Engine Movement

[andyj]

I've noticed that when I'm sat stationary, and I blip the throttle, there is quite a significant movement from the engine, which consequently causes the entire car to 'rock' side-to-side.

I noticed it when I test drove the 170 as well, so it's not just my car.

Is it a 'trait' of the engine, due to it being longitudinal rather than transverse?

Neuspeed do a 'torque damper bushing' for the 1.8T and 2.0T engines, which apparently helps with this, but I can't seem to find an equivalent for the 2.0 TDi.

Any thoughts anyone?

Anyone else experienced the same thing with their Exeo?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[m0rk]

If you firm it up you end up getting more vibration won't you... Audi would prefer a bit of movement for their NVH I bet.

 

[Trapper]

Hi Andyj

i have an 09 143 & it's the same. think it;s the nature of the beast.

 

[andyj]

Fair point I suppose Mark, but what do you mean by NVH though ?!?

 

[m0rk]

Noise Vibration & Harshness

 

[andyj]

Ah gotcha

It's more of an annoyance than anything!

It's the same kind of motion you get from a transverse mounted engine, but with that being front/back it's not as noticable than side/side rocking with a longitudinal mounted engine.

This is the first longitudinal motor I've driven, so I guess I'll get used to it over time

 

[canonman]

They all do it as like you said it because it its longitudinal this time.

 

[Willie]

If it's the same set up as the B7 A4 then there a hydraulic engine mount that stiffens up over 1,000 or so RPM's.

 

[andyj]

It's the B8 engine in the Exeo, but I suspect that the mounts etc are the same, which would explain the movement at low revs, whilst being stiffer at higher.

Thanks for the info!