Base14's build thread - because stock is boring

[base14]

I've been waiting to post here until I had something worth posting. Finally got my wheels on, and I really like how they turned out! 2010 Q5 3.2L FSI P+. Picked up the car in June, single owner with low miles. Loving the ride so far, super smooth running! Now on the to build --

Mods so far:
Suspension:
- Eurocode sway bars F+R.

Interior:
- Facelift shift knob
- Full interior white LED swap
- Refreshed B8 steering wheel.
- Audi rings LED projection puddle lights

Exterior:
- Facelift headlights and taillights
- Forgestar F14 20x9.5 et30 in gunmetal finish (no more), changed to Verde Parallax 20x9.0 et25 gloss black wrapped in Continental DWS06 A/S 255/45r20
- RS style honeycomb fog light grille
- Plastidipped black front grille chrome
- Audi SQ fender wing extensions
- Shaved rear emblems
- Amber LED front turn signals
- LED reverse bulbs
- Ziza yellow fogs.

❄️Winter mode:❄️
- Stock Audi Q5 19x8 5 spokes plastidipped black, Yokohama iceguard iG51v 235/55r19

Engine:
- Stock as stock could be.
- Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Magnaflow center resonated X-pipe 11385, dual Magnaflow 11235, Magnaflow 4” slash cut tips 35127 TOO MUCH DRONE, so this was removed 5/2018.

VAGCOM mods:
- Gauge sweep at startup
- Turn signal "Wink" OFF
- LEDs dim to 50% with headlights on (9% is stock)
- Tail lights ON as DRLs
- Open/close windows and sunroof with long press on remote
- Footwell lights ON while driving
- Annoying beep delete.


Mods to come:
RS Style mesh grille
Bilstein B12 suspension kit

As it stands today (8/23/18):



Update: Facelift headlight and taillight conversion completed, and blacked out the OEM grill (12/11/17)





Before/Afters:
The day I picked her up


Filling that wheel gap with the Forgestars!








Here a sound bite of the custom exhaust - https://youtu.be/V0dAXgCwsnk



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[base14]

Just a teaser on what's going on next



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[SQive]

Headlights and taillights??

[base14]

Headlights and taillights??

Aye :)

[sean_entrust]

looking good! Im about to do bilstein/H&R combo on mine!

[base14]

Nice Sean, you'll have to post it up when you get them on! Have you found a better price than on ajusa?


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[sean_entrust]

Nice Sean, you'll have to post it up when you get them on! Have you found a better price than on ajusa?


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I got them off a guy in Seattle. He only used them for 5000 miles


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[BG SQ5]

Just a teaser on what's going on next



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Drugs that just came across the border?!

Wheels look good

[base14]

Drugs that just came across the border?!

Wheels look good

Shhh, you're gonna tip off border patrol


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[base14]

Install on the facelift eBay shift knob. The fit wasn't quite drop in for pre facelift cars as the plastic moulding is shaped slightly different. So I had to pry out the finish staples off both shifter boots and reattach the old with the new. Done easy with a small flathead and finish stapler so not a bad $50 mod.



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[sean_entrust]

Install on the facelift eBay shift knob. The fit wasn't quite drop in for pre facelift cars as the plastic mounding is shaped slightly different. So I had to pry out the finish staples off both shifter boots and reattach the old with the new. Done easy with a small flathead and finish stapler so not a bad $50 mod.



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that looks great! I've been wanting to do that for years, along with an s line steering wheel.

[base14]

Got the facelift tail lights in tonight! They were a breeze with the adapters --took about 10 minutes per side. Such a dramatic change from pre-FL!






And I have these bad boys to tackle next!



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[jeffmena93]

Sick build! Glad to see people is putting in love on Q5's and not only SQ5...

Do you have pictures of the B8 wheel? And list of the VAGCOM mods?


Cheers!


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[base14]

Sick build! Glad to see people is putting in love on Q5's and not only SQ5...

Do you have pictures of the B8 wheel? And list of the VAGCOM mods?


Cheers!


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Thanks man! I'd be all over the SQ if it were anywhere close to my budget but so far loving the Reg Q.

The steering wheel is from Thunderdent ad in the q5 classifieds. Just the regular OEM wheel, just in new condition. The ad is still there last I checked.

I just got the Carista dongle last night so I changed the following mods:
-Gauge sweep at startup
-Turn signal "Wink" OFF
-LEDs dim to 50% with headlights on (9% is stock)
-Tail lights ON as DRLs
-Open/close windows and sunroof with long press on remote
-Footwells (dim)on while driving.
-Service indicator cleared . Side note I dropped in to Audi Wilsonville and they wanted $40 to just clear the service indicator. Yah that! Service gave the excuse of they have to plug it in to a "$3000 computer" to clear it. Big whoop.



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[base14]

Double post delete

[base14]

Got a lot done today. I had the "pleasure" of installing the facelift headlights. Took me about 5 hours to do, but I was taking my time and making sure things were aligned right. It was the biggest pita getting the new headlight tray slid into place at the same time attaching it to the new metal bracket. Of course having rear-facing bolts attaching the tray didn't help either.. On to the pics!

Test fitting the lights


One light in


Both lights and bumper back on!



After detailing, here are the finished pics of my 2013+ facelift conversion








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[SQive]

I say old man. . .You've definitely pulled off that '13 look. Well done.

[base14]

I say old man. . .You've definitely pulled off that '13 look. Well done.

Thanks SQive ! She definitely needs to be dropped and an RS grill, but this aging fox has yet to see her golden years!

[djsnowman777]

looking good my friend !


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[base14]

Thanks for the hook up on the parts @djsnowman777


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[djsnowman777]

still got that steering wheel for sale lol


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[base14]

I put some winter rubber on the stockers, and plastidipped them black. I’m trying to hold on installing them until absolutely necessary. Forecasted to be close to 70s in portland today .



Superimposed them next to the car.



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2010 Q5 P+ Brilliant Black/Black - Build Thread

[base14]

Blacked out the grille chrome trim, with some finish shots :). It will do for now until I can get my hands on a RS style grille.







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[Mikelb01]

Looks nice!

[sean_entrust]

I want an RS grill too! So let me know and we can tackle them together!


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[audirings4]

IMO that looks 10X better than the RS grille.
RS has always looked cheap to me.

[chip_]

Looks good - how many coats of plastidip on the grille?

[base14]

I want an RS grill too! So let me know and we can tackle them together!


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Yessir, that'd be fun! I see you painted yours gloss black. Sprayed or platidipped?

IMO that looks 10X better than the RS grille.
RS has always looked cheap to me.

The more I look at it, the more I am liking it

Looks good - how many coats of plastidip on the grille?

One light coat follow by 3-4 thicker coats. More the better because it makes it easier to peel off in case I change my mind.

[sean_entrust]

I actually had it wrapped along with the window trim and roof rails.


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[base14]

Did a couple pocket dyno runs today, conditions were drizzly and 42 deg. Also was able to confirm the 3.2L has in fact have Launch Control! Nothing ground breaking, but not bad for a 4450 lb SUV (also measured that at the weigh station today).

It’s a good demonstration of what a difference lighter weight wheels can make on an otherwise stock Q5, as the Forgestars shaved 4lbs per corner. Stock specs I found were between 7.2-6.5s.


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[19birel]

Nice build! Any plans for for a facelift front bumper as well?

6.3 secs 0-60 is pretty good for a Q5 3.2, a B8 A4 2.0T with the same 6-speed auto does it in 6.5secs

[base14]

Thanks! Hadn’t given it any thought tbh, because that’ll take me down the rabbit hole of needing a new bumper, grille, and hood for it to all fit


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[base14]

Got into winter mode yesterday. Installed the fender wing extensions and put the winter shoes on! Did I need to take my wheels off to install the extensions? No, but it made it way easier since I was already swapping the wheels anyway.







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[base14]

Also got my installed black Audi lug covers for the clean look with the painted stock 5 spokers. Needs spacers, but I’m pleased with the look for now.






Update with spacers + and compared to summer setup:


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[base14]

Installed these Audi rings LED projection puddle lights from amazon. They were a tight fit but with some careful maneuvering they popped in. 5 mins each side. Not a bad cosmetic upgrade. Also added 5 hp, so nbd...



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[95blkmax]

Love the build dude! Looks great. I highly recommend a aFe air filter and deleting the resonator on the intake tube (between the airbox and the TB). Big difference in response on my A6.

Keep it up!

[base14]

Love the build dude! Looks great. I highly recommend a aFe air filter and deleting the resonator on the intake tube (between the airbox and the TB). Big difference in response on my A6.

Keep it up!

Thanks for the pointers, I'll look into those!

[base14]

The stock Q5 exhaust is boringly quiet so I wanted to amp it up, just a bit. I deleted the rear dual mufflers and added 2 Magnaflow mufflers with 4 inch stainless MF tips. The result is a bit more low end rumble, and slightly louder top end. I’m happy with it, for now!

Parts on amazon - $266
Installation - $200

It wasn’t cheap, but sure is cheaper than a full catback exhaust system. Same power gains too, which is next to none .
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[VroomVroom]

Totally dig the look!

[base14]

Made a video of start up (warm), revs, and a couple take-offs.

It did increase the low end drone which is something I specifically wanted to avoid, so I am slightly disappointed in that result. I feel any exhaust system will inevitably produce more cabin noise than stock any way you mod it... It's not terrible and I am overall happy with the result, but maybe will be looking into some sound dampening material for the spare tire well to reduce the drone. Anywho, here's the video.