Funny 4000CSQ story

[Kwattro@aol.com]

Hey all, about a year ans a half ago I had to pick my then girlfriend up in
Hartford, Connecticut.  I am located in Wakefield RI.  Some of you will also
remember that that time in New England was in the midst of one of the worst
winters ever.  I was driving the 4000CS quattro up, so I felt somewhat
bulletproof.  One a two lane highway, traffic was crusing at about 40 or so,
and the Q was getting squirly, as I had no tires in the rear and the snow was
getting slick and packed.  So, I tried something.  I pulled into the passing
lane, where no one had been for 3 hours.  Boom.  It was like hitting pavement
after hydroplaning.  THe car took off.  I was able to average 62 mph there
after that.  Unfortuanatly, traveling close to 80 once the snow had stopped,
I hit glaze ice a mile from my home.  The rear tires had not grown tread, and
I spun 5 times before taking out a 45 mph speedlimit sign sideways and
landing in a ditch.  Damage?  I have to replace the fender, which I still
haven't done, but I have it!  My cop friend in the Police Blazer showed up,
got out, and started laughing!  Seems he remembered me talking about superior
traction in snow.  I worked in a coffee shop at the time.  Anyway, We hooked
up a chain and he began to pull, and with my Diffs locked, we both headed out
of the ditch with 8 rooster tails of snow spirting all over the place.  Was
pretty neat to see both cars sideways.  I had a nasty vibration the next day.
 Upset, I ran to my mechanics.  He looked the car all over then took a rubber
mallet and hit the front wheels.  Ice and snow poured out.  Cause of
vibration.  Anyways, just felt like telling a story....you can all laugh now!

Carter Johnson
Kwattro@aol.com
bruised 86 4000CS quattro