RE: Importing S2 (Was: Ersatz S2)

["Ned Ritchie" <NED@IntendedAcceleration.com>]

Scotty,
Having built an S2 type which now lives in California
I can say that the bumper in the USA is really something
compared to the S2.
The S2 only has the plastic cover protecting the intercooler
There is no brace of any kind what so ever!!!

The transmissions of the S4/S6/S6plus are all the same
externally!

The issue of the 6 speed was the testing that had to be
done in 3rd gear.  Our 5 speed has the big jump between
2nd and 3rd to get acceptable mileage ratings.

Ned

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]On Behalf Of ScottyCBoy@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 1998 4:24 PM
> To: Quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: Re: Importing S2 (Was: Ersatz S2)
>
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> I find that hard to believe for starters the bumpers and
> supporting brackets
> are different from the US to European models. And wasn't the drivers seat
> moved over an inch in the 90 model to improve side impact tests?? Also the
> engines must be tested in certain bodies and with certain drivetrains for
> example the US S4's/S6's all had five speeds whereas a 6 speed
> was available n Europe becase Audi didn't wan't to foot the bill for
> testing the engine with that transmission. So just because
> engine X in car Y passes federal standards dosn't mean
> Engine X in car Z will....
>
> Scotty
>