Re: A4 questions

[Dave Ohlemacher <Dave@ohlemacher.com>]

Cool, how many times do we get to receive this . . .

Dave
91 200tqw

Jason Palmer wrote:

> (comments within quoted text)
>
> Keith said:
> >I am new to the list as well and would like some A4
> >advice.
> >  1.  Chips - TAP, Neuspeed, or Wetterauer?
>
> I ain't touchn' this with a 10 foot pole.
>
> >  2.  Any advice on new tires in Florida
>
> If you're asking about 'summer' tires, I really like the Toyo Proxes
> T1s. I have 17" wheels, I expect 16" is available.
> A pal has Yokohama A520- he drove the crap out of his car on track and
> the tires looked brand new. The dunlop sport 8k's were coming apart on
> DonP's car.
> The A520 is a good 16" choice.
>
> >  3.  Does anyone know if the 97 A4 1.8q with the
> >      sport package came with a sports suspension?  I
> >      bought the car used.
>
> The 97 faux sport:
> Sport seats
> Sport leather steering wheel (The reason I got the package!)
> 16" upgrade with the 5 spoke wheels
>
> The 98+ sport models are uprated suspensions, uprated tires w/ 7 spoke
> wheels and the sport wheel. I'm not 100%, but I think the seats were a
> separate option.
>
> If you want to lower the car for looks, you can fork out $$ for
> springs, or you can upgrade the wheels to 17", get good rubber and
> possibly a front anti-rollbar. (no rear, not yet).
>
> Jason Palmer
> 97 A4 1.8Tq mtm
> 88 GTi 16v
> 80 MGB (saw the history of the B on Speedvision! Sweet!)
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