Re: FW: A4 follow-up

["James M. Simone" <jmsimone@ix.netcom.com>]

Regarding the lumbar support, you can order sport seats for the 1.8T in cloth
only. They have much better lumbar support and it's adjustable. Well worth the
$500 premium, I'd say.

As for the torque band, the turbo does just fine with a broad, flat peak of 155
lbs-ft. from 1750 to 4600. The 2.8 is definitely quieter and probably better
suited for the Tiptronic. And, if you want leather and wood trim from the
factory, there's only one choice.

Otherwise, I'd go with the 1.8T all the way (as I did!).

Jim
'98 A4 1.8T QMS/sport seats Pearl/opal

Frank Stadmeyer wrote:

> Thanks for the info.  Your comments are about the same as mine were to my
> friend.  She really wants the leather seats for the lumbar support and I
> suggested Recaro's as an alternative.  The only good reason I thought of
> for the 2.8 was that perhaps the broader torque band might help in the
> Boston traffic by reducing shifting.  I'll pass the info on.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Frank