The Audizine SQ5 build thread.

[Anthony]

And yes, it's another Glacier White! Seems to be quite the popular choice.

The 2012 A6 will be going back in exchange for the SQ5. It'll be daily driven by both the wife and myself, to haul many a thing, but most importantly the precious cargo of our 3-month old. The A6 has plenty of room, and is a downright big car, but the wife doesn't feel comfortable driving such a large yet low car. The Q should help solve that by being substantially higher off the ground. Yes it will be lowered over stock height, but obviously the driving position will not be nearly as low as that of the A6 which is lowered on H&R coil overs.


Estimated delivery date: 03/17


Build sheet…

2014 SQ5 3.0T QUATTRO TIPTRONIC (8RB5CA)
Exterior Color: GLACIER WHITE METALLIC (2Y2Y)
Interior Color: BLACK/LUNAR SILVER (XO)
PRESTIGE PACKAGE (WPT)
FINE NAPPA LEATHER PACKAGE (WTP)
AUDI CONNECT (9ZW)
IPOD CABLE FOR AUDI MUSIC INTERFACE (AMI)
WITHOUT FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER (6W9)


Parts en route…

- E-Code headlight housings via Europrice
- European "sticker less" sun visors via Europrice
- Custom painted mirror caps in S-car trim "Platinum Gray Satin Metallic"
- Custom powder coated calipers in "Tropical Breeze", front/rear via Sprint Auto Works
- KW Height Adjustable Springs via TAG Motorsports
- Winter Wheels: 21"x9" ET25 Avant Garde M510 via GetYourWheels.com, custom powder-coated "Cosmic Gray" by Sprint Auto Works
- Summer Wheels: 21"x10" ET?? (brand/style TBA)


So much more to come…

[Dennis C]

Congrats! Looks like a nice build!

[FuchsB]

Congrats Anthony and looking forward to the build! Congrats on the SQ5 and the baby!

My Wife and I use our SQ5 with our 6 month old everyday and its the perfect combo of performance and function.

[infinkc]

Very nice, wow 21" winter wheels :)

[spijun]

Congratulations

Which winter tires are 21" ? - (maybe Pirelli Scorpion Winter)

[VroomVroom]

Outstanding. Total FYI - not sure it matters - Audi Oakland has one almost identical to your spec in stock (prestige, driver assist, comfort, 21's)....not that I was peeking online and drooling, or anything. Congrats in advance.

[SpeedyFred]

Yes. I haven't even looked at your vehicule specs, but i saw that mod-list and i just know it's going to look killer.

[K|G]

Looking forward to seeing this!

I am looking for some ecodes right now...

[jodstr2]

sounds nice! can't wait to see it!
congrats on the bambino.

[Anthony]

Congrats Anthony and looking forward to the build! Congrats on the SQ5 and the baby!

My Wife and I use our SQ5 with our 6 month old everyday and its the perfect combo of performance and function.

Thanks! That's great to hear. Your wife enjoys driving it?

Very nice, wow 21" winter wheels :)

Congratulations

Which winter tires are 21" ? - (maybe Pirelli Scorpion Winter)

Well, they're not really "winter wheels" as those in other parts of the country would classify them. It was mostly a silly joke.

Outstanding. Total FYI - not sure it matters - Audi Oakland has one almost identical to your spec in stock (prestige, driver assist, comfort, 21's)....not that I was peeking online and drooling, or anything. Congrats in advance.

I didn't want to pay extra for Driver Assist, Comfort, the 21" stock wheels, and for a drilled front grille. Plus I'm pretty loyal to Audi Stevens Creek. I even used to work there.

sounds nice! can't wait to see it!
congrats on the bambino.

Danke!

[1LEThumper]

Parts en route…

- E-Code headlight housings via Europrice
- European "sticker less" sun visors via Europrice
- Custom powder coated calipers, front/rear via Sprint Auto Works
- KW Height Adjustable Springs via TAG Motorsports
- Winter Wheels: 21"x9" ET25 Avant Garde (style TBA) via GetYourWheels.com
- Summer Wheels: 21"x10" ET37 (brand/style TBA)


So much more to come…

What is the difference in the E Code headlights?

[FuchsB]

[QUOTE=Anthony;9519070]Thanks! That's great to hear. Your wife enjoys driving it?

Wife and I both really like it. She came from a V6 Cayenne and loves the power with the SQ.

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What is the difference in the E Code headlights?

All clear housings without the orange reflector in the side. No side running light. Sharper cutoff and more focused light output.

OP- Can't wait to see this project underway!

Cheers,

[Dennis C]

E Code headlights sound like a cool upgrade...

[bobbyho]

Congrats on the SQ5 and the baby! I don't know if you remember me, but I bought your euro bumper and japanese rub strip from your GTI a long time ago when you were working at Audi. Phew time flies!

[Maximum]

Is this before or after bagging the SQ5? lol looking forward to the build!

[Anthony]

Congrats on the SQ5 and the baby! I don't know if you remember me, but I bought your euro bumper and japanese rub strip from your GTI a long time ago when you were working at Audi. Phew time flies!

Thanks! Wow, yeah, time flies indeed. Glad to see you're part of the Audi fan now!

Is this before or after bagging the SQ5? lol looking forward to the build!

No bags for our SQ5. I love the way yours looks, and I've had fun with the air ride on our TT, but I'll be sticking to static coils on this one.

[Maximum]

No bags for our SQ5. I love the way yours looks, and I've had fun with the air ride on our TT, but I'll be sticking to static coils on this one.

Sounds good. We probably won't do too much to the SQ5 when we get it. Exhaust and lowering are a must though. Stock is just too high in my opinion.

[Sheep Dog]

And yes, it's another Glacier White! Seems to be quite the popular

Estimated delivery date: 03/17

The Glovis Condor pulled into the port of San Diego early this morning.

[jodstr2]

The Glovis Condor pulled into the port of San Diego early this morning.

[q5kris]

The Glovis Condor pulled into the port of San Diego early this morning.

Ohhh the torture! 10 more days. Tick tock tick tock.

I see a Panther Black SQ5 with them 21" wheels in the Peninsula...looks amazing.

[Ms.S4]

I am so excited for you!!!!! SQ budddddies! I love this ride so much it's weird

[Sheep Dog]

A lot of cars from the recent Glovis Condor port offload made it to the SF Bay Area last night and today. There were a lot of full trucks dropping off new Audis all over the Bay Area today. My wife's Monsoon Gray SQ5 Prestige arrived this afternoon at our dealer. Picking it up tomorrow evening.

Anthony, yours should be ready soon too.

[D_Frost]

Congrats (on both the baby and the SQ5)! Looks like you have a good start to the build :)

[Anthony]

I am so excited for you!!!!! SQ budddddies! I love this ride so much it's weird

Teehee…thanks!

A lot of cars from the recent Glovis Condor port offload made it to the SF Bay Area last night and today. There were a lot of full trucks dropping off new Audis all over the Bay Area today. My wife's Monsoon Gray SQ5 Prestige arrived this afternoon at our dealer. Picking it up tomorrow evening.

Anthony, yours should be ready soon too.

Yeah, they were able to get it to the dealer a little early. Still demodding the lease trade in though…

Congrats (on both the baby and the SQ5)! Looks like you have a good start to the build :)

Thanks so much! Definitely an exciting time!

[Anthony]

UPDATE: In the process of de-modding the A6, but if all goes well, I'll be picking up the Q on Tuesday.

The KW adjustable springs from TAG are already here, and the AG Wheels from GetYourWheels will be here on Monday, possibly going on the car Thursday. I won't tell ya which ones, but mine are in this photo…

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Your e-codes will be here Tues/Wed as well

[Dreboog]

Post

[Boom]

Lets see them wheels on the Q

[Trout]

I'm trying to get my deal closed on a Q5 TDI Prestige S-line - also considering those Avant Garde M510s - in black under Ibis White.

[Trout]

Your e-codes will be here Tues/Wed as well

Picture please.

[JGreen76]

subscribed.

[Anthony]

Sorry for the lack of updates, but it's been a very bust week. Took delivery on Tuesday the 18th with 21 miles, drove it straight to my buddy's shop (Sprint Auto Works), installed the KW height adjustable springs I got from TAG Motorsports, then was off to San Diego for Targa Trophy's "German Car Festival" car show and rally throughout San Diego County. She now has over 1400 miles on her.

In case you don't follow my @audizine account on Instagram…

@audizine: Just took delivery of the #Audi #SQ5. She's got 25 miles on the odometer, time for some mods. My man @james_becausebags at @sprintautoworks installing the #KW height adjustable springs I got from my friends at @tagmotorsports. #audizine #glacierwhite
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: New #Audizine daily driver, the 2014 #Audi #SQ5, sitting a few inches lower thanks to @sprintautoworks, @tagmotorsports, and #kwsuspension. Photo by @j_sherwin. A new set of shoes going on tomorrow...
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: Since these aren't going on until tomorrow, here's a #WheelWednesday tease. The new set of 21" @agwheels loaded into the #Audizine #Audi #SQ5 and ready for rubber.
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: The #Audizine #SQ5 is ready for its road trip to San Diego this weekend for @targatrophy07. If you're at @hre_wheels HQ on Saturday morning, be sure to say hello!
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: Another look at the #Audizine @Audi #SQ5 with its new stance and #M510 @agwheels in battleship gray. Special thanks to #AudiStevensCreek for another excellent sales experience, @tagmotorsports for the KW height adjustable springs and suggestions on wheel offsets, to @sprintautoworks for the spring install, @getyourwheels for the #AGwheels, and #McLeas for the wheel/tire mounting and alignment.
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: Thanks to @fusionofideas for the shots of the #Audizine #Audi #SQ5 rolling into @targatrophy07 this morning! #fusionofideas #targatrophy #agwheels #m510
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: Another @targatrophy07 Experience Event in the books, and back to The Bay we go! Had a blast driving the new #SQ5 in the rally. The handling and power are far better then I ever imagined! #audizine #homewardbound #gofuckyourselfsandiego
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

@audizine: Pitstop in DTLA with for a bite and a little lubrication, with @seanriv, @robwolfbiz, and @cfeulner and @trevorfromwherever from @activfilms. #angelcitybrewery #audizine #audi #sq5
Read more at http://web.stagram.com/n/audizine/#f5TrgfoRcRGPREfg.99

[osideaudi]

Looks Great! How's the ride on those springs?

[Anthony]

Looks Great! How's the ride on those springs?

Surprisingly great even in their lowest setting! You forget you're in an SUV. Dare I say it feels even better then a stock S4!

I'll do a proper shoot and a separate review thread on the springs in the coming weeks.

[Boom]

Damn, wish there where Q5 drivers in my area with springs or coils and get the boss to bite on lowering the car. She won't let me play.

[jodstr2]

sweet car, Anthony! congrats! makes me really want to lower mine. hmm...

[VroomVroom]

Absolutely awesome. That stance! Congratulations.

[Cody Maverick]

Is that the only thing on right now? just the springs? saw the photos on instagram.. i think i decided to get rid of my B8 A4 and get one of these.. Just wondering what else suspension wise you will be replacing.. or really.. what else needs to be replaced? can you just do the springs and be ok in the long run?

[rcastillejos]

Great looking Q. Perfect stance ~!