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    Hi!
    would like to put a hitch on the SQ5 and would like to see the options I have, my sq5 is dropped on coilovers and it will mainly used to put a bike carrier on it. I know that we have the center part of the valence that can be remove. would like to know if it can be reinstall when I dont need the hitch? I want something very subtle. thx

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay337 View Post
    Hi!
    would like to put a hitch on the SQ5 and would like to see the options I have, my sq5 is dropped on coilovers and it will mainly used to put a bike carrier on it. I know that we have the center part of the valence that can be remove. would like to know if it can be reinstall when I dont need the hitch? I want something very subtle. thx

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    Well if u take out the hitch then yes u can put the cover back on ... however if u have the hitch installed and are simply not dyeing it the cover is not going to fit over it .

    The cover essentially Comes with clips that snap back on the valance.

    As for something subtle I recommend the oem one .. they are pretty good and u can buy a oem hitch cap too for it when u don't have the bike rack on it.




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    can you post a picture of the oem one? I search on google but not sure if its the right one that I see

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    If you want to have the hitch completely hidden when when you don't use it, your only option is the Execuhitch Hitch.

    http://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-s...2866342/page3/

    $490 shipped for the Rack-Only version.
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    yeah but it seems to no longer be available.

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    After installing the OEM hitch on my car, I would not install any other. It is a factory piece and the build quality and ease of installation show this. Highly recommended!

    As far as the flap, you can not run it with the OEM hitch unless its trimmed, which has been done in the past and comes out fine. However, blacking out the diffuser makes it really hard to notice that the flap isn't there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PurduinaM3 View Post
    After installing the OEM hitch on my car, I would not install any other. It is a factory piece and the build quality and ease of installation show this. Highly recommended!

    As far as the flap, you can not run it with the OEM hitch unless its trimmed, which has been done in the past and comes out fine. However, blacking out the diffuser makes it really hard to notice that the flap isn't there!
    good idea! where can I find the oem hitch? elsewhere from dealer?

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    Invisihitch is the new name for the Execuhitch, I almost did that but decided I wanted OEM wiring. I got my OEM hitch new from a seller on eBay for $600. Coding was a bit of a challenge but I finally got it figured out, you wouldn't need to for bike rack only or the Invisihitch.

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    I have the Invishitch on our SQ5, well worth the money and about a 1/2 of what the OEM hitch will cost you. I installed mine as well, the Invisihitch is nothing to worry about. It is a steel construction that replaces the factory aluminium crash bad underneath the rear bumper cover. The only difference in the bike rack model and the towing model is that the towing model comes with the electronics and the towing chains, otherwise the hitch system is exactly the same.

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    I have the Draw-tite hitch that is a OEM copy. It was purchased from etrailer.com for $160 shipped. It doesn't come with the wiring, but I didn't need it anyway since it was only for a bike rack.
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    Yup this looks like a good one. The oem one seems to be pretty pricy not sure why...


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    Got a quote from the dealer in Ontario, $1650 installed

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    Quote Originally Posted by FishinDad View Post
    Got a quote from the dealer in Ontario, $1650 installed
    It's not that difficult of an installation. Was probably 3-4 hours when I did it, doing it a second time, I could probably do it in two and a half.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FishinDad View Post
    Got a quote from the dealer in Ontario, $1650 installed
    I had it done at Audi Lauzon in Laval for $1350 installed taxes in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Probmxstyle View Post
    I have the Draw-tite hitch that is a OEM copy. It was purchased from etrailer.com for $160 shipped.
    Do you know if the Draw-tite hitch would work with OEM wiring?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JB616 View Post
    Do you know if the Draw-tite hitch would work with OEM wiring?
    You just need to buy the OEM harness. When looking into the coding, I saw some people used the Invisihitch and bought the OEM wiring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by poncho@home View Post
    I had it done at Audi Lauzon in Laval for $1350 installed taxes in.
    is it me or it is alot of money for hitch... I mean I know they were design by engineer and bla bla bla but ~1500 for a hitch...

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    I paid $650 for my OEM hitch at a local dealer (got a friend who is the parts manager there) and installed it myself in about 2-3 hours, but that also included painting the diffuser while it was off and waiting for it to dry. Hardest part was honestly coding it after, but now that I know that it would be much quicker.




    I need to cut out the center piece to fit around it now that summer is over, but with the black diffuser its barely noticeable.
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    anyone know the part number of the oem hitch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay337 View Post
    anyone know the part number of the oem hitch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaggymatt View Post
    8R0092115
    You also need part number 8R0-907-297-A. This is the bracket that holds the control module in place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DBFL View Post
    You also need part number 8R0-907-297-A. This is the bracket that holds the control module in place.
    Oops yes. It's been a couple months.

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    Sorry to bump an old post-
    But looking to add a hitch to our SQ5. I like the Draw tite here:
    https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2014_Audi_SQ5.htm
    I looks identical to the OE one but I am also looking to have the ability to tow a small trailer whenever the need arises. Having a clean installation for wires, etc is really important to me. Would I be able to use the OE trailer control module bracket or no? Also from what I've read, I'd need the module as well, correct?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubjager View Post
    Sorry to bump an old post-
    But looking to add a hitch to our SQ5. I like the Draw tite here:
    https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2014_Audi_SQ5.htm
    I looks identical to the OE one but I am also looking to have the ability to tow a small trailer whenever the need arises. Having a clean installation for wires, etc is really important to me. Would I be able to use the OE trailer control module bracket or no? Also from what I've read, I'd need the module as well, correct?
    There are a few newer threads covering this, but I will do you a favor and answer you here. You can use any aftermarket hitch with the OEM module/wiring, but to buy just the module/wiring separately a) is hard to find b) can cost just as much or more than if you were to order the OEM hitch/module/wiring all together as a package. Unless you want something like a Stealth Hitch etc. just buy the OEM part and get everything as one package.
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    Thanks for the info!
    Wasn’t fully clear on the fact the module came with the OE piece. Good to know. Appreciate you taking the time.

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    Has anyone used the Curt hitch on a lowered Q? I'm looking for something basic and inexpensive that will be used solely for carrying bikes, so no wiring required. I don't like the look of the OEM with the hitch cutout removed. Curt seems fairly unobtrusive and utilitarian, but because it's so low I worry about scraping the bike rack on slope transitions with a lowered car. This would be for the B8.5.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buggravy View Post
    Has anyone used the Curt hitch on a lowered Q? I'm looking for something basic and inexpensive that will be used solely for carrying bikes, so no wiring required. I don't like the look of the OEM with the hitch cutout removed. Curt seems fairly unobtrusive and utilitarian, but because it's so low I worry about scraping the bike rack on slope transitions with a lowered car. This would be for the B8.5.
    I'm pretty sure that most Curt hitches sit below the bottom of any rear bumper:

    Which even at stock height makes it sketchy with the possibility of hitting/scraping. If you wanna save some cash, buy the Draw Tite version that is exactly like OEM. Then buy the OEM filler plate that is pre-cut (which I bought since I didn't wanna cut up my OEM filler). That way you can save your OEM filler for when you wanna convert back and not have just a big open gap without the filler when the hitch is installed.
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    The B8.5 Q5s don't have an option for pre cut filler plate, as least the SQ5 didn't the last time I looked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djn876 View Post
    The B8.5 Q5s don't have an option for pre cut filler plate, as least the SQ5 didn't the last time I looked.
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    The pre-cut filler plate I bought fits my B8.5 3.0T Q5 no problem, even tho I believe it was meant for the B8. The only difference with the B8.5 3.0T Q5 and SQ5 diffuser is that the SQ5 has the little fins at the bottom.
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    Yeah that's right I think that's why I could never find one that fit. Don't know if the color is any different, but the s line and sq5 fill plates are different part numbers.

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    After reading this thread, I too didn't want all the exposure of the Curt hitch so I started searching and will be picking this up shortly... Looks like the perfect solution and for being lowered too.
    Will post pix during and after install.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tone-Dogg View Post
    After reading this thread, I too didn't want all the exposure of the Curt hitch so I started searching and will be picking this up shortly... Looks like the perfect solution and for being lowered too.
    Will post pix during and after install.

    https://stealthhitches.com/products/...2015-2016-2017

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    I have a Stealth Hitch on my 2019 and it is great! I use mine to haul bikes around and it works great. Highly recommended

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    IMO the Stealth Hitch is a great option for people that don't want it exposed or visible when not in use. However if your towing larger items and need the OEM module/wiring, OEM really is the best way to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by choppstixxx View Post
    IMO the Stealth Hitch is a great option for people that don't want it exposed or visible when not in use. However if your towing larger items and need the OEM module/wiring, OEM really is the best way to go.
    100% agree, I try and go OEM as much as possible. Great point.
    I probably should have stated my use, which is hauling mountain bikes around. I have the Thule tray carrier and will likely never tow anything, or at least I haven't yet. I suppose I will have to cross that bridge down the road.

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    There's a template out there somewhere that shows where to cut the cover plate for minimum exposure. I cut just enough to get the cover back on and leave the OEM hitch accessible for bikes. If I need the wiring I have to pull the cover but its only two screws.

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    Quote Originally Posted by choppstixxx View Post
    IMO the Stealth Hitch is a great option for people that don't want it exposed or visible when not in use. However if your towing larger items and need the OEM module/wiring, OEM really is the best way to go.
    I recently installed a Stealth Hitch on my recently-purchased SQ5, and just thought I'd upload a few pics to show how they are positioned and installed. Plus a couple of how they look with the bumper cover back on. The installation was fairly straightforward and not too tough. The hardest parts were (1) making a specific trip to Home Depot to pick up a massive 15/16" bit (which I didn't have), and (2) getting the bumper cover back on without breaking anything or scaring the neighbors by yelling loudly and using too much harsh language. A bit of advice--there are four bolts/posts that need to go back into the body, and all of them need to be lined up (and probably with the nuts hand-threaded) before you move to other parts. I was too concerned about not breaking any tabs along the quarter panels and didn't realize one of the posts hadn't made it back into the hole until I got everything on the sides squared away. Had to essentially start over.

    Anyway, here's what a Stealth Hitch looks like before and after the cover is put back on:








    I haven't really had a chance to use it yet, but love the fact that it's completely hidden. I won't be doing anything but hauling some bikes around, but they do sell a tow package with it (which does complicate the installation quite a bit).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tinpusher View Post
    There's a template out there somewhere that shows where to cut the cover plate for minimum exposure. I cut just enough to get the cover back on and leave the OEM hitch accessible for bikes. If I need the wiring I have to pull the cover but its only two screws.

    Does anyone know where to find this cutout template?

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    I am looking for the part number of the cover plate as mine is missing. Any ideas?

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    The cover for my 2016 SQ5 is 8R0807819M1RR.

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    Thanks, That is kinda alot for a piece of plastic. Will look into local salvage cars...

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