Re: S2's in North America

["Lino M. Valadas" <valadasl@osha.igs.net>]

> 
> On Thu, 21 Nov 1996, Mike Hopton wrote:
> 
> > 
> >      Frank Sprongl's coupe quattro is indeed a "Fake" but one with 
> >      alluminium strut towers, dry sump lubrication, roll cage, massive 
> >      intercooler, an Audi Sport motor and many other Audi Sport parts.
I'm 
> >      also fairly sure it doesn't wear any S2 badges...
> >      
> 
> Franks is Canada, not US. It is not a real S2, and its not even a 20V. I 
> dont think it says S2 on it anywhere either, but it is 'advertised' as an

> S2. All the sporting news lists it as an S2. He enters all his races as 
> an S2.
> 
> >      Given the choice between a stcok S2 and Frank's fire breathing 
> >      monster, I'll go with the "Fake".
> >      
> 
> No doubt, have you seen that K29?? Its bigger than a dinner plate!
> 
> 
I saw Frank's car today in Peterborough, Ont. Canada at the Tall Pines
Rally, and it sure has S2 markings on it, painted on the body (rear quater
panel).  Mean looking car.  The skinny snows didn't look to impressive
though.  BTW, he won the race and the championship.  That's our Frank.  

Later

Lino