Suspension: difference in "spring buffer-blocks" ?
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Suspension: difference in "spring buffer-blocks" ?
Bonjour from across the big and very wet pond,
I noticed three types of rear-suspension "upper spring buffer blocks". The nr. 15 in the picture.
Does anybody know what the difference is between the normal version and that "sport-type running gear version" and the "extended wheelbased" version.
I would assume that the normal version is for the A8, the extended wheelbase is the A8L and the sport-type is for the S8 but what is the difference ?
Would lowered A8's benefit from installing that "sport" version ?
<img src="http://download.sezaro.com/A8Q-S8_2001_RearSuspensionParts.jpg">
I noticed three types of rear-suspension "upper spring buffer blocks". The nr. 15 in the picture.
Does anybody know what the difference is between the normal version and that "sport-type running gear version" and the "extended wheelbased" version.
I would assume that the normal version is for the A8, the extended wheelbase is the A8L and the sport-type is for the S8 but what is the difference ?
Would lowered A8's benefit from installing that "sport" version ?
<img src="http://download.sezaro.com/A8Q-S8_2001_RearSuspensionParts.jpg">
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Can this part fail - so to speak?
I have a little trouble with my A8. On the top of the upper control arm #22, I believe, is a rubber cap of sorts. On occassion it has come right up and hit the underside of the cowl and has left a bump that is visible from the top side under the plastic cover. In other words, the suspension is travelling too far. Now, does this little beauty of a part have a part #, because I would like to replace it when I do my shocks. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. bedankt.
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mkurak, you can look up the part numbers on
audipages.com. <b>PaulW</b> has an <a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/audi_parts_manual.pdf">A8/S8 Parts List</a> for reference. This is what I use for part numbers.
By the way, the front suspension diagram is on page 8 on the lower right corner, and the part numbers are on page 9 upper left corner. I hope this helps!
By the way, the front suspension diagram is on page 8 on the lower right corner, and the part numbers are on page 9 upper left corner. I hope this helps!
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