Audi GT question

There is an 87 Audi GT, 5-spd., coupe for sale in my neighborhood. I was wondering if it would be a worthy player in Autocross or should I look for something else? The seller is asking $1400 for it and it seems to be in above average condition.

I've drive a bunch, but never one that isn't an absolute understeering pig, and I dunno if you can engineer that out. Plus, they really will nickle and dime you to death if you're the sort of person that wants all the ancillary electronics working.

That said, I have a huge soft spot for them. They're awesome until you really start pushing them.

the audi I drive took FTDi a few times last year, on street tires (RE-11) If it is a non-turbo it runs in HS and you get a good index.

As far as under steer, it is all a matter of driving style. Break early, dive into the corner and as soon as you cross the apex get in the throttle right away. Let the engine rev all the way to the 7K redline, virtually no power until 4500 rpm.

Electronics will keep you busy, but you will learn a lot

I say go for it, but I am a glutton for Euro-trash... (I have ad 924s, 944s, this Audi, etc..)

Thanks so much for the input. Do any of you have suggestions for performance mods?

034 motorsports has those answers.

http://www.034motorsport.com/

I loved my 86 coupe. It was nose-heavy with the engine in front of the axle line, but great to drive - right up until I squashed an old celica with it - . Never was right after that - cheap replacement parts and not fully fixed. Ended up parting it.

Read my web site...should teach you a lot about them. Mongrel Motorsports Audi GT If it's a '87 it should have the 2.3 and rear disc brakes. That makes for a real nice car. The only weird ass thing about those is the axles are unique and difficult to impossible to find. It can be back-dated to 1986 parts which are everywhere though. With the 2.3 it wouldn't be bad as an autocrosser. The 2.2 lacks grunt, so momentum was key. With the body roll dealt with they handle better than most fwd cars. I owned mine for 12 years I was so enamored with it. It's also a great track day car provided you don't mind being passed by a lot of faster equipment. The drivetrains are bulletproof. The ancilliary issues really aren't that numerous. Window regulators are a constant hassle. Some of the switches are a little wimpy. The CIS injection is pretty trouble-free and these things don't suffer from all the maladies of the 5000 or any of the newer Audis (that I wouldn't own on a bet). There's a good community of knowledge on them also. Worst thing about them is they are nose heavy, but the way mine was set up it turned in nicely with a little trail brake. I loved mine, but I confess that my BMW E30 is more fun.

• 1 for Dwight's site and info, not all 87's were the SB though..I guess the master has been away too long to remember that..

Almost...I thought of that after I posted.