Re: Next Mod for my 200Q?

["Matt & Jenai" <matjen@xsite.net>]

Michael writes:

"However, the big question is this: What do I do about the turbo lag? Once
boost builds, the car goes along pretty well, but it seems to take forever
to get there. What can I do on this car to get some more low-end umph?
Also, what's the easiest thing to do to make this car see better at night? I
keep trying to clean the headlights, only to find that they're not dirty!"

1)  I strongly recommend that you advance the timing.  This made a big
difference in my 90 200TQW.  Surprisingly, it made a bigger difference in
the 90 than in my prior 87 5tq.  Turbo lag will not be erased but you will
get the turbo kicking in about 500 rpm sooner.

2)  Buy a set of Hella XLs (auxiliary driving lights) Pep Boys for $125.  I
have them mounted under my bumper (they are supposed to be on top) and they
still make a pretty big difference.  The only drawback is that I have now
joined the ranks of various losers who drive around with their fog lights on
all the time.  In my heart I know that I really need the extra light.  :-)

HTH
Matt Pfeffer - 89 200 TQW