Re: Strut Braces

[Brendan Rudack <rudack@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>]

On Thu, 18 Jun 1998, Martin Pajak wrote:

> > My 1993 90S
> > has a strut brace factory installed. It's not the strongest

> I don't know if it's still possible but I know of someone who has 
> gotten the strut plates from the dealer that allow for older cars to 
> have the same strut brace (have the mounting brackets on them).  
> You just weld them in, install the bar and enjoy.

These "plates", called strut tower retainers,  can be ordered from the
dealer for about $15 apiece.
PN#'s 8A0-805-635-B  left
      8A0-805-636-B  right

Skip on buying the connecting bar from them, they charge $$$.  Go to a
hardware store and get yourself a piece of square aluminum tubing for $10.

Brendan Rudack
'98 A4tq 
'88 90q 2B tq pro-rally ride
'87 5ktq lots of good parts left
Fenton, Michigan
USA