[A8] - New to The List (Jason)

[Etdmail at cs.com]

Hi all ... 

Welcome to the A8 List Jason. 

Not much in the way of posting passes through here - I would like to think 
that suggests fewer problems with A8's. Hopefully you got one of the good 
ones!

Thanks for all your contributions to the V8 List over the years too.

I've not experienced the 'pop' you mentioned but it sounds like a good idea 
to recheck the suspension work already done. And while there go around with 
a pry-bar to see if you can find it.

Paul's Audi pages is a great resource here and for many other issues. 

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/controlarmrepla
ce.html

Let us know how it goes

Best,

~Ed

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From: "Jason Wilkerson" <wilke_jb at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 3:19 PM
To: <a8 at audifans.com>
Subject: [A8] New to The List

>Hi all,
>I have been a V8 Quattro owner for the past 10 years or so. I recently 
>upgraded to a 99 A8 Quattro. Pearl over Navy interior. In really great 
>shape and I plan on keeping it for a long while. Quick question - I 
>recently replaced the whole front suspension with a kit (all control arms,
>inner and outer tie rods, etc.), replaced the outer CV joints and brakes. 
>I also tightened the steering rack a little. The 'creaking' has gone away

>and the car rides smooth and tight. When the car is slightly in a corner 
>and the suspension is just right there is a small 'Pop' from something 
>under the drivers side - this sound was actually there before the 
>suspension got replaced and I thought that would solve it - it did not. 
>I'm kinda leaning toward the steering rack, but I just am not sure. All 
>suspension bits are good and tight (and of course new) - the steering does
>not shake, has no real play in it. Nothing obvious is broken or loose. 
>Could it be a motor mount? Trans mount? Subframe bushing? Shock mount? >
Anything else? 
>
>Thanks in advance and hope this list is as exciting as the V8 list has 
>been for the last 10+ years!
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