Re: Mt. Washington in 4KQ

[quattro@rogerswave.ca]

> This can be more danderous than it seems. One of 
> the reasons Audi pulled out of World Rally Championship after Group B was 
> canceled was because there cars were very uncompetitive do to terrible 
> understeer, compared to other all wheel drive cars of its time.

I think it was becouse of lack of safety measures to keep the 
spectators out of the way.  Drivers like Walter Rohr or Hannu 
Mikkola know exacty how to handle understeer in their cars.
The top problem for Audi as well was lack of space under the hood for 
quick repairs as well as cabin temperatures due to the front mounted 
engine.  
 
> People 
> that rally Audi like Bruno, Rui Brasill and Frank Sprongle are very good 
> at controlling understeer. They alsow know how to create oversteer and 
> carry it through turns to their advantage. There is much knowledge that 
> one must aquire to run safe and with success.
>                             Mike Z
> 
> 
Martin Pajak
quattro@rogerswave.ca
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5939

1982 Coupe (440,000 km)
1984 4000s quattro (320,000 km under the wrench)
1970 Porsche 911E Targa (also under the wrench)

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