Re: FS: '87 4kq Turbo

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

On Thu, 16 Dec 1999, Orin Eman wrote:

> Er, the 5ktq won't be faster on the straight unless the 4ktq runs
> out of gearing, assuming the same engine mods, if any.  The extra
> weight of the 5k will slow its acceleration.

	All else equal yes.  But at 100mph the .33 vs .44 drag coeficients
make a HUGE difference.  Ask anyone with a ur-q how the car slows above
80.  The 5ktq keeps on charging.  Ask John Karasaki.  he mentioned this
about his car.  With almost identical gearing to the 5ktq.  Weight hurts
acceleration but not top speed.  And the closer you get to that top speed,
the less weight effects and the more the aerodynamics do effect it.  For
te 200 vs 4kq comparo that seems to happen around 80 - 100 mph.  

> Now someone tell me why the A4qs do so well... they are the same
> weight as the 5ktq (with the exception of the 1.8Tq 5 speed
> which is about 100 lbs less).

	Better at what.  handling.  Wel, probalby a factor of a few
things.  4-ling front suspension, better balance, better wheelbase,
etc.  (Just gussing on these)  But a 4kq will stil reel in the A4's int he
corners.
l8r
	Todd