"Len S." > wrote in message
...
> I have been enjoying my 02 A4 Avant 1.8T 5 spd for about six weeks now.
If
> I start off spirited, the car moves our alright, then at around 3k rpms it
> snaps me back into the seat, and I have to back off before I shift. I
am
> guessing this is what is known as turbo lag. It's kind of an awkward
> sensation.
> Is that typical of these 1.8 T engines? I am wondering if it needs to
be
> checked out. Thanks in advance.

"Turbo lag" is the bit that happens /before/ 3k rpm*

The "problem" you're experiencing is "Turbo smile" ;o)

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Hairy One Kenobi

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!

* Should finish at a lot lower than this - my chipped engine's "whoa!" point
is at about that.