Audi A3 Suspension Questions

48 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 1:01 PM

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#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.

#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.

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.