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  1. 10-09-2011 10:36 AM #1
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    Clunk at driveway speeds

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    Hi,

    Ever since i got the car i get clunking noise, like someone hitting empty cans, when i go
    over even the tiniest bump when backing out of the garage, or turning when parking.

    I looked under the car, nothing obvious.

    I put up with it until now, but a friend commented on it when i was pulling out of a restaurant lot.

    Any ideas what to look for? VAG-Com all modules OK. Occasionally when i really floor it i will get
    the ESP light.

    I did Google this but no good answers.
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  2. 10-09-2011 10:41 AM #2
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    I have the same thing, sounds like the exhaust clunking against something. No idea what it actually is.
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  3. 10-09-2011 11:07 AM #3
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    Same thing. Sounds like my drivers front suspension is literally going to fall apart at any moment.
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  4. 10-09-2011 11:36 AM #4
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    Does it happen when backing up in a straight line or only when turning at wheel lock?
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  5. 10-09-2011 02:17 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by s4nAri View Post
    Does it happen when backing up in a straight line or only when turning at wheel lock?
    All low speed situations, regardless of straight line or turning.
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  6. 10-09-2011 02:32 PM #6
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    are your cars lowered?
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  7. 10-09-2011 02:50 PM #7
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    Nope
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  8. 10-09-2011 03:24 PM #8
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    yes.
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  9. 10-09-2011 03:29 PM #9
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    had something like this on my old car. turned out to be the axle shafts

    boots rip, grease leaks everywhere.
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  10. 10-09-2011 03:54 PM #10
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    i narrowed it down to the play in stock control arms...they need to warm up a bit and it should go away...

    it took me forever to pinpoint it
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  12. 10-09-2011 05:56 PM #11
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    Stock too here.

    Big sigh of relief! At least I am not alone.

    Basically i have a 1/2" gradient as I back out
    of the garage,and as soon as the car hits that
    i hear the clunk in a straight line, then again as
    i do a 3-point turn to line it up with the driveway
    avoiding the babysitter's car.

    Thank you guys. I hope to post on my Xoom
    carputer install soon. In the meantime i keep
    grinning a lot driving this car, i even managed to
    keep up with my friend's IS-F on an uphill straight,
    the tailwagging did him in, Quattro rulz!
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