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Re: I'm putting a 1.9 TDI turbo in my TR like TeriAnn . . .

To: steven@newellboys.com, twakeman@razzolink.com
Subject: Re: I'm putting a 1.9 TDI turbo in my TR like TeriAnn . . .
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:59:28 EDT
In a message dated 10/28/2005 1:01:52 PM Central Standard Time, 
steven@newellboys.com writes: 
> An old Rabbit diesel would provide an authentic smokey experience, but 
> better would be the new VW diesel, quiet and clean with 50mpg. I'll have 
> to measure one at the dealer one of these days. The 4-cyl TDI 1.9 turbo 
> is a TR-appropriate 100hp with plenty of low-range torque -- but it 
> probably won't sound right no matter what you do. And I'm not sure if I 
> could adjust to the classic car smell of leather and french fries.
> 
I don't think it will be leather and frenchfries but rather Hunan Pork and 
Crab Rangoon.

Those guys should PAY you to drive around inflicting the general population 
with a bad case of the munchies.

Dave


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