TUNING FOR MK5 R32/MK6 R & 8p A3 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Brace This driveshaft support center bearing is designed to fit the 8P A3 3.2L and MkV R32.The unit is manufactured specifically for this application to address common issues associated with a failing driveshaft support, such as vibration at certain speeds and loud noises originating from the driveshaft tunnel.Fitment: 2006 - 2008 A3 3.2L (8P) 2008 R32 (MkV) Carrier Bearing Bushing: Polyurethane bearing support clamps over the existing center support bearing.Fully replaces worn rubber that allows excessive driveshaft movement.Carrier Housing: 6061-T6 billet aluminum support brace that properly constrains the polyurethane bearing support to the driveshaft bearing.Type II black anodized for corrosion resistance.Includes mounting hardware, flex disc hardware, and thread locking compound required for installation.Retains factory mounting location and exhaust clearance.Kit Contents: Polyurethane bearing support – 2 halves Billet aluminum carrier housing assembly 0.5ml medium strength threadlocker Carrier housing assembly hardware TTY hardware for carrier housing to chassis mounting Front and rear flex disc coupling hardware Product Development: Designed, engineered, tested, and inspected using laser scanning for reverse engineering, CAD modeling, rapid prototyping with in-house printing, and long-term product testing.Installation: Installation is possible with the driveshaft in place, though removal of the driveshaft is recommended for better access.Some increase in NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) may be noticeable under load and at highway speeds.Reference: 1K0521349