My recently purchased '95 ABY coupe needs its front strut top mounts and lower wishbone bushes replaced, I'll be getting a (reputable audi) mechanic to do the work and they've also quoted me for replacement of strut inserts which they say they'll check the condition of when doing the other work.
I thought I'd upgrade some of these in the process - the plan is to replace wishbone bushes with polyurethane (super or powerflex), I'd like to upgrade the top mounts with Pro-Mounts if I can get my hands on a pair - not sure on my options or any advantages on non-standard strut inserts.
So a few questions...
• Anyone know where Pro-Mounts can be purchased? Was hoping to get them sent direct from the US to me in Australia but havent got any response via the website www.vintageaudiperformance.com . Maybe a UK distributor could ship over here?
• What is the usual service life of strut inserts? Are mine likely to need replacement at 62,000km (38,000mi)
• What are the options and are there any benefits to fitting non-OEM inserts with no change to springs, etc? - I read somewhere on this forum that RS2 inserts are cheaper? are they a straight swap??
I thought I'd upgrade some of these in the process - the plan is to replace wishbone bushes with polyurethane (super or powerflex), I'd like to upgrade the top mounts with Pro-Mounts if I can get my hands on a pair - not sure on my options or any advantages on non-standard strut inserts.
So a few questions...
• Anyone know where Pro-Mounts can be purchased? Was hoping to get them sent direct from the US to me in Australia but havent got any response via the website www.vintageaudiperformance.com . Maybe a UK distributor could ship over here?
• What is the usual service life of strut inserts? Are mine likely to need replacement at 62,000km (38,000mi)
• What are the options and are there any benefits to fitting non-OEM inserts with no change to springs, etc? - I read somewhere on this forum that RS2 inserts are cheaper? are they a straight swap??

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