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#39 of 48 Re: Rattle in the rear of my A3 [saccyclist] by andres3 May 09, 2008 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: saccyclist (May 03, 2008 9:53 pm) I've had an extremely rarely occurring rattle in the back of my A3 as well. Check the seat belts, I'm sure its that, particularly the ones on the side that can have hard plastic and metal buckles coming into contact and vibration with the plastic trim, moldings, and panels on the rear/side panels.   That's what it was in mine, and I haven't heard it since I adjusted the seat belt buckles on the belts.
#40 of 48 Tire Noise Gone by tzhang Aug 05, 2008 (6:03 am)
I had my A3for about 2.5 yrs with 24K miles on it. The tire noise was driving me crazy. Every time when I drive on I-95 I had to turn up the music. I just replaced all the tires with Falken ZE-912. Man, that made a big different and the noise is gone.
#41 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [mnooch] by callmecrazy Dec 07, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: mnooch (Apr 28, 2007 6:37 pm) Hey Marc, That is a bunch of crock. The A3 has some sort of issue with the suspension where at approx 5-7,500 the tires start "cupping". As a fed up A3 owner I hope they come up with a solution because I can't buy tires every 7,500 miles.  Larry Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 08, 2008 9:21 am) audia3bear (Jun 05, 2009 6:07 am) arejohn (Jul 27, 2009 8:07 pm) txf70 (Oct 05, 2009 8:29 am) audia3bear (Oct 08, 2009 1:01 pm)
#42 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [callmecrazy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 08, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: callmecrazy (Dec 07, 2008 8:03 pm) "cupping" will definitely increase tire noise. They'll wail like an 18-wheeler.   Cupping is usually associated with a weak suspension BTW or at least a very active one that's doing a lot of hopping around.
#43 of 48 Re: Rattle in the rear of my A3 [Mr_Shiftright] by pselvaman Dec 15, 2008 (10:37 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 05, 2008 7:19 am) Hi   I have an Oct 87 A3 Sportback which was fine until about 3 months ago then it developed a noise like spanners rattling loose somewhere and with the window down at low speed it was even louder.   Having checked behind trim panels and in the spare wheel well I found what I thought was the problem, fastened under each suspension arm is a plastic cover to keep dirt off the suspension bushes etc.   At its first service I asked the garage in France (as I am over here at the moment) to investigate. The solution! they removed the covers, they told me its a common fault, they serve no useful purpose and they always remove them.   The noise has gone but I checked with audi Uk who say they would never remove them they should have been refitted correctly. Hope this helps Replies to this message: Orelco (Dec 19, 2008 7:46 am)
#44 of 48 Re: Rattle in the rear of my A3 [pselvaman] by Orelco Dec 19, 2008 (7:46 am)
Replying to: pselvaman (Dec 15, 2008 10:37 am) I have a brand new A3, and i found the air suspension very noisy, is this normal, because is very stresfull when you have your windows open..... Pshh, Pshh, Pshh every second .... men !!!!
#45 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [callmecrazy] by audia3bear Jun 05, 2009 (6:07 am)
Replying to: callmecrazy (Dec 07, 2008 8:03 pm) hey everyone, i'm new to the thread but have been suffering the cupping issue on my 2006 A3. Multiple mechanics have told me that cupping is a suspension issue as you all have mentioned, but that the suspension is operating fine on the car. What they're concluding is that the car is too light for the suspension system that Audi has chosen to install on the vehicle (probably the same equipment they use on heavier models like A4, etc). . .so, I filed a complaint at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm. . .I encourage everyone to do the same in hopes of getting a recall ordered and this issue remedied. Replies to this message: arejohn (Jul 27, 2009 8:07 pm) txf70 (Oct 05, 2009 8:29 am) audia3bear (Oct 08, 2009 1:01 pm)
#46 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [audia3bear] by arejohn Jul 27, 2009 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: audia3bear (Jun 05, 2009 6:07 am) It's not cupping, it's feathering. Early 350z had it on front BS tires. Nissan modified the front toe spec and BS modified tire tread edge pattern. Nissan released TSB and paid for tires and alignment.
#47 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [audia3bear] by txf70 Oct 05, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: audia3bear (Jun 05, 2009 6:07 am) I have a 2008 A3 S-line Sportback, 2.0T... Since I bought it in Feb 08, I have noticed what is like a small "wobble" feeling which I would feel in the seat and floorboard. I have taken it to dealers constantly and 1 mechanic acknowledged feeling it as well, but had no idea what it was other than maybe the tire pressure. How can you tell if your car tires are "cupping"? To try to explain the problem better, imagine feeling a continual and rhythmic "bump" alternating from right to left even on smooth roads, and it continues up until around 50 MPH where I no longer notice it (or when making turns). If anyone has a similar problem or idea, please share. BTW, unfortunately, I am in Italy driving a US Spec car and finding a helpful dealer/mechanic is a nightmare. Replies to this message: audia3bear (Oct 08, 2009 1:01 pm)
#48 of 48 Re: Suspension/Ride issues [txf70] by audia3bear Oct 08, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: txf70 (Oct 05, 2009 8:29 am) The tires will be warped and unevenly worn. If you can go to a tire center (like sears in the US) they can check the tires, and also check your alignment (rear and front) and determine what the cause is. In my case it was alignment being off in front and rear. You will need new tires but the problem should not continue.

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