Johna38p Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Can anyone tell me the width of a towbar to fit a 2008 a3 8p 3dr to save taking the bumper off to find out,I have a q3 witter one and it looks the same going off pictures on eBay,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I do not believe it will fit due to the mounting points. Can't find the dimensions unfortunately. Also if the 8p is a quattro I believe it shouldn't have a Towbar fitted as the quattro models aren't rated for them. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johna38p Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Cheers Steve it’s a 1.9tdi only wanting one on to carry a bike rack I have a orange s3 with one fitted online not sure if that is a oem tow bar or one made to fit,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johna38p Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Have seen a orange one online (not mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yea I've seen the s3 one with a Towbar fitted. I believe certain companies are being a little naughty. The s3 isn't rated for a Towbar due to the quattro system but obviously the bodyshell/chassis is the same. However the reason why I say manufacturers are being naughty is that they're fitting towbars when the cars aren't rated and getting owners to sign a disclaimer that it'll only be used for off road use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johna38p Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yeah I have heard something about Audi advising not to get them fitted it should be ok for what I need it for and being a frount wheel drive not Quattro do you think? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yea using it for a bike rack shouldnt be too bad but I wonder if you could get questioned at mot time or if you get pulled by the police how ever likely that would be. I have to say it to air on the side of caution. Here's a Towbar guide that might be useful: https://autoevoke.com/index.php?/forums/topic/8998-types-of-tow-bars/&tab=comments#comment-9088 Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johna38p Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 The one I have is detachable and know the mot bloke but don’t know any police officers haha I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it,thanks for the advice great help 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 You're welcome, glad I could help 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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