I would say that they are a must. Remember this is aluminium. The variation in the nose pressure while driving may result in Aluminium fatigue at the other mounting points.
Yes they are a MUST if you dont you are a total muppet sorry but without them you are asking for trouble..
Do it right as Audi intended..
Hi Pete,
Although as I've said previously, I've been using the towing bar without the recessed brackets, I will be keeping hold of them in case I start pulling heavier items than a bike rack. I'm sure however, if I get them to our own Depronman, he can fabricate a good facsimile for you or others in the future, as they are a very rare part.
HiHi Pete,
Although as I've said previously, I've been using the towing bar without the recessed brackets, I will be keeping hold of them in case I start pulling heavier items than a bike rack. I'm sure however, if I get them to our own Depronman, he can fabricate a good facsimile for you or others in the future, as they are a very rare part.
Al-ko should be able to supply these. Bertelsmann can supply looms. They are also still available from Audi dealers, albeit at €120 or so for the pair.
- Bret
I think the brackets are important.
It's all about the nose weight. The 6 (or is it 8?) bolts which hold are used where the main beam fits are there for pulling the trailer. They do the job fine.
As soon as there is some nose weight on the ball these bolts in there relative proximity could become a pivot point.
The brackets hold those bars in place to prevent this. They don't need to be strong. Levers etc.
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i think its 6 small bolts and what you are saying above is totally correct