WTB: Genuine RS4 lobster claws

[oasis]

Looking for genuine rs4 lobster claws

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[vwgti16vt]

I was able to grab a mint set off eBay UK for $160 shipped to me here in the Arizona.
Initially the seller didn’t want to ship to the us. But eBay has a service where they handle everything. Once I told him about that he updated the listed and it was super easy


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[oasis]

I was able to grab a mint set off eBay UK for $160 shipped to me here in the Arizona.
Initially the seller didn’t want to ship to the us. But eBay has a service where they handle everything. Once I told him about that he updated the listed and it was super easy


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Thanks

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[rkern]

There was a set of OEM RS4 lobster claws listed on one of the Facebook pages. $300 usd

[rkern]

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/li...are_attachment

[xalents23]

You could always run the 034 ones for half the price.

https://www.034motorsport.com/y-hose...4-replica.html

[RMode]

You could always run the 034 ones for half the price.

https://www.034motorsport.com/y-hose...4-replica.html

Two of them tore on me, and I wasn’t the only one. It’s sad to say, but much of their stuff is just low rent.


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[Quattro 13]

They tore on you? I presume you mean at the joint where the DV hose meets the main hose, is that right? I only ask because I am honestly kind of shocked by this. In my experience, even the cheapest, lousiest ebay silicone hoses are several times more durable than anything Audi ever used. I suppose I could see a leak or tear developing at that joint if they were made very poorly though..

FWIW, if you're willing to consider non-OEM options, I sourced a pair of silicone lobster claws from Doug, at FrankenTurbo. They are a very snug fit on an RS4 pipe but they do go on, and they provide the clean look, free of any brands or logos, that I so desperately wanted. My pair have been great, and I have not heard of any of the Frankenturbo ones failing (although, until now I had never heard of any silicone hose of any sort failing on these cars, so perhaps ymmv).

[RMode]

They tore on you? I presume you mean at the joint where the DV hose meets the main hose, is that right? I only ask because I am honestly kind of shocked by this. In my experience, even the cheapest, lousiest ebay silicone hoses are several times more durable than anything Audi ever used. I suppose I could see a leak or tear developing at that joint if they were made very poorly though..

FWIW, if you're willing to consider non-OEM options, I sourced a pair of silicone lobster claws from Doug, at FrankenTurbo. They are a very snug fit on an RS4 pipe but they do go on, and they provide the clean look, free of any brands or logos, that I so desperately wanted. My pair have been great, and I have not heard of any of the Frankenturbo ones failing (although, until now I had never heard of any silicone hose of any sort failing on these cars, so perhaps ymmv).

That’s exactly where they tore. I went back to genuine, which were a much better fit, and zero issues since. The eBay ones similarly fit like junk. I bought a couple sets to have in a pinch. In the end, I rebought genuine ones in case the need ever arise. Now moving to a new set with my new y pipe. I have found things work for some and not others, because of sheer use. I probably put 25k miles a year on my S4. The others car sit for ages at a time, and this gets used. Other people use their cars a handful of times a year. I’m sure that has a lot to do with it


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[oasis]

Found a set.

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