According to the information that an Audi TT enthusiast I work with
has, the recall is voluntary. I am not sure how this effects classing still,
but your friend might not be forced to have the recall work done.
John Moore
"Yes, I work with a guy who bought a TT the first day orders where being
taken in 1998. He got it almost a year later because he waited for the 180
HP Quattro model to hit the U.S. shores"
> -----Original Message-----
> From: washburn [SMTP:washburn@dwave.net]
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 7:58 PM
> To: autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: TT Recall
>
> My friend's recently aquired Audi TT has been suddenly recalled by the
> factory for a number of modifications. (see below) The reason for the
> recall, as it was explained to me, is complaints of high speed
> instability that could affect turn in and balance.
>
> They want to:
> Increase front roll bar stiffness
> Change to stiffer dampers
> Replace control arms (with ???)
> Add rear spoiler (yuk)
>
> These changes are not necessarily wanted for an autocross car, and may
> dull turn in and handling balance (read add understeer)
>
> The questions:
> How does the recall affect GS class eligibility?
> If he does not get the recall done, is he still SCCA GS legal? (Shocks
> and the bar are free anyway, but what about the control arm and the butt
> ugly spoiler?)
>
> This recall came about due to some European Autobahn drivers compliants
> about it being too responsive at speed, and they decided to extend the
> fix to the US cars, probably at some lawyers insistence. These changes
> are not really an issue over here at our speeds, but could very well
> have a big impact on the autocross setup. My friend would just as soon
> cut off his arm as put that damn wing on! Is showing up without one
> protest bait at a National event?
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