Re: quattro-digest V3 #1266

[Don Pavlik <vwnut@neosoft.com>]

>From: orin@netcom.com (Orin Eman)
>Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 20:48:49 -0700 (PDT)
>Subject: Drove a 1.8T at University (fwd)
>
>Forwarded message:
>(from the NW Audi list... University refers to University Audi in Seattle)
>
>> Yes, they have one 1.8T sitting there - FWD, AT, Bamboo metallic with
>> leatherette interior.  There were metal (persumably aluminum) with a printed
>> pattern trim pieces where there is usually wood.  It seemed to blend in well.
>> 
>> I'm sure Eliot will go and put it thru its paces, so I'm not going to say
much,
>> however, I found it to be quite pleasant to drive.  The AT wasn't as annoying
>> as I usually find them to be and only at one point did I disagree with its
>> gear selection... it was a gear lower with correspondingly high RPMs.
>> Going up a steep hill, I felt like I could use a little more power,
>> but this is compared to the 5000 running with 1.8bar...  Torque steer was
>> conspicuous by its absence, but there again, I wasn't looking for it.


New to the world of Audi so pardon me if I sound ignorant.  You are running
your 5k with 1.8bar? (by my calc that's 26.1 PSI!! Holy pressurized pistons
Batman!!) Is this a normal mod to turbocharged Audis?  Is your engine stock
except for boost changes?  I'm going to be piloting an A4Q 1.8T as soon as
they show up and will be looking to bump it up to the 220hp neighborhood.  I
can't wait!

Oh, do you have the address to subscribe to the NW Audi list?


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