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Re: Audi

Stephen Bigelow wrote:
> 
> .  my
> >Fiats (yes i know...) had finned pans, gotta admit, just like valve covers,
> alum
> >looks a heck of a lot better even if it doesn't functionally make any diff.
> and
> >with an Italian car you spend a lot of time looking at the motor, believe
> me.
> >
> 
> My X1/9 had a thick aluminum pan. Strong devil. Used to jack up the motor on
> it. Try that with a steel pan.
> 
> (Stop laughing. It was my first car. What did I know?)
> 
> 1974 X1/9
> 197? X1/9 Rally shell w/cage, flares, gutted interior and 4 Cibie Super
> Oscars (driven on street!)
> 1978 X1/9
> 

Stephen

Had a 78 X19 about 15 years ago.  It was canary yellow with black trim
and a kick in the ass to drive.  It had good excelleration and cornered
like a go cart.  The only problem with it was it was a coffin on four
wheels.

 
Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA