PhilT Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 If you have - We Need Your Immediate Help Here is the bit we need from UK owners, past and present - http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=62699 Some history of the issue - We ran a survey and 77% of owners said that they had issues with DRC - http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=59811 Similar initiative in the US - Audi USA also seem to have issues recognising this fault - http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=62147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Can you give some more info Phil? None of those threads explain whats the DRC is/does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Dynamic Ride control.. it's a pressurised suspension system that keeps the car flat through corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Ah, has there been any recalls? Better get mine checked out...what's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Don't know mate.. first i've heard of it. It sounds like some systems are leaking or the pressure valves are giving up. I'm sure Phil has more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Many owners have been unable to get a long term to the DRC system. Signs of failure are sometimes associated with an ABS feel in the throttle over small bumps, and poor handling through corners. There are questions over how well the equipped the dealerships are to re-pressurise the systems when repairs are carried out. The aim of this action is to try to encourage Audi GmbH to provide a long term solution to this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'm sure PeterB has had the shock absorbers replaced on his RS6 a couple of years ago after they started leaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'm sure PeterB has had the shock absorbers replaced on his RS6 a couple of years ago after they started leaking. [/ QUOTE ]There has also been one confirmed DRC shock leaking on a brand new customer delivered RS4 in USA, it happened as soon as the car was driven out of the dealership... I think this is a isolated incident though. I hope a long term fix is available. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 The DRC on the RS4 is different to the RS6 Riz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'm sure PeterB has had the shock absorbers replaced on his RS6 a couple of years ago after they started leaking. [/ QUOTE ] Inanely Audi would only replace one as the oppsoite front 'wasn't leaking any more than normal'. Cretins. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig414 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I know of two 2003 models with this problem. One lives just down the road from me, and his was away for around seven weeks on and off. The other persons was my former boss, and his was in at the same time for the same fault for a similar duration. Both appear to be cured now. The initial fault started as leaking shocks as described by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] The DRC on the RS4 is different to the RS6 Riz. [/ QUOTE ]Yes I think the RS4 uses a oil-pressure based system that controls the circuit It seems that so far the first generation RS4 and RS6 have had issues..... RS4 = bendy wheels RS6 = DRC failures Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 The B7 RS4 is damn perfect though Riz. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] The B7 RS4 is damn perfect though Riz. Ian [/ QUOTE ]I know Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Not is certainly not the time to change your mind and buy. Not unless you go for an early one that has already depreciated a chunk. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Not is certainly not the time to change your mind and buy. Not unless you go for an early one that has already depreciated a chunk. Ian [/ QUOTE ]Well prices are up and down and you can find the odd bargin priced ones which owners want to sell quickly... anyway.... shush Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 IIRC PeterB's was off the road for a couple of months as Audi had no replacements available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Yes, all pretty well correct - A rear shock failed on mine, Audi were out of parts. The car was so unsettled that I refused to drive it in that condition. The one leaking shock was replaced and I've had no further problems. ... oh, and I'm back here for a while, having caught up after my second trip to the Philippines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Oh feck, no more ultra descriptive posts about you having your orifices cleaned out by pre pubescent asians!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hey, she's 23 y/o and, I assure you, was just as attentive on my second visit. From the middle of next month, she'll be coming to stay with me ... Who's coming to the September Windsor meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGTECH1 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 HI IM AN AUDI TECH AND THERE CASES OF DAMPERS LEAKING OIL ON THE RS6 (PATICULARLY THE AVANT),WHEN THEY ARE REPLACED THEY MUST BE SETUP CORRECTLY OR THE CAR PITCHES AND ROLLS. I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER TO BE SETUP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I wonder if the DRC on the new RS6 (and RS4 for that matter) is better? Or won't we know for another couple of years (on the RS4)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks VAGTECH1, and welcome to the forum. Is your caps lock key broken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Welcome to Tyresmoke VAGTECH1. Good to have an Audi Tech in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] HI IM AN AUDI TECH AND THERE CASES OF DAMPERS LEAKING OIL ON THE RS6 (PATICULARLY THE AVANT),WHEN THEY ARE REPLACED THEY MUST BE SETUP CORRECTLY OR THE CAR PITCHES AND ROLLS. I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER TO BE SETUP. [/ QUOTE ] Welcome whats the true story on the "Lack of BHP" on RS4 B7 models?. Many have dynoed there cars and found them greatly under powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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