TTS ... Rear Suspension Noise
#61
After fitment of the revised top shock mounting , there is still a knocking noise from the rear suspension .I took this up with Audi direct and the vehicle had to go in for all sorts of tests , photos , sound clips of the noise, etc which was sent to Germany .I was advised that there is a further revised part being made available at end May to resolve the issue ..I am anxiously waiting !
#63
Thanks.
-Chuck
#66
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#69
AudiWorld Member
At my 5000 mile service the dealer didn't hear the noise, but was going to get the district rep's OK to order the parts. I do hear the noise occasionally, but mostly when I am running on the 19" wheels. Not so much on the 18s.
#70
AudiWorld Member
Had the rear shock mounts installed yesterday under Audi TSB 2042539/4. Nice improvement. The rear end used to be rougher and louder over bumps than the front end. Now they are about equal. I put the 19s on to see if the ride had improved enough to make them reasonably comfortable. The 19s are still pretty stiff, but I don't feel the hard impact from the rear anymore. I think a great deal of the roughness had to be due to those shock mounts. I wonder if on newer models the factory switched to the revised mounts. That could explain why some owners don't feel that the ride is excessively rough on 19s or even 20s.
Last edited by Jeffc; 09-20-2016 at 10:44 AM.