Suspension Again

[stenning]

I had the whole of my suspension replaced under warranty; all 4 shocks etc, now found the front 2 are leaking AGAIN and the whole 4 need to be replaced AGAIN. Anyone else had this problem?
Is there a problem with the shocks I don’t know about?

Thanks

[aidanjaye]

Emm, type in DRC to the search - should keep you busy reading for a few hours.

[sonny]

Bing them and go for the after market suspension, KWv3s seem to be the weapon of choice.

[stenning]

May be a good idea as I have been told that I have the modified ones? I would recommend that anyone who has had the shocks changed check them again!!

[stenning]

Has anyone negotiated a longer warranty on suspension after having it replaced?

[pad125]

I've read in other threads here that Audi have extended the warranty on the DRC system to 5 years or 80k miles; not been near a dealer lately to confirm but I’m sure if it's been stated here without contest then its gospel

[rAudiguy]

I've read in other threads here that Audi have extended the warranty on the DRC system to 5 years or 80k miles

You read and hear right my friend but my guess would be only if you ask them about it........

[rjkflyer]

Yes, it's actually 5 years and 75k miles, and applies, as a minimum, to all UK-supplied RS4s.

I have the 'new' parts, having now had 10 shocks i think in total. They appear to be OK so far, and i am becoming convinced that their longevity is related at least partly to the quality of the installation process, which is a bit complicated.

[aidanjaye]

Did Audi explain what difference the "new" parts had.

[rjkflyer]

I believe it is, on the fronts, a new sealing design and on the rears a new gaiter (or even addition of a gaiter) which should stop crud getting to the (vulnerable obviously) seal.

You would have thought that the 100-year old technology of sealing a shaft was pretty well landed by now. After all, it's not the complexity of the DRC bit that seems to be failing, it's simply the stem seal.

[sonny]

if only life was that simple rjkflyer.

[RS04COM]

The set they replaced mine with had Vasaline smeared just under the top cup. A mechanism to avoid dirt getting in or to stop us seeing the leaks???