Completed: DIY DRC removal/swap with Koni Yellow Sports....

[4.2Crew]

Checked with Tirerack and they don't carry them anymore.


-MG

I just went to TireRack's website and found them in stock????...

Go to: TireRack.com > Suspension > Audi > 2003 > A6 4.2

Look down the results page for Koni Sport...

Fronts (82-2516sport) are in stock @ $181 ea
Rears (82-2526sport) less than 3 available @ $166 ea







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[dre]

I just went to TireRack's website and found them in stock????...

Go to: TireRack.com > Suspension > Audi > 2003 > A6 4.2

Look down the results page for Koni Sport...

Fronts (82-2516sport) are in stock @ $181 ea
Rears (82-2526sport) less than 3 available @ $166 ea


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Hi I just bought a RS6, and now my suspension is making massive clunking noise. The dealer said I need to replace the strut mounts and the struts themselves. They told me they were slowly leaking something????? My only guess is the DRC needs to be replaced. When you changed them did you replace the mounts with new ones? Also I checked tirerack too and I dont see anything under the RS6 catergory. But I see in your post you selected A6 4.2, can those parts be used on the RS6? I priced out for new mounts front/rear and struts front, rear and springs all around for 1038. Can I reuse the old springs or will I need new ones? Is this a good price? Your guys seem to have paid far less. Why is that? Any help or advice would be nice because this noise is driving me crazy!

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Dynamic Ride Control....sensor driven balanced fluid pressure between left and right...almost all have failed or been replaced many times with varying results. Some of have liked this cheaper, non-adjustable (once installed) method of the Koni's, there are many options though.

Replace the DRC, you'll be happy...

[4.2Crew]

Hi I just bought a RS6, and now my suspension is making massive clunking noise. The dealer said I need to replace the strut mounts and the struts themselves. They told me they were slowly leaking something????? (hydraulic fluid) My only guess is the DRC needs to be replaced. (Yes---or repaired = $$$$) When you changed them did you replace the mounts with new ones? (Yes) Also I checked tirerack too and I dont see anything under the RS6 catergory. But I see in your post you selected A6 4.2, can those parts be used on the RS6? (Yes) I priced out for new mounts front/rear and struts front, rear and springs all around for 1038. Can I reuse the old springs (Yes) or will I need new ones? (No) Is this a good price? (Yes, once you remove cost of new springs) Your guys seem to have paid far less. (Yes) Why is that? (Didn't replace springs) Any help or advice would be nice because this noise is driving me crazy! (1: Not a novice DIY---outsource if in doubt. 2: All you need is Koni struts and maybe strut mounts---I replaced'em cause it's easy since your replacing struts. 3: Prudent to get 4-wheel alignment after the swap.)

Welcome!...
You have 9 questions in your original post regarding the DRC suspension and replacing with Koni's... Luckily, all the answers are in this 4-page thread!

[dre]

Welcome!...
You have 9 questions in your original post regarding the DRC suspension and replacing with Koni's... Luckily, all the answers are in this 4-page thread!

Awesome thanks for all the info. I cant wait to take out the old DRC and put in the Koni's!