Maxster4.2

I ended up with a bent steering rack and a bad alignment. It also looks like the power steering pump and steering hub might need replacmening.

I hoped that Audi would cover some of the cost but so far nothing, so I had to file a insurance claim.

Any advice????

no.radar

Did a u-turn in fresh snow and I could not BELIEVE the damned near total absence of stopping ability courtesy of my Conti-Sport Contacts. Jeez! I didn't remember any such lack of performace last winter. And this was at VERY slow speed. Almost NO stopping power. I actually "grazed" the curb very gently fortunately suffering no ill effects. Pure luck.

Sorry about your difficulty. Really.

Maxster4.2

when I get the car back. I jest hope that the Bizzak's are all they cracked up to be when it comes to Ice traction.

Finman

no visible damage, just a bent frame...$3000! I didn't even have to stop...just slid sideways into the curb and bumped off it and kept going...but it was kinda wobbly after that...thought I had just knocked it out of alignment...I was wrong...

Singletrack

for you. Seriously, it might even be worth paying extra if the place is real expensive and the insurance won't cover it. A repair like that, if poorly done, can ruin a car for life.

Now that I have you scared, there is no reason that a good shop will have any difficulty fixing it. Just really make sure the place is good.

-st

Maxster4.2

Can anyone recommend any New Jersey shops that fit the bill??

Singletrack

Definitely ask this in the S4 forum - quite a few from Jersey. Also, try the regional forums.

riverdude4.2

I've got the Blizzak LM-22 255/40-17's and they're scary good to the point of risking overconfidence