type 44 syndrome, but no Audi content

[Ken]

Hi Taka and List,

Oh yes, the power steering is different.  I guess the later 200's had changes
made, as I've heard the type 44's got better and more refined as the years went
one, addressing many of the problem areas of the earlier models.

That could make it different, I hadn't thought of that.  I would have to agree
that my '88 5kcstq requires a sufficient amount of steering effort that I would
not mistake it for a Lincoln or something.

Another benefit to the later model, yet not quite 20vt, 200's is the better
safety for the driver in frontal impact.  I wish I had Procon-Ten on my '88.

Later,

Ken

Quoting TM <t44tq at mindspring.com>:

> Ken-
> I'm posting this to the list as well.
>
> I had one of the early 5ktqs- G54 calipers, defrost in the climate
> control unit, don't know about the rear suspension.
>
> The 5ktq that I had didn't have as much power assist to the steering,
> that was the biggest difference and one that makes a lot of difference in
> driving feel.
>
> In comparison, my 200q has lots more power assist, to the point where I
> can turn the car one-handed w/o any problems- couldn't do this in the 5ktq
> and I know the power assist was working properly in the 5ktq- new hydraulic
> damn near everything while I owned the car.
>
> Looking only at the 10v cars, I think that a 5ktq with MC-2 engine,
> chipped, would be the best combination- lighter weight, fastest spooling. Of
> course, the refinement of the 200 is lacking in the 5ktq- mine and other
> 5ktqs I've seen simply feel much more crude compared to the 200. (post-
> facelift for those of you not in the US)
>
> Taka
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: auditude at get.net [mailto:auditude at get.net]
>
> TM t44tq at mindspring.com wrote:
> >
> > As a fellow type 44 owner, I strongly disagree. The type 44s,
> > especially in turbo quattro form, were, when new, some of the nicest
> > sports sedans out there, with all- weather capability to boot.
> > Especially in 5k form (pre-89 facelift), the road feel and driving
> > dynamics are quite nice for a big car.
>
> Are you writing that the road feel and driving dynamics between the
> 5kq's and 200q's are different?  Is this for reasons besides the dash, door
> handles, and different motor (MC-1 vs. MC-2)? <snip>