u/Jimbob994

Audi A5 2008 3.0tdi

My A5 seems to have developed a clunking noise, seemingly from the left rear, when making sharp turns at low speed (eg. Car park ramps, think going over a speed bump at an angle type things). It seems to clunk to one side and then back the other way when I turn sharply the other direction. It also seems more unstable on the road, with a subtle vibration through the whole car at speed. Entirely possible these are unrelated but seems like a unlikely coincidence.

I previously did change the rear sway bar for a stiffer unit after which the car drove very well for a few months, I did however leave the standard drop links. As I result I suspected the bushings in them had gone bad as a result of the increased stress however I can't find any play in them and can't replicate the clunk with the car stationary.

Other items I've checked:

No leaks from the CV boots

ARB securely fastened

Rubbers (can't use the T word on here) all the correct pressure

No discernable play from the bearings

If rubbers are wearing unevenly it's very subtle

Springs all seem to be correctly seated

Shocks arn't leaking

No random items or spare loose within the car/boot

I suspect it's a bushing issue, maybe in the control arm or ARB links but I can't tell visually.

Any ideas? I'm starting to think I'm imagining things..

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u/Jimbob994 — 1 day ago
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So my S2 has seen better days in terms of paint. The general appearance itself isn't bad at all and would clean up well with a correction but theres a few rust spots on the wings which will need welding (new wings are insane money) as well as key scratches and some poorly resprayed spots.

I'm considering getting it painted but given the cost and the fact that I drive a lot on crappy roads where everything gets stone chipped I'm not sure it's worth it. Wrapping is cheaper but concerned about destroying what's left of the factory paint as I assume all the currently imperfections like key marks would have to be sanded down.

What do we think folks, best course of action?

u/Jimbob994 — 22 days ago

Looking to get out to daikoku this evening but the taxi prices are crazy, would love a lift if anyone is heading out, will pay for snacks!

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u/Jimbob994 — 2 months ago