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This becomes even more noticeable with firmer suspension setups or during track use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RacingLine Rear Body Brace addresses this flex by securely connecting key rear chassis mounting points. By reinforcing the rear strut tower areas, it helps maintain suspension geometry when the vehicle is subjected to high cornering loads, allowing the suspension to operate more consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite increasing chassis stiffness, the brace is designed to improve handling without compromising ride comfort or introducing additional noise, vibration or harshness into the cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward and fully reversible. The brace uses existing factory mounting points, meaning no drilling is required and interior trim does not need to be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePracticality has also been considered. The brace remains compatible with the rear seats in both raised and folded positions, while its slim design has minimal impact on available boot space. The lower mounting points also incorporate the factory load tie-down functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to increase rear chassis rigidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid billet aluminium mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-stiff 3K-twill carbon fibre link bars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce rear bodyshell flex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforces and connects rear strut tower mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps maintain suspension geometry during hard cornering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves handling and chassis response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional noise, vibration or harshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses existing factory mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo drilling required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo interior trim removal required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully reversible installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with rear seats in raised or folded positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim profile with minimal effect on boot space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower mounts incorporate load tie-down points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi A3 8V 3 Door Hatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi A3 8V Sportback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi A3 8V Saloon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi S3 8V 3 Door Hatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi S3 8V Sportback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi S3 8V Saloon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi RS3 8V Sportback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi RS3 8V Saloon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi RS3 8Y Sportback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi RS3 8Y Saloon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome images may be for illustration purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calculated at Checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e VWR0300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuickcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e VWR-VWR8130S3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e RacingLine Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e S3 8V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubPart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strut Braces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gwent VW","offers":[{"title":"3-Door Hatch (VWR8130S3)","offer_id":52968333082905,"sku":"VWR-VWR8130S3","price":437.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sportback (VWR8130S3)","offer_id":52968333115673,"sku":"VWR-VWR8130S3-A","price":437.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saloon (VWR8130S3-SEDAN)","offer_id":52968333148441,"sku":"VWR-VWR8130S3-SEDAN","price":437.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/7643\/4713\/files\/45820477242_d666481bb3_k__86349.jpg?v=1786267951","url":"https:\/\/gwentvw.co.uk\/products\/racingline-rear-carbon-fibre-body-brace-audi-s3-and-rs3-8v-and-8y","provider":"Gwent VW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}