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Re: Rattle in the rear of my A3 [pselvaman]
by Orelco
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Dec 19, 2008 (7:46 am)
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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 !!!!
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Re: Suspension/Ride issues [callmecrazy]
by audia3bear
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Jun 05, 2009 (6:07 am)
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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.
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Re: Suspension/Ride issues [audia3bear]
by arejohn
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Jul 27, 2009 (8:07 pm)
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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.
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Re: Suspension/Ride issues [audia3bear]
by txf70
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Oct 05, 2009 (8:29 am)
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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.
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Re: Suspension/Ride issues [txf70]
by audia3bear
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Oct 08, 2009 (1:01 pm)
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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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