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Re: new Audi's

Virtual Bob writes:
> > First off, the engines, transmissions and suspensions(assuming FWD for the
> > Audi) are exactly the same.  They are made on the same lines as
> > ...
> 
> Hmm... I thought the A4 has that virtual steering axis thing, whereas the
> Passat had the regular MacPherson thing setup up front?

Nope.  The new Passat has the same suspension design as the A4.  The
spring rates and shock valving are tuned differently.

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