Fwd: CGT: One limitation of note. WAS: Track lines on various cars: WAS Delrin or

[Ben Doughney]

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> From: Ben Doughney <ben_d at clear.net.nz>
> Date: 19 August 2004 6:06:40 PM
> To: SuffolkD at aol.com
> Subject: Re: CGT: One limitation of note. WAS: Track lines on various 
> cars:	WAS Delrin or
>
> On 19/08/2004, at 4:58 PM, SuffolkD at aol.com wrote:
>
>> One limitation of the Coupe GT on a track.
>> Once the motor is "wicked up a bit", -beyond 160HP for example, the 
>> FWD
>> CoupeGT (some would install a Limited Slip Dif) has traction and 
>> torque steer
>> issues, which keep it from getting the power directly to the ground. 
>> (Wheel spin &
>> hop)
>
> On this note, I have a question about my '83 CGT (automatic). In the 
> wet, the wheels frequently spin when taking off from a stop.
>
> This is the first front wheel drive Audi I have owned, so I am not 
> sure if it is normal or if there is something that can be done about 
> it?
>
> Ben Doughney
>
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