Autobahn package???

[anusemoon83]

How do you know that you have a Autobahn package,,, i dont have the owners manuel... does it say it anywhere like door stickers????

[dsatt12]

If your door stickers say it came with V rated tires most likely it is. It'll say H rated if not.

To be sure, look for QQX in the build code sticker. In you 96 it'll be behind the trunk liner near your power antenna.

[97 silverbullet]

an easy way to find out is to go faster than 110

[RoraStar96]

QQX RPO code for sure, and ya! lol, Bullets method is more fun :P

[anusemoon83]

you know what i will do that this monday... lol over 110 mph... cool


took some pictures if my car http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/604037

[RoraStar96]

NICE! love the stock chromes

[Auror_AH]

Were they ever advertised as having the Autobahn Package? Or does it say it anywhere in the manual??

[RoraStar96]

I know you! heh

Never advertised, it was a little know secret that some (actually most) classics came outfitted with Caddy STS features O.O

[Auror_AH]

Why!!! thats aggrevating!

[RoraStar96]

No! its a nice suprise Imagine an unsuspecting owner buying an Aurora and realizing the one he bought is JUST a bit better then the one is buddy bought, esp if and when they line it up..

The regular 3.48 geared Aurora is probably faster top end (but its governed at 108) then the 3.71, but the Autobahn gets off the line right quickly. Life at 140 mph is pretty sweet...(for a few moments anyway)

[Auror_AH]

except when your the poor fool trying to buy one... LoL

[RoraStar96]

True, but ask to see the spare tire and make sure the jack is there (andthenyoucanchecktheRPOcodes)

[philipja]

What actually is the Autobahn Package? I'm asking because my door says V rated tires. '98. Is that a good thing to have? I just got this, and from the sound of it, I got a sweeter deal the more I read...

[dred98]

Originally Posted by philipja

What actually is the Autobahn Package? I'm asking because my door says V rated tires. '98. Is that a good thing to have? I just got this, and from the sound of it, I got a sweeter deal the more I read...

The autobahn option gives you better tires - higher speed rating anyway, usually Michelin instead of Goodyear (?). Also better acceleration because of the transaxle ratio, and a speed governor set at 140 mph instead of 110 mph - I'm not sure how much difference this will make to your driving habits.
I guess it should be a little worse on fuel consumption though, with the different transaxle ratio.
It seems that most classic Aurora's came with this option.

[philipja]

Makes me happy! Good to know that you have one of th better (well maybe better) ones on the road. Mine has Pirellies on it now. I believe they are the original because they have some weather cracking. It a '98 with 65K so that would equate based on the tire condition. Thanks!