Re:first snow!

[Michael LaRosa <76761.1444@compuserve.com>]

>
>When I got down to work I went to a large empty parking lot and
>played around for a bit, trying to get a feel for the car, its
>handling, etc.  Braking is much improved with the center diff
>locked, of course, but it was interesting to round a corner quickly,
>have the rear slide out, countersteer slightly and apply throttle
>to straighten it out.
>

All I can say is YEEEHHAAAA!!! with the V8 this morning :-)
It took a fair amount of power to break the tires loose 
even in 5 inches of snow this morning.  I was pretty impressed
by that.  I also played in our company parking lot this morning
as well to the chagrin of the plow who was trying to do the lot
while I ripping around powersliding everywhere :-)  I bought him
a coffee and we laughed it off :-)

>Of course, this is old hat to most quattro drivers by now, but
>you can picture the grin on my face this morning :)
>Definitely doing some QCUSA event next year.  Heck, I may even join!
>

My wife tried to steal the V8 this morning before I bagged her
in the garage :-)  good try hon..... :-)

Mike L.