[s-cars] Introduction

[Joe Pizzimenti]

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On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 23:12:41 -0700, Dan Cordon <cord4530 at uidaho.edu> wrote:
> 
> Hey all-
> 
> I'm new to the S-car list, and admittedly don't have a real S-car yet.
> I'm subscribed to the 'quattro' and '200 20v' lists though. Currently my
> two audis are an 87 5kcstq and a 91 200 20v (kind of an S-car, but not
> quite).

Welcome to the fold.

> 
> I'm selling my 5k now, and planning to sell my 200 20v in the future
> (not posting this as an ad though) with the intention of getting an
> S-car. I'm looking at the 92+ S4 and the S6. But I have several
> questions that list members may know answers to.

Aaaaand begin:

> 
> Was the avant made all the years? Any rough idea how many were produced?
>  Do they cost a premium over the regular S4/S6's?

Avants were available in the US from 95-95.5 and usually command a
higher price than a sedan

> 
> I've seen differing specs on weight distribution for the S4. One site
> says it's 51/49, while another claims nearly 60/40. Any idea what the
> actual is for the sedan and avant?

While the car's parked, it may very well be close to 50/50, but get on
the brakes and watch that change to 80/20.

> 
> I've also heard that only the 92 model S4 had a rear sway bar, and only
> the 92-93 S4's had all metal intercoolers. Are there particular years
> that are better than others for the S4/S6?

The '92 S4 and all Avants have rear swaybars.  Metal end tanks and
crossover piping applies to '92-'94 S4's only.  The S6's have plastic
components.  Perhaps you should take a look at the model guide at
urs4.com?

> 
> I'm familiar with the Type 44 chassis and its quarks. Are there
> particular bugs the S4/S6's are prone to? I got my 200 20v pretty cheap,
> but have had to repair about 100 small problems to make it 'fully
> functional." Just wondering what to plan on with the S-cars.

RS2, big rear swaybar, stromung and FMIC.  That should make it at
least partially functional.

> 
> And just to check...if I get an RS2 exhaust manifold and turbo for my 91
> 200 20v, these should bolt on to the S4/S6 as well right? Since my car
> also has S4 G60 brakes, my Bira upgrade should swap on as well I think.

Yep and yep.

> 
> Thanks for any information you can share. I love the drivetrain in my
> 200 20v, but I'm hoping to find a car (avant if possible) that will be
> better suited for my needs :o) I look forward to participation on the
> list with you all-

Yeah, I bet.

Joe