The VW and Audi bearing part numbers are very similar, only differing in the first two characters (8S for VW, 8V for Audi). The similarity of the part numbers makes me think that they are actually the same thing. Or maybe that's wishful thinking. Can anyone comment?
When part numbers are different, parts are different, in particular when the
first digits differ. 8S means this part was developed for and first used on the
current 3rd gen Audi TT, while 8V means it's been developed for and first
used on the current A3. The middle section stands for its application (say
a front wheel bearing), while the last digits specify more detail (left or right
hand), along with the very last characters specifying the revision. The same
numbers with only differing letters means they're interchangeable.
However, regardless where parts were 'introduced', they'll be found across
the entire platform sooner or later.
Wait a moment there! The non-S Clubsport does not have the aluminum subframe? And the sway-bars are different too?
Sorry, I cannot recall the differencies VW made in the S.
An off topic question: the engine and transmission mounts (all three mounts) from Clubsport S are plug and play to GTIs?
It would be a great addition to the OP to change them too, as they will reduce the "play" of the engine as well as the chances of wheel hopping.
Sadly no aluminium subframe on the regular Clubsport.
Not sure on sway
bar differences right now. I'd need to check the table posted on the CSS
topic. I don't remember where I posted all the CSS specifica, but sure I did.
Since the CSS (and TTS) 'CJXG' engine is virtually the same as the regular CS
'CJXE' engine I'm highly convinced the CSS engine mounts will seemlessly fit
any manual gearbox GTI and CS (as there is no CSS DSG version). Granted,
the engine side mount will fit bot DSG and manual.
That being said it's an alternative to the aftermarket stuff. I still think 034
mounts are great as well. Perhaps they're even similar.
