Audi/VW compatibility and costs

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.32.19970423171404.0098ce50@sundown.sdsu.edu> jknittle@sundown.sdsu.edu writes:

> I seem to remember some talk a while ago about making a list of parts that
> Audi and VW shared.  Has anyone any info on this?  Also, some more questions; 

Even more interesting - a few years ago someone on the Internet declared they 
were staring a project to do this for _all_ cars.  I've recently discovered 
that the Bosch-sourced Audi parts are about half the price direct from Bosch.  
But this guy had discovered that, e.g., the special starter motor used on a 
particular Ferrari was also used on one of the cheapest Fiats on the road.

What happened to this guy?  Did _THEY_ get 'im?

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club