Good Day gents,
For a long time I've been experiencing clunking noises on my front suspension when turning, parking, taking off or hard on the brakes, so was wondering if this would be as a result of my subframe being changed and possibly bolts needing replacement.
I think there are only 4 bolts.
Are they agents only part ?
Could it be any other common part that needs replacement, other than subframe bolts?
Are there any upgrades to these suspension parts that are readily available ?
Thanks.
S3 8L clunking noises - Subframe Bolts ?
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Re: S3 8L clunking noises - Subframe Bolts ?
Had the same issue
In the end, after replacing almost everything I tracked down to very badly worn ball joints and tie rods that were the wrong way around
In the end, after replacing almost everything I tracked down to very badly worn ball joints and tie rods that were the wrong way around
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Re: S3 8L clunking noises - Subframe Bolts ?
Dog bone engine mount.
Control arm bushes.
Top shock mounts.
All known weakpoints
Control arm bushes.
Top shock mounts.
All known weakpoints
Current:
2003 Mexico Blue Audi S3 8L 280.7 WKW - 424NM - Bagged by FS Projects, YT Revision & Only Charged Dubs - ISPIRI WHEELS FTW
Ex:
2013 VW Candy White Polo Vivo GT - SOLD
1997 VW White Chico Golf - SOLD
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Re: S3 8L clunking noises - Subframe Bolts ?
Are there any upgrades to these bushes or do i just get them replaced with the stock 1s ?LostEnigma wrote:Dog bone engine mount.
Control arm bushes.
Top shock mounts.
All known weakpoints
Shock mounts I replaced when fitting my coilies.
I never did check that Dogbone mount, where can I get an upgrade ?
Thanks
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Re: S3 8L clunking noises - Subframe Bolts ?
Dogbone mount - Get the PowerFlex version - Not sure who stocks these currently.P1LAYA-ZN wrote:Are there any upgrades to these bushes or do i just get them replaced with the stock 1s ?LostEnigma wrote:Dog bone engine mount.
Control arm bushes.
Top shock mounts.
All known weakpoints
Shock mounts I replaced when fitting my coilies.
I never did check that Dogbone mount, where can I get an upgrade ?
Thanks
Control arm bushes on the s3 are unfortunately the ones from the A3.. The TT ones are the strengthened ones, you can get them from agents. Not expensive
Current:
2003 Mexico Blue Audi S3 8L 280.7 WKW - 424NM - Bagged by FS Projects, YT Revision & Only Charged Dubs - ISPIRI WHEELS FTW
Ex:
2013 VW Candy White Polo Vivo GT - SOLD
1997 VW White Chico Golf - SOLD