Deezys Q5

[DannyDeez]

Using my been-married-awhile-ometer, I'd recommend the H&R's/B8's + 20's without a moment's hesitation. I am amazed at the ride quality (I'm on 21's...but I gotta' tellya'....those black 20x10 BBS CI-R's are calling my name). The coilovers will obviously get you lower, but if 'moderate' will work for you, marital harmony isn't your only reward. Any lower, and parking curbs and steep driveways come into play. Finally, not sure if this is a factor in your household, but my wife has mentioned multiple times that she loves an SUV because it sits higher and the visibility gives her confidence. Anyway...

Thanks man I appreciate the married guy advice! Moderate is more than enough. For her the height isn't a big concern. She had a coupe, and also the A3 convertible before this, and those were really low to the ground compared to the Q. I personally feel better with her up higher in an SUV, and she's liking it as well. Much safer IMO. Im strongly leaning towards that H&R/Bilstein combo for sure. Was also thinking 20's just to give her a little more cushion on the ride too.

CI-R's are nice. Ive always been a BBS fan. Ran CH-R's on my S5. What tire size are you running on the 21's?

[VroomVroom]

CI-R's are nice. Ive always been a BBS fan. Ran CH-R's on my S5. What tire size are you running on the 21's?

I'm still on the stock Pirellis - 255/40. No rush on my end to make a move, but unless something else really grabs my attention I'll pull the trigger when these tires are ready for replacement. That 10" width & +25mm offset seems to be spot-on. FWIW, when I was having my shocks & springs installed, the shop was putting a BBK (Brembo 380mm) on a Monsoon Q5 TDI that was already wearing the CI-Rs in brilliant silver. "Shoulda' come like that from the factory" was muttered a couple of times. :)

[Mops@Nemesis]

Nice work Nutzzz! Agreed on the front rings 100%. Same for tips, and now that I finally tried black, I'm not feeling it. As much as I hate chrome... chrome rings and tips forever.

And damn.... I would love to see someone do the satin black CI-R. If not for my CH-R obsession, I would have done them.

[DannyDeez]

I'm still on the stock Pirellis - 255/40. No rush on my end to make a move, but unless something else really grabs my attention I'll pull the trigger when these tires are ready for replacement. That 10" width & +25mm offset seems to be spot-on. FWIW, when I was having my shocks & springs installed, the shop was putting a BBK (Brembo 380mm) on a Monsoon Q5 TDI that was already wearing the CI-Rs in brilliant silver. "Shoulda' come like that from the factory" was muttered a couple of times. :)

Ah ok, I had no clue what the stock tire size on this car is. I don't blame you, the factory 21" wheels are nice. I actually like the upgraded 19's that we got, but I agree 20's would sit so much nicer. Audi can definitely take a lesson on how cars should come from the factory. Its my only gripe with them. BBK's always make me drool..pair them with some BBS and its on point.

Nice work Nutzzz! Agreed on the front rings 100%. Same for tips, and now that I finally tried black, I'm not feeling it. As much as I hate chrome... chrome rings and tips forever.

And damn.... I would love to see someone do the satin black CI-R. If not for my CH-R obsession, I would have done them.

Thanks bud!! You don't like the black tips? I think they're nice. Ill never go black rings in the front, I'm with you on that! CI-R's are nice. Now you guys have me wanting those lol.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Never have liked black tips. They seem very out of place with my LM-R. If I had black wheels, I might love them. I'll probably enjoy them much more with the gold CH-R.

[DannyDeez]

Never have liked black tips. They seem very out of place with my LM-R. If I had black wheels, I might love them. I'll probably enjoy them much more with the gold CH-R.

Ah gotcha. Makes sense. Gold!! That's something I wasn't expecting... do tell!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Ah gotcha. Makes sense. Gold!! That's something I wasn't expecting... do tell!

I sold my OEM 21's with intent to buy some 20's. No bronze TE Ultra in the US, and I'm not waiting 4 months So I decided to buy some 10.5 CH-R. Gonna refinish them in BBS satin race gold. Wanted to do the LM-R in satin/gold, but decided I'd be better off doing some CH-R. Been wanting to do bronze TE since the A5, so this second set in gold should work out great.

[DannyDeez]

I sold my OEM 21's with intent to buy some 20's. No bronze TE Ultra in the US, and I'm not waiting 4 months So I decided to buy some 10.5 CH-R. Gonna refinish them in BBS satin race gold. Wanted to do the LM-R in satin/gold, but decided I'd be better off doing some CH-R. Been wanting to do bronze TE since the A5, so this second set in gold should work out great.

4 month wait!? Screw that. CH-R is also one of my faves. Looking forward to seeing them in the satin gold on your SQ!

[VroomVroom]

My $0.02 on the tips...I waver a bit. What I really dislike, though, are non-rolled tips that optically disappear when viewed from behind. If there was an aftermarket exhaust that offered rolled tips, I'd be much more tempted. Of course, I've also never really cared much for a loud exhaust behind a V6, so I'm in the minority the whole way around. :)

[DannyDeez]

My $0.02 on the tips...I waver a bit. What I really dislike, though, are non-rolled tips that optically disappear when viewed from behind. If there was an aftermarket exhaust that offered rolled tips, I'd be much more tempted. Of course, I've also never really cared much for a loud exhaust behind a V6, so I'm in the minority the whole way around. :)

I don't know if I can even tell the difference in rolled or non rolled tips. Or maybe I'm just used to always seeing one type.

Have you heard the AWE Touring on the 3.0 in person? Hands down probably the nicest exhaust note I've ever heard. Curious to know your thoughts on it if you have.

[VroomVroom]

I don't know if I can even tell the difference in rolled or non rolled tips. Or maybe I'm just used to always seeing one type.

Have you heard the AWE Touring on the 3.0 in person? Hands down probably the nicest exhaust note I've ever heard. Curious to know your thoughts on it if you have.

Probably obvious, but the rolled tips give a much "thicker" edge. I haven't heard an AWE, but I do like the sound from the videos I've heard. I did get to hear a Milltek on an S4. Seemed a little "thin" and raspy, but in fairness it wasn't under load. This is one of those mods where I'm on the fence - just not sure I can justify the expense. I haven't yet been disappointed with the stock 3.0 system, aside from the damn valve thingie that blackens the outer tips about 8.3 seconds after cleaning and polishing them. Wah.

FWIW, I can echo the cool/dry Plasti-Dip experience. The end result is impressive, and much more "OEM." Kinda' takes it from a three-footer to a one-footer, if that makes sense.

[DannyDeez]

Probably obvious, but the rolled tips give a much "thicker" edge. I haven't heard an AWE, but I do like the sound from the videos I've heard. I did get to hear a Milltek on an S4. Seemed a little "thin" and raspy, but in fairness it wasn't under load. This is one of those mods where I'm on the fence - just not sure I can justify the expense. I haven't yet been disappointed with the stock 3.0 system, aside from the damn valve thingie that blackens the outer tips about 8.3 seconds after cleaning and polishing them. Wah.

FWIW, I can echo the cool/dry Plasti-Dip experience. The end result is impressive, and much more "OEM." Kinda' takes it from a three-footer to a one-footer, if that makes sense.

Ahh ok I can picture it now. I can't wait to get the AWE on my S4. Such a great sound.

I'm gonna try and dip something when it gets cooler and see what happens.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Learned something when I dipped a badge last week. If you let it dry in a cool, low humidity environment, the result is glossier and deeper black.


Mops on the move

[DannyDeez]

Learned something when I dipped a badge last week. If you let it dry in a cool, low humidity environment, the result is glossier and deeper black.


Mops on the move

Hmmm I didn't know plasti dip reacted to temperature like that. I definitely did it when it was hot and humid out.

[14S4GWM]

Learned something when I dipped a badge last week. If you let it dry in a cool, low humidity environment, the result is glossier and deeper black.


Mops on the move

Now the Plastdip threads are going to blow up in December, January and February.

[AUDuffer]

You can always get the glossifier spray to kick the shine up.

[DannyDeez]

You can always get the glossifier spray to kick the shine up.

True. I bought the glossifier as well. Only tested it once and decided to stick with matte for the Q5.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yea man, I did 6-7 coats, and let cure overnight in the garage. Did not like the matte look, and wondered if leaving indoors would help. Did one more coat, and it looked totally different. Much more black. But it's not like you can pull your vehicle into the living room for a dip job

Rolled tips are like OEM. Out rim thicker. Like on Steve's R8. The tips show much more from the rear.

[DannyDeez]

Yea man, I did 6-7 coats, and let cure overnight in the garage. Did not like the matte look, and wondered if leaving indoors would help. Did one more coat, and it looked totally different. Much more black. But it's not like you can pull your vehicle into the living room for a dip job

Rolled tips are like OEM. Out rim thicker. Like on Steve's R8. The tips show much more from the rear.

I'm with you.. 6-7 coats is my usual as well. I dipped it in the garage(door open) and let the car sit in the garage for a week before moving it! Lol. I think it must have just been the disgusting heat that week.

Just looked at BK's ass pic. That's what I was picturing but wasn't sure.

Front end of the VW lookin good!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Shitty pic but you can see it's more black




Mops on the move

[DannyDeez]

Let's play with some vinyl. Super easy to pop this trim off. Not sure why Audi didn't offer us better options. We aren't liking the wood.

[AngryQ5]

Let's play with some vinyl. Super easy to pop this trim off. Not sure why Audi didn't offer us better options. We aren't liking the wood.

Do these pull right off?

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[AUDuffer]

Trim tool and you're good to go!

[tcm glx]

What is the plan with the wood? Wrap, plasti dip? What color?

[DannyDeez]

Do these pull right off?

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Trim tool and you're good to go!

Yup, they pop right off with a trim tool. Takes only a few seconds per piece.

What is the plan with the wood? Wrap, plasti dip? What color?

Gloss black vinyl wrap. I think Mops is the only one here who's following my S4 build, but if you guys click here and scroll down to post 21, you'll see the different types of gloss black that I tried in order to find the one that matches the factory piano black the closest.

[ThunderDent]

I decided to give dip a try again. Last time I tried, I was too damn impatient I think.

I hate having the rings different front and rear, so my plan (I think) is to keep the rings on the car chrome (front/rear/wheel caps) and dip everything else black.

I bought the black dip and the glossifier. I watched some vids on it.

Temp/humidity thing is good to know. How long do you wait in between coats?

I'm assuming light coat. Wait until it changes color. Do again over and over. Add glossifier coat a couple of times or so.

[DannyDeez]

I decided to give dip a try again. Last time I tried, I was too damn impatient I think.

I hate having the rings different front and rear, so my plan (I think) is to keep the rings on the car chrome (front/rear/wheel caps) and dip everything else black.

I bought the black dip and the glossifier. I watched some vids on it.

Temp/humidity thing is good to know. How long do you wait in between coats?

I'm assuming light coat. Wait until it changes color. Do again over and over. Add glossifier coat a couple of times or so.

Yes patience is key with this stuff. I waited about 15 mins in between coats, and it was completely dry to the touch at that point. (Note: I touched the overspray to test dryness, rather than getting skin oils on the actual piece and ruining it). If you like how mine came out, then temp/humidity won't be an issue. It was hot and humid when I did it.

I think since you have the BO package with everything else black, the rings in the rear would look great in black as well. Just my opinion obviously, but you're only ever going to see the car from one angle at a time. So when you look from behind, you will have a nicely blended black optics combo, and when you look from the front, well, unfortunately even I haven't been able to decide what to do with those chrome rings to make the front end match. Also as a side note: Have you thought about the carbon fiber rings for the rear? I know you have a bunch of nice carbon goodies coming soon.

And yes, light coats. You want to spray each coat from different angles to get the maximum amount of coverage on the piece. So for example, the first coat I spray facing the piece directly and very lightly(Maybe like 2 or 3 passes over it). The second coat, I'll spray it from the left on an angle. The third coat I'll spray it from the right on an angle. The fourth coat I'll spray it from the bottom aiming upwards. The fifth coat I'll spray it from the top aiming downwards. At that point you'll have PLENTY of coverage all around the piece. Then coats 6 and 7 I'll just spray at whatever angle I think might not have been hit the best.

Edit: besides a small test piece, I have no experience with the glossifier. I watched some videos from Fonzie and it looks like applying 1 or 2 coats thick and wet is the better option for it. I couldn't say for sure though.

[ThunderDent]

Thanks man. I'll be giving it a try at some point here.

I could always do the rear rings to see what they look like. It's not like I can't take it off.

I'm actually thinking about waiting, as I'm going to take the car in for professional paint correction service after the mod install.
I worry the buffer will fuck up the dip! That's a lot of effort to redo.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Joel, just practice on something. I first did an entire garage rack at the old house.

I only wait 5 minutes tops between coats.

[DannyDeez]

Thanks man. I'll be giving it a try at some point here.

I could always do the rear rings to see what they look like. It's not like I can't take it off.

I'm actually thinking about waiting, as I'm going to take the car in for professional paint correction service after the mod install.
I worry the buffer will fuck up the dip! That's a lot of effort to redo.

No prob. True. If you don't like the rings it will take less than a minute to peel the dip off.

I agree, waiting until after the paint correction is your best bet. No sense in spending all that time prepping/dipping just to have it accidentally ruined.

Joel, just practice on something. I first did an entire garage rack at the old house.

I only wait 5 minutes tops between coats.

Good point. Practice on anything to find the dip/gloss combo you like best.

[cheewy16]

Joel, just practice on something. I first did an entire garage rack at the old house.

I only wait 5 minutes tops between coats.

5 mins thats all you need???? I waited 15 mins btwn coats And I did 6-7 coats

[DannyDeez]

[AngryQ5]

nice work
how do they feel to the touch?

[jpsjr]

I can believe they pop off that easy! Really nice work on the trim!

Jose

[Drichardson72]

Just stumbled onto your thread for the first time. Nice work, man!


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[DannyDeez]

Just stumbled onto your thread for the first time. Nice work, man!


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Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[tcm glx]

Looks outstanding.

[DannyDeez]

nice work
how do they feel to the touch?

Thanks! They're nice and smooth to the touch.

I can believe they pop off that easy! Really nice work on the trim!

Jose

Looks outstanding.

Yup, pop off super easy. Thanks for the kind words guys!!

[vwblackb5]

How are you handling the fact that her Q5 has power folding mirrors and the S4 does not?

[Mops@Nemesis]

Danny! Nice job man.

5 mins thats all you need???? I waited 15 mins btwn coats And I did 6-7 coats

Even with extreme humidity, that is more than enough.

How are you handling the fact that her Q5 has power folding mirrors and the S4 does not?

Shots have been fired, IMO