View Full Version : Condensation is 'normal' on DRC shock absorbers they say....


Randy M
12-05-2008, 09:15 AM
They looked at my car and found that there was normal 'condensation' on both shocks on the front as per their TSB. Condensation in my mind is moisture on the side of a refrigerator, not hydraulic fluid leaking down the side of my shocks. The SA said that shocks 'sweating' on all Audi models is normal. I asked for the regional reps email and he gave me the Audi USA customer advocate link.

The way my car handles is not vastly different than when it was new but I do feel that the suspension feels flat, and that it's compressing too easy and not rebounding quickly enough. Some of that, I don't know maybe it's in my head from everything that I've read here as well as the pictures I've seen. My shocks look exactly like many of the pictures I've seen here of leaky shocks. I don't blame the dealer though. They can only do what the TSB tells them to do, but if there is a true problem w/ DRC system on my car I expect AOA to take care of it. That's not too much to ask for imo when you spend this kind of money on a high performance car, and also on a Q7 for my wife.

Pat
12-05-2008, 09:17 AM

Randy M
12-05-2008, 09:34 AM

John Stahmann
12-05-2008, 10:34 AM
Start complaining about the Klunk you're most likely hearing/feeling and then threaten to lemon the car.

Either that or go to another dealer and see if they will fix the DRC for you.

Reggie
12-05-2008, 10:37 AM
justify the expense to ANA or eat the costs themselves.

But with the UK now warranting the DRC I suspect wee will see some relief in the future.

Randy M
12-05-2008, 10:41 AM

John Stahmann
12-05-2008, 11:10 AM
There's no way that Audi would authorize a dealer to open an R8 transmission.

lbcaudi
12-05-2008, 11:43 AM
Haven't checked into it.. See Link<ul><li><a href="http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&amp;file=viewtopic&amp;t=73915">New Design DRC Shocks (?)</a></li></ul>

Pat
12-05-2008, 11:46 AM

greatwhiteshark
12-05-2008, 11:52 AM

TNT13
12-05-2008, 02:10 PM
you and I are not the first two. My car feels about the same and the dealer actually told me they would love to replace it because they can make money off AOA. But would not get reimbursement because of the TSB.

The car feels fine so far. I plan to check on the shocks when I rotate the tire in next month or two.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/103359.phtml">Sweating DRC post.</a></li></ul>

jmirandes
12-06-2008, 05:16 AM