Steering Rack for Audi A4: Natural Rubber
This steering rack for the Audi A4 is specified around natural rubber, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is reorders that did not match the approved sample, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Rack |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Bronze — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Carbon Fibre Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- die casting
- precision stamping
- surface grinding
- electroplating
- shot blasting
- cold forging
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for delivery fleets. Related applications include motocross, long-distance touring, off-road trails, mountain roads, weekend riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
