[Solarblaze_uk]

Worn out suspension bushings can be alarming to see when they're worn, compared to a new one, this is actually next on my list, all front suspension bushings and engine/transmission mounts and whilst at it both drop links

 

[AudiTTDave]

Do you know how many bushes there are that can be replaced? And do you know where are you getting them from?

 

[Solarblaze_uk]

There are quite a few of them, I did see a diagram recently which came up in a post showing them all

 

[Solarblaze_uk]

Diagram

 

[AudiTTDave]

Thank you for that. Yes there are quite a few! But it shows clearly where they are and how many. Cheers

 

[Solarblaze_uk]

I would imagine something like this could effect handling, mine is 12 years old so it's probably time I replaced the lot.

 

[Enky08]

This generation is known to have a busy ride. I know what you mean as even on a smooth straight road you still get a jiggle. This is normal as far as I know.

I have never observed such problem with my TT. It must be some problem with wheels/tyres/geometry/suspension/dampers/plays there.

There is no problem it's just not designed as a comfortable ride. Especially the RS. I have new michellin Pilot Sport 4S's on brand new high quality wheels, have had them road force balanced and hunter alignment front and rear.

It's firm riding "sports car" with a short wheelbase, always going to pick up every undualtion or impurity in the road.

 

[Enky08]

Whether it's a trader or not. Buyer beware applies. A trader isn't going to pick up the bill for ever minor defect on a circa 10 year old car, they won't hear it. Part and parcel of ownership is taking care of these things. Not fun but learned this the hard way

 

[Tomtom1]

Hi I have a TTS with magride and mine is very firm but doesn't do what your describing, have you checkd one of your wheels isn't buckled, or have a bulging egg on your tyre, don't know if you would feel that through you steering wheel or not.

Cheers

 

[AudiTTDave]

UPDATE

I took my car for a 4 wheel alignment check and it was only very slightly out. But it now drives spot on!!
Smooth and straight, its like driving a completely different car. I took it on a motorway and it just sat there like it was on rails!

This goes to show our cars must be very sensitive, as such a small change in suspension alignment can make such a big difference.

They reckoned driving over pots holes etc over time will puts things out and an alignment check should be done every 1 or 2 years.

But thanks for all the replies and I hope this helps other owners who have the same problem.

Dave

 

[happychappy]

Was it a Hunter system they used?

Looking forward to getting mine done when it's back on the road, it's expensive but an amazing alingnment tool.

Hunter even do some kind of super dooper wheel balancing thing that meant to be good.

https://www.hunter.com/wheel-balancers

A friend owns a tyre shop and has a couple of the Hunter machines, they cost a fortune, but he swears by them and he's been in the trade for decades.

 

[AudiTTDave]

Yes it was a Hunter machine, it cost £102 and took about 40 mins to do.

You get a printout of the car wheel layout with the before and after readings. I will try and add it to this post.

 

[happychappy]

That's about right, always cheaper if the rear is not adjusted, but the beauty of the TT MK2 is it is fully independent and adjustable.