Hi,
needing a bit of advice really as I'm struggling with all the options.
I purchased an S3 from Audi last year (May) as an approved audi with the 12 month warranty etc, and all has been good since. Recently though, I have noticed that 2nd and 3rd gear are getting a little more "resistant" to moving into gear. (covered 5000 miles since I bought it - it has now done 43K).
Nothing major, it doesn't grind and make any audible noise or anything (yet) but something is definetly up. 4th, 5th and 6th are fine, and don't have these issues.
So, it made me think that it wasn't the clutch as it might be all gears if it was - but some of the other threads on here suggest otherwise.
So my problem is this:
If it is anything other than the clutch - Audi will pay for the work to strip it and replace it.
if it is the clutch, but deemed to be a manufacturing fault they will also pay for it.
However, if it is wear and tear - it is my responsibility to pay for the work and new clutch.
I have seen a few members say they have had their clutch replaced under warranty ( I presume this refers to people with cars less than 3 years old - who bought them from new?).
Does this even sound like the clutch????? I didn't think it was at first - but after reading up, I'm thinking it is now.
The other issue I have, is that I am considering a stage 1 remap, but don't want to have the extra cost of a Sachs clutch if I can avoid it as I don't thrash my car at all, and will not be doing any other performance mods - (at the moment! ). I don't want to use it on the track - just want the extra "ummmph" when I need it and the better mpg.
Sooooo, my questions are:
1. Do I let Audi look at the gearbox/clutch and gamble that they can replace it within warranty? Afterall, worst case scenario is - I pay for it - but I stand to win a free fix, even if only a slight chance.
2. Do I go to an audi specialist and say "replace the clutch for OEM?
3. As number 2 - but "replace clutch with Sachs kit"?
I suppose on some level I am hoping I can get away with the OEM clutch for a while based on members advice, as at only 5k miles a year - I could get away with 3 - 4 years worth of driving - even with a stage 1 re-map with this?
Nightmare.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!
needing a bit of advice really as I'm struggling with all the options.
I purchased an S3 from Audi last year (May) as an approved audi with the 12 month warranty etc, and all has been good since. Recently though, I have noticed that 2nd and 3rd gear are getting a little more "resistant" to moving into gear. (covered 5000 miles since I bought it - it has now done 43K).
Nothing major, it doesn't grind and make any audible noise or anything (yet) but something is definetly up. 4th, 5th and 6th are fine, and don't have these issues.
So, it made me think that it wasn't the clutch as it might be all gears if it was - but some of the other threads on here suggest otherwise.
So my problem is this:
If it is anything other than the clutch - Audi will pay for the work to strip it and replace it.
if it is the clutch, but deemed to be a manufacturing fault they will also pay for it.
However, if it is wear and tear - it is my responsibility to pay for the work and new clutch.
I have seen a few members say they have had their clutch replaced under warranty ( I presume this refers to people with cars less than 3 years old - who bought them from new?).
Does this even sound like the clutch????? I didn't think it was at first - but after reading up, I'm thinking it is now.
The other issue I have, is that I am considering a stage 1 remap, but don't want to have the extra cost of a Sachs clutch if I can avoid it as I don't thrash my car at all, and will not be doing any other performance mods - (at the moment! ). I don't want to use it on the track - just want the extra "ummmph" when I need it and the better mpg.
Sooooo, my questions are:
1. Do I let Audi look at the gearbox/clutch and gamble that they can replace it within warranty? Afterall, worst case scenario is - I pay for it - but I stand to win a free fix, even if only a slight chance.
2. Do I go to an audi specialist and say "replace the clutch for OEM?
3. As number 2 - but "replace clutch with Sachs kit"?
I suppose on some level I am hoping I can get away with the OEM clutch for a while based on members advice, as at only 5k miles a year - I could get away with 3 - 4 years worth of driving - even with a stage 1 re-map with this?
Nightmare.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!