[s-cars] UrS4 info

[tblack]

Two electrical fans? Mine has one engine driven fan and one electrical fan.
Tom Black
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Welch" <Robert.Welch at TechnologyCrafters.com>
To: "'Robinson, Lee'" <leland.robinson at siemens.com>;
<s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 9:04 AM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] UrS4 info


> Lee,
> Early S4's should do fine in the conditions you've mentioned.
> I've not found the clutch to be a weak link at all.  Both of my cars
> have the original clutch, one has 104k and the other has 145k miles.
> One of my pals is pushing 190k on his S6 with the original clutch.
> However, all of these vehicles are stock.  If you're dealing with a
> vehicle that has been modified to add 100+hp, you'll start finding the
> 'weak links in the chain'.
>
> Dealing with Atlanta's famous traffic you'll need to watch for a couple
> of common problems.  The car has two electrical fans.  As long as both
> are running, you'll stay cool. This system (including switches, relays,
> etc) can get a little flaky.  If the 2nd fan doesn't kick in then the
> car protects itself by turning off the AC compressor.  The compressor IS
> an item that might require replacement in a high mileage car.
>
> Good luck,
> Robert Welch
> Golden, CO
> 93 S4
> 95 S6
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Robinson, Lee
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 8:28 AM
> To: 's-car-list at audifans.com'
> Subject: [s-cars] UrS4 info
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am currently looking for a car and am considering the early S4's.
> Unfortunately, I know almost nothing about these cars at all.  Well, I
> know what they are & what they are capable of, but not what to look for
> when considering a purchase.
>
> I learned this the hard way 5 years ago when I bought my 88 M3.  I
> didn't know much about what to look for, & it cost me big, and I lucked
> out--nothing big was wrong with the car, just tons of small stuff.
> Anyway, that's past now & the car is very well behaved & a treasured
> possesion.
>
> That being said, I don't want to repeat this scenario.  I am looking for
> information on the S4's.  For instance, is this car reliable enough to
> be driven daily, in gridlock, with 100degree heat?  Is this car easy for
> DIYer's?  I have seen the information on UrS4.com & s-cars.org about a
> pre-purchase checklist, but would like more information, maybe even
> someone in the Atlanta area who could help me, or a recommendation for a
> reputable shop in this area.  One of the things that, of course,
> concerns me is the possible issue with the early transmission whine.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Lee Robinson
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