Re: the d**n tyres again...

[Michael Eck <meck@ptd.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <v01530505ae797ec9afff@[194.134.10.26]> tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv) writes:
> 
> > My 80 1.8 is only modest in power, no AWD but can still be a lot of fun on
> > the twisty bits. Going through a bend fast (but expertly) is the only legal
> > way for me to have fun on public roads. Sooo... what gives?
> 
> > Please, ladies and gents, humour me and regurgitate this once more!
> 
> > 1988 80 1.8S (123K miles and getting tyred :-) )
> 
> First of all - beware!  Your current car is the configuration I started with.
> 
> First - a bit more power.  Then - a bit more handling.
> 
>  Phil Payne
>  phil@sievers.com
>  Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club

Seems to me it's wiser to upgrade the handling first. Otherwise you'll
just have a muscle car...go straight and fast, but no turning please...  

Yes, I know, that's a little extreme and Audi's are certainly bleesed
with more than adequate handling. But think about safety here. I would
upgrade the brakes and the suspension before trying to get additional
power from the car. Make sure you have the proper resources to stop and
control the vehicle.