What did you do to your B9 A5/S5 today?

[Dirty_Bourbon]

Hey can you give me a little more information on how to do this. On my ‘21 Audi it was a B. I. T. C. H. But in my ‘24 S5 it is what you expressed above. I’d love to do it this evening with a mini flathead. But I want to make sure I understand what you’re saying. ( from the front ). The left and right tabs put in or out to unhook, and the top goes down? TIA


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So for those who care, I used a mini flathead like I had available to me. A smaller narrow trim tool would work obviously. For the b9.5 ‘24 S5 front plate it’s different then the b9. The male prong/tab is built into the grill and remains. The female receivers are on the bracket. 4 total 2 top and 2 side. I did the left and rights first which were a press in and wedge. Came very easy. The top is a press in and down I kept the bracket titling towards the ground with my off hand. It’s not difficult but you can press the side ones back into place if you don’t keep a bit of pressure on the bracket titling downward plus you want to keep fingers on it from dropping behind your grill. I tried uploading a picture but AZ having issues.


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[okie21]

Brembo rotors, Powerstop pads all around, tire rotation, and I washed each wheel front and back

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[Hey_T_S5]

Brembo rotors, Powerstop pads all around, tire rotation, and I washed each wheel front and back

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How is the brake dust on the Powerstop pads? My rear wheels are permanently caked with brake dust?
And there’s no better time for a thorough wheel clean than when the wheel is off the car.


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[okie21]

How is the brake dust on the Powerstop pads? My rear wheels are permanently caked with brake dust?
And there’s no better time for a thorough wheel clean than when the wheel is off the car.


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I've only put 100 miles on the new pads, but I expect to get almost no brake dust. I put these pads on my 2 previous cars and barely had any dust build up

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[Hey_T_S5]

Installed a paid of CF DSG paddles, these are the stick on kind. I like the way the look but their functionality is limited, tapping the top of the paddle will not engage gears, but my normal driving position puts my hands at a location where the paddles activate gears so they work for me.

Also added a pair of Badgeskins to my headlights, these are Gloss Black. I think they look good and do a good job at hiding the Amber reflector.


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[Hey_T_S5]

I've only put 100 miles on the new pads, but I expect to get almost no brake dust. I put these pads on my 2 previous cars and barely had any dust build up

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Good to know. I checked my pads when I changed my tires and they have plenty of meat left, but might pull the trigger and replace them because the brake dust is unbelievable. I am having to scrub my rear wheels on a weekly basis.


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[okie21]

Good to know. I checked my pads when I changed my tires and they have plenty of meat left, but might pull the trigger and replace them because the brake dust is unbelievable. I am having to scrub my rear wheels on a weekly basis.


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I didn't need to replace the pads. I was just tired of constant dust. Did the same for my wife's Taos. She has black wheels and they wouldn't stay clean.

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[Lensch09]

A little project I'm currently working on for my RS5 SB :)





I'm getting excited :)

-DL

[Leo Gets]

A little project I'm currently working on for my RS5 SB :)





I'm getting excited :)

-DL

these are on my wish list for sure. one day... one day...

[Lensch09]

I'll get a chance to update my build thread over the weekend - However, here's a sneak peak.



Stay tuned!

-DL

[compprep]

Installed a used ecs CAI kit I got from a forum member. Great price from him. Went well. Haven't hammered it yet to notice any change.
Still trying to decide if I want a different exhaust or stage 1 tune. (Or both!) Already spent too much on this car!

[Lensch09]

I finally got the carbon seatbacks and dash caps installed! They were CF skinned/laminated by Exotic Car Gear in PA - Very good work! Thank you for the recommendation, @Mops@Nemisis.

I scooped up a brand new seatback from GenuineAudiParts on a clearance sale, and picked up the other from Ebay for around ~$100. The used seatback had a cut retention strap - Apparently, this is common on used seatbacks as the clip that attaches the retention strip to the seat chassis is a bit of a pain to navigate. Lots of salvage yards will cut the strap for easier removal without understanding the parts' significance. Exotic Car Gear also replaced the cut strap on the used seatback - Good as new, now!

Said retention strap - This strap prevents the seatback from becoming a projectile in the event that the seat airbag deploys - IMPORTANT STUFF!!!



For disassembly/removal of the seatback, I've found it significantly easier to remove the two torx screws that fasten the retention-strap clip to the seat chassis. Remove the two torx screws, then remove the seatback from the vehicle with the clip still attached to the strap. It's significantly easier to remove the clip from the strap once the seatback is removed from the vehicle.



They look great! I did wait a few weeks to install them. Prior to install, I did a quick ISO wipe down, then installed Gtechniq CSL and EVOv4 coatings to keep them fresh.







My only concern here in sunny Northern California - My rear seat passengers will need to wear sunglasses due to the glare off of the now glossy seatbacks. Fun fact though, no one ever rides in the backseat of this car!



I scooped up some used dash caps from Ebay for around $50 for the pair. The CF skinner/laminator do have to remove some of the ears/tabs to get the weave to lay flat during the process. However, they reattached them with epoxy after completion of the lamination and they fit perfectly!







Some observations - The factory seatbacks flex quite a bit. This makes them easier to install/remove. When the seatbacks are skinned/laminated with the CF, they are obviously more rigid, which can lend them to becoming a bit more difficult to install. Take your time, and you'll be happy with the results.

I've got some more things cooking. Stay tuned!

Build thread link https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...4#post15089454

-DL

[Hey_T_S5]

Installed a used ecs CAI kit I got from a forum member. Great price from him. Went well. Haven't hammered it yet to notice any change.
Still trying to decide if I want a different exhaust or stage 1 tune. (Or both!) Already spent too much on this car!

Go Stage 1, expensive but simple mod that you can now do using your phone. I just did mine last week and it was a breeze (034 Motorsport). Car drives so much better but now I am looking at Stage 3 as I want even more power!!!


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[Mops@Nemesis]

Brembo 380mm GT - Type 3 Discs 😮*💨

[SQ518]

034 mid pipe done today, gains were substantial when combined with custom 91 dyno tune, 1st graph shows stock & K&N filter, now 368 to wheels. Next step E40 custom tune.




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[Hey_T_S5]

Installed this today -

One of the easiest installs, just need the right tools to get it done.
Difference is noticeable, definitely recommend this mod.


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[dirtysoil]

Lost my B9 SQ5, but I acquired a B9.5 RS5! 2022 13k miles, and a few surprises under the hood. Verified the car's condition with my shop, and spoke to the shop that did original work. Thanks to Mops for allowing me to pester him constantly with questions during my search.

More to come....

To-do list:

RS6 steering wheel
Euro rear headrests
Euro side mirrors
Sequential turns in mirrors
AWE exhaust
034 suspension/trans goodies

Completed:

034/TTE stage 3 turbo pkg
034 stage 3 ECU/TCU
APR HPFP
APR Intake
Wagner intercooler and heat exchanger
CTS downpipes
034 dynamic+ springs





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[Diokhan]

Congrats! It's setup very well!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Congrats Nathan!!

[thcdp]

Been absent from these forums for a while, but I can see it's still going strong. Recently traded a B8 A5 for a 2024 B9 S5 sportback. Quite the upgrade for me!

[LYKUNO]

Been absent from these forums for a while, but I can see it's still going strong. Recently traded a B8 A5 for a 2024 B9 S5 sportback. Quite the upgrade for me!

Very nice upgrade indeed! Congrats on making it yours (IST MEIN S5)!

[okie21]

S5 Coupe, Ibis White - Painted the filled in honeycombs for a MUCH improved look

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[dirtysoil]

Installed the 034 front strut brace and some spacers for the stockers, courtesy of Mops!

[ihate295]

Installed Zimmerman rotors and PowerStop ceramic pads. Love the feel now. Just waiting for Continental to come out with a sale now so I can put the wheels on.

[thcdp]

Smallest (and least expensive mods). Seatbelt buckle cover - for the pesky unsecured buckle knocking back and forth. And cargo hooks that affix to the rear seat LATCH anchors.

2024 S5 sportback

[LYKUNO]

On my way home from a dental appointment yesterday, had the loss of tire pressure alarm appear on the center display for the right rear tire. Stopped at a gas station and checked with my pressure gauge and noticed the RR tire was low by about 4-5lbs. Didn't see any signs of foreign objects or other problems, so added air to 40lbs and reset the tire pressure setting to clear the warning and be able to see if it would come back during the remainder of my trip home (about an hour-long drive). Since the pressure loss warning didn't reappear during that period of time, it was reasonable to assume the leak was a slow one.

This morning, I jacked up the right rear and pulled off the wheel/tire (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season). The tire had lost 5lbs of pressure overnight. There was indeed a small screw embedded in the inner edge of the tire's tread. Fortunately it was not located in the shoulder area of the tire. Since the S5 is our only car, I borrowed a neighbor's pickup and drove to a trusted tire dealer that I've used before. They were able to patch the hole from inside the tire and resolve the leak. The culprit was a ~1" self-tapping screw. I was relieved I didn't need to replace the tire, which only had 3900 miles on it. The repair only ran $33, plus $3 for a cup of Starbuck coffee (conveniently located a couple doors down from the tire shop). I also decided to fill up the tank on my neighbor's Silverado pickup on my way home, which ran another $32 and change. He's always willing to loan me the truck whenever I have the need to use it, so I make sure I make it up to him.

Hopefully, that'll be the extent of any and all tire issues until I get another 1100 miles on the car when I'll do a F-R, R-F tire rotation, the first for this set of tires. One thing I learned is that the B9.5 S5's tire pressure warning system identifies exactly which tire is low on pressure. As I recall, with my old B8 S4, it would set an alarm if a tire was low, but it wouldn't be specific as to which tire was low. (Must be nice to have an RS5 which continuously displays each corner's tire pressure and temperature!)

Edit to add pic of the culprit ...

[Andy_FL]

..... (Must be nice to have an RS5 which continuously displays each corner's tire pressure and temperature!)

Indeed you can too! One of the best retrofits you can do IMO....

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...PMS-to-your-B9

[adbender]

Delivery Day!

[wolfepack88]

Delivery Day!

Nice Ride, looking to finalize my deal this week. Love the white with black optics, it just pops!!

[adbender]

Thanks man...yes. Great to have contrast with the 2024 black optics scheme. Carbon fiber mirrors are surprisingly nice too.

[Pnelson042002]

Good morning.
I was wondering if someone would be able to help me out regarding an issue that came up. I bought a 2019 S5 2 months ago and was told it had a stage 1 APR tune which I confirmed with APR directly. I installed a 034 Super duper s34 intake with super duper intake inlet pipe. In the midst of it the crankcase breather hose broke. Brought it to the shop to fix and finish installing the intake/inlet. Went and picked up the car. It ran extremely well for about 5 minutes. When all of a sudden the check engine light came on as well as a drive system malfunction code. This made it go into limp mode with no more than 2500 RPM maximum engine speed. When I plugged it into the obd scanner it came up P0391 camshaft position sensor error. Purchased a vcds to try to figure it out today. Thanks in advance for the help.

[compprep]

Light tint on all windows but front pass/driver. Washed it!
Ordered ECS rear sway bar, tunnel brace and their res delete pipes.

[dirtysoil]

Busy weekend! Installed a lot of items that many of you have already done. Thanks to Lensch09 for the inspiration and connection on the carbon fiber work:

- Euro headrests

- Euro side mirrors

- Sequential turns in mirrors

- Karbel CF radiator shroud

- ECS CF ECU cover

- 034 Front Brace

- Custom CF oil cap

- Custom CF dash caps

- Custom CF seatbacks

- Badgeskins front amber, rear reflector deletes, and tail light tint for reverse light

More goodies waiting for companion parts to come ...



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[wolfepack88]

Busy weekend! Installed a lot of items that many of you have already done. Thanks to Lensch09 for the inspiration and connection on the carbon fiber work:

- Euro headrests

- Euro side mirrors

- Sequential turns in mirrors

- Karbel CF radiator shroud

- ECS CF ECU cover

- 034 Front Brace

- Custom CF oil cap

- Custom CF dash caps

- Custom CF seatbacks

- Badgeskins front amber, rear reflector deletes, and tail light tint for reverse light

More goodies waiting for companion parts to come ...



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What are euro head rests?

[dirtysoil]

What are euro head rests?

The low profile European headrests, left in picture (not my pic).

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[Diokhan]

You had a busy weekend! Those are some nice changes.

[wolfepack88]

The low profile European headrests, left in picture (not my pic).

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My bad I didn't notice in the first pic. Those look sweet. I looked up and its like $700-$800 for those, am I right?

[dirtysoil]

My bad I didn't notice in the first pic. Those look sweet. I looked up and its like $700-$800 for those, am I right?

I got lucky and picked up a used set from here for way less, but yes new.

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[dirtysoil]

Matrix and blue laser lights enabled by Sam. Awesome experience and I can't wait to drive it!

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[bigern45]

installed ORT HPFP, flashed stage 2+ e85