Re: 93 Audi 100 trunk lift shocks

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Mike Pavia writes:
> I just purchased a 93 100S for my wife and she's complaining that the
> trunk is hard to lift up and open.  I have an 87 5000CS Turbo and I
> noticed that the newer 93 has gas shocks to lift the trunk rather than
> the springs that are on the 87.

The trunk lid shocks are weak on your 100S.  Replace them with a new
pair and the lid should lift up with almost no effort.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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