RE: any/all ur-q drivers (non-20v)

["John P. Karasaki, P.E." <jpkarasa@cbg-engrs.com>]

I experienced the same thing with my '82 urq.  Even though it was chipped
and modified when I got it, the turbo lag of the early K-26 turbo was
tremendous.  It was very underwhelming.
When the new k-24 (ala S4) turbo was installed, the car was transformed!
The entire RPM range was improved.  Now our car could be driven daily and in
traffic like a regular car.  And it can really scoot when needed as well.
Removing the AC compressor and condenser also transformed the handling of
the car.  Prior to the modifications our chipped and lowered 5ktqw was the
faster, "funner" ride.  Now the urq provides more grins, hands down, than
any other car I have owned.
Now if it would just start and run immediately when it is very cold outside,
all would be silver lining...
HTH.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Kaklikian <Gary.Kaklikian@digital.com>
Subject: RE: any/all ur-q drivers (non-20v)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:30:03 -0500

Dave,

Went through the same thing as you when looking for a quick Quattro for
street/track. Found every Urq I drove to be considerably slower than my
chipped 5000. Also was very disappointed with the performance of the 20v NA
coupes, particularly at this altitude (5000ft plus) - they have absolutely
no low-end and very little mid-range torque. 

My recommendation - get a 5000TQ (preferably 87 or 88) and chip it -- or, if
you like smaller, quicker handling cars, get a 4000Q (85-87) and put a turbo
motor in it.

Gary Kaklikian
86 5kcstq
86 4kcsq (turbo soon)