RE: S4 costs

[Mann Law <mannlaw@indy.net>]

	Gary, in Denver--

	First, welcome to the list.  One big [sometimes] happy family.

	Second, here is what I have done to the  89 200tqw, and yes, I 
highly recommend everything done so far:

	(1)  Replaced the stock suspension with suspension kit sold by 
	Eric Fletcher, e-mail STEADIRIC@aol.com.  This kit is probably 
the most dramatic improvement I have made to the car.

	(2)  Motor oil = Mobil 1 synthetic; tranny / rear = Redline fluids.

	(3)  Replaced stock headlights with Euro lights from Metrix in 
Canada--dealt with Phillipe.  Outstanding move.  Check around on prices, 
I hear the price has since gone up--if you can buy from Phillipe at all.

	(4)  New intercooler hose [oem], timing belt, all other hoses, 
spark plug wires, Bosch Platins as plugs [F5DPOR?];  this stuff was also 
bought through STEADIRIC at prices I could not find anywhere; new 
multi-function temp sender, new WOT switch; K&N filter.

	(5)  Computer upgrade from Ned Ritchie at Intended Acceleration.  
Phone # was posted earlier today by someone.  Now show 1.8 boost.  No 
detonation on pump fuel with the higher compression motor.

	(6)  Tires = Dunlop D60A2's---would not buy these tires again.

	(7)  Buried kitty.


	To do in next 60 days:  Extrude hone w/ headwork; 3" exhaust w/ 
Cosworth tail; replace air box / intercooler / turbo maybe.

	Haven't kept track of costs, exactly, because you can't get out 
of an Audi what you put in it---unless you drive it until it plain dies.  
But, ballpark, I will probably have around $12,000 in the car, including 
purchase price [the one time I paid too much:)].

	Great car.  But, a ton of really great cars on this list.  I will 
be taking a different approach on the head, intercooler and turbo than 
most, but, whatever suits the buyer, right?

	Bruce