Re: UR quattro conversions

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

ptimmerm@mashtun.jpl.nasa.gov writes:
> microchip mike asks:
>      Could someone describe the Abt and/or Treser body kits for the 
>      ur-quattro? I am particularly interested in the material the kits were 
>      made from and what parts of the car were modified. I know what the 
>      Treser convertible looks like... and I won't say any more.
> 
> The pictures I was sent by Walter at Europart of the body kit make
> your Ur-Q look like a sport-Q.  They aren't cheap, at something like
> $3-5K.  They round the nose, put in a hood air intake, wider fender
> wells, new rear end treatment, etc.  Looks good, but for that money,
> you could have a killer engine instead.

IMHO the Treser kit is butt ugly.  The Ur-quattro is looks fine as
it is from the factory.  U.S. models may benefit a bit from
fitting the Euro lights and bumper valances, but that's about it.

If anyone is considering installing a body kit on a Ur-Q, consider
this:  This car has a collectible status and a body kit will likely
make it less so, and will surely adversely affect the resale value.

I agree with Paul, the money is better spent on the engine.

-Ti
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