[s-cars] 200k km what now?

[Rich Assarabowski]

I'd start with the maintenance stuff if you want to go another 200K kliks.

-- Flush steering fluid and replace with the correct Pentosin (CHF11S)
-- Flush and bleed brake fluid (I like ATE Super Blue)
-- Replace transmission fluid (I like Redline MT90)
-- Replace gear fluid in differentials (I like Redline 75W90)
-- Make sure thermostat opens and closes all the way
-- Flush and replace antifreeze (I use the factory-correct Pentosin G11),
I'd replace the thermostat anyway
-- Make sure timing belt has been replaced in a timely manner 
-- Make sure plugs are tightened down and are in good shape.   Don't use
anything but the stock plugs
-- Make sure your turbo bypass valve is in good condition, there are some
better aftermarket alternatives to the stock Bosch (I like the
Stratmosphere)
-- Make sure coil packs and POS's in good shape
-- Make sure turbo hoses in good shape, no leaks or cracks
-- Make sure all suspension components OK, no knocks or clunks
-- Buy a turbo pressure gauge, I like the ones mounted on the A-pillar, also
easiest to install(VDO or AutoMeter)

Your car is now primed for 50 extra horespower.

-- Install a chip (lots of choices there), I like the MTM Stage 1+ for the
big midrange torque boost

Next step is suspension, I think I'll stop right here.  Your car will
already be transformed and will be happy for the next 200K km.

-- Rich A.
   '93 S4
   '92 S4 (stock, for sale)