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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-13-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,522
Posted By mike678

I agree that the mud flaps really spoil the lines...

I agree that the mud flaps really spoil the lines of the car.

The color contrast isn't too bad on my Quartz Grey Q5, but other colors may look much worse.

I got them because I drive on dirt...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-30-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 34,619
Posted By mike678

My 2010 with build date 07/09 is also on the list...

My 2010 with build date 07/09 is also on the list and getting fixed next week.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-19-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By mike678

I have to press the start button to turn my Q5...

I have to press the start button to turn my Q5 off :D
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-18-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,858
Posted By mike678

I only have a few minor wishes: A toggle...

I only have a few minor wishes:

A toggle switch on the steering wheel to select next/prev track or preset depending on the MMI mode.

Have the MMI and other car systems remember their state from...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-14-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By mike678

Thanks for all the responses.

Thanks for all the responses.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-13-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,767
Posted By mike678

I disagree that only drag racers will notice the...

I disagree that only drag racers will notice the HP difference. I live in the Rockies and regularly drive my Q5 over 7500' where the 3.2 FSI puts out roughly 210hp - the same as the 2.0T. Even in...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-12-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By mike678

Taking Winter Wheels Off

I took my winter wheel/tire package off today and replaced the OEM wheels. This is my first experience with wheel bolts and centering rings and I need some advice.

The little plastic centering...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-18-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,444
Posted By mike678

Basically it means you never have to take the key...

Basically it means you never have to take the key fob out of your pocket. This is actually a lot more convienent than it sounds - especially if your hands are often full of stuff. You also get the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-23-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,008
Posted By mike678

The 2010 Q5's use the antilock brake sensors to...

The 2010 Q5's use the antilock brake sensors to detect abnormal wheel rotation and infer a pressure loss, so you don't need the pressure sensors used on the 2009's. I swapped out my OEM 19" for an...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-19-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 71,107
Posted By mike678

Not sure exactly what you mean by "under the...

Not sure exactly what you mean by "under the trunk carpet by the spare." Once you lift up the trunk decking you will see the spare, but then you need to lift up the carpet just in front of the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-24-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,254
Posted By mike678

You posted this while I was writing my reply...

You posted this while I was writing my reply above. I haven't spent much time in comfort mode and I've only driven a Lexus RX400h (my Mom's) on a quick errand. As best I can remember, the steering...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-24-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,254
Posted By mike678

I have a 2010 with ADS and I love it. Like...

I have a 2010 with ADS and I love it. Like ericiu, I have the individual mode set to dynamic suspension and steering and auto transmission. Full dynamic is great for canyon roads.

I'm coming...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,272
Posted By mike678

And that didn't work either. File names are track...

And that didn't work either. File names are track number followed by song name.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,272
Posted By mike678

oops - sorry for the confusion. I have the file...

oops - sorry for the confusion. I have the file name of each song set up as "<track number> <song name>", so of course they should match the ID3 tags.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,272
Posted By mike678

I've had trouble with correct tags in the...

I've had trouble with correct tags in the jukebox, although the same files seem to work fine on the SD card reader.

I rip my CDs with Exact Audio Copy (EAC), encode to variable bit rate MP3s with...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-03-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,948
Posted By mike678

Thanks kleinbus. I went out and measured...

Thanks kleinbus.

I went out and measured things and it does look like there would be less than a quarter inch clearance with the 17" wheels. I think I'll go with the 18s to be safe.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-02-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,948
Posted By mike678

Hi Kleinbus, In an earlier post in this...

Hi Kleinbus,

In an earlier post in this thread you mentioned going with 18" rims over 17" due to brake clearance issues. Could you elaborate on that? Tirerack recommends a 17" package for the Q5...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-31-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,544
Posted By mike678

Just picked up my Q5 Wednesday. I did not get...

Just picked up my Q5 Wednesday. I did not get the extended warranty at that time, but this is what the dealer told me:

You MUST buy the extended warranty before the basic warranty expires.

You...
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