Towing a 4000Q

[Roa, Greg]

Hey, I've got a secret about this.....
First, of course, try to get a flatbed if possible.  If there's not one
available, use the secret.

Look at the tow truck as it pulls up.  Notice those pairs of wheels on
each side of the boom...?  Ever wonder what those are for?   Usually,
they would be used for cars that can't be towed normally, say the wheels
won't turn or something.  If your tow truck driver is responsible, or
you bitch enough, the driver can take those wheels, and use them as
dollies for the rear wheels of your car.   The driver can then use the
regular wheel lifting thingies for the front of your car, and no worry
about your center differential!

Of course if your tow truck driver is stubborn, or a real ass, just make
sure that none of the differentials are locked, and the car is out of
gear.   Should be ok, for most short to medium tows.

Good Luck!
Greg Roa
Cincinnati, OH
86' 4kcsq
93' 90 CS
83' 944


>Subject: Towing a 4000Q
From: David Miller <millerds at muohio.edu>
To: Quattro List <quattro at audifans.com>

>I was wondering about towing an '87 4000 Quattro... Can you use a
regular
two wheel tow truck?  Do you need to engage any differentials?  If it
were
towed on a two wheel truck, would it cause any problems?

>Thanks,
David Miller