Re: door lock

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

In a message dated Mon, 29 Nov 1999  2:09:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, Samir Shah <gofast1@home.com> writes:

> I had both door locks break within a week. I've replaced one, still have
> to find time to do the other. The passenger one was new too - had been
> replaced less than 6 months ago, and never used till the driver's side
> one broke. DO NOT GET THE STOCK AUDI PARTS - THEY BREAK!
> 
> I bought Blau's kit - it's made of some stronger metal, and does not
> break. 
> 
> The only downside was the spring kept coming off, so I ended up removing
> it.
> 
> Installation was not too bad. You need to remover the inner door/window
> frame.
> 
> Samir.


That's the first time I've heard of the upgraded part breaking; the old pot metal piece breaks after years of use, but the new one is stamped steel, and would be virtually impossible to break within a week (as it's as strong as the key...).  Are you sure Blau makes there own kit, and does not repackage the audi kit?
chris