Request : Photos of S4 tie rod ends (upgraded)

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11-28-2004, 08:26 AM

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Request : Photos of S4 tie rod ends (upgraded)

Trying to find shots of the S4 tie rod ends as to compare to the ECS Mehle kit before ordering.

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11-28-2004, 09:00 AM

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Here ya go. I put S4 ends on my car.

S4 on right, stock A4 on left.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/tr4.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/tr3.jpg">

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11-28-2004, 09:36 AM

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Awesome... thanks. But a question...

Did you end up paying the $99 a piece dealer price? Do you think it's worth it vs. the Mehle ECS kit for ~$85 a pair?

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11-28-2004, 09:39 AM

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I paid $43 each for them.

I work at a body shop. I definitely like the solid metal of the S4 ends. The Mehle are supposed to be solid too, I haven't seen them in person. Iirc Chipstar went with the ECS kit and is very happy with it.

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11-28-2004, 11:48 AM

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The quality of the Mehle kit is excellent - I used their tie rods, much beafier than stock

A freind bought the complete kit and I was very impressed with the quality of the components.

The boots were thicker than the stock peices and the construction was excellent overall.

We were able to install them with no fitment issues.