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[SAF]

Anyone near Walnut Creek, and if so, are you familiar with a shop there called M Service?

I am looking to buy an '83 urq from a guy there, but since I'm in TX I am first planning on having him take it to M Service for a full report before I let loose with a deposit (this shop was recommended to me by an aquaintance out there who is a Porsche guy). If everything checks out, I will be flying out there in a few weeks to drive one of my favorite Audis ever back to its new home!

[ben916]

Anyone near Walnut Creek, and if so, are you familiar with a shop there called M Service?

I am looking to buy an '83 urq from a guy there, but since I'm in TX I am first planning on having him take it to M Service for a full report before I let loose with a deposit (this shop was recommended to me by an aquaintance out there who is a Porsche guy). If everything checks out, I will be flying out there in a few weeks to drive one of my favorite Audis ever back to its new home!

Walnut Creek, if I am not mistaken, is up north of SFO and what is even more surprising is that there IS a URQ in the US!?!?!?!

[DHall1]

There are plenty.

http://www.audi-quattro.org/misc/rdh/index.html

SAF....good luck with the purchase.

As a side note....I have a 88 Celica turbo alltrac / the same cousin as the UrQ and Toyota's answer to the WRC. Very rare...first year production. 70k miles, original paint, mint and highly modified. :cool2:

It sits next to my 87 Supra turbo, 70k, mint, same color combo, 1st year production and yes highly modified. :cool2:

[DHall1]

Enjoy. This is a nice looking car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb8UHAhbT-k&feature=fvwe1

And if you wish to modify one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmyM-a5Slc

And this one is just plain scary. I love it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD4DhR9QJVU&feature=related

I think I need to build me one of these. hmmm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24OcmwtuREo

[SAF]

DHall, SWEET! (some fun reading for you if you haven't seen this)


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[DHall1]

Hot dog! I have not!

I took my 88 AT from bone stock 24k miles into a rompin stompin 350hp little beast. Bone stock the Toyota was a little tank with terrible suspension but the platform was all there. Special one off Whiteline full suspension upgrades, turbo, fuel, exhaust, brakes, tuning and wheels.

Good luck with your purchase. We need pics. I will dust off my Celica and snap some as well.

[SAF]

I've never seen one of those Celicas...I may have to divert through your neck of the desert on my way back with the urq! I've got some pics of it, just give me a minute....

[SAF]

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[DHall1]

Damn that car is clean.

You are welcome to swing thru. Just take the I-10 route back to TX. You will drive right by.

[DonS]

Wow, look at all the space under that hood. What are your plans for a car like this - stock or "heavily modified"?

[SAF]

Wow, look at all the space under that hood. What are your plans for a car like this - stock or "heavily modified"?

I'm a "stock" kind of guy. That's why this one appealed to me so much and why my RS will likely stay that way. It took a long time to find this superclean unmolested B5 S4 stick (I just snagged). Seems like most are moded these days.

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[DHall1]

That car is great just the way it is. A part of history.

Nice find on the B5

Both my Toyota's are modified as far as tuning, suspension and brakes but if you were to walk up to each one....you would think they were bone stock but ride height would look a tad lower than stock. Even the rim upgrades were Toyota spec upgrades. You might see my EGT, Boost, Wide band O2 gauges, fuel pressure and LM1 and start scratching your head alittle.

:hahahehe:

[Spidercat]

I'm a "stock" kind of guy. That's why this one appealed to me so much and why my RS will likely stay that way. It took a long time to find this superclean unmolested B5 S4 stick (I just snagged). Seems like most are moded these days.

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You'll have quite the Audi collection!
What's next after the UrQ?

[MaxRS6]

Very cool find- Good luck with it!

[SAF]

Nice find on the B5

Both my Toyota's are modified as far as tuning, suspension and brakes but if you were to walk up to each one....you would think they were bone stock but ride height would look a tad lower than stock. Even the rim upgrades were Toyota spec upgrades. You might see my EGT, Boost, Wide band O2 gauges, fuel pressure and LM1 and start scratching your head alittle.


Yeah, the one owner of the B5 never even tinted the windows. Post those Toy pics!


You'll have quite the Audi collection!
What's next after the UrQ?


The only other is to get a 1972 Coupe 100S shipped over here. The only Audi I'd cherish more than the urq. (except a German urq Sport of course ;) )

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[DHall1]

Ok,

Here is a shot of the Alltrac after installing the full Whiteline suspension. Still "looks" stock.

I will get it dusted off and take some pics this weekend.

[SAF]

Oh snap! That looks beautiful. I need to see that car in the flesh!

[V8weight]

Ok,

Here is a shot of the Alltrac after installing the full Whiteline suspension. Still "looks" stock.

I will get it dusted off and take some pics this weekend.
I had a buddy in high school that had that exact same car. Too bad I couldn't appreciate it at the time (I had an Iroc Z:doh:)

[Ruergard]

As a side note....I have a 88 Celica turbo alltrac / the same cousin as the UrQ and Toyota's answer to the WRC. Very rare...first year production. 70k miles, original paint, mint and highly modified. :cool2:

It sits next to my 87 Supra turbo, 70k, mint, same color combo, 1st year production and yes highly modified. :cool2:

Hey, I think we are in need of some pictures here! :thumb:

Opinions welcome!

Looks superb, no question about it. Go get it, goes perfect with the others! :)


I'm a "stock" kind of guy. That's why this one appealed to me so much and why my RS will likely stay that way. It took a long time to find this superclean unmolested B5 S4 stick (I just snagged). Seems like most are moded these days.

Great to see that you bought it, can we expect pics of the 3 cars together soon then? ;);)

[DHall1]

In 88 the Alltrac sticker price was in the 24k range. Steep

Ditto for the Supra turbo...mid to high 20s and into the low 30s back in the day. 87-92

I will get them both out this weekend and snap some pics


I had a buddy in high school that had that exact same car. Too bad I couldn't appreciate it at the time (I had an Iroc Z:doh:)

[ben916]

I think I need to build me one of these. hmmm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24OcmwtuREo

Pardon my ignorance but I THOUGHT that this video was the urQ. It sounds like this one is a urQ Sport?

What is the difference between a urQ and the urQ sport???

...sheltered life....

[SAF]

Pardon my ignorance but I THOUGHT that this video was the urQ. It sounds like this one is a urQ Sport?

What is the difference between a urQ and the urQ sport???

...sheltered life....

Quite a few differences actually, the biggest being that unfortunately the Sport was not sold in the states. It was made as a street release so that Audi could enter a "production car" in competition.


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[surferdude]

My office is right around the corner from M Service. I have never had my Audi serviced there, as it seems to cater to the BMW crowd (obviously by the name), but I haven't heard anything bad about the place. In my opinion, a better place for Audi service is European Autoservice, where I have my A6 4.2 taken care of. Tomas is great, and they work on a lot of older model Audis. I believe he may even own a urq.

[V8weight]

In 88 the Alltrac sticker price was in the 24k range. Steep

Ditto for the Supra turbo...mid to high 20s and into the low 30s back in the day. 87-92

I will get them both out this weekend and snap some pics
I didn't mean that in a bad way, I'm just implying that in my infinite 16 year old wisdom, I had no idea what a rare and capable car my buddy's Alltrac was, as my automotive knowledge at the time started at Camaro's and ended at Chevelles.:)

[SAF]

My office is right around the corner from M Service. I have never had my Audi serviced there, as it seems to cater to the BMW crowd (obviously by the name), but I haven't heard anything bad about the place. In my opinion, a better place for Audi service is European Autoservice, where I have my A6 4.2 taken care of. Tomas is great, and they work on a lot of older model Audis. I believe he may even own a urq.

Do you have a contact person there and a number? I may give them a call Monday to see what they can do for me.

[DHall1]

Pat

No worries. I didnt own an Audi till my late 40s. I had to make it thru my muscle car days then Toyota and Lexus days to finally make to Audi and Benz.

You got a good head start having your Audi so early.




I didn't mean that in a bad way, I'm just implying that in my infinite 16 year old wisdom, I had no idea what a rare and capable car my buddy's Alltrac was, as my automotive knowledge at the time started at Camaro's and ended at Chevelles.:)

[ben916]

Quite a few differences actually, the biggest being that unfortunately the Sport was not sold in the states. It was made as a street release so that Audi could enter a "production car" in competition.


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Thank YOU!

Now how to get a SPORT to the US.....

[DHall1]

SAF

Here you go. A series of youtube vids from those crazy brits with the tv show. Series 1 of 5...just click the following to get the rest of the series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8NTlYg5dy4&feature=related

LOL....I am still laughing. Those guys are so funny.

[SAF]

In my opinion, a better place for Audi service is European Autoservice, where I have my A6 4.2 taken care of. Tomas is great, and they work on a lot of older model Audis. I believe he may even own a urq.

surferdude, thanks, I found their contact info and will call them Monday. Please check your messages!


Thank YOU!

Now how to get a SPORT to the US.....

I think there are a few Sports running around in the states, as well as a couple of these rally cars. A friend of mine here in TX owns this one.

http://www.bufkinengineering.com/sm002.JPG

[SAF]

SAF

Here you go. A series of youtube vids from those crazy brits with the tv show. Series 1 of 5...just click the following to get the rest of the series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8NTlYg5dy4&feature=related

Too funny! I just watched those last week! I'd had them bookmarked forever but finally sat down and watched them. I watch the show on HDNET regularly, but have only seen this episode on the web.

[Audiphile]

Walnut Creek, if I am not mistaken, is up north of SFO and what is even more surprising is that there IS a URQ in the US!?!?!?!

Actually, I am not surprised that a Urq is available in northern California. The Golden Gate Chapter of ACNA is one of the biggest with a large contingency of die-hard Audi enthusiasts who love to track there cars. Just head to Sears Point for one of there events and it's a feast for the eyes if you are into Audi racing and track. So, I am not surprised at all that there is a nice urq there. Plus, San Francisco is one of AoA's best markets.

[DHall1]

This is an excellent doc to show what they did with that car. The 5th segment shows the test drive after. Look at Ed's face and the grin from ear to ear as he is driving that car.

You cant make that stuff up. The chap was a very happy camper.

It must be quite a car.




Too funny! I just watched those last week! I'd had them bookmarked forever but finally sat down and watched them. I watch the show on HDNET regularly, but have only seen this episode on the web.

[SAF]

This is an excellent doc to show what they did with that car. The 5th segment shows the test drive after. Look at Ed's face and the grin from ear to ear as he is driving that car.

You cant make that stuff up. The chap was a very happy camper.

It must be quite a car.

Yeah that test drive was the best. He was gushing over that old Q. Great way to show how the car holds up and performs even today. It only helped to confirm my need for one.

[DHall1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8NTlYg5dy4&feature=related

[DHall1]

Downpipe pic....there is a big ass turbo under that cover. It took some effort to fit the DP and run that size under the engine and underside.

Original paint on all panels. No rust anywhere.

[SAF]

Very nice! What's the cockpit look like?

[DHall1]

Dusty but you get the idea. The leather on the steering wheel and shifter handle are perfect to this day. Some gauges and rare HKS tuning boxes are the only clue that something is modded.

[SAF]

Thanks! That is a Toyota I'd be proud to drive!

[SAF]

My office is right around the corner from M Service. I have never had my Audi serviced there, as it seems to cater to the BMW crowd (obviously by the name), but I haven't heard anything bad about the place. In my opinion, a better place for Audi service is European Autoservice, where I have my A6 4.2 taken care of. Tomas is great, and they work on a lot of older model Audis. I believe he may even own a urq.

Rob, car is getting inspected and pressure tested tomorrow by Tomas if you're in the neighborhood!

[surferdude]

Hey Scott, sorry, been busy the past two days. What time will it be there? I will try to swing by in a bit.

[SAF]

Hey Scott, sorry, been busy the past two days. What time will it be there? I will try to swing by in a bit.

No worries, message sent. Thanks!

[DHall1]

Did the car check out?

[SAF]

I have made a deposit and will be driving it home in three weeks!