benefiting those who have been effected by Superstorm Sandy. As popular as our sales have been in the past, this could be upwards of $2000.00 that will be donated.
About the Überlegenes Stabilisatoren System (ÜSS)
Eurocode Tuning's Überlegenes Stabilisatoren System (ÜSS) for the 2009 and up B8 and B8.5 Chassis A4/A5 and S4/S5 and RS5. Eurocode's ÜSS is comprised of four key components which work together to mitigate the body roll that is induced by cornering or road irregularities.
- Eurocode's ÜSS front stabilizer bar measures in at 32mm and has two adjustment settings allowing full stiffness or a 30% reduction
- Eurocode's ÜSS rear stabilizer bar measures in at 25.5mm and has two adjustment settings allowing full stiffness or a 30% reduction
Attention to detail is what sets EuroCode's ÜSS sway bars system from other bars on the market.
Included in every package are:
- 32mm ÜSS front stabilizer bar with two adjustment points
- 25.5mm ÜSS rear stabilizer bar with two adjustment points
- ÜSS polyurethane bushings
- ÜSS bushing lubricant
- All new OEM replacement hardware
The official Audi repair manual calls for all bolts securing the sway bar to be replaced once removed from the vehicle. This is due to the fact that all but 4 of the nuts securing the front and rear bars have a torque spec followed by a 90 degree stretch. They simply cannot and should not be reused.
About the Eurocode ÜSS Billet Aluminum End Links
Eurocode Tuning's ÜSS series adjustable front end links for the B8 and B8.5 Chassis A4/S4/A5/S5/Q5 and RS5 The ÜSS adjustable front end link is one of the five key components that compromise Eurocode's Überlegenes Stabilisatoren System.
The body of Eurocode's ÜSS front adjustable end link is T7 billet aluminum with a clear type III hard anodize finish, laser engraved with Eurocode's logo and features a threaded body to house threaded heim joints. The heim joints feature both left and right hand threads for ease of adjustability while on the car. Adjustability range is 155mm to 195mm. The ÜSS adjustable end link is compatible with Eurocode's ÜSS front adjustable sway bar, the OEM sway bar and any aftermarket bar that is designed to utilize the factory end links. End-links come as a pair, left and right.
The body of Eurocode's rear endlink is T7 billet aluminum with a clear type III hard anodize finish, laser engraved with Eurocode's logo. Eurocode's rear end link contains a pair of replaceable spherical bearings with Teflon coated bearing races. The ÜSS billet aluminum rear end link is compatible with Eurocode's ÜSS rear adjustable sway bar, the OEM rear sway bar and any aftermarket rear bar that is designed to utilize the factory end links. End-links come as a pair, left and right.
Customer Testimonials
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