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Nov 15, 1999 | 11:39 PM

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Marius B

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Re: (more)

Don't know the test.

Yes, the ballast seems to be intended to shift a body resonance frequency — presumably to avoid strong resonance.

Nov 15, 1999 | 11:48 PM

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Marius B

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Re: strengthening rod

The rod connects the tops of the McPherson struts and only serves to reinforce the body when the front suspension is subjected to abnormal loads, like bottoming out. Shouldn't influence handling at all, but may prevent permanent damage to body in rough situations.

Just look for it — steel tube across the rear top of engine compartment, round or oval section, a bit less than 1" diameter(?), straight except for slight bend on one end to get around some component (all this from memory).

Nov 16, 1999 | 04:40 AM

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Victor F

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UK TTQs have this (nt)

Nov 16, 1999 | 06:08 AM

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Denny

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Nope that was behind door #2. You are receiving the Denim Blue Maytag washer and dryer :-) (nt)

Nov 17, 1999 | 06:43 AM

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Bob

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Re: It's human nature but...

> The unintended acceleration issue was a total non-legimate issue

Wrong.

> Thought everyone got the word from our government that the Audi car
> was not at fault, only the drivers.

Pedal placement was the issue with Audis and with some other manufacturers. Audi finally corrected the design flaw. If this was a non-issue and liability not a concern, Audi would not have changed it

Bob