ID this URQ.

[LL - NY]

Yeah, I recognize that ugliness. It's a Tresser.

On 3/8/07, Mark J. Besso <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com> wrote:
>
> That is one of Walter Treser's creations, but it' not his scariest.  That
> has to go to either his "Hunter" versions of various Quattro models, or
> the
> "Roadster" built on the UrQ.
>
> Roadster image - top down:
> http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2750
> Roadster image - top up:
> http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2995
>
> The wheels that Frank mentioned are functional, but also a major
> annoyance.
> They're a true fan that draws cooling air past the brakes, but they are
> 390mm diameter requiring Michelin TRX tires which I don't believe are made
> any more.  It doesn't matter since they weren't all that great when they
> were originally available.
>
> I believe the US versions were called the "Super 4000" & "Super 5000"
> depending on which model you were having modified, but those options were
> strictly dealer-installed.  None of it was done through AoA. (I was a
> VW/Audi Parts Manager through that period of time)  It was mostly cosmetic
> items that got installed in the US, but a complete make-over would've
> included the lower suspension and louder exhaust.....questionable as to
> actual performance benefits.
>
> ~Mark
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: frank j. bauer
> Subject: Re: ID this URQ.
>
> that "1" symbol is treser as is the cowcatcher-looking front airdam and
> the dish/turbofin wheels.
> i've seen contemporary body kits/wheels on the 4kq and 5kq as well.
> of the 3, the 4kq probably pulled it off best.
> treser was a usa dealer option in 85 & 86.
> the steering wheel was cool...
>
> http://www.treser-audi.de/
>
> cobram at juno.com wrote:
> > Was looking through (for the umpteenth time) the excellent pics taken by
> > Mark Besso at Ingolstadt.  Wondering whether anyone knows if this car:
> >
> > http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2731
> >
> > is a Kamei, ABT, Tresser or ??? version.
> >
> > Just curious, personally I prefer the stock version.
> >
> > BCNU,
> > http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> > Hit any key to continue, or any other key to quit.
>
>
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