86 5ktq in rally cross!

[Livolsi, Stephane]

Yes!  I was thinking that too, that maybe the way it is (with the center
diff lock disconnected) I would be able to lock up only the rear and
that this may be preferable.  Any comments?

Btw, I corrected my own subject line - it's an 86 5ktq, not an 85.
Although it looks like an 84 because I converted to the old style quad
rectangular lamp headlights from the 84 parts 5kt. :)

I think that the yellow Audi and Quattro badges on the trunk lid will
guarantee a win or two...

Stephane
  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: lrickert at covad.net [mailto:lrickert at covad.net] 
> Sent: February 10, 2004 10:55 AM
> To: Livolsi, Stephane
> Subject: Re: 85 5ktq in rally cross!
> 
> 
> at least on my 4kq it is much faster without the diffs locked 
> on a muddy grass 
> rallycross course (very slick probably slicker than anything 
> other than ice with 
> water standing on it). Most folks on the list think it is the 
> other way around 
> but try it both ways if you can. I couldn't go around tight 
> corners with 
> everything locked up, the car just crabs sideways. You might 
> try it with just 
> the rear locked and leaving the center open as you have it 
> now. however you do 
> it will be a blast. 
> 
> 
> Luke
> 
> 2/10/04 10:38:31, "Livolsi, Stephane" 
> <Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> >Ooooh! This will be a blast.
> > 
> >Now that my daily driver is the 88 5ktqa, Tihol and I are going to 
> >enter the 86 5ktq sedan in a rally cross in Ashcroft Feb 28th.  (it 
> >already has a dented fender anyway) This particular rally 
> cross is an 
> >ice race on a frozen lake.
> > 
> >I need list help/knowledge on the diff locks
> >When I replaced the clutch about a year ago, I broke off 1 of the 
> >nipples on the center diff lock actuator.  At the time I 
> just plugged 
> >the hole to keep the insides clean, and plugged the vac line 
> - (never 
> >used the diff lock anyway).  I think I'd like to have the diff lock 
> >working for the rallycross.
> > 
> >So, can I just reach under there and manually pull the 
> actuating arm to 
> >engage the diff, then unengage it for the drive home? or does the 
> >vacuum actually hold it in the locked position?
> > 
> >Any info would be greatly appreciated.  we'll be working on 
> a fixing up 
> >the car this weekend.
> > 
> >Stephane
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