Is it me, or is my 5KTQ a dog?

[Chris Dyer <dyer@sre.sony.com>]

My '87 5kcstq gets 1.2 to 1.3 bar, and is in tip-top shape.  Published
0-60 times from various magazines of that period are in the 8.5 second
range.

First let's assume everything works perfectly.  You may simply be
experiencing turbo lag--the period low in the rpm range where the turbo
is spooling up to make power.  Before it can deliver that power, you're
sort of driving a non-turbo audi.  It's not like driving a large V-8,
that's for sure.

(this may be why the diesel jetta feels faster--diesels have tremendous
torque at very low rpms)

If at all possible, drive another one (another lister's) that's in good
shape, and contrast/compare.

Otherwise, there may be problems with your car.  Check out this site for
really helpful info on these cars:

http://www.teleport.com/~scottmo/


--
Regarding my acting:

I didn't sell out.
I bought in.
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Chris Dyer, Sony Development
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(818) 525-2488