Re: 4kq with turbo vs. UR quattro

[Martin Pajak <urquattro@wave.home.com>]

Pat,

> Pro's 4ktq
> 1: Weight.  It ways a couple of hundred pounds less than the UR.

Not by hell of a lot if you put the turbo engine in and the 5 bolt suspension.

>
> 5: Later electrical parts.  Should be slightly more reliable.

Not if he has the '83.5 and up Ur-q, plus building a rally car will mean a
custom wiring harness anyways.


> Pro's UR-Q
> 1: Conversion is easier.  You will still need to convert to at least an MC
> but the basics are there.
> 2: Wheel wells are larger allowing wider tires.
> 3: Heavy duty suspension and drive axles.
> 4: HIgh cool factor.
>
> Cons:
> 1: Weight.

Again not by hell of a lot if you put the turbo and 5 bolt suspension into the
4kq.

> 3: Somewhat less reliable than the 4kq.

In what respect???
If he uses the same drivetrain and has the newer wiring harness they should be
identical except for the body.
Building a rally car he will probably end up making his own wiring harness so
that all the fuses and relays are within hands reach.

>
> 4: Hydrolic system for brakes and steering.  Pentosin (need I say more)

All 1982-86 Ur-q used regular hydraulic fluid.

>
> 5: Early electrical systems can be a nightmare.

Only the 1982-83.5
The 1983.5 on had the same wiring system as the 4kq (mine does).

>
> 6: More expensive to buy.
>

Can't argue there.

Cheers
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Martin Pajak

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1983 Audi Ur-quattro (229,000 km)
1986 Audi 4000 S Quattro (415,000 km) with 5 bolt pattern