ThunderDent

Hello all... my name is Joel (aka ThunderDent) for those of you who don't know me.

Here (finally) is the much anticipated OEM+ build-thread for my Q5. I have finally gotten all the parts needed to upgrade everything (minus the grille which we are all still waiting on). So I'm starting up the thread to get everything ramped up for install.

Took delivery of my 2011 Q5 2.0T Ibis White w/ Cinnamon interior in June of 2011. Ever since then I have been purchasing little by little my upgrade package to turn the standard 2.0 Turbo Q5 into a large turbo "Sports Sedan with a Backpack" to quote the Audi write-up about the Q5.

I'm going to list all my items/pics and as everything gets installed I'll take some more photos. Once everything is done, there will be a full photo shoot added to the thread.

First I'd like to thank the many people who helped getting all the items and the several of you who have helped along the way. Including:

Alex @ EuroPrice
(Body kit items, Flat-bottom Wheel, STaSIS Sway Bar)

Bill @ Genuine Audi
(Body kit items, 20" S-Line+ Rims, new brembo brakes)

Laszlo @ 034MotorSport
(High-Flow Cat, Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose, Upper Control Arms, Front & Rear Sway bar End-links)

Alan @ STaSIS
(STaSIS Signature high-flow exhaust w/ 3" downpipe)

Mark @ LLTeK
(Black Optic RS Front Grille)

Adam @ Adam's Rotors
(Rotors, brake lines)

Glen @ AMI
(ST Coilovers)

Adrian and Kurt @ DubWerx (Cincy APR dealer/Custom Audi Shop)
(APR Stage III K04/S3 Turbo)

Terry & Justin @ Bert Wolfe Audi
(My go to service manager, Terry, one of the best in the biz, much props to the Audi techs on staff there as well, especially the head tech who has taken such good care of my Q, Justin.)

And Finally a few helpful members of the AW & AZ communities who have talked through some things along the way...
(Jason- aka D_Frost, Alex- aka Birdman, and Robert- aka Stuttgartrob)... and last but certainly not least, Spijun... who has been the master of checking and cross-referencing parts and diagrams. Much help from him!
Much respect to these guys who also have hella nice set-ups of their own, and hopefully one day we all get to meet at an Audi event somewhere.
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So, now that the formalities are out of the way...

The stock Q5 as it came was begging to be modded and upgraded.
Here is an entire list of all the mods that are done/in process of being done.

Interior:

*(OEM) Flat-Bottom facelift S-line Steering wheel, multi-function, black leather (partial perforated center section) with S-line badge, single titanium stitching.

*(OEM) Airbag (black with silver ring)

*(OEM) S-Tronic Sports shifter, black perforated leather

*(OEM) Euro Spec Audi black leather boot with double silver stitching

*(OEM) Premium Titanium edged Q5 logo floor mats (black)

*(OEM) S-line logo Aluminum trim door sills

*(Aftermarket) Aluminum race pedals with "S" logo

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Exterior Body:

*(OEM) Complete S-line body kit
(Front bumper cover, front fog grilles (RS Mesh), front lower valance (titanium), side skirt moldings, all 4 wheel arch covers, rear bumper cover, rear PDC sensors, rear lower valance (titanium), rear lower grille (RS Mesh), S-line fender badges.

*Aftermarket, LLTek Black Optic RS Mesh front grille

*(OEM) Debadged with exception of: S-line fender badges, Rear drivers side "S" badge, Lower front doors "APR Stage III" badges, Front grille "S" grille badge. Engine also contains "APR" & "S" badging.

*(OEM) Carbon Fiber "Audi Sport" license frame.

*Hoen LED Fog lamps

*Hoen LED rear license plate lights

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Exterior Hardware/Performance Hardware:

*(OEM) S3 K04 Turbo Charger (BorgWarner)

*(Aftermarket) 034 MotorSport High-flow Catalytic Converter (HFC)

*(Aftermarket) STaSIS Signature Exhaust system with 3" downpipe, rear resonators and 3.5" tips.

*(Aftermarket) 034 MotorSport Upper control arms (camber correcting) (Black)

*(Aftermarket) 034 Motorsport Adjustable Front Sway Bar End-Links (Black)

*(Aftermarket) 034 MotorSport Rear Sway Bar End-Links (Black)

*(Aftermarket) STaSIS Rear Sway Bar (Red)

*(Aftermarket) ST Suspensions B8 v1 Coilovers (made by KW)
(not sure how much the final lower will be, but I have before pics that can be compared to the afters)

*(OEM) Brembo Front Brake calipers/brakes (2013 OEM)
(Painted red w/brembo logos, rear OEM's also painted red with Audi rings logo)

*(Aftermarket) STOP-TECH Stainless Steel braided brake lines

*(Aftermarket) Adam's Rotors (Track) Rotors (FR:320/R:300)
(Double-Slot, Dimple pattern with Black Matte hubs)

*(OEM) S-Line+ 20" Titanium Rims "Peelers"
(20” x 8.5J 5-segment-triple-spoke, +33mm Offset)
(Center caps/wheel bolt covers as well)

*Continental/20” Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
(255/45Z R20) Z is the speed rating... which is high!

*(Aftermarket) ECS Tuning Spacers
(Front & Rear: 17.5mm) (black)


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Software:

*APR Stage III ECU re-map (93 Octane)

*VAG-COM (VCDS mods):

*Enabled Gauge/Needle Sweep on start-up
*Enabled Lap Timer
*Set fog-lights to work with high-beams as well as low-beams
*Set the Drive "D" and Sport "S" mode to display gears (D1-D8, S1-S8)
*Removed seat belt chime on start-up
*Set-up the Key FOB to open/close Windows/Sunroof from the remote (convenience windows).
*Disabled rear window wipe on reverse
*Enabled the Interior Ambiance Lighting in the MMI menu
*Disabled LED “wink” with turn signal
*Disabled Amber side markers
*Set [Front LED, and LED Tail lights] as daytime running lights
*Set Bi-Xenon headlights to “Motorway Mode” which activates the low-beams to focus further down the road over 70+ mph, without distracting oncoming interstate traffic
*Enabled Video-in Motion (VIM) lets the MMI display play movies while the car is moving
*Enabled Audi Drive Select (ADS). Can set the functionality of the vehicle in the MMI, by changing the Steering and Gearbox between (COMFORT, AUTO, DYNAMIC)
* Set MMI Splash Screen to display “[]RS” logo
*Set LED’s a 100% brightness, and set LED’s to NOT dim with headlights or turn signal
*Removed open door chime

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The plan is to get all the hardware not already installed, on in a couple of weeks. (Exhaust, brakes, rotors, sway bar, etc.)

Then in a month or so (once the new grille finally arrives) the Q goes off to the body shop for paint and body kit fitment.

Once a good detailing is done, a full photo shoot (with a better camera than my cell phone)... sorry for the crappy pics ... will be done and you can find it in this thread.

I will try to get the Q on the Dyno at some point (there is a speed shop about 15 min up the road from me), and get a diagnosis of what I'm actually getting. From adding up the numbers from the APR K04 Tune, the HFC and the STaSIS exhaust though, I should be at around 365 HP and about 395 ft-lbs. torque when all is said and done. Once the exhaust/hfc goes on, I'll need to make the trip back to Cincy to get the high-flow exhaust remap updated to the ECU.

Hope everyone enjoys. I can't wait to get the rest of the items in place.

Going from a stock 2011 2.0T to an S-line, custom "S" caliber build hasn't been easy, but I am looking forward to the final result.

Oh, yeah, and it does go fast........
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Sway Bar & rear resonators
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Rear
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Front
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A couple more of the rotors/brakes
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idale

You tease, I thought this meant you had gotten everything done. Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out.

ThunderDent

Gotta get everyone talking/stirring about it first ... can't blow my whole load all at once!

I know I'm married, but I haven't forgotten what dating was like yet!

I'll have updates soon... (only a week or so until I can get all the hardware on).

Reggie

Impressive - looking forward to the installed pictures

D_Frost

It's about time you started a build thread

I lost a lot of sleep waiting in suspense hehe... but definitely glad those exchanges and planning sessions are coming to light hehe...

2013 will be a good year for modding

Parsec

Never noticed you had the full APR Stage III turbo, awesome man!!

I've never heard of this VCDS mod: Set the Drive "D" and Sport "S" mode to display gears (D1-D8, S1-S8). Also very neat. Are all the listed VCDS mods done via software only (i.e. no additional modules required other than the vag-com)?

ThunderDent

All the VCDS stuff listed is just done with the cable and the ross-tech software.

I'm dropping my brakes off for paint right now!!

spijun

Powerful, beautiful and certainly expensive

Congrats

ThunderDent

Holy crap, I can't believe I forgot to list your help!!

I updated my original post. Much props for all your help man!!

Wunsch

Oh hey, that sounds useful. I don't remember running across it before. Can you tell me where to find that setting?