[200q20v] Re: Strut Brace

[TM]

Has anyone done this? I agree that using an S4/S6 bar would be
the most elegant solution, esp. if it works as a direct bolt-on.

Taka

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Subject: Re: [200q20v] Re: Strut Brace


In a message dated Wed, 31 Jan 2001  2:15:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Bernie Benz <b.m.benz at prodigy.net> writes:

<< Chris, from a strength of materials perspective a bent tube is useless as
a
load bearing column, including all of the S4 stock and aftermarket tower to
tower braces.  Further, the brake fluid reservoir is not in the way of a
straight strut to strut brace.

Bernie

 >>

Nah, just make the walls of the tubing thick enough.  Again, deflection is
very small; forces are fairly small.  Without the brace, the car is _almost_
stiff enough.  You're not trying to withstand _all_ the forces, just add
strength to the existing structure.  Point taken, though; if the bar is
bent, you're using a spring to keep the struts apart...

Again, simplest (for a strut tower brace, not Bernie's style, but the S4/6
or V8 style) would be to use Audi's parts, including the brake fluid
reservoir.  Haven't tried to swap it, but expect it would be a swap...
Anyone have both cars?
Chris
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