Need to follow my own adice more often

[David]

I've discovered that I really need to follow my own advice more often. As a frequent poster on AudiWorld and VWVortex (General Audi forum), I see a lot of people who are new to old school Audis. They all ask about the same thing, why does my engine run rough and feel like sh_t? I always suggest a full tuneup, consisting of plugs, cap, rotor, and plug wires  Well, I really need to take my own advice more often. I just completed the above replacements and she purrs SO smooth, smoother than she ever has since I've owned her. :)

I also installed a set of the new "green" UrQ strut mounts (857 412 323 B). I can't say enough about them. No, I really don't see any drop, but the claimed 1/4" isn't enough to notice anyway. But I can say that the car is riding MUCH smoother. No more shimmey. Also, I thought I had a warped rotor, as I would get steering wheel shake when braking. Guess what? new strut mounts cured that too. It seems bad mounts can give about the same feeling as warped rotors. So, if you think you have bad rotors, check you strut mounts...

Good luck out there,

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build
SE Virginia