a little dissapointed

**o.c.baller** · 10-25-2008 03:22 AM

So ive had my A4 1.8 for about two weeks now, and i dig it. the only real issue that i have with it, is power. It seems not to pull very well for a turbo? throttle response is pretty bad, and the the brakes seem to not stop as well as i thought they would. Its an 04 fully stock automatic? I really wanted the 3.0L but couldnt find a decent one. Another issue is that when im turning the steering wheel i hear a wierd noise, almost like a metal clunking sound? what is that?

**eurogruppe** · 10-25-2008 03:29 AM

ha ok well the beast is lacking a manual tranny, but seriously....you should look into a tune (APR, GIAC, or REVO). These cars are a dog stock, period. There is some work to be done to make it quick, i could go on and on about what you could do, but instead, here is a link that you should read into thoroughly and it will resolve your lack or power issue. And the steering thing, it could be a number of things, i'll let the experts help you out with it.

I also assume your car is FWD by looking at the pics of your previous post? Im sorry bro but you might have been better off with a jetta.

good luck

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96446

**heateris** · 10-25-2008 06:21 AM

yep, you need some software to really enjoy thie engine. i'm happy with the GIAC FX program. it requires larger injectors.

**AudiA4Turbo22** · 10-25-2008 06:33 AM

and ur CV joints are worn hence the clunking.

**Charlescrs6** · 10-25-2008 06:34 AM

the 1.8t and 3.0 are not fast, you have to realize that. A good option is definitely the chip, that should be the first thing you do unless you're looking to go BT.

**NCAUDI** · 10-25-2008 06:43 AM

Like they are saying, get a chip and a new DV. The clunking sound may be a bad wheel bearing. I just changed a bad one and the noise was gone. Good luck.