Re: 1986 4000csq questions and such

["G. D." <maofatti@hooked.net>]

Michael G. Wachholz wrote:
> 
> The 86 4000 CS did not have 5k wheels, it had 4kQ wheels.  The difference
> being a 4x108 mm bolt pattern rather than the standard 4k using a 4x100 mm
> bolt pattern.  This was due to the 4 wheel disc brakes, which Audi used the
> parts from the 4kQ to accomplish.
> 
> According to the local dealer, the 87 4kQ CS and 5kQ were no different than
> the S model, the CS being nothing more than a lame attempt to make people
> believe there was a difference.  Another one of Audi's great marketing
> strategies!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   VINCELYONS@aol.com [SMTP:VINCELYONS@aol.com]
> Sent:   Friday, February 21, 1997 12:02 AM
> To:     christopher_bender@fmc.com
> Cc:     melon@centuryinter.net; quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:        Re: 1986 4000csq questions and such
> 
> In a message dated 97-02-20 10:21:35 EST, you write:
> 
> <<   Hey Dustin,
> 
>       I have the same car, as I believe a number of listers do.
> 
>       I don't think CS means turbo on a 5000.  I think CS does mean 5
>       cylinder on a 4000.  All 4000Q's were 5 cylinder in the US. >>
> 
> In response to:
> 
> <<Hi, I am a 16 year old proud new owner of a 1986 4000cs quattro.  It has
>     146k and a good rust free body. The interior is pretty good.  I have
>     some basic questions.  First off, I know the CS on a 5000 means it is a
>     turbo.  Does it mean on the 4000 that it is a 5 cylinder? >>
> 
> CS...
> ( At least in USA market)
> In 1986 the CS was the model that was "Commemorative Series" to
> celebrate the 100th anniversary of the horseless carriage.   On a 4k
> CS's have the 5k wheels, rear disc brakes. beyond that on 4kq's and
> 5k's & 5kq's CS I think was just a little different trim level and the cars
> tended to be a bit more upscale... maybe heated seats, or ski sack or
> cold weather package, hot & cold folding doors & power pick your
> nose & stuff like that.  The '86 CS had been so popular they
> were afraid to do anything but continue it in 1987.

I haven't read anything about non-"C"'s or "CS"'s -
my 85 4kq is just plain "quattro" - 5 speed, 5 cyl.  Nothing fancy...
so what am I missing besides one or two letters on the trunk??

Greg Durbin
85 4kq