Open question about 4000 Strut bars Jamex?

[Mark R]

If there's enough interest, I can make them.  Can be an Audifans
exclusive!   =)
I'd need a sample that works (I only have access to my '87 4KQ).  I've used
nutsert for custom bars before (bolts/nutserts in shear).

Mark Rosenkrantz (who's real job involves metal fabrication).


On 1/13/07, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:
>
> > Open Letter about strut braces / bars.
> >
> > Carter has a bar on his Coupe GT.  Jamex?  He'd know what was available.
> > He posts on AW 4000 forum   86 CoupeGT I think.
>
> Both Jamex and Sparco made braces, neither have been available new for a
> long time.
>
> > That being said, the S4 / S6 of 1992 - 1995 has brackets which can be
> > ordered, but I suspect the towers are sooooo different that a factory
> brace mount
> > wouldn't work on an older and small type 85 4000Q.
>
> The type 8A bar works on the type 85 car, Marc Swanson did it on his
> 4kqt, as I recall.  Here are some photos I found of that:
>
>
> http://www.theswansonfamily.us/modules.php?name=gallery2&g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11419
>
> http://www.theswansonfamily.us/modules.php?name=gallery2&g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11431
>
> I listed the part numbers a couple of days ago, they are also here:
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/strut-brace-90.htm
>
> > Bernie (Benz) makes a direct to the shock tops EMT (Home Depot) bar
> set-up.
> > I suspect a home made one could be devised.
>
> I don't see why not.  Not sure EMT is the best choice, but at least it's
> nicely galvanised.  The 8A bar mentioned above is just a straight square
> tube bolted to a couple of conveniently shaped brackets that get welded
> to the tower.
>
> > On the 4000Q  either bending the bar around the battery or the brake
> res, is
> > the issue AFAIK.
>
> There are a few obstacles in the way, that opening the hood and looking
> will make apparent - the battery, the power steering reservoir, and the
> cruise control pump are all in the line of fire.  You can fit a brace
> over the battery, or dodge around it like the Jamex bar does.  If you do
> put it over the battery, make sure it's removeable!  It is also possible
> to "miss" the PS reservoir.  I have moved or modified a few CC pump
> brackets over the years.
>
> By the way, it is a really worthwhile addition to any type 85.
>
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