Build log SQ5 MKII “The Mammoth”

[MK2SQ]

Hello all,

This is a thread dedicated to document my build of Midnight Blue 2018 SQ5 aka “The Mammut“. It’s equipped with the Prestige, Fine Nappa Leather, Carbon Atlas inlays, Driver assistance, S sport, and Dynamic steering package.


Completed Mods

• Front windows tinted
• Side marker lights tinted
• De-badged
• weathertech full set mats and cargo liner
• Owl Car Camera
• Audi Q-Rings (set of 4)
• Lowering links
• Dragy (GPS Performance meter)
• JB4
• 034 Motorsports trans insert
• ROC-Euro Intake
• V-FF 109 in Carbon Graphite
• carbon fiber mirror caps

Parts on order or waiting for install

• AWE exhaust
• RSQ5 Grill
• Brembo Gt 380mm Brake Kit

Parts on hold (wish list)

• intercooler
• air intake AWE
• BO trim conversation

Links to parts reviews and installation posts/videos

• ROC_EURO Air Intake
• JB4 Tuner Burger Motorsporst

Special thanks to

• Mops from Nemesis for technical support, parts, and continuing contribution to this forum.
• George from Burger Motorsports for technical support, product selection, and tuning performance

I will continue to keep this post updated.

Thank you all for visiting...

[pfdefreitas]

Nice SQ5

[MK2SQ]

Thank you sir, trying hard to make it mine and 1/2 as good as others people on this forum.

[DonnyK]

Looking forward to following your journey with it!

[MK2SQ]

Looking forward to following your journey with it!

Thank you sir, I try to keep this channel entertaining so stay tune in ;)

[MK2SQ]

installed Audi Q-Rings from Amazon

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looking good, Kamil! Moonlight with Rotor grey is such a nice spec 👍🏼

[MK2SQ]

Looking good, Kamil! Moonlight with Rotor grey is such a nice spec 👍🏼

Thank you my friend, and thanks again for all the help!

the lowering links I got from you will get installed this weekend.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Thank you my friend, and thanks again for all the help!

the lowering links I got from you will get installed this weekend.

For sure!

And awesome. Get lowwwwwww 😎

[SQive]

Why is the back "Audi" red, while the front one is pink?
Different parts/sources, or a quality control issue?

[sideshowbob]

Can you get a black optic package on this model year?


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[SunS4Avant]

Why is the back "Audi" red, while the front one is pink?
Different parts/sources, or a quality control issue?

I think is has to do with the shadow. Door on left looks like the sun is shining through some trees while the right door has a solid shadow.

[userbbc]

photos made me realize the oem audi beam rings option only includes the front doors and not the rear

[MK2SQ]

It appears like that in the image as the introduction of light from outside and second picture from inside makes one look lighter (pink). Both sets of lights are from amazon and have the same color in real life.

I did not even noticed until point out good eye ;)

[MK2SQ]

I think is has to do with the shadow. Door on left looks like the sun is shining through some trees while the right door has a solid shadow.

Spot on ! You are right about the second light source changing the color.

[MK2SQ]

Can you get a black optic package on this model year?


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I was told that the 2019 has available black optic package but this dos not appear online. Some owners order the trim from Germany as they have the option already, and some just painted. I for one like the contrast for now of the dark paint and chrome. Maybe one day I get tired of it and look to do something about it.

[JD S4]

Thank you my friend, and thanks again for all the help!

the lowering links I got from you will get installed this weekend.

Can you make a DIY / editorial on installing them with some pics and step by step? AZ would appreciate it!


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[MK2SQ]

Can you make a DIY / editorial on installing them with some pics and step by step? AZ would appreciate it!


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For sure, I’ll try to get to it this weekend :)

[MK2SQ]

Got some goodies today from Terry and George from Burger Motorsports. Super team and great company do deal with, definitely recommend to reach out to them if you want more power.

Thanks guys!!!!

[DiscoDan]

Curious on how you tinted the side marked lights? Photos? How-to?

[MK2SQ]

Curious on how you tinted the side marked lights? Photos? How-to?

I used the VViViD Air-Tint Dark Black Headlight/Tail Light Window Tint from Amazon. First i clean the service with car soup and clay bar. Then i place the film over it to cut slightly larger outline then needed. then i removed the back paper from film and applied it dry over the marker. i then used a plastic edge tool to to remove any air and to insert the excess film inside. i sprayed the tint with babe shampoo and also used heat gun to mold the tape around the marker.

i hope this helps.

film link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

tool link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[BG SQ5]

You should go get some times at the track before installing the JB4...and obviously after

[MK2SQ]

You should go get some times at the track before installing the JB4...and obviously after

I wished we had a track neer by, but I got the dragy unit to track performance before and after. Will post as soon as can but car needs warranty work in nova and won’t make the change before then. Will try to post current performance data ASAP.

[spindlewood]

You should go get some times at the track before installing the JB4...and obviously after

They advertise a stock bypass map so you can install and compare back to back after switching maps. Just ordered mine today.

[MK2SQ]

They advertise a stock bypass map so you can install and compare back to back after switching maps. Just ordered mine today.

Good point should check that also and see. I just wished I did not live in Ohio when we are going to get snow and require winter tires. I don’t really want to make hard pulls with them as I would think with such softer rubber it would remove a lot of miles from there life.

[Thudux]

SWEET

[MK2SQ]

SWEET

Thanks brother nice JK u got, interesting front end.

[Thudux]

Thanks brother nice JK u got, interesting front end.

lol thank brotha.....it's a love and hate thing between enthusiast.


***disregard the vehicles behind me as that was not part of my group lol

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[MK2SQ]

lol thank brotha.....it's a love and hate thing between enthusiast.


***disregard the vehicles behind me as that was not part of my group lol

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I know the feeling, some think a jeep is a inline 6 two doors manual with no roof or its not a jeep.

i for one definitely like what you done and can appreciate the unique look as this is also what i would like to achieve with any vehicle i own.

[MK2SQ]

sneak peek for a weekend project, any guess? Mops don't help with the guessing

[Mops@Nemesis]

sneak peek for a weekend project, any guess? Mops don't help with the guessing

No clue!!




Mops On The Move

[MK2SQ]

No clue!!




Mops On The Move

[MK2SQ]

got the Bluetooth module wired up to the JB4

[JD S4]

Links and tune. Ready for your posts!! Good luck man


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[MK2SQ]

Links and tune. Ready for your posts!! Good luck man


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Thanks brother finishing my breakfast and building energy to get this done. It’s been a long week ;)

[MK2SQ]

Got the Mammoth lowered yesterday.

Thanks Mops and Cmoore

[JD S4]

Looks great, Brother! Excited to see more


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[MK2SQ]

Looks great, Brother! Excited to see more


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thanks working on it now check in in 10 min

[MK2SQ]

This is how the install process looked like for me. Always follow your specific instructions provided from the OEM

1). I measured the stock height in Dynamic and Off-Rode mode for reference. I used painters tape to insure measurements are perform at the same location.




2). Select the Off-Rode more and give it a minute to air up the suspension. After select the wheel change option from the MMI. Turn the car off, lock the doors and remove the key from when the car can communicate with it.

3). Instructions stated that the all four links can be changed without jacking the car. However I jacked up the car to remove the front links as it gives you more visibility and work space.















4). Remove old links using a flat screw driver or needle nose pliers. Do the metal side first as not to damage the sensor arm. Once that is released the other is easy to pup out just by moving the link around.





5). Insert the rubber grommet on the ball joints





6). Apply a small amount of grease on the ball joints

7). After adjusting the links to desired measurement (instructions call for 8mm shorter then OEM) remove the lock rings apply a small amount of grease in ball joints install the link and insert the lock rings.




8). the rear seat was done without lifting the car. Similar process as front only with one major difference, the rear links you make them longer then OEM.






9). after all four links are changed I started the engine, turn of the wheel change option from MMI, and lower the car by each mode and monitor clearance. After I tooked for a drive to let everything settle and measured difference.

10). I had to readjust the links 2-3 times each to get them to final seat up. This process was done without jacking up the car. The rear is easy the front I also turn the wheels to each side when performing the adjustment.

Hope this helps,

[JD S4]

That’s awesome man!! Thanks for the write up and pictures. Super helpful.

Question - I’ve read 3-4 owners instance of this install and all have same the same thing about having to do it 2-3 times to get the adjustment right. What do you attribute that to? Seems simple - set them all the same and go but clearly not that easy. Do you have to removal them completely to adjust them each time?

If you did it again - what would you do differently? Skip the jacking and wheel removal?

You should make that post a DIY and we can have it stickied

After some miles - post your thoughts on ride quality, handling and the trade offs.

Thanks for the informative post! This is the best part about forums.


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