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Quattro Vibration

Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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I need a little help here. I've had the super chicken ('04 S4 Imola Yellow) for about 2 weeks now and I've noticed two things.

1. I have a vibration when I am pulling out of a parking spot, wheel cranked over avoiding the little old lady, and a little acceleration to get me moving. -almost seems like I'm understeering, plowing through the corner, but at about 1 mph.

2. On my first highway rode trip I noticed another vibration at 82mph, on my way to 200-riight. The vibration went away at 90. This one isn't too noticable but it is there. I know what most of you are about to say, but I've never felt this from tires before, tires could be right but this seems different, almost like an engine vibration but continues at this speed when the clutch is disengaged.

Any help you guys can provide is greatly appreciated, the dealership can't take me for 2 weeks.
 
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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At low speeds under throttle & turning, the slight vibration is just the AWD system. It's transferring the torque.
Totally normal.

Now at speed, it's not, try changing your tires around & see if the vibration goes to another wheel.
If not, I would check all the front suspension arms. You didn't state the mileage, but if it's over 65k, they might be going out.
TRE, usually go first.
 
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Check for bent wheels. Stock German wheels tend to bend easily causing a vibration. Or I have seen therear driveshaft center support bearing go bad causing a vibration thats hard to find.
Good luck
 
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys.

Power Steering- I did check it and I am over filled, don't know why, but I am.
2k S4-I've got 40k on the car and I never noticed the vibration unit a few days ago, it's also getting worse. I'm not sure how to check the front arms, I will start doing the research.
Shelby-I just hope I don't have bent wheels, this fix needs to be under warranty.

If you have any more ideas, I'm listening, again thanks and keep it coming.
 
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