From digest.v7.n597 Sat Nov 15 19:44:09 1997
From: Pat Donahue <pdonahue_at_erols.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 18:06:18 -0500
Subject: Re: Re: Strut Brace install question

Scott baits us with:
>
> OK guys, start the debate- When the X-brace goes in, does the OE bar go into
> the holes aft of it's original location, or in the trash, and why.

That's an easy one -- in the trash!! Putting it back in aft of the X-brace is inviting a hot engine and tranny to jump in your lap if you head-on into something solid. All car makers design an exit path for that solid chunk of stuff in front of you and in most cases it is down and out the bottom.

Anybody that puts it on there anyway please put a sticker on the car (a little skull and crossbones should do it) so I won't jump in your car _ever_.

• -- Pat Donahue Vienna, VA '91 M5 4GTFUL (real ///M car => no X-brace needed) '72 MGB 8LYFGR&

Hoppin' HQQters! Just got back from the Jiggly Bar and now I'm psyched for PIZZAFEST! (But _please_ no more $5 ButtWiper beer!)