Re: UrQUATTRO torqueless?

[AudiQtroCp@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-07-11 13:33:53 EDT, ctas@carry.neonet.lv (AUDI GT)
writes:

<< I've tried UrQUATTRO '81 recently what can i say:
 The power is very high on 4.500rpm-5.500rpm....BUT MY GT is really better
 between 2.500rpm and 4000rpm.  >>


    Hello?  Hi, hi.   You cant just try a Urq and expect to find the sweet
spot.  To the trained foot an Urq can provide lots of punch at lower revs.
 Mine runs stock computer, but I have drilled the wastegate cap and cranked
down the spring tension.  Overall I don't really run and added boost,but it
is tons snappier with more preload on the spring.  My car sure makes power
alot earlier than 4500r's.  Peak torque is actually reached at about
3500rpms'  but you have to know how to drive the car to get the most out of
it.  I let someone drive my car recently (non turbo motorist)  and he said it
was "soft".  I got behind the wheel and enlightened him a bit.  shoulda seen
his knuckles.   I do sometimes envy the effortless torque of a big six, or
even a V8, but I'll take the rest of what the UrQ offers over that anyday.

Power to the Q !
Sean.