Test drive in 2000 A6

[Sean Ford]

I think I'm getting old. I'm at a point where I don't mind the servotronic in
my '99 A6. I know I can remove the relay, or perhaps upgrade it to the 628
relay (605 was oem in the '99), but I don't feel the need. 

How screwed up is that? I removed the relay from my '92, felt as though it was
too firm at low speeds, but eventually came to enjoy it. When I bought the '99
I felt as though the steering was too light, but now have come to enjoy it. I
often wonder when my wife's CRV became such a bear at low speeds. ;-)

I don't know, I think I've softened. I'm driving a tip auto instead of a stick,
I'm digging the one finger turn out of my driveway, next thing you know, I'm
going to be shopping for an old Coupe DeVille filled with 8-track tapes.

BTW, Andrew, do you think you would've heard your water pump failing if the A6
wasn't so quiet and insulated?

--- Andrew Duane <andrew at savaJe.com> wrote:
> Hairy Green Toads from Mars made Kent McLean write:
> > Doyt W. Echelberger wrote:
> > > my 87 5ktq odo shows 136k and it scares me
> > 
> > Oh, puh-leeze.  You've got another 100K in that
> > thing, easy.  As for the flatbedding experiences,
> > just keep your AAA card up to date. :-)
> 
> And, as some of you may know, the ONLY audi that ever stranded me
> anywhere, was my 2000 A6 which let go it's timing belt at 52K almost
> 100 miles from home. My old 100Q with 300K is still on the road as
> far as I know.
> 
> Disconnecting the servotronic is definitely the way to go. The
> Audiforum list has a simple 2-minute procedure, which includes
> a generous 30 seconds for cracking open a beer. I do not allow
> servotronic to live on any of my cars. When it's turned off, the
> car will handle just like your 5K.


=====
Sean Ford
1999 A6 2.8q tip | 1992 100CS non-q 5-spd
http://registry.audiworld.com/audiworld/registry/details.asp?car=9728

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