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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-17-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,132
Posted By vwtoys

Are the quoted MPGs from the center display or...

Are the quoted MPGs from the center display or actual calculated from fill-ups vs miles traveled? Those two numbers do not match. So when you quote your MPGs you must state "center display" or "hand...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-14-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,249
Posted By vwtoys

I hope you had ordered the right part? [ Not...

I hope you had ordered the right part?
[ Not Shown ] REAR SUSPENSION / REAR SUSPENSION / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS / HUB & BEARING
hub & bearing Q5

MSRP Core ? Online Price
$362.17 $0.00...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-14-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,249
Posted By vwtoys

I concur with going with FAG/SKF for quality OES...

I concur with going with FAG/SKF for quality OES bits. They're the same guys that supply to Audi in the first place. The only difference is they can't sell it with the Audi box. There are a lot of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-10-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,249
Posted By vwtoys

Part prices

I was startled at the part prices you quoted so I looked around on google.

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-wheel-bearing-kit-a4-a5-q5-s4-s5-4h0498625
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-22-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,118
Posted By vwtoys

I suspect the front seats will be an easy bolt-on...

I suspect the front seats will be an easy bolt-on swap. Steering wheel, shift knob may also be very similar.
On the outside, the wheels and not much else.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-28-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,367
Posted By vwtoys

I used a 18" pipe wrench. It's rather difficult...

I used a 18" pipe wrench. It's rather difficult to get a good grip on the filter because of the things around it. But once you do, the steel teeth bites into the metal can and crushes it a little....
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-09-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 664
Posted By vwtoys

Intermittent TPMS failure messages, now with a new twist

So every once in a while I would get a TPMS failure message. It's happened a handful of times in the last 3 years of owning the car. I've never given it much thought until last week. This time it...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-15-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,364
Posted By vwtoys

[QUOTE=spijun;24431379]There is also the this ...

[QUOTE=spijun;24431379]There is also the this

Audi Q5 integrated AV GPS NAV - YouTube

This is the one. But with some regional differences, DTV is not supported in the US.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-12-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,027
Posted By vwtoys

Not just the S, the whole line of text is...

Not just the S, the whole line of text is misaligned. Looks like a kid with a glue stick just stuck it on. ;)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-12-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,364
Posted By vwtoys

The add-on Nav works pretty well and adds a...

The add-on Nav works pretty well and adds a backup camera as well. The backup camera is one of the major reasons to get this for a Q5, since the Q5 has quite a bit of blind spots coming from small...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-16-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,129
Posted By vwtoys

I do not have experience but the Q5 running...

I do not have experience but the Q5 running boards have a series of arms extending towards the center of the belly pan. Also a number of brackets are part of the package.
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-10-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,758
Posted By vwtoys

I used the supplier discount. No problems and at...

I used the supplier discount. No problems and at the time the Q5 2.0T just arrived and I got one of the first ones. The 6% is better than what I could negotiate at the time. So we went with that.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-29-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 211,682
Posted By vwtoys

...so you can make selections with the phone...

...so you can make selections with the phone mounted close to you. Or see what's streaming if you're using some sort of streaming app, or change stations on your streaming app, without having to plug...
Forum: A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,437
Posted By vwtoys

You sent in evidence that the J1 recall was...

You sent in evidence that the J1 recall was already done and they still stick you with an Incomplete renewal???? What do they really need from us?
I got the same thing in the mail. J1 recall...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-07-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,230
Posted By vwtoys

I'm using a copy now as the one Audi sent me...

I'm using a copy now as the one Audi sent me started falling apart by itself! So much for a $70 cable. Luckily Audi supplied it for free. The copy came with a kit and has RCAs instead of 1/8"...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-01-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,268
Posted By vwtoys

Pics of the 2013 hitch/bumper cover please! I...

Pics of the 2013 hitch/bumper cover please!
I cannot see how they can install the existing hitch to the 2013 non-S-Line bumper cover without cutting. So presumably something has changed.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,789
Posted By vwtoys

Sorry that you had so many issues. We have a 2011...

Sorry that you had so many issues. We have a 2011 2.0T and no rattles and squeaks other than the rear seat which was an easy fix. The car is awesome to drive around in. My wife loves it. My brother...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-15-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,632
Posted By vwtoys

I believe the fluid change procedure isn't any...

I believe the fluid change procedure isn't any more complicated than measuring the running temperature of the fluid through VAGCOM while filling to a specified level. The car and transmission has to...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-15-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,504
Posted By vwtoys

So why is it that only white Q5s are getting hit?...

So why is it that only white Q5s are getting hit? My wife's white Q5 received a nice crease in the rear quarter at some parking lot. No note...no nothing. sigh..
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-03-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 79,019
Posted By vwtoys

This is relatively easy as everything is clipped...

This is relatively easy as everything is clipped on after removing a few screws under the 2 removable plastic pieces and the center warning triangle door. Just give it a good yank from the lower...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-24-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,971
Posted By vwtoys

Well, at this point I'm going to see what my PDR...

Well, at this point I'm going to see what my PDR guy says. The paint is intact except a small chip. The crease is not over a body line so that's a good thing. I've been more amazed at what the PDR...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-23-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,971
Posted By vwtoys

Paintless Dent Removal access - rear quarter panel

I just got a nice 4" crease on my rear quarter above the wheel arch, just rear of the door edge. Question: Has anyone had any PDR work done in that area? Is there access to reach the rear quarter?...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-30-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,167
Posted By vwtoys

I stand corrected. But the carriers would still...

I stand corrected. But the carriers would still have to be changed out to accept the bigger discs, correct?
I have not looked in the parts catalog to see whether the S4 carriers are the same. I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-30-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,167
Posted By vwtoys

If I'm not mistaken you'll need to have a...

If I'm not mistaken you'll need to have a different caliper carrier to move the calipers out to accept the larger discs. The carriers are the main cost driver here. Not the discs!!

And those...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-23-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,501
Posted By vwtoys

The new seats should bolt right in to the older...

The new seats should bolt right in to the older cars.
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