[V8] not a lang, more likely a pile . . .

[William Gutierrez]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't recall Audi ever racing any variant of 
the V8 4.2.  The 3.6 raced and raced successfully in the DTM series until 
they changed the rules to ban the flat crank Audi devised for the car, IIRC. 
  Thereafter, the 4.2 was introduced and the racing program for the 3.6 was 
dropped.  In any event, I seriously doubt any street car has the flat crank, 
which is probably the greatest distinguishing feature of the Audi V8 DTM 
race cars.

Hyperbole?  Unquestionably.

Bill G.


>From: Mike Arman <armanmik at earthlink.net>
>To: v8 at audifans.com
>Subject: [V8] not a lang, more likely a pile . . .
>Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:31:30 -0400
>
>
>>I told him I was posting this, hopefully he'll join the list, it's a real
>>long shot, but this thing could be a lang...
>>
>>From: "Dano0827" <dano0827 at comcast.net>
>>My brother has a 1991 Euro model,winter autobahn package,V8 4.2 liter,now
>>is this part compatible with the 3.6?do you have any info on where to get
>>a full catalog of stuff for this car,it has been a real hassle finding
>>any info for this vehicle.of course if he can keep it that would be the
>>best thing,he just spent 1400.00 to get the brakes done,yes 1400.00
>>dollars,and that did not include new calipers,this is a rare machine,Audi
>>mechanics are afraid of this one,hard to work on,hard to find parts,this
>>is basicallyt a factory race car,i stole that quote from a Audi Factory
>>Mechanic:) he also had the trans rewbuilt,but it still needs help,do you
>>know any quality mechanics in the Chicago area,
>>any help on this rare and beautiful machine would be appreciated.
>>Thanks EuroV8
>
>
>Maybe I'm just in a cranky mood this AM, but this set off my BS detector.
>
>$1,400 for brakes, without calipers, tells me someone got screwed, not that 
>this is a rare car.
>
>Audi mechanics afraid to work on it? Nonsense - for $100 an hour or better, 
>they'll gleefully overcome their fears and work on it for endless hours - 
>the customer will pay, so why be afraid?
>
>Basically a factory race car - BS meter pegged . . . BOING!!!!!
>
>Trans rebuilt, still needs help - and just who did the rebuild and what did 
>it consist of? Some day I will tell you the story of a Chevvy V8 that got 
>"completely rebuilt" by painting it light blue out of an 89 cent spray can 
>. . . for only $3,500.
>
>I think what is going on here is that this is just a late 91 Euro version - 
>GREY MARKET car - which nobody wants to touch  - least of all the dealers, 
>who HATE grey market cars - and which has had some neglect in combination 
>with the "normal" teenage Audi V8 issues.
>
>Best thing in the world for this guy would be to join this list - he NEEDS 
>the information here!
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Mike Arman
>(Audi V8 . . . it isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!)
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