How to fit a MK2 Eibach Front Upper Strut Brace on a Corrado

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

Righto i have a little dilemma. I have a MK2 Eibach Front Upper strut and there are three mounting holes on each side. Two on each side are accessible but one hole on each side is obstructed by the bulkhead. Has anyone on here ever fitted one? I see there being two options.

 

a) Drill new hole through brace mount and car

b) Only use two mount holes on each side (seems crazy though as these braces need to be tight)

 

Any advice welcome.

[steveo29 0]

why not sell it they go for good money...and then buy one that fits well

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

why not sell it they go for good money...and then buy one that fits well

 

I really like the look of the Eibach Strut, it's the old flat style.

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

Anyone out there who's fitted a MK2 Eibach upper strut brace?

[MarkFoster 0]

I have one of these, but I haven't got round to fitting it yet so can't really offer any advice I'm afraid - I've seen them on some of the guys cars on here though, doesn't blue95 with his 4wd conversion run one...??

 

It should be possible to fit though as mine is in the original packaging and comes with the fitting instructions and TUV certificate - definitely talks about fitting a Corrado....

 

Mark

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

I have one of these, but I haven't got round to fitting it yet so can't really offer any advice I'm afraid - I've seen them on some of the guys cars on here though, doesn't blue95 with his 4wd conversion run one...??

 

It should be possible to fit though as mine is in the original packaging and comes with the fitting instructions and TUV certificate - definitely talks about fitting a Corrado....

 

Mark

 

 

I think the mounting holes are going to be different between Mk2 Golf and Corrado versions of the same strut. Do you have a photo of your strut?

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

I have one of these, but I haven't got round to fitting it yet so can't really offer any advice I'm afraid - I've seen them on some of the guys cars on here though, doesn't blue95 with his 4wd conversion run one...??

 

It should be possible to fit though as mine is in the original packaging and comes with the fitting instructions and TUV certificate - definitely talks about fitting a Corrado....

 

Mark

 

 

Also could you please scan your instrutions so I can what Eibach say to do.

[MarkFoster 0]

It's the same strut whether it's for a Mk2 or a corrado according to Eibach... The only difference the instructions allude to is the need to relocate the ABS sensors on the corrado installation.

 

I can't get to the box until the weekend I'm afraid, but will happily dig out the destructions and send you a PDF - PM me if you haven't heard anything by saturday night 'cos it'll mean I've forgotten!

 

Mark

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

It's the same strut whether it's for a Mk2 or a corrado according to Eibach... The only difference the instructions allude to is the need to relocate the ABS sensors on the corrado installation.

 

I can't get to the box until the weekend I'm afraid, but will happily dig out the destructions and send you a PDF - PM me if you haven't heard anything by saturday night 'cos it'll mean I've forgotten!

 

Mark

 

It just seems strange that Eibach would put mounting holes in location which is impossible to get to on the Corrado. Ok, not impossible but you can't drill straight due to the Bulkhead.

[MarkFoster 0]

Well, as I said I've not tried to fit mine yet but Eibach do claim it's possible. I will dig out the instructions but I vaguely recall they describe the fitting as per a Mk2 and then there's a one-liner at the end saying that it fits a corrado but you have to move the sensors... I'm not sure they're going to give you a definitive answer to be honest - still best to speak to someone who's already done it and see how they overcame the problems. Have you asked for advice from some the specialist garages; the Phirm, Strictly Dubs...?

 

As a thought, would it be possible to get in there with a right angle chuck on something like a Dremel? Or make a pilot hole somehow and then drill from inside the wheel arch....?

 

I'll be interested myself in anything you can find out :lol:

 

Mark

[C. Will Corrado G60 2 0]

Thanks for the info, a right angle won't work, you could drill a small pilot hole but then you'd have to remove the suspension to drill from underneath. Just makes the job a big job.

[Redfox 10]

Oldthread, but jsut wanted to update for clarity.

I just mounted mine on my Corrado, took it from my former Mk II Golf, and it fits perfect. Yes, a pain to drill the rear holes, but not that big pain. Fits nicely.

 

Mark it up, remove old bolts and brake sensor wires:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]49934[/ATTACH]

 

Drill and rustproof and paint (I use a small Festool drilling machine):

[ATTACH=CONFIG]49935[/ATTACH]

 

Put on the Eibach bar, with bolts loosened and insert bolts and nuts to tighten. I did them upside down, that is nuts up, and boltheads down - easy job:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]49936[/ATTACH]

 

Moreover i personally prefer the now obsolete Eibach front strut tower bar over all other models, as it is solidly made, have big three point rings to attatch in each side, and easy to unbolt in each end without having to remove the fasteners on the strut towers, and finally it's flat and wide and each end is the same, not being small and round - which all in all adds to a much better stiffening job that other models. Look at Wiechers (also comes in carbon or carbon clad), which only have two bolts each end and is thin and round in each end - less stiffening.

Nuff' said ;)

 

Hope it helps.

 

Cheers,

Redfox.

Edited November 2, 2011 by Redfox