RE: 91 200'isms

[Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com>]

This makes me feel better (well, somewhat). We have that hiss too; it
seems to come from somewhere behind the right rear seat. I just noticed
tonight (missed most of the Sonics game :-( ) that the AM really sucks
and that FM is good as long as there aren't too many obstacles - driving
through a couple of freeway tunnels where our other cars have no FM
trouble threw the Delta radio for a loop. The UFO brakes have shimmied,
but now I intend to do it myself every 12 months/12K miles (according to
the Audi parts and labour warranty) to get them to pay for it. If they
won't cough if up voluntarily in the face of overwhelming evidence, I
guess I'll just have to get it otherwise. According to a few mechanics
I've talked to, that's a well-used practice with the UFO brakes. They do
brake very well now that they're OK though. I've seen 1.7 bar, but
haven't really pushed it yet.

Oh, and to add to the list: it's the only wagon I know of that'll go
through the curve from southbound I5 to westbound I90 on mostly dead,
probably out of round and certainly unevenly worn Invicta GA(g)s at
60MPH+ and still accelerating without a complaint and the only sound
being the owner whooping joyously :-)
- peter, microsoft corp., wa
  91 200qw
  94 acura legend gs
  80 mazda 626


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>From: 	Joe Yakubik[SMTP:75363.2524@compuserve.com]
>Sent: 	Friday, March 15, 1996 11:02 AM
>To: 	quattro
>Subject: 	91 200'isms
>
>My '91 200TQW  (or would that be TQA for Avant):
>
>most definitely does not stall out with my foot off the gas
>also hisses at idle, right side somewhere
>hits 1.7 bar on a daily basis @ 2000 ft altitude; 1.8 bar nearer to sea
>level
>has a top end @ 140+ mph BTDT(momentarily limited to 130: tires)
>is mostly stock -- a few electrical changes
>leaks oil from the tranny, but the level stays okay  (bad gasket/seal)
>burns/uses not a drop of oil between changes (Mobil 1, weight re:
>owners manual)
>shimmies its UFO brakes, but not excessively; and not through the
>steering wheel
>had a bad factory antenna: AM non-existent, FM bad; it's better now
>has lots of ugly stone chips on the plastic under the bumper (and on
>hood), but
>will never wear a bra
>regularly runs away from 5 series beemers and big Mercs on the Autobahn
>has a complete set of working lights (seat heaters and memory buttons,
>too) --
>thanks Eric
>is the only car I know of that can haul a fridge at 95+ mph with style
>
>I can't think of any other "normal" behavior 
>
>Joe Yakubik
>
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