Just go weigh the car

[Colin Hames <cchames@mm.com>]

Everyone,

	This maybe common knowledge, but since everyone talks so much about
weight, I will go ahead anyway.  If anyone is curious about the weight
of their Audi ( or any car ) just stop by any truck stop and drive on
one of the scales.   The scales are all over the midwest, and it only
cost me 7 bucks at a 'CAT' certified scale.  No big deal and it is kind
of interesting to know.  The button to signal the clerk was at 18
wheeler height, so I got out of the car to reach it.  Not even weird
looks from the truckers.

'86 5TQ Wagon -  one passenger, full tank, loaded with rack and bikes,
camping gear, tool box ( never know ), you name it - 3867 lbs.  That was
500 lbs under the GVWR according to the chart.

Next time I'll try an empty weight.

See ya,

Colin Hames
'86 5TQW
'98 Passat 1.8t