Re: Misc. V8 questions

["Mike Miller" <mikemilr@email.msn.com>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>
>Audi recommended converting the brakes to the conventional ones used on
>late 5Ks/200s. Some drivers were reporting reduced stopping power after
>the conversion, which seems logical given increased weight of the V8.
>The aftermarket calipers/rotors seem to be a solution, although
>expensive.

I don't think Audi "recommended" converting the UFOs - I think that Audi got
tired of warranty replacing the UFOs so, _in some cases_, "upgraded" the
brakes to the old 5000 brakes. I have also heard that you can turn the UFO
rotors with the right equipment.

mike miller
91 200q with UFOs