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Old 03-14-2008, 07:05 AM
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Default Weird vibration felt in my center console when I take left turns...any ideas where

to begin looking?

I figure it could be with my shortshifter somehow, or with my exhaust getting a bit offcenter and rubbing something.

Also, after going WOT on a straight, and letting completely off, the vibration is really loud by right under my left elbow (center console).

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tire out of balance, wheel bearing starting to go?
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check the tranny mounts possibly, inspect cv boots
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Default Propshaft bearing ? see inside....

<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A4-S4-CENTER-DRIVESHAFT-SUPPORT-BEARING-NEW-B5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33738QQihZ004QQitemZ 140210326987QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A4-S4-CENTER-DRIVESHAFT-SUPPOR
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_driveshaft/audi_center_support_bearing.shtml">http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_driveshaft/audi_center_support_bearing.shtml</a</li></ul>
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any chirping or squeling noise??
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Yes, strange chirping from the right rear, but I thought that was something else.
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I have 2 sets of wheels, and it happens with both. It sounds like metal on metal.
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Hmmm. That could be it. Ok, it looks like an OK DIY. Thanks!
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