well, finally got a chance to look at the root of the sounds coming from my car.

all was related to low power steering fluid. about half a quart low(about $10 worth [:@])...

right after i filled it up w/ the special fluid audi recommends, the sounds dissappeared, i am once again proud to show off my car!

 

Was the remaining fluid black like it was charred at all? Maybe it has a leak in it somewhere. Glad it was something simple and cheap.

 

no, it was gold/flakey like it had gold glitter in it