[s-cars] Introduction and Welcome kit

[Doug Landaeta]

Dan,

DON'T MISS S-FEST 2004!

Below is a brief "welcome kit" that I have been
sending to those new to the list and the UrS4/6
Audi.  Also some embedded responses to your
queries. I hope you find it helpful. The list
membership is quite talented and has vast
experiences with these vehicles.

My new 6-speed is in, and I have many to thank for
the idea, procurement, fitment and amusement that
it, along with several other RS2 mods have brought
me.

Below is from 2003 sometime:

Welcome and Congratulations! You are in for a very
special ride, I can assure you that ;-) I agree
with what has been said in this thread, having
been influenced by my sweet '94 over the past 6
months (even more than my previous '95 Avant).  My
attraction is the family luxury sedan amenities,
combined with my three kids in the back, turbo
performance, Quattro handling and all of us
giggling from the excitement of every spirited
drive.  I've put together something a little
different for you and I'm sure others will find it
helpful as they wander into our infectious gang.
It's some of my collection of links compiled to
get you started exploring what is possible with
your new UrS4 (did someone tell you about 400+ HP
yet?, if not, I didn't tell you).

Core Websites: don't miss these -
http://www.urs4.com/home.htm
http://www.s-cars.org/urs4s6/
and http://20v.org/

Master Acronym List: I found it helpful, but
remember that 'Happersizing' is a concept, which
eludes direct definition but is *somehow* related
to "more power" and "bigger"
http://www.audifans.com/archives/1998/11/msg03452.
html

Popular After-Dealer Warranty Company
http://www.accelwarranty.com/
Several positive experiences have been reported
through the wise choice of a warranty - it's more
than peace of mind -- saves $$$ --
(not sure if UrS4/6's can still qualify)
Known Issues List (see core sites for similar
lists)
http://www3.sympatico.ca/wadleigh/S4S6_Known_Issue
s_List.htm

Some of the *Incredible* Resources made available
by some of the more knowledgeable UrS4/6
enthusiasts; did you bury your wallet yet? good.

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/
(Scott's site is expansive, don't miss this page
and it's links):
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/20vboost.html

http://www.elektro.com/~audi/
Charlie's site is also very deep, and recently has
been updated with a compendium of list wisdom
summarizing experiences around suspension
upgrades. Charlie's also the man on 6-speed
information!

If you're a shade tree mechanic like myself, try
these...

First Modification: (Intermittent wiper relay)
http://www3.sympatico.ca/wadleigh/Relay/Pro-Wiper_
Relay.htm

Second Modification: (installation of cabin pollen
filter)
http://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_all/einbau/
HBOSN09yFcw.pdf

The above mods are each under $40, but you haven't
increased HP or torque yet.  Do you know where
your wallet is buried?  The links to the tuners
aren't hard to find.

Some good pictures of the main Samco hoses
'strongly suggested' when you increase boost (no
affiliation or reccomendation, yada yada yada)
http://www.ecstuning.com/s4s6hoses.htm

Some guys do brakes...
http://www.movit.de/home.htm or http://bira.org/

Don't forget the toys and magazines...
http://www.ewa1.com/mghad.html

And everything else is somewhere in the archives,
but ask again cause we're all quite a helpful
bunch (of siccos)

Eventually you'll need a few parts, try this out:
http://194.87.53.210/audivw/vag3.asp?cid=139&myear
=1994
Click away, Russian not required.

Again, Welcome and Enjoy!

Doug L
Pearl '94 S4
(did I mention my parts FS that includes Lehmann 1
chips, Samcos and a non-cracked injector cover?)


> From: Dan Cordon [mailto:cord4530 at uidaho.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 2:13 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Introduction
> 
> 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).
> 
> 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.
> 
> Was the avant made all the years? Any rough idea
> how many were produced?

Yes, see the above websites, for details.

>   Do they cost a premium over the regular
> S4/S6's?

Generally, but mileage, quality of vehicle, and
ownership records and maintenance seem to drive
the value. It's kind of 'whatever someone is
willing to pay'

> 
> 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?
> 
> 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 '94s have metal intercooler crossover tubes as
well, TJM makes quite a nice metal replacement,
which I prefer over OEM.

> 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.

Dash bulbs, Brake Bomb, e-brake cables, ignition
switches, and the 1st gear tranny issue.

> 
> 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.
> 
> 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-
> 
> --
> Dan Cordon
> Mechanical Engineer - Engine Research Facility
> University of Idaho
>