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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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All,

I did a search on "clicking suspension" but didn't find anything. I am getting very faint click sound from front driver side; not too sure if it comes from suspension or right underneath the driver side door. It only happenes in low speed (about 25 MPH or less) and the car tiled to driver side. It seems fine in high speed or when the car hit extreme uneven pavement.

What will be the symptoms for suspension, control arm or lose sway bar bushing because the car equiped with Koni FSD damper, Eibach springs and H-Sport sways? I don't think it is related to suspensions because it seems OK when hit potholes or hit extreme uneven pavement, only does at low speed but not too sure. The car only dropped about 1.5" compared to original non-sport height.

Any idea guys? The car is sitll under warrenty but I don't think dealer will care since they didn't install it for me and they are not Audi parts. Thanks.
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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check the C/V joint gaiters and see if they cut the electrical tie wraps round the rubber boot on the C/V joint
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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a playing card stuck in the spokes of one of your rims perhaps?
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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a playing card stuck in the spokes of one of your rims perhaps?
you been riding push bikes too long lol
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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I had similar symptoms on another car of mine, turned out to be tie-rod ends.
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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I had broken bushings on mine. It made an occasional clicking sound mostly when coming to a stop, but also when moving at slow speeds.
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Thanks guys for the input. Is it something major? Can I still able to drive it because the shop which installed for me won't be available until next week. Thanks.
 
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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+1 for the CV joint. If you haven't modded the CV joint, then it should fall under your extended warranty. Take it to the stealership & see what they say. If it is the CV joint, they should be able to fix it under your warranty. You can still drive it, but I'd be careful. If you hear the clicking sound when you're turning, then it's most likely the CV joint. If you hear it while you're going straight or switching lanes, it might be something else.
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Clicking especially on turning is usually a CV joint.
 
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