ur-q misc. questions

[Buchholz, Steven]

> 
> I hate to dump all these questions at once but maybe someone can help me
on
> a few points with my newly acquired 1983 urquattro.
> 
> 1. plug gap using copper bosch plugs (heat rating 7) or should I return
> these and pick up the 20V turbo plugs ($20 each w/ a heat rating of 5)

My owner's manual claims the stock plugs are a "5" heat range ... WR5DS ...
while some people swear by F5DPORs in modified turbos, it really isn't clear
to me that they are necessary on a stock car.  You can't use the factory
spark plug wires with the F5DPORs that the 20v uses ... for the same plug
that fits the stock wires look for a W5DPO (thanks Gary K!).  For a stock
car I think I'd use the triple ground electrode Bosch units though ... 
> 
> 2. ABT dash... where can I find one?

... we've already covered this one ...
> 
> 3. Koni - Bilstein, H&R - Eibach ... Any opinions or is there a FAQ
anywhere
> that could tell me the differences?

I think that you'll get a lot of different answers on this one ... my
preference is for the Bilsteins ... the Konis are nice because they can be
purchased in externally adjustable form. 
> 
> 4. Are there any active members here who live in Portland OR.  I kinda
want
> to know a couple of people before I show up the track day at PIR, what
shops
> to go to that kind of thing.

There is a very large and active Audi community up in the PNW.  I hope that
some members have already contacted you by now ... but if not, post back ...
> 
> BTW-- Hawk now has pads for both the front and rear brakes of the older
> Audis.... just ordered them and loved them on my other car.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help
> 
Ryan, if you are interested in discussing urquattros, there is a separate
list on the audifans server.  Check out the following site for more
information:

        http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/urq

you can check out the archives to see what sort of things we have discussed
of late.  

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)