The S4 twin turbo is Slow

[Burl Vibert]

Larry C Leung wrote:
> 
> I'd agree. I don't like the idea of a smoked AWD clutch (ask the drag
> Mitsu Eclipse drivers about that!) so I don't like to lauch my Q's so
> hard. In fact, both of my Audi's launched better around turns, as the
> turn unloads the inside tires, giving some sort of wheelspin helping
> prevent bogging. And, my FWD GTi easily out launches the 200Q, but that
> shortly changes when both are hooked up. AWD is rather hard to launch, IF
> you care about the vehicle...
> 
>

Yup, you have to have no mercy on the drivetrain if you want a good
launch, then they work quite well.  A friend of mine is running 12.3
with an Eagle Talon but he seems to buy clutches quite often.  (Plus
he couldn't hit an apex to save his life)  
To each his own.

Burl Vibert
Dead cars,
Kingston, Ontario