[s-cars] Newbie Introduction

[colin gans]

Sean Douglas wrote:

 > I'm a new owner of a 1997 S6 (Canadian-spec). I
just took delivery today after purchasing it >from
an Audi dealer in Toronto and had it shipped by
rail to me in Vancouver. It has an Audi >Assured
warranty on it until June 2004 or 144,000 km
whichever comes first.

Congrats, Sean. How many kms are on it now?

 > My inital driving impression is that its very
smooth and extremely quiet even compared to my
 >90q20v. It has lots of power at the top end but
the low end power is less than I expected. It
 >takes a while for the boost to build up, you
really have to put your foot on it to make it go
fast >and casual throttle inputs results in
mediocre acceleration. The steering is very
over-assisted >especially at parking speeds
compared to my 90q and the clutch is a little
heavier.

My urS4 is chipped so I feel I am driving a slug
when I switch to my CQ. In the S6 you can
disconnect the servotronic steering boost by
removing a relay.

 > My immediate plans are to get a used OEM CD
changer and euro headlights. Future plans are >a
IA chip and BIRA / porsche brakes.

You should consider adding Samco hoses when the
chip goes in. The increased pressures will
eventually find a weakness in the stock units.
Perhaps some shiny red ones?

Let me know what you find regarding the CD
changer. A used Sony unit will fit my car and are
cheaper and easy to find compared with an OEM
unit. However, a transceiver (Audi #4A0 035 239,
Blaupunkt# 7 607 765 082) is necessary to have the
radio recognize the CD changer and I think these
are NLA.

 >In the next 2 or 3 months, I'm plan to do the
t-belt, water pump, seals, serpentine, etc. myself
 >using the Blau tool rental kit (any local
listers want to go halfers?).

It may be time for me in a few months. I'll check
the records from the PO.

Enjoy the ride!

Colin Gans
93 S4
90 CQ