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minus-squaresome_designer_dude@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·1 year agoIt still passed emission tests. The 1.8T engine (also common in Audis) was super tunable.
minus-squareChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·1 year agoA long time ago my '76 VW Rabbit passed its emissions test in New Mexico. Granted, this was because the mechanic stuck the sensor up the tailpipe of his own car, but it was an impressive accomplishment nonetheless.
It still passed emission tests. The 1.8T engine (also common in Audis) was super tunable.
A long time ago my '76 VW Rabbit passed its emissions test in New Mexico. Granted, this was because the mechanic stuck the sensor up the tailpipe of his own car, but it was an impressive accomplishment nonetheless.