computer controlled turbo technology

Ti Kan ti at amb.org
Wed Jan 24 14:20:13 EST 2001


> I heard somewhere that turbos are supposed to be quiet, and that 
> whining is an indication of wear.

My new S4, as well as my 5Kt both whistle too.  Not noticeable from
inside with windows closed, but when accelerating near a wall
that echoes back, and window open, I definitely hear a distinctive
turbo whistle.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
96 A4 2.8 quattro (sold but not forgotten)
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