92 Q45 T & A Some info or what is the difference?

[Chucky67]

Hey everyone... new here. I have a 92 Q45t, now when I go to Kelly BB and look up the car they don't list that specific model, neither do most part dealers or stores. Yet they list the base or the a model for that year. In short what is the difference between the base the a and the t and when buying parts for my car should I look for base model or a parts to be more compatible? Thanks and looking forward to any responses.

[MinisterofDOOM]

I'm not sure why KBB's website doesn't list the separate models as they do for most cars, but they ARE listed under the options checklist. T stands for touring, a for active. So just check the "touring" box and you're set. If a parts store doesn't show a Q45t option, have them check for a touring option instead.

The features of the t over the base model varied from year to year as specific features were changed, added, or removed. In 1992 it would have meant a 15.9 mm rear sway bar (no rear sway bar at all on base model), a smaller (than base) front sway bar, HICAS (4-wheel steering) and traction control. T models also have trunk lip spoilers which slightly improve the car's drag coefficient.

The a was the most unique animal, with active suspension. It also had a larger 20mm sway bar (a desirable mod for base and t model owners).

Aside from those differences, the cars are the same. So unless you need HICAS parts or sway bars the base model has you covered. The a is only different as far as suspension parts.

[Q451990]

And from the title I thought there would be car p0rn in this thread!

Heath

[Infinitiguy19]

At MOD: There is an option for TCS: Traction Control but its a factory option and up to the customer if he or she want it. But a Q45T does'nt come with TCS usually unless a customer want that.

I belive now that I remmber that the Q45 T and A came with the Sony 10 disk from the dealer or in 1994-1996 they came from the factory installed.

And from the title I thought there would be car p0rn in this thread!

Heath

Modified by Paul Wall at 12:29 AM 7/17/2009

[Chucky67]

Guys thanks you cleared up a few things, unfortunatly I don't have a 10 disc changer or the TCS controls. Was wondering who would catch the T & A part of the thread... heath you win there. Let me guess your the type of guy that really liked reading the letters in penthouse. Would like to post some before and after pics of the car, starting the work now on her, picked her up cheap and quite impressed with the handling and performance for a sedan. Btw nice Q minister.

[MinisterofDOOM]

At MOD: There is an option for TCS: Traction Control but its a factory option and up to the customer if he or she want it. But a Q45T does'nt come with TCS usually unless a customer want that.

Ahh...okay. I was thinking ts came with TCS always but base it was optional but wasn't sure. Thank's for clarifying.