Survey for vibration issue, even if you don't have it
10-02-2009, 01:01 PM
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Survey for vibration issue, even if you don't have it
Many of you wondered if certain configurations of the A4 were more susceptible to having the vibration issue around 65-80mph. Perhaps you can post some info about your car. To make the data more useful, those who don't have the issue should also post their info.
How about this as a starting point?
engine:
transmission:
wheel (size & model):
tire (size & model):
Anything else you want:
How about this as a starting point?
engine:
transmission:
wheel (size & model):
tire (size & model):
Anything else you want:
10-02-2009, 01:36 PM
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2009 P+ Quattro
engine: 2.0T
transmission: Auto/Tip
wheel (size & model): 17" P+
tire (size & model): Pirelli(oem?) 245/55/17
Miles: 5000
Milage first occurred: 10
engine: 2.0T
transmission: Auto/Tip
wheel (size & model): 17" P+
tire (size & model): Pirelli(oem?) 245/55/17
Miles: 5000
Milage first occurred: 10
10-02-2009, 01:58 PM
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2009 premium plus sport pkg
engine 2.0T
transmission manual
wheels 18" tires PIRELLI P7 CINTURATO 245/40/18
miles 5700
The new control arms do reduce the vibration, but DO NOT eliminate vibration completely.
engine 2.0T
transmission manual
wheels 18" tires PIRELLI P7 CINTURATO 245/40/18
miles 5700
The new control arms do reduce the vibration, but DO NOT eliminate vibration completely.
10-02-2009, 02:18 PM
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In Service Date: 9/6/2008 (dealer's 1st 2009 A4 Prem+)
2009 Premium+ / Quattro
engine: 2.0T
transmission: Auto/Tip
wheel (size & model): 17" Standard Premium + 10 spoke (8.5" x 17)
tire (size & model): Goodyear LS2, 245/45-17
Miles: 9,000
Milage first occurred: noted at 5K service and road-force balanced
Highest RF wheel/tire combo: 22lbs
Maximum RF lbs considered within spec: 27 lbs
2009 Premium+ / Quattro
engine: 2.0T
transmission: Auto/Tip
wheel (size & model): 17" Standard Premium + 10 spoke (8.5" x 17)
tire (size & model): Goodyear LS2, 245/45-17
Miles: 9,000
Milage first occurred: noted at 5K service and road-force balanced
Highest RF wheel/tire combo: 22lbs
Maximum RF lbs considered within spec: 27 lbs
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10-03-2009, 02:40 AM
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Results drawn from the small sampling of responses here really won't accomplish much except to reinforce that many have this problem and some don't.
I doubt that trim, engine size, transmission or miles will show any definitive pattern - even if it did, there really are only three solutions if you have the high speed shimmy:
1) wheels need to be balanced
2) a tire(s) or wheel(s) are defective and need replacing
3) the control arms with the redesigned bushings need replacing. This is probably the end-game solution for most that exhibit the high speed shimmy and is a well recognized solution from Audi.
If you have the problem (or any other), get thee to your dealer and get it resolved through the process. If you don't, don't worry about it until it happens. If you want more info and experiences of those with the issue, you can follow the "Vibrations Revisited" thread.
Last edited by snagitseven; 10-03-2009 at 02:47 AM.