2005 S4 Avant Front Suspension

[Hydracam]

Gentlemen (ladies), I have a couple of small worries about my S4 automatic. The first is about the front suspension, under acceleration round a slightly bumpy corner it seems to skip a bit rather than the shocks absorbing this. It also feels a bit odd under braking around a similar bumpy corner, My thoughts point to the shock absorbers but this is my first performance 4wd car so it may be normal. Any idea on the lifespan of such items ? Milage is 78,000.
The second is that I've noticed that the tick over is not as smooth as I would expect from an Audi V8. It feels like I have an irregular heart beat even when at the lights I pop it into neutral.


Paul

[T89 Callan]

Definately front shocks, mine had exactly the same problem (wheel tramp on the inside wheel round bumpy corner) started at about 80k. Getting new shocks solved the problem although worn bushes will also cause a little play at that mileage.

Can't tell you the cost as I had them done under warranty but they are not fancy electronic things so aren't 'RS expensive'

As for the idle, hmmmmm I have always felt that mine was a tad lumpy, like it skips a beat every couple of revolutions but I have had it checked out and there is nothing wrong, I think thats just V8's for you..... feel the rumble!