EuroCode & 034Motorsport Realtime Install

[OldSport//]

I'm one week away from returning to the track and I thought it might be a good time for some upgrades. Today I'm installing EuroCode Sways and End Links and the 034Motorsport Rear Differential Carrier Mount Insert Kit. I also have a front upper CR-15 strut brace (made by a forum member) and a custom pedal set on the way but those haven't arrived quite yet.

Some of you may remember my last realtime install:
Stoptech Trophy Sport 380mm BBK Realtime Install

On with the new project!

Parts have arrived:

[OldSport//]

Tools and instructions ready to go, ratcheting wrenches FTW today:


Sways and End Links Tools List:

Diff Carrier Mount Inserts Tools List:

[OldSport//]

Car jacking equipment ready to go and car in position. Tip: sweep the garage floor before moving car into position.

Then I think I may remove the wheels and tires so loosening lugs before jacking up car.

[OldSport//]

Parts staged and the most important tool in the summer in place:

[DigitalB85]

Awesome, I have all that stuff installed. Rear sway was the toughest to install with the end links. Got to kinda just work one side in then the other. Easiest if you remove the exhaust completely, but I didn't, just dropped it at the rear.

Have fun.

[14S4GWM]

So you did all that in less then an hour

[DigitalB85]

Oh yeah, and for the rear sway, I remember I had to work one side in to position at weird angles because the end links were in the way. Should be no big deal for you.

[OldSport//]

Thanks for the tip and words of encouragement!

Car is higher in the rear with the jackpoint jackstands up front, I may need to re-jack to car to do the front. Starting on the rear!

[OldSport//]

To lower the exhaust do I remove that top nut on each side?

[OldSport//]

So you did all that in less then an hour

Surprisingly yes. Though I did start unpackaging a little earlier.

[DigitalB85]

Yes remove that top nut, both sides.

the holder with come down too

[OldSport//]

Awesome thanks, "lowering the exhaust" step was much easier than I imagined. Used a 13mm socket with a long extension.

[OldSport//]

16mm socket:

[OldSport//]

10mm triple square socket:

[OldSport//]

Sway bar and end links disconnected, now the hard part!

[drob23]

I don't want to derail your progress too much, but just a suggestion: you might want to replace the sway bar bushing mounting bolts with grade eight steel bolts. You should be able to find the correct size/thread pitch at a local hardware store (M8 with 1.25 mm thread pitch). The stretch bolts will be one time use only.

I had a painful experience when I tried to lubricate the bushings (they will squeak after 1/2-1 year), which for the EC setup, requires pulling the bracket off (some other companies like H&R/hotchkins actually have a grease nipple I believe). The stretch bolt sheared and I was stuck with an annoying problem. Here is what the used bolt looks like


You can read about my fail here http://tinyurl.com/k6amgzq

[OldSport//]

Pulling that rear bar out was a beast, very tight clearances.

[OldSport//]

Noting the factory bushing bracket positioning (in case of future re-install), and removing the bushing bracket for re-use with the EuroCode rear sway:

[OldSport//]

I don't want to derail your progress too much, but just a suggestion: you might want to replace the sway bar bushing mounting bolts with grade eight steel bolts. You should be able to find the correct size/thread pitch at a local hardware store (M8 with 1.25 mm thread pitch). The stretch bolts will be one time use only.

I had a painful experience when I tried to lubricate the bushings (they will squeak after 1/2-1 year), which for the EC setup, requires pulling the bracket off (some other companies like H&R/hotchkins actually have a grease nipple I believe). The stretch bolt sheared and I was stuck with an annoying problem. Here is what the used bolt looks like


You can read about my fail here http://tinyurl.com/k6amgzq

Thanks for the tip Drob, unfortunately I am short on time today. Next time I lubricate the bushings I'll be sure to replace these as you've suggested.

[B8 S4]

Thanks Oldsport for the DIY! Let us know your impressions

[OldSport//]

Installing rear diff carrier mount inserts now. Sport diff is supported with a jack on some rubber pads. Clear shot at rear diff carrier bolts with rear sway removed and removing rear diff carrier bolts with an 18mm socket and then an 18mm ratcheting wrench.

[OldSport//]

Breaker bar is your friend:

[drob23]

Great idea on the small carpet patch. I kind of forget the details of this install, but I remember the front end link length was not correct when I matched them to the oem links. Had a mechanic properly set the length based on no pre load, so I never learned how to do it. Just another fyi.

Keep up the good work, you seem very competent with the wrench. You're gonna love how she handles!

[14S4GWM]

Thanks for the tip Drob, unfortunately I am short on time today. Next time I lubricate the bushings I'll be sure to replace these as you've suggested.

They have the bolt kit for purchase with the sways.

[OldSport//]

Thanks, the leftover carpet really comes in handy! And thanks for the tip also.

Short lunch break is over, now back to work!

[OldSport//]

Tip here, note how deep the bolt is inset, when you think you're done you probably still have a little bit to go. I will also say that hand tight is a little over tight, so be careful not to overdo it. I backed the bolt back out a little and I am able to fit my torque wrench in, even on the driver's side! If I had thought ahead I would have ordered a more shallow 18mm socket.

[OldSport//]

They have the bolt kit for purchase with the sways.

I did get the bolt kit actually, so new bolts at least!

[OldSport//]

Barely fits, instructions say 55Nm.

[OldSport//]

In.

[OldSport//]

On the passenger side, pull out the wire grommet:

[14S4GWM]

^^ That bolt placement looks funky. Might just be the pic though.

Nevermind, my mind was playing tricks on me.

[OldSport//]

On each side I started backing the bolt out with an 18mm socket and then switched to the 18mm ratcheting wrench when space got tight, thanks again to whoever gave me that tip!

Passenger side out.

[OldSport//]

Doesn't matter how much silicon lubricant you use, the inserts are not going in by hand. The secret is getting the insert nice and level to get a few threads of the bolt started. You can then just tighten the bolt to push the insert in.

[OldSport//]

In! Much easier to fit a torque wrench on the passenger side (with the rear sway out at least).

Not bad, I can definitely see how these inserts might reduce drivetrain slop, I reserve final judgment until after an on track test though. Thanks 034Motorsport!

Now back to installing the rear sway and end links.

[OldSport//]

End links bolted and torqued to rear sway, 40Nm plus 1/4 turn, stiff innermost setting. Nitrile gloves on hand for lubing bushings.

[drob23]

They have the bolt kit for purchase with the sways.

Yea but you'll need new ones each time you lube the bushings. Well, "need" might be a little strong but you get the point.

[OldSport//]

Greased and in position, just need to wiggle the bar in now (please don't time this part!).

[OldSport//]

By some miracle it slid right in, much easier than pulling out the factory unit. Perhaps since the end links rotate with this setup and since the bushing brackets aren't on yet the clearances worked out better.

[OldSport//]

Bushing brackets in and hand tight for now, reattaching end links next.

[OldSport//]

Made in the USA, yeah! I left the lower zip ties in until now to avoid losing the spherical bearing side ends.