{"product_id":"034-motorsport-x-brace-billet-aluminum-chassis-reinforcement-b8-b8-5-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5-allroad","title":"034 Motorsport X-Brace Billet Aluminum Chassis Reinforcement, B8\/B8.5 Audi A4\/S4\/RS4, A5\/S5\/RS5, Q5\/SQ5, Allroad","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e034Motorsport is proud to offer our Billet Aluminum X-Brace Chassis Reinforcement Upgrade for the B8 \u0026amp; B8.5 Audi A4\/S4\/RS4, A5\/S5\/RS5, Q5\/SQ5, and Allroad! The factory Audi front subframe brace is manufactured from multiple pieces of stamped steel, and allows for performance-hindering chassis flex under load. This torsional flex can result in improper suspension geometry and alignment when cornering, and leads to vague steering feel and lack of steering precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 034Motorsport X-Brace is a billet aluminum chassis reinforcement to replace the factory front subframe brace to increase torsional rigidity, resulting in improved steering feel and handling performance. Machined in-house from T6-6061 billet aluminum, the 034Motorsport X-Brace is engineered to outperform the stock welded, stamped steel part and ensure that suspension geometry is not compromised by chassis flex under hard cornering. Weighing in at 8.2 pounds versus 7.8 pounds for the factory stamped steel part, the X-Brace adds significant strength and rigidity with a negligible effect on weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis chassis brace upgrade was thoroughly tested by 034Motorsport and independent Audi enthusiasts before release. Installation is very simple, can be performed in minutes, and is completely reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT6-6061 Billet Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCNC-Machined In-House\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClear Anodized Finish for Durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEngineered to Replace Factory Front Subframe Brace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrastically Reduces Chassis Flex When Cornering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnhances Handling Dynamics and Performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproves Steering Feel, Consistency, and Precision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWill Not Cause Additional NVH Transfer Inside Cabin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModular Design Fits Both B8 (Pre-Facelift) \u0026amp; B8.5 (Facelift) Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy, Straightforward Installation!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e034Motorsport Billet Aluminum X-Brace Chassis Reinforcement (Fits B8\/B8.5 Audi A4\/S4\/RS4, A5\/S5\/RS5, Q5\/SQ5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModular X-Brace Inserts (Set of 2) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eM10 X-Brace Assembly Screws (Set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eM5 Undercarriage Tray Mounting Screws (Set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15mm Undercarriage Tray Mounting Washers (Set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeb - \u003ca title=\"DIY Install Instructions for 034Motorsport X-Brace B8 Audi A4\/S4\/RS4\/A5\/S5\/RS5\/Q5\/SQ5 Improve Handling Steering Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/docs\/034motorsport_b8_b85_audi_a4_s4_rs4_a5_s5_rs5_q5_sq5_x_brace_billet_aluminum_chassis_reinforcement_upgrade_diy_installation_instructions.pdf\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/docs\/034motorsport_b8_b85_audi_a4_s4_rs4_a5_s5_rs5_q5_sq5_x_brace_billet_aluminum_chassis_reinforcement_upgrade_diy_installation_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Product Information Sheet for 034Motorsport B8 Audi A4\/S4\/RS4\/A5\/S5\/RS5\/Q5\/SQ5 X-Brace Subframe\/Chassis Reinforcement Kit | 034-603-0008\" href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/docs\/034-603-0008-product-info-sheet-b8-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5-x-brace-chassis-reinforcement.pdf\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/docs\/034-603-0008-product-info-sheet-b8-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5-x-brace-chassis-reinforcement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Information Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2009 - 2016 Audi A4 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2010 - 2016 Audi Allroad (B8\/B8.5) \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2010 - 2017 Audi S4 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2013 - 2017 Audi RS4 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2008 - 2017 Audi A5 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models Except Cabriolet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2008 - 2017 Audi S5 (B8\/B8.5) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models Except Cabriolet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2013 - 2017 Audi RS5 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models Except Cabriolet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2008 - 2017 Audi Q5\/SQ5 (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll LHD Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8T1 399 345J\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 8T1399345J\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8K1 399 345E\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 8K1399345E\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFits LHD (Left-Hand-Drive) Vehicles Only. Does Not Fit RHD (Right-Hand-Drive) Vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoes Not Fit Cabriolet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe X-Brace will fit the Audi RS5, however, due to a variation in the belly pan, it will block some mounting points for the plastic shield.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend using new factory stretch bolts to install the X-Brace. Complete factory bolt kits are sold separately below. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"034Motorsport X-Brace Subframe Bolt Kit (Early)\" href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/x-brace-stretch-bolt-subframe-hardware-kit-for-b8-pre-facelift-models.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/x-brace-stretch-bolt-subframe-hardware-kit-for-b8-pre-facelift-models.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB8 (Pre-Facelift) X-Brace Bolt Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"034Motorsport X-Brace Subframe Bolt Kit (Late)\" href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/x-brace-stretch-bolt-subframe-hardware-kit-for-b8-5-facelift-models.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.034motorsport.com\/x-brace-stretch-bolt-subframe-hardware-kit-for-b8-5-facelift-models.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB8.5 (Facelift) X-Brace Bolt Kit \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"034 Motorsport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42824588296348,"sku":"034-603-0008","price":907.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/6729\/1292\/products\/034motorsport-b8-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5-x-brace-billet-aluminum-chassis-reinforcement-upgrade-034-603-0008-6.jpg?v=1774289877","url":"https:\/\/www.mypartsguy.ca\/products\/034-motorsport-x-brace-billet-aluminum-chassis-reinforcement-b8-b8-5-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5-allroad","provider":"My Parts Guy MPG Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}