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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-07-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,544
Posted By ERPGURU

DFW (Audi) Dealer - Try Facebook!

I had an experience in the DFW area as well - in this case, I found that my wife's airbox had been damaged badly and someone used duct take to tape up the hole that was broken in it, as well as the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-31-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 993
Posted By ERPGURU

Plug Replacement

I just did mine today - around the same time, 40 minutes - I was just extra careful with the coolant reserve tank and moving that out of the way. The old plugs on mine (38k) looked pretty worn, I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-29-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,038
Posted By ERPGURU

instructions?

I definitely like the look of the grill surround - can you post how you did it? How did you remove the grill, what was required? As the bentley manuals are no longer available (or least have yet to...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-26-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,074
Posted By ERPGURU

All Season Tires

I have around 30k on my Yokohama Prada Spec-x (20") and have been really happy with them. I am not an aggressive driver (anymore) and especially for their cost ($180 at discount tire) very nice.
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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-16-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,788
Posted By ERPGURU

2013 order guides

Much like others anticipating the '13 Q5, I contact my dealer (Boardwalk Audi, Plano Tx), and they stated that the Q5 order guides were being delayed and would not be out until August.

Is this...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-17-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,314
Posted By ERPGURU

Plugs

Thanks, but again, I have replaced my pads and rotors with no issues. I was just looking to see if there were any 'tricks or tips' to doing the plugs. To me, to have to remove the coolant tank just...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-14-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,314
Posted By ERPGURU

Spark Plugs?

Has anyone changed out their spark plugs on a 3.2 Q5? I attempted to, but it looks like both the airbox and the coolent container both have to be removed - otherwise the spark plug cannot pull out...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-23-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 49,905
Posted By ERPGURU

That is indeed a very nice sub, but it will not...

That is indeed a very nice sub, but it will not fit into the sub holder for a B&O system. I can't speak for the Bose system, but for the B&O the sub is actually held in a little piece that fits...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-25-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,689
Posted By ERPGURU

3g File Limit

I came across the limit as well. For example, I connected a 500gb hard drive to the glovebox with around 25k songs, it would load for awhile and then the list would stop around the letter 'J'. My...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By ERPGURU

DFW!

Heya, see you are in DFW area, I'm in Frisco. Where did you get your Q5 from? I got mine (as well as last three Audis) from Boardwalk Audi in Plano, overall pretty good only one bad experience with...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-04-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,354
Posted By ERPGURU

Wheel Fender Extender

Just a word of warning, these s-line fender extenders are NOT compatible with the splash guards. I found that out after buying the splash guards, luckily the dealer let me return them.

John
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-23-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,095
Posted By ERPGURU

Extractor

I am using a "mighty-vac", it is the manual one where you pump to get the vacuum going. It is the 11 liter model, I'll see if I can find the literal model #. The one I got came with a 'free' (didn't...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-23-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,095
Posted By ERPGURU

Oil Extractor

Yes - I change my oil between the Audicare changes (I do at 5k intervals, audi at 10k). Anyways, I use an oil extractor and have had very good results, with the amount of oil that is extracted, I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-15-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,818
Posted By ERPGURU

Nav Update

I wrote Navteq, the company that provides the updates for Audi, and they stated they did not have any updates available yet for the Q5, of any year. I was placed on an email list to be notified when...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-19-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,050
Posted By ERPGURU

Thank you for the info, you all brought up things...

Thank you for the info, you all brought up things to consider which I had not thought of, very appreciated.

We are still in the beginning stages of looking at the trailers, it is a bit...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-19-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,050
Posted By ERPGURU

Weights

Thanks, I performed searches and saw some of those threads, but didn't see anyone stating 3500+ towing. The trailers we are looking at are 3200 to about 3800 lbs. Has anyone trailed much with that...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-18-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,050
Posted By ERPGURU

Towing Experiences?

Hello all - I have an '09 Q5, and my wife is getting interested in some small travel trailers. I know the Q5 is rated at 4400 lbs, but wanted to know what people's experiences actually were with it. ...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-12-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,396
Posted By ERPGURU

Q5 Need

Well, no need to get a Q5, could have bought another suv type vehicle..but I had an S5 which was very low to the ground - blew my back out, two surgeries later, no way can I get in/out of the S5...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-11-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,313
Posted By ERPGURU

Sirius..

Yeah, I have had very bad experience with Sirius. First time of 1+ hours to activate radio, they reversed the esns with the traffic/radio, nothing worked, I can understand that (I guess) but the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-10-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,696
Posted By ERPGURU

Experience with WP replacement

I can't comment on whether there is an 'official' recall or campaign, only my personal experience. I have an early (1st to my dealership) 2009 Q5's. I had read the stories on here and all, and called...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,623
Posted By ERPGURU

20" Ride

I have the s-line w/20" wheel option on my Q5 and have to also point out, the tire used can make a huge difference. I had the stock 20" summer bridgestones on the car when delivered. I thought the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-06-2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,319
Posted By ERPGURU

Brake Tool

I am a little lost, what does this tool do? I have a vag, what does it provide over that? I thought you just remove the pads, compress the calipers manually (c clamp, whatever) back and install new...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-05-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,319
Posted By ERPGURU

Q5 Brakes - Questions

I have had a number of VWs and Audis in the past and they all had the brake wear sensors - idiot light that comes on if your pads are down to xxMM in width. Does the Q5 had the brake wear sensor? I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-24-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 32,745
Posted By ERPGURU

Double confirmed!

I called my dealership (Boardwalk Audi, Plano Tx), and my '09 Q5 is on the recall list - goes in on Monday. Was worried about it because I have a long road trip planned - very happy they recalled it!...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-12-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,942
Posted By ERPGURU

Prior Car

I had (gulp) a new Audi S5 (6MT) prior to the Q5..unfortunately two back surgeries in one year and I was no longer really able to get in/out of the S5 anymore. I knew I wanted an Audi (the S5 was my...
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