[V8] got my avant back - towing, etc.

[Tony and Lillie]

I've towed a 200 20V on a 200 lb trailer behind a 5-speed 140 horse Ranger, 
and had no problems. I also towed a 2400lb Sundance behind a 40 hp or so 
Diesel Jetta, on a 400 lb tow dolly. The key to not killing the clutch is 
allowing the engine to bog below what normally feels comfortable. Well, with 
the Jetta there was a bit of clutch wear ;-)

Of course, I prefer an automatic in the tow vehicles, but for reasons of 
economics, sometimes I choose otherwise.

Tony Hoffman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Schlueter" <andyschlueter at 4techwork.com>
To: <200q20v at audifans.com>; "v8q" <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 7:59 AM
Subject: [V8] got my avant back


> ok, go my avant back, i was so happy to sit in it and shift it again.
>
> http://photos-034.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08034_2860.jpg
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> Decided to pull the motor real quick, took like 30 minuets.
>
> http://photos-031.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08031_1914.jpg
>
> 650ftlbs of holding power...that was expensive, i wish i could have
> taken it with me :wah:
>
> http://photos-032.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08032_2215.jpg
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> i remember this...back in may of '06...brings back bad memories :mad:
>
> http://photos-033.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08033_2556.jpg
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> v8 was a bit thirsty today...did not help i was doing 80 the whole way
> home
>
> http://photos-035.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08035_3165.jpg
> http://photos-036.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/62/68/30110610/n30110610_317
> 08036_3461.jpg
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>
> I dont recommend towing a car without anything smaller than the v8. the
> multiple hill starts wounded the clutch. as long as you keep that motor
> at 3k you can tow anything. i booked it about 75-80 whole way down. i
> did about 80 all the back, no joke
>
> 16.6mpg down
> 13.9mpg back
>
> v8 3800lbs
> avant 3300lbs?(no motor)
> dolly 600lbs
>
> even after all of the city driving, oil and water temp ever so slightly
> increased then went back to normal soon as the highway came. Also put 10
> gal of 89 with 10% ethanol. i swear the v8 runs better and much much
> smoother now. i think it cleaned itself out, running it real hard.
>
>
>
>
> Andrew W. Schlueter
> '90 V8 MQuattro MSnS-E
> '90 Jetta VR6TT Quattro
> '91 200 VR6T Avant project
> www.hausofdub.com <http://www.hausofdub.com/>
>
>
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