Replacement suspension parts unavailable in US, any ideas?
#1
AudiWorld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Replacement suspension parts unavailable in US, any ideas?
Dear community,
My 1999 A4 Quattro 5-spd sedan is suffering from the following issue: rear right suspension mount is broken, rear coil springs broken, thus the suspension is very soft, and has already caused damage to one tire.
Local mechanic (in Washington DC) says that the mounts need to be ordered from Germany (via the dealer), will take ~1 month. The entire job, parts + labor, was quoted at $1600.
Audi specialty mechanic in nearby suburbs (Eurowerks) said the same thing, but is able to salvage the mounts from another vehicle. Quoted $1600, based on cheaper parts but more expensive labor than the local guy.
My question to you guys is: are there analogous parts that I can find myself and supply to the local shop? I don't know what exactly to look for, so I appreciate some guidance (or at least a recommended parts supplier). I'd just rather not wait a month (or longer), and spend so much money.
Thanks in advance,
~S
My 1999 A4 Quattro 5-spd sedan is suffering from the following issue: rear right suspension mount is broken, rear coil springs broken, thus the suspension is very soft, and has already caused damage to one tire.
Local mechanic (in Washington DC) says that the mounts need to be ordered from Germany (via the dealer), will take ~1 month. The entire job, parts + labor, was quoted at $1600.
Audi specialty mechanic in nearby suburbs (Eurowerks) said the same thing, but is able to salvage the mounts from another vehicle. Quoted $1600, based on cheaper parts but more expensive labor than the local guy.
My question to you guys is: are there analogous parts that I can find myself and supply to the local shop? I don't know what exactly to look for, so I appreciate some guidance (or at least a recommended parts supplier). I'd just rather not wait a month (or longer), and spend so much money.
Thanks in advance,
~S
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Merkin
Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
9
09-30-2005 09:40 AM
sym//S4
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
0
12-23-2002 02:04 PM