RE: Audi TT Recall

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Hans writes:
>The text was a quote from a ticker and not my description of the recall news.
>From what I heard over here in Germany the main problem is sudden 
>oversteer in a high speed corners under braking and it affects all 
>cars with or without quattro. 
>The fix is different stabilisor bars front and rear and other 
>undisclosed measures probably a software change for the haldex. In 
>addition the new TT's will get the ESP.
>Audi also says that the new suspension setup will be less sportscar 
>like but easier to handle for the inexperienced driver at the limit.

Thanks for the followup Hans.  I have a Audi AG connected contact at a dealer 
here in the US, that will forward me the scoop.  When I called him yesterday, 
nobody was aware of the recall yet.  My guess is that will change shortly.

Bummer for audi, whatever the problem really is.   The MR2 turbos went thru 
the same teething re: handling at the "extreme".  Hope Audis success is 
better than Toyotas.

Scott J