Ultra Racing Suspension Braces?

[lizerd]

Has anyone ever ran any of these? I know they're listed for the B8 A4, but would something like this fit the B8 S5?

Rear Lower Tie Bar
http://speed-daddy.com/ultra-racing-...i-a4-b8-typ-8k


Front Strut Tower Bar
http://speed-daddy.com/ultra-racing-...i-a4-b8-typ-8k


4 Point Middle Lower Brace
http://speed-daddy.com/ultra-racing-...8-typ-8k-r12-1



I've ran parts from Ultra Racing before on my previous car as they were the only ones who specialized in suspension braces and arms made specifically for my car so I know its a legit company, I was just curious if any of these would fit the B8 A5/S5 models. Id love to stiffen up the chassis a bit more!

[waxxonMTL]

theres 2 thread about them .. one in s4 ... one in a4. have a rread!

[lizerd]

Thanks! Those threads did help a bit but Still wondering if the braces would fit the S5...

I know the suspension is pretty much the same but would the chassis length be the same where I could run the B8 A4 4pt lower brace on my S5?

[waxxonMTL]

I could be wrong but from what i gather.. if the AK can't fit both b8 and b8.5 its because theres slight variation between the two.

so if these are made to fit B8. I'm unsure if it would work on a b8.5

i would like to think the strut would work on either chassis as theres no difference between both version.

as for the underbody. theres quite a difference in term of exhaust between an A and S.. and add to that that most have bigger piping exhaust...

so from what I think, strut have better chance of fitting than the 2 others..

[ParadigmTony]

Im no expert but, I am pretty sure that despite the a/s difference it should work. Pending exhaust would be my only question. It should work from a4/5 fine though.

[Jimmy ny]

I like this strut tower brace. I wonder if it will fit rs5?


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[Sgibb16]

This guy reviewed the strut tower brace and rear lower tie bar.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...A4-mod-rebroos

That middle brace looks like it hangs really low, I need all of the clearance I can get.

[Sftuner]

I doubt there's enough space for a strut tower for the RS. Braces look really good though.

[SLU_S5]

I had Ultra Racing braces on my last car (Volvo S60R). The strut tower braces - front and rear, and undercarriage braces were all very popular upgrades. Very reasonably priced and high quality for sure.

I could be wrong but from what i gather.. if the AK can't fit both b8 and b8.5 its because theres slight variation between the two.

so if these are made to fit B8. I'm unsure if it would work on a b8.5.

Just for the record, I have an AK brace that came off a B8.5. It fits perfectly on my B8 without modification. I cannot confirm the fitment of other braces though.

[Jimmy ny]

I emailed the company and they say it fits the RS5. Not a fan of white. Would have to have it powder coated.


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[mjr034]

If you order let me know what you think, considering it for my own car.

[Jimmy ny]

will do.

[waxxonMTL]

I had Ultra Racing braces on my last car (Volvo S60R). The strut tower braces - front and rear, and undercarriage braces were all very popular upgrades. Very reasonably priced and high quality for sure.



Just for the record, I have an AK brace that came off a B8.5. It fits perfectly on my B8 without modification. I cannot confirm the fitment of other braces though.

then why would Eurocode sell one for B8 and B8.5 ?

[Sgibb16]

then why would Eurocode sell one for B8 and B8.5 ?

Yeah that can't be true because 034 brace fits both but the hardware mounts different depending whether it's B8 or B8.5

[lizerd]

then why would Eurocode sell one for B8 and B8.5 ?

034's brace fits both the B8 and B8.5!


Thanks for the input everyone! Im definitely leaning more towards the Strut Brace now....I might even just pull the trigger on the 4pt brace and if it fits, it fits! If not, I can always sell it off to another B8 A4/A5 member.

Do you guys feel it'll be overkill to have the Ultra Racing 4pt Under brace and the Strut bar combined with the CR-15 Strut Brace and the AK? I can imagine it'd make the front end flex non-existent lol

[Sgibb16]

034's brace fits both the B8 and B8.5!


Thanks for the input everyone! Im definitely leaning more towards the Strut Brace now....I might even just pull the trigger on the 4pt brace and if it fits, it fits! If not, I can always sell it off to another B8 A4/A5 member.

Do you guys feel it'll be overkill to have the Ultra Racing 4pt Under brace and the Strut bar combined with the CR-15 Strut Brace and the AK? I can imagine it'd make the front end flex non-existent lol

[SLU_S5]

then why would Eurocode sell one for B8 and B8.5 ?

No idea. Plenty of other identical parts are marketed with separate part numbers (AWE DPs for example). It still fits and works perfectly even if it's not exactly the same part. I'll take pics the next time my car is on the lift.

[waxxonMTL]

034's brace fits both the B8 and B8.5!


Thanks for the input everyone! Im definitely leaning more towards the Strut Brace now....I might even just pull the trigger on the 4pt brace and if it fits, it fits! If not, I can always sell it off to another B8 A4/A5 member.

Do you guys feel it'll be overkill to have the Ultra Racing 4pt Under brace and the Strut bar combined with the CR-15 Strut Brace and the AK? I can imagine it'd make the front end flex non-existent lol

the a4 member who both had th cr15 fitted said he felt an improvement with the strut brace on. so i would say it should help to some extent.

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look like a neat system from o34, you can either move the bracket to fit both application, from what i can see ?

[lizerd]

the a4 member who both had th cr15 fitted said he felt an improvement with the strut brace on. so i would say it should help to some extent.

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look like a neat system from o34, you can either move the bracket to fit both application, from what i can see ?

Yea I saw that part of the review and just ordered the Strut bar lol should be here in about a week! :D

With the 034 Brace, the brackets can be moved to fit both applications!

[jwr9152]

I don't think the strut brace would work on a B8 S5 because of of the intake.

[lizerd]

I don't think the strut brace would work on a B8 S5 because of of the intake.

Actually taking a closer look, i believe itll clear the 4.2L intake tubing.


Notice here that the bar is behind those two lines that are in front of the passenger side strut tower.




Notice here that the intake tube is far in front of those two lines i pointed out in the top photo. there is however another tube which i dont know what it is that does look like it sits right above the strut bolts.....

[Jimmy ny]

Need a Guinea pig.


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[jwr9152]

Actually taking a closer look, i believe itll clear the 4.2L intake tubing.


Notice here that the bar is behind those two lines that are in front of the passenger side strut tower.




Notice here that the intake tube is far in front of those two lines i pointed out in the top photo. there is however another tube which i dont know what it is that does look like it sits right above the strut bolts.....

I hope it does. After some one is the guinea pig and proves it fits, I'll be a guinea pig and see if it fits with a supercharger.

[lizerd]

I placed an order on the strut tower bar last night! It should be here by mid next week :)

Taking a closer look at my engine bay and comparing it to whatever photos i've found online, I have a good feeling it'll fit. I'm def keeping my fingers crossed!

[JamesRS5]

It's difficult to tell from those pictures above as they are from different angles. I think you may struggle for clearance between engine cover and brace but it's nothing a dremel can't fix.

[lizerd]

It's difficult to tell from those pictures above as they are from different angles. I think you may struggle for clearance between engine cover and brace but it's nothing a dremel can't fix.

exactly what I was thinking! Based off the photos of the brace itself, it most likely bolts down to one of the strut tower bolts and one or two of those nuts that are holding down that bracket visible on the passenger side tower....

I may have a bit of a struggle there but i'm willing to just go at it and make it work....who knows, this may open up a wave of Ultra Racing Strut bar orders lol

[lizerd]

got the Front strut bar in from ultra racing and went to test fit.......









I can bolt it all up, HOWEVER...check out the intake hose clearance.....






So it has been confirmed... The Ultra Racing Front Strut Tower bar DOES NOT fit the V8 Models...

This means I have this bar for sale.. Any A5 guys want it????

[SLU_S5]

Ah I see. So you can get it to fit but it squeezes the intake pipe a bit?

I have the same tube from 034. Isn't it slightly bigger than stock anyway? I wonder if some slight compression on the tube would make much of a difference.

[JamesRS5]

Don't be too hasty to dismiss the install, that's just a silicone hose, have you looked at repositioning the hose or even cutting an inch off the end to adjust the angle the hose sits at.
There's plenty of scope to get that to fit nicely, it just needs a few tweeks to make it work. Possibly look at other hose options/shapes.

[Lizard 1]

Has anyone with a 4.2 with an aftermarket exhaust installed any of this on the underside of the car? If so, what is the clearance?

Not sure the brace top mount with the hoses is an issue. Doesn't look to be "squeezing" the tubes?

[lizerd]

Ah I see. So you can get it to fit but it squeezes the intake pipe a bit?

I have the same tube from 034. Isn't it slightly bigger than stock anyway? I wonder if some slight compression on the tube would make much of a difference.

I believe the stock tube is bigger than stock. on one hand I was saying that slight compression of the tube shouldn't be a problem when the motor is off... But on the other hand, what about the flex of the motor when its under load? The rocking back and forth of the motor can cause the intake hose to pop off the throttle body, I can imagine.

Don't be too hasty to dismiss the install, that's just a silicone hose, have you looked at repositioning the hose or even cutting an inch off the end to adjust the angle the hose sits at.
There's plenty of scope to get that to fit nicely, it just needs a few tweeks to make it work. Possibly look at other hose options/shapes.

This is true, however, I feel to get this to fit, I'd much rather have modifications made to the strut bar itself rather than going thru the headache of having the hoses and everything else that works fine without the strut bar being there modified.

Has anyone with a 4.2 with an aftermarket exhaust installed any of this on the underside of the car? If so, what is the clearance?

Not sure the brace top mount with the hoses is an issue. Doesn't look to be "squeezing" the tubes?

want to be the guinea pig? lol

Oh trust me, the bar was pressing pretty firmly up against the intake hose, a bit too much for comfort, especially when the motor twists under load.

[SLU_S5]

What are your thoughts on keeping it installed for just a few days (or hours), taking a test drive, and giving us a report??? Please!?

[lizerd]

This weekend, for the sake of my fellow S5 owners, I may just toss my OEM intake hose back on and see how the clearance is with that then report back. :)

[JamesRS5]

You could always shim the strut bar under the mounting points to make it sit higher. You may need a longer bolt if you go too far but bolts are easy to replace.

[SLU_S5]

You could always shim the strut bar under the mounting points to make it sit higher. You may need a longer bolt if you go too far but bolts are easy to replace.

Brilliant idea!

[jwr9152]

This weekend, for the sake of my fellow S5 owners, I may just toss my OEM intake hose back on and see how the clearance is with that then report back. :)

Did you ever give it a try?

[djnuge]

Reviving an old thread. There are a lot more options available for the 5 series (A, S and RS) on their website (https://ultraracing-usa.com/product/...-8t-2007-2016/, https://ultraracing-usa.com/rs5-8t-2...trut-2-points/). Their Malaysia website has additional bracing for the RS5 but not clear if it will also fit the Cabriolet. Contacted Malaysia and they can not confirm if it will fit on the Cab since there are no Cabriolets in Malaysia. Anyone have any experience with these options?

[volvofan]

Reviving an old thread. There are a lot more options available for the 5 series (A, S and RS) on their website (https://ultraracing-usa.com/product/...-8t-2007-2016/, https://ultraracing-usa.com/rs5-8t-2...trut-2-points/). Their Malaysia website has additional bracing for the RS5 but not clear if it will also fit the Cabriolet. Contacted Malaysia and they can not confirm if it will fit on the Cab since there are no Cabriolets in Malaysia. Anyone have any experience with these options?

I can confirm that SKU: URKR-TW2-3277 fits on a 2013 RS5 Coupe. Not sure if there is any difference in underhood mounting points for the Cab, but I would doubt it. Under-body, on the other hand, may be different. It's short money and worth the try with a high likelihood of success. Check my signature for the bracing/suspension upgrades I'm running... I would imagine this combo (or similar) would help your cab shimmying issues.

-Jon