jason2084

Thanks Cliff. That's what i thought. Not sure why the diff specialists were reluctant to start work on it?

Did you have any luck sourcing these? I'm looking for a set too as i agree, they improve the look of the car.

I was waiting for someone to make that joke! 

So you think try and eliminate the easier/cheaper bits first, so get brakes done and see if the noise goes away. Sounds like a good idea as i was going to get the rear discs and pads done anyway as they are a bit rough.

Cheers for the advice

Hi

Just joined the forum. Bought my first A3 a couple of weeks ago. Got a couple of issues with it but started a separate post about that.

I've got a 2.0 TDI Sport Quattro 170bhp.

Have plans to fit 19" rotors, lower it and get a remap to around 200bhp.

Any advice on lowering/remaps/19" wheel fitment welcome!

Thanks

Found this A3 on Instagram. This is what I'm aiming for.....

No problem. Will need a respray but i doubt that it'll cost much as it's only a small part!

Love those wheels and want to get a set myself at some point. Definitely needs lowering though. 2 options; coilovers or airbags.

I'll probably be going coilovers as airbags are more expensive. Keep this thread updated as I'd be interested to know if you have any rubbing issues!

Have a look on eBay.... not sure if this is the bit you are looking for - item number 281851255294

Hi. I'm new to this forum as I've just bought my first Audi A3.

I was hoping someone here can help me!

I've got a 2.0 TDI Quattro and noticed a couple of days after buying it that there is a whining noise coming from the rear of the car, sounds like near side, when i lift off the throttle and decelerate from 80mph. 

The noise can be heard at lower and higher speeds but its most noticeable between 80 down to 70mph.

Another couple of things to add is that the noise goes away when i apply the brakes, and the noise is still present when out of gear.

I took it to an Audi specialist and the identified the following:

- No abnormal noise from wheel bearings

- NSR brake disc face corroded/lipped/scored

- Suspect scraping noise is brake pad picking g up on brake disc lip

- Rear prop shaft bush is split, but with correct movement of the outer weight

- Rear diff drive shaft oil seal has slight leak but oil level ok

- Rear diff output shaft has excessive movement, expect this is due to a worn bearing in rear diff, expect this is the reason for the noise.

Based on this, i took it to a gearbox/diff specialist for a refurbished and they were reluctant to work on it as they weren't convinced the noise was from the diff.

Another thing to note (not sure if relevant) is that when changing lanes on the motorway, the rear of the car squirms a bit when moving over the middle of the road/white lines.

Anyone else experienced this or know what the noise might be?

Thanks in advance for your help!