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Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:48 pm
by irishmike
So I had my NCT tonight (Irish MOT) and got a report that both rear springs are broken near the bottom
Didn't notice anything different when driving the car and it got a health check by Audi a few weeks ago and all was fine.
Anyone else ever have this happen and are they expensive?
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:23 pm
by Badman
I had an inspection today and one of my rear springs is broken. In my opinion doesn't drive any different.
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:28 pm
by irishmike
I did notice it sliding a bit under fast cornering/roundabouts, but I put that down to the Verd's I have on, usually had Michelin...
The tester said drive it on, but I'm not sure how safe/unsafe it is and how long it's been broken...
I;ll be having serious words with Audi if they missed it in their checks.
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:42 pm
by irishmike
Badman wrote:I had an inspection today and one of my rear springs is broken. In my opinion doesn't drive any different.
Just seen your thread now!!
Bit of a coincidence....
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:47 pm
by Badman
Well the guy told me its safe to drive. i won't be able to get them replaced until next week. He also said one of my engine mounts needed replacing
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:14 pm
by MikeFish
This is a common problem on the B7.
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:19 pm
by irishmike
Oh right, hadn't heard of it before..
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:36 pm
by MikeFish
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:16 pm
by irishmike
Lol - must use search better!
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:30 pm
by docurley
I have a set of SS and SS+ if anyone is after a set.
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:49 pm
by irishmike
New/used?
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:57 pm
by docurley
Both used
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:27 pm
by irishmike
I'll pm ya
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:48 pm
by irishmike
Audi came back to me.
540 Euro to replace both rear springs.
Looks like 2.5 hours labour.
Sound right?
Re: Broken rear springs
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:43 am
by andyg72
