Re: Requiem for a quattro - a very silly suggestion for winter safety.

[Eric Maxon <emaxon@megsinet.net>]

Phil and Judy Rose wrote:
> 
Well, here's my simplistic take: compared to my
> "other" 4wd vehicles, the 200q has a unique combination of power,
> smoothness and quietness which seemed to induce (seduce?) me during those
> initial weeks to drive closer to the "limit" than intended or sensible.
> Ever experience that "My God! Am I really going 80 mph?", when you
> _thought_ 60? In (dry) summertime, the worst consequence usually is a
> speeding ticket. In winter, the consequences are very likely to be more,
> uh, dramatic. The obvious lesson is to not confuse the good handling and
> traction through deep slippery stuff with any sort of immunity from the
> laws of Physics. Of course I knew that. But I know it a lot better now.
> 
> Phil
> 
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>          *  Phil & Judy Rose     E-mail:              *
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Phil,
	After the bomb thread, I thought you'd have a happy ending.  I send my
most sincere condolences to you-- The car's a shame, but it's more
important that you weren't hurt.

All,

	Phil does the right thing to prepare for safe winter driving-- replaces
his dead accumulator, and orders snow tires... AND LOOK A THE REWARD HE
GETS!

Here's the silly suggestion:  To ENSURE safe winter driving (habits) in
an otherwise seductive ride like a 200q, leave some "minor" safety
related item unattended until spring-- With the problem and its
potential consequences in mind, you'll wait until spring to give in to
the urge to speed, corner, and brake like mad.

Alright... I guess it must be 4am to come up with a ridiculous
suggestion like that.  
(Flame if you must.)

Eric.