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by vee8
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: Cleaning & Car Care
Topic: Alacantra Bubbling
Replies: 7
Views: 2333

Thanks Dunc, will try it this weekend and go real gentle!

Cheers.
by vee8
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Cleaning & Car Care
Topic: Alacantra Bubbling
Replies: 7
Views: 2333

Alacantra Bubbling

I have the B7 RS4 in exclusive trim which means half the seats and door cards are an off white alacantra material. The problem is both front seats (bum area) have started to bubble and look quite naff. Could someone please suggest what I should do or what product would be best. I have been told I co...
by vee8
Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: C63 AMG
Replies: 40
Views: 7653

I have had my B7 for just over a year and have not really been a fan of Mercedes in the past. A mate works for a dealer and we took out a white C63 and I can honestly say that I never thought a Merc could sound like this. I love the 4.2V8 in the RS4 but the Merc noise is in a different league. The i...
by vee8
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

All Sorted! Took it to the dealership and they said it was a ball bearing problem?? Anyway it took 2 weeks to get the part ordered and about 2 hours worth of work. Good news is that the clicking sound has now gone and it was all under warranty. Thank you all for your advice and input, much appreciat...
by vee8
Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Is the RS4 an old mans car?!?!?
Replies: 103
Views: 10214

Wow! Nice to hear the females are well represented here, pleasently surprised. I was talking to a colleague about buying the VAGCOM software and what it did. It got a little techincal and I asked him if I was becoming a geek. He thought it was worthwhile but that I should never tell a woman what I w...
by vee8
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

Jim, I will be taking it to the local dealer this week and take your advise by kicking up a stink! You are right about the speed humps, the ones around here are massive, honestly its almost absurd how high they are. I will be posting the results here when I hear back from the dealer and let everyone...
by vee8
Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

rAudiguy, Unfortunately it occurs throughout the turning circle. You are quite correct that it does happen whilst I am moving slowly and whilst stationary. To be honest I think its something to do with the bushes or the suspension as I have massive speed ramps near my house. I guess I have to take i...
by vee8
Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

Thanks for the info. I am a bit confused as to whether you sorted it by doing some DIY or getting the whole lot replaced by the dealer!

Anyway that sure sounds like alot of work, mind you pretty cheap though!
by vee8
Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

Not too quiet but certainly audible. It seems to be getting louder in fact. Its not from the steering wheel either more from under the car near the front wheels.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts!
by vee8
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: knocking noise when turning.
Replies: 15
Views: 2456

Hi there, 1st post, picked mine up a few weeks ago and drove 1500 miles through Europe, what a drive!! Anyway recently I have had the same problem. Can anyone please tell me what the dealers did to cure the problem and what the problem was? Its the same noise if I am moving or stationay. I have stil...
by vee8
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: knocking noise when turning.
Replies: 15
Views: 2456

Hi there, 1st post, picked mine up a few weeks ago and drove 1500 miles through Europe, what a drive!! Anyway recently I have had the same problem. Can anyone please tell me what the dealers did to cure the problem and what the problem was? Its the same noise if I am moving or stationay. I have stil...
by vee8
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

Hi guys, First post, just picked up my B7 a few weeks ago, what a car! I have driven around 1500 miles and really enjoyed it but I too have the same problem. A clicking noise whilst moving and stationary when I steer! The car has around 20K miles. Can anyone let me know how they got on with their pr...
by vee8
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Strange click noise when turning steering wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 3871

Hi guys, First post, just picked up my B7 a few weeks ago, what a car! I have driven around 1500 miles and really enjoyed it but I too have the same problem. A clicking noise whilst moving and stationary when I steer! The car has around 20K miles. Can anyone let me know how they got on with their pr...

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