strut-tower brace? or no?

[Raudi83TQ at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/19/01 4:42:56 PM, audi at mediaone.net writes:

<< Tessie McMillan wrote:
> 
> Well, I've got the more rigid, urQ strut-tower mounts, but still can't
> find a brace. I looked at the URL several of you kindly posted:
> 
>         http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/strut-brace-90.htm
> 
> but when I look at this OEM brace, it looks under-engineered for track use
> on an 80Q. Am I wrong? I was also hoping to find an aftermarket bar that
> had more engine bay  clearance.

why not just copy it but use a thicker square hunk of steel then?  if
you are worried...

you could take the factory brackets, have a competent welder put them
on, and get your square stock, cut it and drill it to fit the mounting
holes.

move the battery, lower the cruise pump, and you can fit a pretty fat
bar in there.  if you want fancy bends to dodge things, your welder
could easily make that, too.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/ >>

Contact Sewickley Car Store, 412 741 6400, www.sewickleycars.com They have 
access to front and rear tower braces for UrQ and other Audis. I have seen 
them on cars they built, very good fit, and factory part numbers.

John