I just install today the strut brace in my 1996 a4 , and it was very simple i used the strut bar and the braket from a6 just a simple modify for the strut and all was plug and play aproximatly time for install is 20 mint with modifieng the strut. and note that i didnt face any problems with the A/C lines as some mentioned that on the early cars is facing this. and soon i will post pictures
cheers all
cheers all