RE: V8 5spd FS

["Sherry & Chuck Clark" <clark@rmi.net>]

Date:          Wed, 4 Nov 98 06:32:41 UT
From:          "PAT MARTIN" <MARDKINS@classic.msn.com>
To:            ScottyCBoy@aol.com, cobram@juno.com
Cc:            Quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:       RE: V8 5spd FS

Pat Martin wrote:
Drive a v-8 5-speed and tell me that you would prefer a chipped 5kt to it.  
Doubt it.  The v-8 is more than just the motor.

  I would prefer a chipped 5ktq to it! The only reason being our elevation
here in Colorado. My car will run away from a V8 5spd at 6000+ feet. This
is by no means to shun the V8 5 spd. In fact, I came this close . . to buying
the one in the Denver paper two weeks ago. I've driven three of these
cars before and must admit that they feel quite different from a 5k or even
200 for that matter. Plus the look of the bulged quarters and front clip
really gets me. Very smooth powerband through all five gears. 1st gear
hits redline so fast it's amazing. But like I said, nothing beats a turbo motor
to make up for the gasping that N/A motors must endure at elevation.
I still hope to own one someday along with the turbo q.

Chad Clark '87 5k Tq-
Colorado Springs, CO