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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-08-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,640
Posted By GBadger

I've always thought about adding a "BLAUDI" plate...

I've always thought about adding a "BLAUDI" plate to my Audis (former Denim Blue A4 Avant, now Scuba Blue TDI Q5). It just works on so many levels :).
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-02-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,791
Posted By GBadger

Question about front license plate bracket

After some time, I received the front license plate bracket for my S-Line Q5. Attaching the bracket to the front grille does not appear to be an issue, but I noticed that the pre-drilled holes do...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-18-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,795
Posted By GBadger

I should say that by "fillups" I mean the one...

I should say that by "fillups" I mean the one fill up that I've had in the 1.5 months since purchase :)!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-18-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,795
Posted By GBadger

You could just fill up before you see the light...

You could just fill up before you see the light come on. That would prevent you from having to put in 19+ gallons.
My fill ups are usually around $60-65 because of this.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-03-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,186
Posted By GBadger

$1200 for my Q5 (not SQ5) winter set up,...

$1200 for my Q5 (not SQ5) winter set up, installed, at a local tire place -- Momo 17" wheels with Michelin X-Ice2 Xi2 winter tires. Admittedly, 18-20" set ups will be a bit more expensive. Sure,...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-03-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,984
Posted By GBadger

Yes, my permissions are fixed as well -- thanks...

Yes, my permissions are fixed as well -- thanks Mark!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,984
Posted By GBadger

I too will give this a shot and see if it updates...

I too will give this a shot and see if it updates at my first fill up. I haven't added any fuel since I picked it up from the dealer in early October, but I'm down to 1/4 tank, so I'll have to add...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-30-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,984
Posted By GBadger

Hmmm... I tried this and got the following...

Hmmm... I tried this and got the following message:


These are my signature permissions:



Note that several of my "Allow *** BB Code" permissions are set to No. Is there a way to get these...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-29-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,669
Posted By GBadger

Q5 comes standard with: Driver and front...

Q5 comes standard with:
Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbags and SideguardŽ head curtain airbags

Rear thorax side airbags are optional ($350 more).
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-29-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,704
Posted By GBadger

Not sure if this is contributing to the delays,...

Not sure if this is contributing to the delays, but there is a large and powerful storm in the North Atlantic at this time. Colleagues of mine are currently aboard vessels in the middle of it, and...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-29-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Just an update on this -- I got things worked out...

Just an update on this -- I got things worked out with the dealer and they will be supplying the license plate bracket. At this point I am a happy camper!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-22-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By GBadger

I replaced my wide 20" S-Line wheels and summer...

I replaced my wide 20" S-Line wheels and summer tires with 17" wheels and snow tires for the winter.
Around here (CO) it's well worth the money to get an extra set of wheels/tires for the snow. For...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-22-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

i've contacted two different people at Audi USA,...

i've contacted two different people at Audi USA, and both say that since it's an option for the vehicle, the dealer is not required to sell one, no matter what the state law. I'll try again.

I'm...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,351
Posted By GBadger

Ok -- thanks for your reply. I will go ahead and...

Ok -- thanks for your reply. I will go ahead and order from Slovakia and save about 50%.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By GBadger

Not sure about the technicalities, but...

Not sure about the technicalities, but transitioning to dynamic mode is accompanied by a change to S mode in my Q5.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,351
Posted By GBadger

So looking at that site, the link for...

So looking at that site, the link for 8R0807285M3FZ results in 4 new links (Europe, Mexico, USA, South Africa). Those all look the same. Does that imply that if I order this part number from a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,351
Posted By GBadger

You can enter any of those part numbers (without...

You can enter any of those part numbers (without the dashes) at the ecstuning web site and it will give you the description.

The main differences are:
S-Line vs. non-S-Line
Matte vs. glossy...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,321
Posted By GBadger

I definitely second watching the slope of the...

I definitely second watching the slope of the lot. I witnessed a kid pushing a shopping cart away from him in a Walmart lot one time -- that cart picked up a ton of speed as it went down the slope...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Photos...

I put the winter wheels and tires on pretty much right away, so I don't have many pics...

But, here are two (one with S-Line wheels/tires, one with winter wheels/tires)!

IMG_0146 | Flickr -...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-21-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Thanks for your input. To be clear, this wasn't...

Thanks for your input. To be clear, this wasn't a custom order (they had it on the lot). I checked with the CO DMV today and they said that there isn't any law that requires dealers to equip...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-18-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Sorry -- photo doesn't seem to have worked...

Sorry -- photo doesn't seem to have worked correctly. Here is a IMG_0147 | Flickr - Photo...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-18-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Thanks for the offer -- I should have mentioned...

Thanks for the offer -- I should have mentioned that I'm looking for a matte black one. Here's a photo of the front end of my Q5.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98213796@N05/10349661445/
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-18-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,172
Posted By GBadger

Q5 S-line front license plate bracket

Just purchased a 2014 TDI Q5 with S-Line plus package. In CO, we are required to have front license plates, but this vehicle was sold to me without the front license plate bracket. The dealer told...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-17-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 96,154
Posted By GBadger

We're really enjoying our TDI Q5. Scuba Blue...

We're really enjoying our TDI Q5. Scuba Blue Premium Plus, S-Line Plus, B&O, MMI, side-assist.
Drives wonderfully, and my favorite part is that I've covered about 170 miles and the needle has...
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