"NinetyQ" (NinetyQ)
08/24/2013 at 16:36 • Filed to: A90Q20V
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"NinetyQ" (NinetyQ)
08/24/2013 at 16:36 • Filed to: A90Q20V | 4
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As far as my post-repair Audi test drives go, I give that one a B+. The car seemed to hold the road nicely, didn't vibrate around a lot, and was genuinely exciting to drive quickly on country roads. It's been a long time since I was last able to enjoy it like that.
Things I noticed: alignment is way off, but I knew that already. Power loss at various points on the rev range, most noticeably above 5,000 rpm (redline is 7k). Hopefully that can be fixed with the catalytic converter I have for it. Throttle valve potentiometer needs adjusted a bit (which could help the previous problem too) because when you let off the gas in gear, the throttle is completely closed and really creates a lot of engine braking and a bit of whining.
Other things were minor. I noticed my dash has become more warped than it used to be. Exhaust gases are still getting into the car somewhere, but I think I know where. I also had a hard time getting it into reverse once, but it may have been my lack of familiarity with it after months of not driving. Once I got it in the right position, it slid right in just like the other gears. Might have just been trying too hard at first.
I didn't notice any fluids leaking after the test drive, but it may happen after it sits for a while, so I'm still crossing my fingers on that.
6cyl
> NinetyQ
08/24/2013 at 16:49 |
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That is one good looking Audi
The WB
> NinetyQ
08/24/2013 at 16:56 |
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Huzzah! Time for a celebratory beverage!
desertdog5051
> NinetyQ
08/24/2013 at 17:03 |
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Sorry, had to.
Stef Schrader
> NinetyQ
08/25/2013 at 01:42 |
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Your car is awesome.
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NinetyQ
> Stef Schrader
08/25/2013 at 03:27 |
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Thanks!