#24405, "RE: I'm about to cry! Stupid popping noise!" In response to In response to 3 Jun-16-04 09:44 AM by WickedESi
Well if it doesn't do it during corning there is a good chance you can rule out bad ball joints.
Try checking the torque of the front 2 bolts on the center crossmember, if those are loose you will get a popping. I believe they should be at ~55-60 ft/lbs.
If that isn't it sounds like the might be your clutch.
Joel Baldridge, ASE Certified Master Technician, Audi Certified Expert Technician