[s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4

[Eric's E-Mail]

I stand corrected.  I had been told that the S4/S6 was produced on a
different assembly line and manufactured with more welds to produce a more
ridgid body, at the cost of slightly more weight than the 100/200.  But then
again, I must admit that the sources were not direct from AUDI, and could
very well have been flawed. Having driven both before, I did come away with
the opinion that the S6 had a better level of fit and finish for the inside,
but that too is opinion.

I appologize for the mistake, and will seek better references before writing
in a response next time.

BTW, I did get that Boost Gague from Neil down in Austin, and will be
posting details of my install for those interested.  I have the blank for
the Auto Trans readout already carved up, and have a friend of my who does
CNC work taking off just enough of the protruding square of the blank to
adhere a thin layer of smoked acrylic that should match the look of the
stock CEL right next to it.

Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
To: "Eric's E-Mail" <ravensmith at adelphia.net>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 7:07 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4


> The Type 44 (5000/100/200) has been fully galvanized since 1985.
>
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric's E-Mail" <ravensmith at adelphia.net>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 5:45 AM
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
>
>
> > You really have to drive them. The 200 is built on a different assembly
> > line. More produced, so faster through the assembly process. The 200 is
> also
> > not double sided Galvanized, which means not as long lasting against
rust.
> >
> > The rest are subtle difs that can be made up with UrS parts or after
> market
> > to make the same performance, but the chasis will never be as stiff.  I
> > think the fender flares on the UrS are also larger, which means larger
> tire
> > possibilities.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > > Reply-To: <lee at wheelman.com>
> > > From: "Lee Levitt" <lee at wheelman.com>
> > > To: <oneils at lcsys.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > > Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
> > > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:01:50 -0400
> > >
> > > Dave writes:
> > > >
> > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > > > --
> > > > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > > > 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
> > >
> > > You've got to get some seat time in each. That's the only thing that
> > > matters.
> > >
> > > I've owned a 200T (10 valve) and an S6, and between the two, I'd pay
the
> > > extra money for an S4 or S6. The S6 feels smaller, more tossable to
me,
> > the
> > > 200T felt like a larger car and a bit more ponderous.
> > >
> > > But drive a couple of examples of both, and you'll know which one you
> > want.
> > >
> > > Lee
> > > '95.5 S6 avant
> > > '96 A6 quattro avant
> > >
> > >
> > > --__--__--
> > >
> > > Message: 11
> > > From: "TM" <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> > > To: <lee at wheelman.com>, <oneils at lcsys.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > > Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
> > > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:52:46 -0400
> > >
> > > Lee-
> > > Gotta disagree with you here- the UrS feels much more solid as it has
> > > less chassis flex (or so it seems) but it also feels heavier and it is
> > > heavier.
> > >
> > > Out of the big Audis, my old 5ktq felt the best in terms of
> > > handling/tossability-
> > > great road feel, way undertired, but much lighter than the 20v type
44s
> > > and the
> > > C4s- 3350lbs and change.
> > >
> > > That said, I would choose an UrS over a 200 any time, if they were in
> > > identical
> > > condition, because they feel more solid, have better steering feel
than
> > > my 200q20v
> > > (once you disable the Servotronic, that is) and have a better ignition
> > > system for
> > > taking the car to big hp numbers.
> > >
> > > The UrS looks more aggressive as well, although I think my car will
come
> > > close once
> > > it has some 255 steamrollers installed.
> > > :-)
> > >
> > > Taka
> > >
> > >
> > >
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