I'm a bit biased, but I believe the only A4 to race in stock is a 2.8
Quattro with the Sports Suspension. The BMW is hopelessly outclassed in BS,
and if you AutoX much, you might get tired of getting beat up by the
Miata's.
---JCG
Team Butt Heat
GS Audi A4 Quattro
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of TDL
> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 1999 1:45 AM
> To: Bay Autox; National Autox
> Subject: 328 vs. A4
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm still looking for a replacement racer and am back w/ more
> questions before closing in for the kill. I realize that the cars in
> question do not compete directly and I don't intend to compare them as
> such. I'm looking at the feasability of the 328 in BS and the A4 in
> GS and I'd like some help.
>
> While the BMW may not be competitive nationally, I prefer it because
> it's RWD and faster. If I were to purchase one of the above, what
> trim level for the Audi (1.8TQ or 2.8Q)?
>
> Thoughts:
>
> ***the BMW is new for '99, but is it a better Xrosser than years back?
> is the broader torque curve worth the cash?
>
> ***the 2.8Q now has 190hp, up from 172. Is it hot or is the 1.8TQ
> still the way to go?
>
> ***has the A4 gotten softer since inception for more appeal to the
> masses? maybe '98 was the best year...
>
> ***Accelleration stats look good for the 2.8 over the 1.8, but is it
> worth the 140 extra lbs.?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Travis
>
>
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