TCM GLX's 2013 Q5 2.0T build

**AUDuffer** · 07-24-2016 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by tcm glx

Coding for what? For the ecodes I shut off the corner lights, for the fog lights I didn't do anything.

That was it!

**tcm glx** · 08-13-2016 08:25 PM

Ordered blue aspherical mirror lenses from China, and one showed up broken (shouldn't be surprised). Oh well. Thy are sending replacement. The blind spot elimination is great on these.

Some random evening pics, washed her up.

Love me some ecodes

#MTC

**Qumag** · 08-13-2016 09:21 PM

Love it

**tcm glx** · 08-19-2016 08:27 PM

Well, man'd up today and pulled the rear wiper. Before I get a ton of heat, I live in Southern Califormia, I work from home and I have two other cars to drive if for whatever reason we are getting more than an inch of rain. So pulled the panel and the removal was very straightforward. I think it really cleans up the back window. Will post pics shortly.

Also ordered up a new oem drop in air filter (thanks ECS) and oil filter service from Euro Parts. Thanks to you guys too!!

**tcm glx** · 08-19-2016 09:30 PM

Pic of rear window, minus wiper

**AUDuffer** · 08-19-2016 11:53 PM

Looks great, TCM!

**DannyDeez** · 08-20-2016 08:02 AM

Lookin good man! Black that front grille!

**Shaggymatt** · 08-20-2016 08:08 AM

Trying to remember if we crossed paths on Passat world in the old days. I had the monster B5 back then with pretty much everything done to it possible.

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**tcm glx** · 08-20-2016 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by AUDuffer

Looks great, TCM!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by DannyDeez

Lookin good man! Black that front grille!

Planning to swap to a RS grill.....but first need more LOW! ;)

Originally Posted by Shaggymatt

Trying to remember if we crossed paths on Passat world in the old days. I had the monster B5 back then with pretty much everything done to it possible.

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Picture of the Passat? We probably did.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 08-20-2016 12:21 PM

Looking really good! You need to get a Supreme plate from Eric. I'm gonna edit that last one this eve

**tcm glx** · 08-20-2016 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

Looking really good! You need to get a Supreme plate from Eric. I'm gonna edit that last one this eve

Edit away brotha!!
I have a supreme plate but it's garage art. Hanging up on my wall! Gonna slap it on for So Cal Euro.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 08-20-2016 01:13 PM

NO.- by Audiyos, on Flickr

**Mops@Nemesis** · 08-20-2016 01:18 PM

Same

Mops on the move

**tcm glx** · 09-05-2016 08:46 AM

H&R Coilovers on order, in the mean time a couple of shots on my way to So Cal Euro

**tcm glx** · 09-08-2016 09:00 PM

Well, decided the H&R springs needed shocks, and rather than order Biksteins, went with H&R Coilovers to get a little lower. Currently at 29.75" FTG and I am really really really happy with the ride. Much better, smoother and more comfortable with the coil overs.

Again. Major kudos to the crew at Supreme. Awesome service!!!

**hi_centered** · 09-08-2016 10:42 PM

Looks great! I only wish the H&R shocks were a little stiffer. Rides awesome but Anything more than 2 adults and the back is a bit too soft.

**fast4cl** · 09-09-2016 08:00 AM

looks good

**tcm glx** · 11-06-2016 03:09 PM

Well no pics for now.. but picked up a RS Grill (They sent me an all black one though, I wanted chrome trim... waiting on new one to show) and also picked up a S-Line rear bumper. Getting painted and will install here hopefully within the next two weeks. Also looking for a 3 spoke DSG steering wheel.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 11-06-2016 04:17 PM

That bumper is going to be a huge upgrade!

**tcm glx** · 11-06-2016 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

That bumper is going to be a huge upgrade!

Indeed, always disliked the 2.0t rear bumper. Have 2 of the four side skirts as well.......once I find the other two, will get those painted and slapped on. I'm excited!!

**Qumag** · 11-06-2016 08:01 PM

I've been thinking doing the same thing, but I like the non s-line look. Where did you get all your body trims?

**tcm glx** · 11-06-2016 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Qumag

I've been thinking doing the same thing, but I like the non s-line look. Where did you get all your body trims?

Rear bumper on Craigslist of all places, and two of the side door trims on ebay. All used parts. Paid $100 for the rear bumper! Had some scratches, but otherwise was great... just black. Need to repaint.

**Drichardson72** · 11-06-2016 08:59 PM

Looking good!! Can't wait to see your new grill and my new grill !

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**tcm glx** · 11-09-2016 03:28 PM

Before:

After:

**AUDuffer** · 11-09-2016 08:31 PM

Mo betta!

**Drichardson72** · 11-09-2016 10:31 PM

looking good. How long did the swap take?

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**tcm glx** · 11-23-2016 12:16 PM

Picked up the rear bumper from paint guy...... will hopefully install this weekend:

**TITAN_Q5** · 11-24-2016 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by tcm glx

Before:

After:

Tony these look great .... can't wait to order these and ecodes as soon as get back ( just hope Arjun still has them in December ) ... care to share the link in this grill ..please

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**TITAN_Q5** · 11-24-2016 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by tcm glx

Picked up the rear bumper from paint guy...... will hopefully install this weekend:

Wait y paint ?

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**SQive** · 11-24-2016 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by tcm glx

I really like what you've done here. You got the black mesh (RS) grille with the chrome surround, and kept the rinds and fog-light surrounds chrome as well. It totally looks OEM+. . .Congrats!

**tcm glx** · 11-24-2016 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by TITAN_Q5

Wait y paint ?

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Bumper was black.

Link to RS grill:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RS-STYLE-BLA...BWlaSe&vxp=mtr

Originally Posted by SQive

I really like what you've done here. You got the black mesh (RS) grille with the chrome surround, and kept the rinds and fog-light surrounds chrome as well. It totally looks OEM+. . .Congrats!

Thanks, really excited to slap it on.

**tcm glx** · 12-04-2016 07:41 PM

Washed her up, a few fresh pictures

**tcm glx** · 12-04-2016 07:43 PM

On a separate note, really really itching to give these wheels a try, 21x9.5 with 295/35/21. Downside is they are reps, but I love this look.

**riceboy22** · 12-04-2016 08:34 PM

Super clean and love the new grill and rear valence. Looks great! (Did that small badge on the rear right escape lol?)

**tcm glx** · 12-04-2016 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by riceboy22

Super clean and love the new grill and rear valence. Looks great! (Did that small badge on the rear right escape lol?)

Yeah I'm a fan of the Quattro badge. So left it on for now. Thanks!!

**TDI Brad** · 12-06-2016 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by tcm glx

On a separate note, really really itching to give these wheels a try, 21x9.5 with 295/35/21. Downside is they are reps, but I love this look.

Looks like a BO Q7 rep who sells those? They would look right at home on my new Q7 in Florett Silver. Probably cheaper than going for some 22" Vossins too.

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**tcm glx** · 12-06-2016 06:31 AM

Couple vendors on eBay have them Brad. Have them in 22" also....I believe they are manufactured by RAD, they are known for making reps of all sorts of wheels.

**riceboy22** · 12-06-2016 06:44 AM

FWIW, those are actually OEM RS6 wheels that he bought from someone in Germany. He had a post in the wheel thread explaining the transaction that I bookmarked because I was considering it at the time: The Official Q5/SQ5 Wheel Thread - Post your setup! - Page 3.