1990 Coupe Quattro

[iain.atkinson at tesco.net]

Agree with the lack of torque, although having got rid of the cat and fitted a stainless free flow exhaust, k&n panel filter and fitted the earlier tubular exhaust manifold has improved things a lot. Both power and torque have increased quite a lot.


iain
> 
> From: "Dave K." <desmo888 at comcast.net>
> Date: 2004/01/25 Sun PM 05:29:43 GMT
> To: <LRGreger at aol.com>,  <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: 1990 Coupe Quattro
> 
> The CQ is a heavy car and it is under powered for my taste.  The only real
> problem I have with it is the lack of torque.  Pulling out it is a bit slow
> but on the highway it runs great.  It is definitely faster than a 10v but it
> is no rocket ship.
> I have never driven an A4 but they seem like they could stand to have more
> power.  150 hp is rather  low.
> Most folks buy the CQ for it's uniqueness and it's styling, not for it's
> power.  For what it's worth, I think you will find the power sufficient,
> just not impressive.
> 
> Dave Kase
> owned three 20v cars
> currently 1990 CQ and rebuilding a 3B engine to put in it (280hp)
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <LRGreger at aol.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 11:00 AM
> Subject: 1990 Coupe Quattro
> 
> 
> > I'm looking for some advice.  I currently have within my family a '97 A4q
> (daughter drives), a '97 Cabriolet (wife drives), and an '88 80q.  The
> latter was my first Audi and is still around for sentimental reasons, but at
> ~180,000 mi (odometer no longer working), it's seldom driven and I really
> need to get rid of it.  I'm currently driving a '95 Saab convertible, but
> want to replace it with an Audi.
> >
> > I have an opportunity to purchase a 1990 coupe quattro with 102,000 mi.  I
> won't have an opportunity to drive the coupe quattro before purchase, so I'm
> looking for some advice on whether or not to buy it.  I'll have a mechanic
> check out the car, so the car's mechanics aren't a significant concern to
> me.  What is of concern is whether I'll enjoy driving the car.  I loved the
> A4, before I turned it over to my daughter, and don't want to be
> disappointed with the '90 coupe quattro.  I also always liked the '88 80q,
> but it was underpowered, especially compared to the A4.  Is the increased
> power of the 20v engine in the '90 Coupe quattro going to be similar enough
> to the A4 to make the car enjoyable to drive?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Rob
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