[s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4

[Fred Munro]

Dave;

Remove the Servotronic relay from the S6 to restore it's steering feel. It
will have more feedback than your 200.

Fred Munro
'94 S4

----- Original Message -----
From: "dkpriebe" <dkpriebe at attbi.com>
To: <oneils at lcsys.net>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4


> I have one of each, a '91 200tqa and a 95.5 S6. The 200 is my daily driver
> while the S6 is my wife's. I much prefer the 200. As some one else
> mentioned, the steering feel is totally different. The S6 is effortless,
> while the 200 requires some interaction. The other big difference is the
> shifting, the S6 is so very smooth compared to the 200. I've heard others
> complain about first and second on the S4/6s being notchy, but I sure
> haven't experienced it. I also think that overall the chassis is stiffer
on
> the 200. My wife much prefers to dirve the S6, because it is 'cushy'
> compared to the 200. She also complains that everything is 'so damn stiff
in
> that car'. Granted, the cars are set up pretty differently The 200 has 16"
> wheels, new Bilstein HD shocks, while the S6 has 17" wheels, lowering
Eibach
> springs, and a chip. In general I have heard similar feedback from others.
> When I rule out all the cosmetics, I just like the fact that the 200
> requires more driver interaction for about the same performance. I feel
more
> in touch with the act of driving, not sitting back being passive. The
other
> thing is that cosmetics are issue for me. I think the S6 is a bit flashy
> looking, shiny black, lowered with big Borbet C chrome wheels. The 200, on
> the other hand just has Audi rings, no sport logo. No one knows what it is
> (besides an old Audi station wagon), or realizes how fast it is and how
nice
> it handles. But take that with a grain of salt, a few years ago my daily
> driver was a VW Thing!
>
> Dave Priebe
> '91 200tqa his
> 95.5 S6 hers
> Kenmore, WA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave and Lee" <oneils at lcsys.net>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 9:38 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
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> > The 200 turbo quattros seem like a deal compared to the S4s. Thinking
> about buying one of these. Besides the cosmetics,  What are some
differences
> in handling/driving characteristics?
> > Dave O'Neil
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