A4 2.8 30V Questions

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <1997518134557141@ix.netcom.com> spking1@ix.netcom.com writes:

> I am almost there in making a decision in buying a 30V A4 2.8 but there is
> one problem though.  I have never test driven one as they are not available
> in the U.S yet.  I test drove a A4 2.8 12V Manual yesterday, here is what I 
> felt about the car:
  
> Excessive wind noise, is it always going to be there or was this a problem with
> the car I drove? The car I drove had a sunroof. The noise felt like it was coming
> from around the A pillars.

Both the sunroof and the doors need to be accurately aligned with the bodywork.
The sunroof, especially, contributes a fair amount.  I suppose, BTW, that you
did check the speedometer?  I've known people complain about Audi noise and 
suddenly realise they're travelling 30mph faster than they thought.

> At low RPMs the car feels like it can do with a little more torque. Will the 30V be
> quite an improvement?

Don't know - haven't seen the figures.
 
> What is the deal with the wipers? I saw something mentioned about installing a relay.
> Is there a problem?

Not on the A4 - it already has this relay.  
 
> I drive an Infiniti G20(Nissan Primera) now. I felt the A4 to give a floaty 
> feeling on the highway and not as much of a direct feel. Could it be 
> something to do with the tires?

You can set it up how you want it, especially a quattro.  Tyre brand (and 
pressure - easiest and cheapest thing to check) make quite a difference.  

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