Aphor

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/12688/picture_049.jpg"></center><p>This is a picture of the rear shock on an adaptive air suspension. Both sides look the same... Ride seems fine, is this something I should be concerned about?

sidehatch

seepage is small but the rings are worn inside this could last for along time like this when you feel a difference in ride change it

Aphor

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/12688/sidewall_crack.jpg"></center><p>"Seepage is small, but the rings are worn inside. This could last for along time like this.
When you feel a difference in ride, change it..."

But, the car is still under warranty and it's not expressly written that shocks are not covered. I think I'll try to get them replaced free, when I take my car in to have the control arms replaced.

I was actually trying to track down a clunking when I noticed the oil on the shocks. I think both front upper control arms, on both sides, have bad bushings. I can move them all by hand with the suspension under load. This after I had the asked the dealer to look into it. I guess they didn't bother to do any thing but drive it.

Also found serious inside side-wall cracks on 3 of 4 tires, Conti ProContacts. I know it's been discussed before, but anybody that hasn't replaced their OEM Conti's better take a look.