Re: Virgin test drive!

["Mike Green" <mikeg@rennlist.com>]

> I took my first test drive in a 1990 CQ 20v today.  What a difference from
my
> 86 4kq!  I think everyone that owns a more modern Audi takes for granted
all
> the creature comforts included with those cars, as opposed to the older 4
and
> 5k's.  Power seats, leather, QUIET, smooth engine, etc.  And not to
mention
> more power at the top end.  However, and I know this is strange having
only
> 115 hp, my 4kq seems to be just as fast from 0-30.  Not a complaint, just
a
> little unexpected coming from a car with approx. 165 hp.  Really nice car,
> though.  Still want one BAD.
>
> 2 cents
> Chris
> 86 4kq
> 85 GTI

All the early german 16v engines were real low on the tourque low end...
Like the 944S - 16v.... The 944 could beat it to 30 or 40, as it didnt have
the tourque to spin the tires enough or provide the power to get the car out
of the 'hole'.

Just keep it above 3.2k RPM or so, ;-) it's better anyways..

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