S4 steering sound on full lock

[Ajwhite]

Something odd with going on full lock, sounds like extreme bass sound/juddering in the cockpit.

Wondered if this is a tracking issue or something else?

Its pretty annoying and feels like the tyres are scrubbing at low speed on full lock, left and right.

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[Darren92]

is your car quattro? if so then this is normal.

 

[jdp1962]

It's an S4, so yes it's quattro. As Darren said, totally normal.

 

[Darren92]

It's an S4, so yes it's quattro. As Darren said, totally normal.

Oops - need an eye test! Didn't see it in the title

 

[Dippy]

Remember to limit the time on full lock - there is advice about this in the owners manual.

 

[Ajwhite]

Remember to limit the time on full lock - there is advice about this in the owners manual.

Haven't actually read through it, is it around excess wear to bushings or something like that?

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[Ajwhite]

It's an S4, so yes it's quattro. As Darren said, totally normal.

Thanks both! Highly annoying but glad to know its not the steering rack or something

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[g00se]

I always notice the "Quattro clonk" the most, when driving slowly in tight indoor spaces such as multistory car parks... spooks me every time, even tho i know what it is lol

goose

 

[ninjag]

Is this the creaking/clunking I hear when maneuvering out of a parking space? ***, I've been chasing that noise for ages lol

 

[ninjag]

Scrap that, I hear that noise now. The other clunking is just my pads moving.

 

[Ajwhite]

Quick update, the harsh vibrsting/bass sound I was getting has been greatly reduced by getting it aligned!

Hugely more enjoyable to drive! Next up is some stone chip repairs

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[ninjag]

That's good news. Do you have adaptive suspension?

 

[Ajwhite]

That's good news. Do you have adaptive suspension?

Yeah I do have drive select, why?

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[jdp1962]

Quick update, the harsh vibrsting/bass sound I was getting has been greatly reduced by getting it aligned!

Hugely more enjoyable to drive! Next up is some stone chip repairs

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Mine is booked in for an alignment check tomorrow.

 

[ninjag]

Yeah I do have drive select, why?

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I noticed the description on the sheet was different from mine. I remember them pulling half my boot out to get to the suspension plate or something lol

Has your left rear been thrown out a bit further? Can just see the arrow.