[s-cars] Re: S-CAR-List Digest, Vol 8, Issue 7

[Larry C Leung]

I dunno, my S6 is totally stock, except 17" Borbet T's and 
I do know how to drive (fairly successful in SCCA Solo2
competition, though not in the S-car, not it's job), and I 
don't find the S6's handling (for what it is) anywhere near
dangerous nor unpredictable. FWIW, I can attack entrance
ramps with aplomb and the car is unflappable, stable, and
predictable at fairly ridiculous speeds (i.e., I often must
slow, which is again, stable with a little dab of countersteer
and throttle at the top of the ramp or I'll totally over-run
traffic on the highway I'm entering). My reason for seeking
springs is mostly b/c the ride height is a little to "allroad" 
looking for me, and I wouldn't mind things being a little
more responsive. I just don't wish to stiffen the ride too 
much. Now, the sad part is the beater Subie Legacy Wagon
I'm using (need for home renovations) can match and at
some points exceed the S-car up the same ramp, except
exit speeds. And that's on cheapo all-season BFG Traction
T/A's. Perhaps I should go look for a pony car to take on....

LL - NY 




> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:04:11 -0700
> From: "Bill Clancy" <clancybill at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Smoked Corner or Tail lights?
> To: "Mark Strangways" <Strangconst at rogers.com>,        "Tom 
> Mullane"
>         <tmullane at snet.net>, <yumyjagermiester at hvc.rr.com>
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <06ac01c44917$8c27cab0$a380b00a at BCLANCY02>
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> 
> I can attest to that.   my 95 S6 was practically dangerous on the 
> highway
> because it was so unpredictable.   The Intrax/Koni set up is much 
> better.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Strangways" <Strangconst at rogers.com>
> To: "Tom Mullane" <tmullane at snet.net>; 
> <yumyjagermiester at hvc.rr.com>
> Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 7:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Smoked Corner or Tail lights?
> 
> 
> > In the "Yeah Well" department...
> > I own a car with said 92' springs... Eibaches are much better.
> > Which leads me to believe the later year suspensions must really 
> SUCK...
> >
> > Mark S
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Tom Mullane" <tmullane at snet.net>
> > To: <yumyjagermiester at hvc.rr.com>
> > Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 9:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Smoked Corner or Tail lights?
> >
> >
> > > Emre,
> > >
> > > I gotta agree will Bill, but for different reasons.  I am 
> opposed to
> > > anything that makes my car look any different from any other C 
> chassis
> > Audi
> > > on the road.  I wish my Big Reds where the more stealthy Big 
> Blacks, and
> I
> > > only lowered my car for the ride quality (prolly shoulda just 
> done 92
> > > springs).  The stealth factor is one of the things I like best 
> about my
> > car.
> > >
> > > Tom
> > >