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.It 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 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: Polyurethane bearing support – 2 halves Billet aluminum carrier housing assembly 0.5ml medium strength threadlocker Hardware for carrier mounting Hardware for front and rear flex disc coupling TTY hardware for attaching the carrier housing to the chassis The design retains factory mounting locations and maintains exhaust clearance.Product Development: Developed using laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality verification, CAD modeling, rapid prototyping with in-house printing, and long-term testing.Installation: Can be performed with the driveshaft in place, though removal of the driveshaft is recommended for easier access.Some increase in NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) may be noticeable under load and at highway speeds.Reference: 1K0521349