Re: Audi Widow(er)s

[Alex Kowalski <akowalsk@shrike.depaul.edu>]

Mike Loeks wrote:
> 
> Portia Loeks again.  I had never before considered getting an Audi tattoo
> (sp?), but, in keeping with the Audi chassis, I can only think of three
> places for one: my forehead, chest, or rear end.  Mike refuses to express a
> preference.  In
> "Neanderthal's" defense, he has taken very good care of our family since I
> was put on bedrest.  Having said that, let me tell the following tale:
> The red Audi (his) has Fuchs wheels.  The gray (mine) does not.  As soon as
> the gray car's wheel bearing was fixed, the red car developed an exhaust
> leak.  So my Audi fanatic TRANSFERRED THE FUCHS WHEELS FROM THE RED CAR TO
> THE GRAY CAR FOR THE FEW WEEKS THE RED CAR WON'T BE OPERATIONAL.  What do
> you think, normal or twisted? Vote early and vote often.
> Thank you for listening.
> 
> Portia Loeks-
Twisted, definitely twisted.  Exactly what I would have done, and 
therefore also normal, if you restrict your sample population.  And why 
not?  The cosmetics alone dictate the necessity of such a swap.  Those 
wheels make a statement (yeah, functionality too, yadda, yadda)!  Why 
have them languish in the garage when a few minutes with a wrench can 
keep them rolling?  Sometimes even things that seem cosmetic or frivolous 
can be absolutely necessary.  Even "Neanderthals" and tech-heads are not 
immune.  My advice to you: if you like the way they look, ask him to buy 
another set for his red car and keep the stock wheels as spares for both 
of you.  Why should you get 2nd-class treatment just because his exhaust 
doesn't leak?


Best Wishes,

Alex Kowalski 
'84 4KQ