Tyrolsport Hatch Brace MK5/6

The VW/Audi Mk5/6 chassis, like other hatchbacks prior, experience a large amount of chassis flex during cornering. This chassis flex negatively affects vehicle handling. The Tyrolsport Hatch Brace solves this issue by locking the hatchback hard points together with a revolutionary system of billet aluminum clamps and specifically designed rigid bars.

The Hatch Brace uses side-specific mounts precision-machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum, with a sleek design that clamps around the rear seat back latch. These special mounts require absolutely no drilling of the vehicle chassis, and do not interfere with rear seat movement or locking. The full interior is maintained even with the installation of the Tyrolsport Hatch Brace, with only minimal trimming required to the rear quarter plastic trim. These features are unique to the marketplace. 

Installation is a breeze, requires little technical experience, and can be easily accomplished in less than 30 minutes by an enthusiast. The bar can be removed in less than five minutes if a user needs to utilize the full space of their hatch, another feature unique to the marketplace.

The hatch brace comes in three forms; Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Stage1 & 2 is for street enthusiasts who want better handling and chassis stiffness. Stage 2 adds an additional triangulating bar for increased stiffness. Stage 3 adds an addition bracket which allows for a third bar to run parrallel to the top bar to achieve maximum stiffness. Stage 3 is designed for enthusiasts who may AutoX or attend HPDE events.

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The Aluminum bars are made from high grade 6061 T6 swaged aluminum tubing. Both bars are connected to the billet clamp mounts with PTFE lined 7075 Aluminum spherical bearing rod ends and stainless steel fasteners. All of the materials used in the hatch brace are the best available. Both options excel at stiffening the chassis.

Specs

Side-specific, black anodized precision-machined 6061-T6 aluminum hatch brace mounts

High strength custom molded full Carbon Fiber Bar, with threaded 6061 aluminum end caps

Custom 7075 Aluminum, PTFE lined, spherical bearing rod ends

18-8 Stainless steel fasteners

All brace installation hardware and ball hex drive T-handle included

30 minute installation – no drilling required

Less than 3 lbs

100% USA researched, designed, and manufactured

Available in multiple combinations for added rigidity

Polished Aluminum and Black Wrinkle Powder Availible 

Stage 1 with bar, clamps and installation hardware

Stage 2 adds bottom bracket to triangulate bar

Stage 3 adds an addition bottom bracket so you can run a third bar parrallel to the top bar

Installation Instruction Video

Detailed write up by HYDE16 

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