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Count me in for one!! Mark Hogan >quattro-digest Wednesday, 24 July 1996 Volume 03 : Number 765 > >* >* Welcome to the digest version of the quattro list. >* See the end of the digest for unsubscribe info. >* In this issue: >Appreciation! >Audi 80/90/Coupe Radio >Italian Touring Car Championship 1996 - Imola >Re: CV boots >Re: Wild ideas for the OOOOwww-D >RE: Audi 200 headlight update >Re: wastegate valve for S4 >Secrets of speed tape >Re: Eric's demise? >gasp choke wheeze >Wheel weights >Re: CV boots >Eric's Demise? >Suggestion: NJ/NY Area Meeting (Was: NE area gathering) >Re: Quattro Spyder?? >Re: CV boots >Re: Eric's demise? >Re: Wheel weights >Re: Eric's demise? >Re: Hairy green frogs... (WAS: Quattro Wagons) > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >From: lavallee <llavalle@atcon.com> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:05:17 -0300 >Subject: Appreciation! > >I really enjoy the information I read on this list and the characters that >write it. I like the facts that are provided, free, for those in need from >those with a heart. It isn't too often that we can interact with total >strangers from near and distant lands and get an education about a special >topic -- in this case Audies. I like the "... green frog..." stuff (mostly >because I am half a Canadian frog--my father was from Quebec -- and well, >like my Audi, I can do with a few spare parts). > >"If you would rule the world quietly, you must keep it amused." > -Ralph Waldo Emerson > >Keep up the great work. > >I'm not sure of the value of my two cents worth, but that's it (Incidently, >the Canadian dollar is not doing too well these days either). > >Love the list. > >Larry > > >------------------------------ > >From: "Christopher G. Gharibo, M.D." <gharic01@mchip00.med.nyu.edu> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:40:55 -0400 >Subject: Audi 80/90/Coupe Radio > >I installed an after market unit in my Coupe right after purchase and >therefore I have the stock head unit (AM/FM/Cassette) in like-new condition >just collecting dust. I wish to sell it and if anyone is interested, E >mail me. > >------------------------------ > >From: Silvio Gordiani <gordiani@torino.ALPcom.it> >Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 04:09:00 +0100 >Subject: Italian Touring Car Championship 1996 - Imola > > Superturismo 1996 - Results rounds 11-12 > >Imola, 20-21/07/96 16 laps = 78,272 km > >Starting grid >======================================================================= >Pos. Driver Car Time Km/h >======================================================================= > 1. J. Cecotto Bmw 320i 1'57"479* 149,909 > 2. E. Naspetti Bmw 320i 1'57"680* 149,653 > 3. R. Capello Audi A4 1'57"882* 149,396 > 4. Y. Muller Audi A4 1'58"659* 148,418 > 5. F. Giovanardi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'00"254* 146,450 > 6. G. De Adamich Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'01"846* 144,536 > 7. M. Pezzuto Peugeot 405 Mi16 2'02"270* 144,035 > 8. Y. Surer Bmw 318 Is 2'02"969* 143,216 > 9. G. Busi Peugeot 405 Mi16 2'03"541* 142,553 >10. M. Pigoli Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'01"667 144,749 >11. M. Soli Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'02"780 143,437 >12. G. Sansoni Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'03"034 143,140 >13. F. Tedeschi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'03"101 143,063 >14. M. Lusuardi Bmw 318 Is 2'04"401 141,567 >15. R. Fortunato Peugeot 405 Mi16 2'05"601 140,215 >16. D. Bernasconi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'06"149 139,606 >17. L. Falessi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'07"048 138,618 >18. S. Sambataro Opel Vectra Gt 2'11"305 134,124 >19. R. Colciago Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 2'27"606 119,312 > >* Times set in the top-qualifying session > >============== > RACE 1 >============== > > 1. R. Capello Audi A4 32'09"798 - 146,015 km/h > 2. J. Cecotto Bmw 320i + 0"618 > 3. E. Naspetti Bmw 320i + 0"989 > 4. I. Muller Audi A4 + 11"879 > 5. F. Giovanardi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 13"353 > 6. G. De Adamich Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'00"635 > 7. M. Pigoli Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'13"324 > 8. Y. Surer Bmw 318 Is + 1'23"509 > 9. M. Soli Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'26"710 >10. D. Bernasconi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'34"390 >11. F. Tedeschi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'36"688 >12. G. Sansoni Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'43"361 >13. L. Falessi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1 lap >14. M. Lusuardi Bmw 318 Is + 1 lap >15. R. Colciago Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 4 laps > >Fastest lap: E. Naspetti, 1'59"538, average speed 147,327 km/h > >============== > RACE 2 >============== > > 1. E. Naspetti Bmw 320i 32'00"388 - 146,730 km/h > 2. R. Capello Audi A4 + 0"347 > 3. Y. Muller Audi A4 + 6"254 > 4. F. Giovanardi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 15"699 > 5. J. Cecotto Bmw 320i + 26"547 > 6. R. Colciago Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 48"525 > 7. G. De Adamich Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 56"447 > 8. Y. Surer Bmw 318 Is + 1'26"190 > 9. D. Bernasconi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'38"349 >10. M. Soli Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'42"917 >11. F. Tedeschi Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1'44"714 >12. G. Sansoni Alfa Romeo 155 Ts + 1 lap > >Fastest lap: Cecotto, 1'59"000, average speed 147,993 km/h > > >_Drivers Championship_ > > 1. Capello (I) Audi Sport Italia Audi A4 >177 > 2. Cecotto (YV) Bmw Italia Bmw 320i 139 > 3. Muller (F) Audi Sport Italia Audi A4 >131 > 4. Naspetti (I) Bmw Italia Bmw 320i 127 > 5. Giovanardi (I) Alfa Romeo-Nordauto Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 120 > 6. Colciago (I) EC Motorsport Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 64 > 7. De Adamich (I) Alfa Romeo-Nordauto Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 29 > 8. Pigoli (I) Soli by Guercino Alfa Romeo 155 Ts 28 > 9. Pezzuto (I) Motortrend/Piemme Peugeot 405 Mi16 23 >10. Surer (CH) Bmw Italia Bmw 318 Is 22 > >_Manufacturers' Trophy_ > >1. AUDI 344 >2. BMW 286 >3. ALFA ROMEO 214 > >Next Rounds: PERGUSA August, 4. > > >------------------------------ > >From: rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu (R Justin Andrews) >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:19:57 -0600 (CDT) >Subject: Re: CV boots > >> >> What kind of tool do you need to disconnect the axle shaft from the >> differential? Is that a hex tool or is it a 12 pt. tool? What size? >> This is on an '86 5KCS. >> Thanks > >u will need a 10mm triple square (12 pt.) toool along with a 1/2inch >socket that is 1/2 inch drive needless to say a 1/2drive ratchet. >HTH, >Rich Andrews >rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu > > >------------------------------ > >From: AUDIDUDI@delphi.com >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:22:37 -0500 (EST) >Subject: Re: Wild ideas for the OOOOwww-D > >> I talked to the SCCA and the rule reads as you said, but in CSP it lists >> Audi quattro (all) meaning my car will run CSP and I can update/backdate >> with ANY Audi quattro. I asked for clarification and it is true!! > >You'd better get this in writing because you *will* lose if/when protested. >There has only been one model of "Quattro" (with a capital Q) sold in this >country and your "4000CS Quattro", to call it by it's full name, ain't it. > >Your car is properly classed in DSP not CSP, which is probably just a good >thing since, IMHO, you'll be more competitive there. Of course, you might >also consider moving to E-Prepared instead so we can duke it out with each >other next year... ;^) > > _ _ > / l l o l \ l o Jeffrey Goggin > /__l l l / l l l l l l / l l * * * * * * * > / l l_l \_l l l__/ l_l \_l l AudiDudi@delphi.com > > >------------------------------ > >From: Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 20:06:38 -0700 >Subject: RE: Audi 200 headlight update > >The old lens may have been pitted and/or the reflector may have lost its >luster. Do you still have the old light? It'd be interesting to do a >side-by-side comparison - how about lining up next to Linus some dark >night? >- - peter > >>---------- >>From: Eric Harman[SMTP:ericha@wrq.com] >>Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 1996 5:34 PM >>To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net >>Subject: Audi 200 headlight update >> >>I just recently got a headlight replaced on my '91 200 Quattro and >>noticed something peculiar. A lot more light out of that side. I >>haven't tried replacing the bulb on the un-broken light yet, but >>it almost seems as if the stock replacement has a much better >>beam pattern and more light. >>Has anybody else noticed this? >>At $342 ($171/side) from Carlsen this is surely not as good as a set >>of the Euro lights, but compared to $750 or so (Peter?) this might be >>a lot cheaper. >> >> -Eric Harman (ericha@wrq.com) >> '91 Audi 200 Quattro (for sale), '90 Mazda 626 Touring Sedan GT >> >> >> > >------------------------------ > >From: STEADIRIC@aol.com >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 23:12:40 -0400 >Subject: Re: wastegate valve for S4 > >>I just got an E-mail regarding a valve for the S4 that keeps full >>boost(overboost?) at less than full throttle. Said to increase >>driveability(?) Costs $100. Any suggestions? Is this worth doing, especially >>considering I have Ned's IA3 ECU mod. Any downsides to this? >>Also, in this engine, is it worth going from K&N filter to removing airbox >>and replacing it with K&N cone ? > >Well.... Considering that the part is availble from places like Imparts >for $45 or so I think that I might skip this one and go direct..... > >Later! > > >Eric Fletcher >'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B >St. Louis, MO > >STEADIRIC@aol.com > > > >------------------------------ > >From: STEADIRIC@aol.com >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 23:12:51 -0400 >Subject: Secrets of speed tape > >Who Want's one? > >E-mail me for a count and then I'll give you all the details. > >Later! > > >Eric Fletcher >'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B >St. Louis, MO > >STEADIRIC@aol.com > > > >------------------------------ > >From: "Paul C. Waterloo" <74543.407@CompuServe.COM> >Date: 23 Jul 96 23:16:51 EDT >Subject: Re: Eric's demise? > >> >TO THE LIST: Sorry for the public post, but I though this issue >> >needed to be addressed. >> >> Whatever...... >> >> Later! >> >> >> Eric Fletcher > >Now my .02 cents. Personally, I feel Eric was just a little too harsh. >Regardless who is correct, it's just not polite (bring on the flame throwers!). >However, this is a an open forum, so take it at face value. > >However, I find Eric's posts (and a lot of other people's) very, very, very, >entertaining. This list is better than any soap opera or prime time show as far >as entertainment/educational content goes. > >People will say what ever they want, and I'm not gonna tell anybody how to say >what's on their mind. > >I think this list is great, I just wish my wife could find a good hobby and a >good open forum like this to keep you interested. > >Paul > >91 200 Q > > >************************************************************** >Paul Waterloo TEL: (860) 267-7714 >HydroAire Incorporated FAX: (860) 267-7387 >875 Old Hartford Rd >Colchester, CT 06415 EMAIL: 74543.407@compuserve.com >************************************************************** > > >------------------------------ > >From: cyclops@mindlink.bc.ca (michael mulholland) >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 19:14:50 -0700 >Subject: gasp choke wheeze > >you guys can be sure that i'll keep you posted on the fun and >not-so-much-fun that i'll be having. >mike >Cyclops Bicycles >Ph. (604) 545-5644 Fax (604) 545-1167 >michael_mulholland@mindlink.bc.ca > >------------------------------ > >From: johnholt@halhinet.on.ca (John Holt) >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:43:25 -0400 >Subject: Wheel weights > >I have a 1988 90 Quattro with the original aluminum 4-bolt wheels. These >are the same wheels as the 5KQ 5-bolt of that period (full circle with 5 >shallow slits around the outer edge with a pop-off cover in the centre with >an Audi logo). I have had the wheels balanced too many times. The reason is >that all of the tire installers have advised me that I cannot mount the >clip-on type weights because there is not enough bead around the rim to >retain the weight. Their solution is to use the adhesive weights which last >about a week or two in the mud and snow of rural Ontario, Canada. Without >weights, a shimmy develops in the front end as would be expected. > >My solution was to use the Audi pressed steel rims. Works great...haven't >lost a weight in a year but the look of a pressed steel wheel without a >cover for the bolts is something to be desired. Another Audi owner stopped >my wife to tell her that the pressed wheels were the ugliest wheels he has >ever seen on an Audi. I agree.......I want the aluminum wheels back. Any >ideas on attaching weights more permanently without screwing them to the >wheel.???? :) > > > > > >------------------------------ > >From: Mark Eissler <tequila@interlog.com> >Date: Wed, 24 Jul 96 00:02:56 -0000 >Subject: Re: CV boots > >Michael J Myers, mimyers@prairie.NoDak.edu wrote: > >> >>What kind of tool do you need to disconnect the axle shaft from the >>differential? Is that a hex tool or is it a 12 pt. tool? What size? >>This is on an '86 5KCS. > >It's an 8mm Tri-Square socket head. Available at NAPA and well-stocked >tool places. > > > >Mark Eissler | UNIX, DOS, oh and MacOS too. >tequila@interlog.com | Why wouldn't a developer use > | a Macintosh? >http://www.interlog.com/~tequila/ My new hURL!!!!!! > > > >------------------------------ > >From: Stephen Williams <mannlaw@indy.net> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 23:15:02 -0500 (EST) >Subject: Eric's Demise? > > Quick!! Unplug the computer and crush the modem, the 'net cops >are here! > > What gives here anyway? The last time I read the Constitution >[yeah, well, it has been awhile], the ol' freedom of speech thing was >still in it. And, thank goodness for it. You see Darin, as soon as we >put a muzzle on Eric for stating his opinions about crAP, then, well, >sorry, but we are going to have to measure you for one for stating your >opinions about Eric. Then everything gets messy 'cause someone will try >to measure me for one for stating my opinions about your opinion about >Eric's opinion about crAP. See how this works? Before you know it, the >only person left without a muzzle is some jerkweed that has no opinions >because he is f'in dumb to formulate 'em. But, since Mr. jerkweed >dumbas* is the last one left able to speak [or type for that matter] his >lone voice rings out the loudest, with no one left to call him a jerkweed >dumbas*. *That*, my q-list friend, is reality. > > So, from now on, feel free to bitch and moan about anything you >like--because you can. If you don't agree, good for you!! Just [please?] >go easy on that muzzle stuff. > > Sorry for the bandwidth. > > BTW, Eric, how much did TAP charge to machine those holes in the >Alfa pistons anyway? Maybe that is the answer for my too-high >compression '89 200 motor:) > > Bruce Aukerman > >------------------------------ > >From: Nivi@aol.com >Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 00:24:46 -0400 >Subject: Suggestion: NJ/NY Area Meeting (Was: NE area gathering) > >Guys (and gals), > >Since the July 27th meeting was vetoed by most, how about the area people who >wanted to meet get together??? > >Just a thought... > >Dorab (nivi@aol.com) >1993 S4 >1990 CoupeQ >1986 Chevy Caprice > >------------------------------ > >From: Brendan Rudack <rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:25:38 -0600 (MDT) >Subject: Re: Quattro Spyder?? > >For more info. re. Spyder and Avus look at: >Motor Trend June 1992 >Road and Track January 1992 >Audi (publication of AoA) Summer 1992 > >Brendan Rudack rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU >88' 90Q >Boulder, Colorado > >On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, Daniel S. Alves wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> Yesterday I bought a book entitled "Cars Europe Never Built" (copyright >> 1992)and they had a photo and write-up of an orange Quattro Spyder. >> Supposedly, this debuted around 1991 at the Frankfurt auto show. Anyway, >> I think this car is absolutely gorgeous!! The book mentioned a price >> around $60,000 and it wasn't exactly futuristic looking, so production >> seemed a possibility. Anyone have any other details on this car? I only >> ask because I thought I remembered reading somewhere that it would be >> produced in a limited number ~2500. I'm also pretty sure there's a photo >> of a green one on the Web somewhere but a quick search came up negative >> this morning. >> >> If anyone has absolutely no clue what I'm talking about, I have access to a >> scanner and can post on the Web. >> >> BTW, the book also had a photo of an Avus Quattro <drool> but with a >>$1,000,000 >> price tag, I'm sure that one never made it. >> >> Thanks, >> dan >> > > >------------------------------ > >From: Stef <stagnaro@mail.sdsu.edu> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:42:11 -0700 >Subject: Re: CV boots > >Just wondering that recall on 87 5KS differential, would that cause the >axles to wear and break? >Stefanie > >R Justin Andrews wrote: >> >> > >> > What kind of tool do you need to disconnect the axle shaft from the >> > differential? Is that a hex tool or is it a 12 pt. tool? What size? >> > This is on an '86 5KCS. >> > Thanks >> >> u will need a 10mm triple square (12 pt.) toool along with a 1/2inch >> socket that is 1/2 inch drive needless to say a 1/2drive ratchet. >> HTH, >> Rich Andrews >> rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu > >------------------------------ > >From: Stef <stagnaro@mail.sdsu.edu> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:48:17 -0700 >Subject: Re: Eric's demise? > >Whatever....I think you boys need to stop bickering, I mean, while some >of your tantrums *are* entertaining, there are a lot of us who, most of >the time, don't know what the hell you all are blabbing about. K? >> >> >TO THE LIST: Sorry for the public post, but I though this issue >> >needed to be addressed. >> > >------------------------------ > >From: Brendan Rudack <rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:40:48 -0600 (MDT) >Subject: Re: Wheel weights > >Make sure that the wheels are vey clean when the sticky backked weights >are put on and have them(or do it yourself) Put a large piece of duct >tape over the weight. I do it with mine and they never fall off. > >Brendan Rudack rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU >88' 90Q >Boulder, Colorado > >On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, John Holt wrote: > >> I have a 1988 90 Quattro with the original aluminum 4-bolt wheels. These >> are the same wheels as the 5KQ 5-bolt of that period (full circle with 5 >> shallow slits around the outer edge with a pop-off cover in the centre with >> an Audi logo). I have had the wheels balanced too many times. The reason is >> that all of the tire installers have advised me that I cannot mount the >> clip-on type weights because there is not enough bead around the rim to >> retain the weight. Their solution is to use the adhesive weights which last >> about a week or two in the mud and snow of rural Ontario, Canada. Without >> weights, a shimmy develops in the front end as would be expected. >> >> My solution was to use the Audi pressed steel rims. Works great...haven't >> lost a weight in a year but the look of a pressed steel wheel without a >> cover for the bolts is something to be desired. Another Audi owner stopped >> my wife to tell her that the pressed wheels were the ugliest wheels he has >> ever seen on an Audi. I agree.......I want the aluminum wheels back. Any >> ideas on attaching weights more permanently without screwing them to the >> wheel.???? :) >> >> >> >> > > >------------------------------ > >From: Stef <stagnaro@mail.sdsu.edu> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:49:19 -0700 >Subject: Re: Eric's demise? > >I meant that in a nice way though....please don't kick me off the list >;-) > >------------------------------ > >From: Stef <stagnaro@mail.sdsu.edu> >Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:54:58 -0700 >Subject: Re: Hairy green frogs... (WAS: Quattro Wagons) > >> >> big long message, too long to forward in reply >> ---------------snip--------------------------------- > >Yeah, what he said. > >------------------------------ > >End of quattro-digest V3 #765 >***************************** > >* >* To unsubscribe, mail to majordomo@coimbra.ans.net and in the body of >* your note, say: >* unsubscribe quattro-digest >* Questions, comments to quattro-owner@coimbra.ans.net
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