DSC update - Need new front struts...
12-28-2007, 09:14 AM
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That suspension should be fully covered for the entire warranty (4years/50K). If not it's time to...
Ditch that POS suspension and for that money you can get the STaSIS Motorsport suspension kit.
12-28-2007, 09:23 AM
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Just called Audi to confirm. DSC/Struts covered for 12 months/ 12,000 miles
Audi 4yr/50k mile bumper to bumper warranty excludes wear and tear parts! Brakes, shocks, etc. are excluded. The dealer is trying to work something out with Audi considering I'm at 13 months and 7,200 miles. There's no way I'd spend $4,400 to replace the original front struts. If I'm paying, I'll buy the Ohlin/Stasis setup.
My sales guy at the dealer told me they had a brand new RS4 in the showroom a few months ago and the DSC leaked onto the floor. 35 miles on the car!
My sales guy at the dealer told me they had a brand new RS4 in the showroom a few months ago and the DSC leaked onto the floor. 35 miles on the car!
12-28-2007, 09:45 AM
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That is the most stupid and absurd thing I have ever heard. Once again Audi screws around...
With a customer with bullsh!t wording in a sh!tty warranty. In a 70K car or any car as a matter of fact you would/should expect more than 13 months and 7200 miles of life expectancy out of shocks... Totally unacceptable!
This is a design flaw in a mickey mouse suspension design and it as nothing to do with wear and tear. They have had these same problems since the RS6 came out. Total BS if you ask me.
Like I have said before <B>DRC is a POS suspension</b> and I don't care what some people on here or Audi says!
God dam I'm pissed off and it's not even my car. In any case if Audi cares about their customers they should cover this under their "Good Will" warranty and if not then I strongly suggest you tell Audi to take a hike and get the STaSIS/Ohlins kit. Maybe you can swing a deal that they can cover the labour for the install.
This is a design flaw in a mickey mouse suspension design and it as nothing to do with wear and tear. They have had these same problems since the RS6 came out. Total BS if you ask me.
Like I have said before <B>DRC is a POS suspension</b> and I don't care what some people on here or Audi says!
God dam I'm pissed off and it's not even my car. In any case if Audi cares about their customers they should cover this under their "Good Will" warranty and if not then I strongly suggest you tell Audi to take a hike and get the STaSIS/Ohlins kit. Maybe you can swing a deal that they can cover the labour for the install.
12-28-2007, 10:12 AM
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I had the Ohlins, loved it.
I did it on day 2 so too be honest I never gave the factory suspension a chance...I wanted the car lower.
At 5500 installed and the fact I sold the car after 9 months probably not something I would do again, but was happy I did it when I thought I would keep it forever
I have the factory suspension in my garage and just was reminded when i read your post.
At 5500 installed and the fact I sold the car after 9 months probably not something I would do again, but was happy I did it when I thought I would keep it forever
I have the factory suspension in my garage and just was reminded when i read your post.
12-28-2007, 10:23 AM
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Hi. You guys in the office today? Well I just thought you should know this...
I'm at work too and since the 26th and won't get back home from working until New Year's Day but that's OK because I'm in Nassau in the Bahamas for work and let's just say the sites at the beach and pool are nice to look at! LOL.
Ask my friend Beau what's up with my rear brake upgrade? I need that info to order my 3 master cylinders.
Ask my friend Beau what's up with my rear brake upgrade? I need that info to order my 3 master cylinders.
