Hello Audi List

[Bernard Littau]

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HTH,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq

----- Original Message ----- 
From: washburn <washburn at dwave.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 8:08 PM
Subject: Hello Audi List


> I am new to the list, having just picked up my fully optioned 88 5000TQ
> Wagon, and will now accost you with the same questions that have been
> asked and answered a million times before. :)  I realize that archives
> could be searched, but frankly I am in a hurry to get my suspension
> done, and I would rather rely on the "live" experience and wisdom of you
> folks on the list.  Some may recognize my name from Team.net list asI am
> an experienced Autocrosser.  I am somewhat familiar with car set up, and
> look forward to making my Audi a bit more handling freindly.  Any help
> would be appreciated in saving me many hours of research:
> 
> 1)  Can anyone confirm the existence of, and recommend a supplier for:
> a)  Urethane Suspension Bushings?
> b)  Stiffer, lower springs?
> c)  Performance Strut inserts?
> d)  Upgraded stabilizer bars?
> 2)  Where can I go to get specifications and build information on my
> Wagon?  (For instance, I would like ot know if the Fuch's alloy wheels
> are a rare option or common.)
> 3)  Many things have been doen by the previous owner, but please feel
> free to offer advice on "majors" that should be looked at.
> 
> I'll save engine and other stuff for later...I want to get the
> suspension done first since that is what is most important to me.  
> Anyone with any good or bad experiences in doing major suspension
> tweaks?  
> 
> Thanks all, I look forward to 'meeting' many of you!
> 
> Patrick Washburn
> 1988 5000 TQ Wagon
> 1995 Plymouth Neon ACR "The Cow Car"
> Wausau, WI