Re: Crash Test Results for Older Audis, and a Dodge Colt

[Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net>]

At 01:24 AM 12/10/99 -0500, you wrote:

>I wonder if the type44s have side impact beams also?? I remember when I
>had the door panel off sometime ago, I didn't see a side impact beam
>anywhere inside the door.
>
>TIA
>
>
>Albert Ng
>'87 5kcst

Hi Albert,

The door rub strip is more that just rubber.  There's a solid I beam 
beneath the rubber trim.  I've seen where the rubber was removed and the I 
beam used for a strut tower brace.

HTH,


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Tony
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Tony Lum                                  1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A.                1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S Sedan
QCUSA Member #6885                             1987.5 Coupe GT
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