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Well, NY just got its first snow. Suddenly all the hassles with my 84 4000sq seem worthwhile :). Around the first corner, my tail slid out, and I was reminded that quattros are subject to the same laws of physics as other cars, just like the recent owners manuals state! It was a great drive in, averaged 45mph or so in 2-4 inches of snow, passing (carefully) all sorts of cars including Blazers, Jeeps, etc. When I got down to work I went to a large empty parking lot and played around for a bit, trying to get a feel for the car, its handling, etc. Braking is much improved with the center diff locked, of course, but it was interesting to round a corner quickly, have the rear slide out, countersteer slightly and apply throttle to straighten it out. Of course, this is old hat to most quattro drivers by now, but you can picture the grin on my face this morning :) Definitely doing some QCUSA event next year. Heck, I may even join! | Dan | -- Dan Simoes dans@ans.net ANS http://coimbra.ans.net/dans.html 100 Clearbrook Road (914) 789-5378 (voice) Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 789-5310 (fax)
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