Re: 87 4000q vs. 88 80q

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

knotnook@traverse.com writes:
> I think the difference in feel between the 4K and the 80/90 is from the
> rigidity of the body of the former vs. the flexibility of the latter.

Are you sure you don't have it backwards?  The 80/90 type 89 body is
stiffer than the earlier 4000 type 81.  In fact, every newer generation
Audi has improved chassis rigidity compared to what it replaced.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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