Re: Quattro Joys/Question in SNOW

[Eliot Lim <eliot@u.washington.edu>]

On Tue, 12 Dec 1995 TMein@aol.com wrote:

> Well, this is one hell of a rain/wind storm in California. 

that same storm is hitting us right now in the NW as i'm typing..
don't know if i will be able to finish typing before the power goes
out...

>Some observations:
> the 200QTW does provide peace of mind with ABS and 4WD. There were at least 3
> autos in ditches today on Hwy 280. Winds around 50 mph. The car was eerily
> smooth. Wind just seemed to push down on it, making it feel slower but no
> nasty unintended lane changes. IN other words, wonderful cross wind
> stability. 

i'll bet that you've forgotten about one of the great advances wrought
by audi in these particular cars:  aerodynamics.  not just low drag
for bragging rights, but low drag coupled with good stability.

eliot