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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-19-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 87,294
Posted By ForesterFan

Yeah, the sticky cup mount should be named the...

Yeah, the sticky cup mount should be named the Squeaky Mount. The one featured in this thread is quiet.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-18-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 87,294
Posted By ForesterFan

I selected the Escort Passport Max with the...

I selected the Escort Passport Max with the BlendMount hardware. It is completely silent with that mount because there is a squishy pad that the detector is pressed against. Pretty slick design.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-14-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By ForesterFan

Two options 1) click the button that says...

Two options
1) click the button that says "Map". Mine is the lower-right soft menu button when you are looking at the "enter a destination" screen
2) click the hands free voice recognition button...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-06-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 87,294
Posted By ForesterFan

That looks great! Looks like you removed the...

That looks great! Looks like you removed the mirror cord cover and drilled a hole large enough to feed the MirrorTap Power Cord through it (the side with the probes and inline fuse).

I found this...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-22-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,433
Posted By ForesterFan

New 19" Wheels

I like how the arms of the wheel and DRL / headlight have a similar shape.

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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-22-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,433
Posted By ForesterFan

Always use no-touch / touchless for cars you care...

Always use no-touch / touchless for cars you care about.

Soft touch or anything with brushes are blamed for a lot of swirl marks on cars.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-09-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Posted By ForesterFan

Thumbs up for spaten oktoberfest! It is just...

Thumbs up for spaten oktoberfest! It is just about time for those to show up at the liquor store. Yay!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-09-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By ForesterFan

Almost like a broken watch is correct twice a...

Almost like a broken watch is correct twice a day?

Seriously though, I've heard more than a handful of incorrect statements from the salesmen, I just brought the info I heard to the forums so the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By ForesterFan

I guess time will tell. I thought...

I guess time will tell.

I thought precedence had been set with the R8s having to be serviced at an authorized Audi dealership with a particular designation (Audi R8 Certified Point or Audi R8...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By ForesterFan

A salesperson told me the dealership needed...

A salesperson told me the dealership needed special tooling and training just to service the hybrid and therefore some dealerships might not offer the engine as an option.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By ForesterFan

The hybrid efficiency estimate is only 3 mpg...

The hybrid efficiency estimate is only 3 mpg better than the regular 2.0T. To be blunt, what is the point? I would skip the hybrid.*

I traded in a Honda civic hybrid when I stepped up to the Q5....
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-03-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,656
Posted By ForesterFan

I heard Sirius has some free channels until...

I heard Sirius has some free channels until September 11th. Visit their website for details.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-03-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,869
Posted By ForesterFan

Wow, that is great service. Accidents happen and...

Wow, that is great service. Accidents happen and a company defines itself by how they treat you when something does go wrong. Of course if they knew about the damage they should have been proactive...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-20-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,774
Posted By ForesterFan

See page 7 on...

See page 7 on http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM424660/RCRIT-12V299-9944.pdf

They needed to remove it to check the date stamp. Yours must have been November 28, 2011...
Forum: S7
08-11-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,059
Posted By ForesterFan

The USA Configurator with MY 2013 is online as of...

The USA Configurator with MY 2013 is online as of Saturday August 11th. Time to obsess over options...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-08-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,217
Posted By ForesterFan

I love pic threads and this is one of my...

I love pic threads and this is one of my favorites on the Q5 forums. Keep them coming
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-07-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Posted By ForesterFan

As a fellow dog lover, I'm so sorry for your...

As a fellow dog lover, I'm so sorry for your loss. I gave mine an extra hug tonight for you.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-06-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,944
Posted By ForesterFan

I love my 2012 2.0T, but I would wait for the...

I love my 2012 2.0T, but I would wait for the 2013 model year if I were in your shoes. I have the Nav and I get jealous looking at the screenshots of the new navigation system. I'd also have to grab...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,496
Posted By ForesterFan

There was a TSB for the under-performing 2012 Q5...

There was a TSB for the under-performing 2012 Q5 heated front seats. It made a huge difference in mine.

Good luck with the S4, I will probably look to one as soon as the children are out of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-22-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 26,766
Posted By ForesterFan

Don't feed the trolls. On another thread he is...

Don't feed the trolls. On another thread he is saying the B&O is actually a downgrade from the stock system.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-28-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,164
Posted By ForesterFan

You can usually get a better APR for financing...

You can usually get a better APR for financing with a new car purchase compared to a used car purchase. That could also tip the scales in favor of a new car purchase.

Either way you'll have a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-14-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By ForesterFan

Hey Dtmurf, I think you did miss the non-value...

Hey Dtmurf, I think you did miss the non-value added support roles like management, HR, receptionist, etc.

Or you could say those are partially payed for with the storage fee.

Either way it is...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-12-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 138,897
Posted By ForesterFan

This is a picture from my 2012 Q5 that I bought...

This is a picture from my 2012 Q5 that I bought on August 19th 2011.
It shows nav as version 5.5.5 which is older than the one in this post (5.5.6). I wish the release notes / change log were...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-16-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,959
Posted By ForesterFan

I agree, my camera looks like an old cheap...

I agree, my camera looks like an old cheap webcam. I thought the camera was already installed but they needed a chip that was out of stock. It doesn't make sense to be so blurry if it is the same...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-15-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,895
Posted By ForesterFan

I had a loaner car this week and it was a chance...

I had a loaner car this week and it was a chance for me to evaluate the base model after living with mine for four months.

1) nav package / mmi
As you and others have said, the nav is just one...
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