Re: Strut Brace fab/ was RR 4KQ coil overs (and sway bar bushings)

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

Oops,
    Almost forgot, Shucks Automotive has Poly-Eurothane Energy Suspension
bushings for the sway bar links.  I bought some but have not tried attaching
them yet.  Just thought I would let everyone know.  And I too am interested
in hearing more about poly control arm bushings.  I need all the turn in I
can get.
L8R

Todd Phenneger wrote:

> Hmm,
>     If anyone is interested, I am going to me fabricationg a hollow tube
> aluminum front strut brace for my 4kq.  I will be testing on May 24th at
> the Bremerton Track Event over here in the PNW.  IF It turns out that I
> like the results, I would be willing to make more for list members.  Not
> sure on cost but after parts and time, I think I will be a little over
> $100 for the unit.  Not sure which design to use though.  I could do a
> unit similar to the Sparco brace which I think is similar to the Jamex
> Brace.  Or I could do one like the Neuspeed VW unit which y's into two
> bars about 1.5 feet in from the center on each side.  The latter seems
> stiffer to me but maybe harder to install right.  Also, what about
> puting a y in it to connect to the firewall.  Seems like that would be a
> good idea as well to further tie it together.
>     Any ideas as to which couse of action I should take.  I may make up
> both designs and see which one works better if I can get both done by
> the track event.   L8R
>     Todd Phenneger
>
> ------------------------------
> > Got the HW from 2Bennett: 916.758.7325 I spoke with Andrew.
> > They were most helpful and took the time to answer my many questions.
> > coil-over kit with 600Lb F and 500Lb R springs  $450
> > Jamex F strut brace $195
> > Delren F control arm bushings $200 set
> >
> > Prolly could have found this stuff a bit cheaper, but these guys know
> and race
> > Audis. I'd rather get the benefit of their experience and send the
> business
> > their way than try to save a few bucks on the price.
>
> Sounds like I've found the place for my strut bar.  Now I just have to
> convince myself I really need it right now.
>
> --
> Todd Phenneger
>
> "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock,
> the stream always wins...
> not through strength, but through persistance."



--
Todd Phenneger

"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock,
the stream always wins...
not through strength, but through persistance."