Dashpots

[urquattro]

> >  As I originally stated, Audi must have some other purpose, which of
> > course, eludes me
>
> driveability.  on sudden lift off, the drivetrain does not jerk because
> the engine doesn't "slam shut".

... that may be part of it ... but I think it helps with emissions too.  I
think that NOx (or something) goes way up if the manifold vacuum goes too
high ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)