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Audi TT strut mounts fit GTI

the bruce

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the bruce said:
Their rubber is about 30 % stiffer in both directions thus giving slightly better steering
precision and some minor advantages on cornering. Remember strut mounts are made
from rubber with a steel inlay.

These are stock Golf/GTI strut mounts (and bearings):



TT mounts look almost the same but have two teeth instead of one. The bearings
remain the same (but I'd always get new SKF ones when changing suspension).

I guess they also better withstand the increased forces of uprated suspensions
with deforming giving the bearings a more stable platform and longer life.

I had them fitted 7 months ago and the difference in feel has been clearly noticable.
:thumbsup:
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the TT mount part numbers:

8J0 412 331 - strut mount TT/RS3/Cupra (2) :thumbsup:
6N0 412 249 D - strut bearing or SKF VKD 35025 T (2)
N 910 216 01 - nuts (2)
N 101 277 07- bolts (6)

:smile:
 
the bruce

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I didn't measure them, but when I held both in my hands I didn't see
any geometrical difference besides the 2nd tooth.


ps:
It's almost the same as on the old Mk.IV, where you could run the upper
strut mount of the Seat Cupra R on a Golf, which was also stiffer.
From what I remember some guys measured 65 instead of 50 on a durometer.
Guess it will be similar on the current platform.
 
the bruce

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If someone likes to raise rear just less than half an inch
I'd recommend this Audi TT ruber (non S-Line):


Nr 4:




1K0 512 149 B - TT S-Line/GTI/Golf/A3 etc.

8J0 512 149 - Audi TT (non S-Line) - ~ 7.5 mm thicker
 
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HYDE16

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Bruce,

Simmsled directed me over to this thread as I want to replace my factory shocks/struts with the Bilstein sports to go with my Driver Gear springs on my 4-door MK6 GTI.

You recommend these TT parts for the MK6 4-door GTI as well?
The rear parts you list are the mounts?

Front Audi TT Parts:
8J0 412 331 - strut mount TT/RS3/Cupra (2)
6N0 412 249 D - strut bearing or SKF VKD 35025 T (2)
N 910 216 01 - nuts (2)
N 101 277 07- bolts (6)

Rear Audi TT Parts:
no raise -> 1K0 512 149 B - TT S-Line/GTI/Golf/A3 etc. (2)
~0.5" raise -> 8J0 512 149 - Audi TT (non S-Line) - ~ 7.5 mm thicker (2)

I was looking at these ECS MK6 GTI install kits but if you and Simmsled feel the TT parts are a better option I'll go for it.

ECS Front MK6 GTI Install Kit:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/Suspension/Shocks/ES248794/

ECS Rear MK6 GTI Install Kit:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/Suspension/Shocks/ES251158/

When I installed my Driver Gear springs I was given this list for GTI replacement parts.

Front MK6 GTI Parts:
6N0 412 249 C - strut bearings (2)
N 910 216 01 - nuts (2)
N 101 277 07- bolts (6)

Rear MK6 GTI Parts:
N 101 064 02 - nuts (2)
N 106 107 02 - bolts (2)
 
the bruce

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Hyde, the ECS kits are really nice. ECS also sell OE TT mounts.
You just need to order a TT install kit or ask them to put a TT mount into your parcel.

You only need the rear spring rubber if you suffer from reverse rake. Don't care about
- it's not too hard to fit it later if necessary.
I'd also just order the front install kit only. I never had failing rear damper mounts.
These are much easier to replace later than failing front bearings and mounts as well.
More important: fasten the lower damper bolt when the car is down on it's wheels.


bostonaudi said:
G
.... a bit stiffer than the TT mounts, ....
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Are they?

Keeping in mind the stock mount are more complex than they look (different stiffnesses
longitudinal and transverse) I'd still prefer the OE Audi TT ones.
 
bostonaudi

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034 even stiffer, you don't want a girlie man mount! I talked to 034, they said these are quite stiff. These make a big difference in response without going to pillow ball mounts and all the rattling.
 
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I didn't want to hi-jack this thread and wanted to let everyone know I referenced the information discussed here in a new suspension list I created:

Your Suspension Recommendations for a Daily Driver Enthusiast Setup
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175991
 
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