I rode with Ned!!!

[dieckeaw@plu.edu]

Okay ladies and gentlemen, I have on heck of a story!

My friend and I stopped by the local audi dealership in search of an 
'84-87 4000 Quattro (if anyone knows of any for sale in the northwest, do 
post!).  We had just left empty handed and were heading to the next 
dealership when my frind pointed at a 5000 in the oncoming lanes with a 
really cool pair of driving lights mounted on the bumber.  I took one 
look and got REALLY excited.  I hung a uie and started to follow "the 
beast."  After about 2 miles Ned got the idea that I was following him, 
and after turning onto an uphill road, gave the throttle a blip and left 
me in the dust BIG TIME!!!  I guess a car with FOUR HUNDRED more 
horsepower than me would tend to do that 8^)

We followed him to what turned out to be his daughter's shop, where we 
hopped out and introduced ourselves.  He took us for a ride in his 
daughter's '84 4000q after he learned that we are in the market for one.  
Its basically stock, except for a different cam and advanced timing.  Fun 
car, great suspension.  We returned to the store and I thanked him for 
the ride and was about to go on my way when he said, "wait, we're only 
half done."  With that we hopped over to the beast and went out for some 
real driving.  I have to brag about one point:  I've been in a turbo audi 
and witnessed the boost guage reach 2.7 bar!  I have to tell you the 
experience was phenominal!  The only problem was that the car was almost 
out of gas, so every time we went around a corner hard, the engine would 
cut out.  Both my friend and I came out of that experience with smiles 
from ear to ear.  It was great!  That car has got to be the most 
beautiful vehicle I've ever seen too.  The driving lights on top of the 
bumper, the suspension, the wheels, the rear spoiler, and that 
exhaust...it was really something!

Adam Dieckerhoff
DIECKEAW@PLU.EDU
Pacific Lutheran University