need to tie it down - 88 5K TQ

[Ed Kellock]

I wonder if they used a softer metal for the tow hooks so that they
would break away instead of something more vital in the event of a
problem during their normal intended use.

Ed

On 6/29/05, Keith Lawyer <LawyerKG at co.laplata.co.us> wrote:
> 
> I cut the front tow hooks off two Type 43's (1980 and 1981) to use for "another project" and I'll tell you there's something "off" about that metal.  Frankly, I think it's pot-metal-esque.  It welds weird, ie it melts thru much more quickly than regular mild steel.  I'm guessing it has a high carbon content and is more of a cast iron than mild steel.  I know it seems ridiculous to think Audi would do this.  And a Type 43 is not a Type 44.  So take it FWIW, and I fully realize my statements of "off" and "weird" don't give you much to hang your hat on.