Build log SQ5 MKII “The Mammoth”

[MK2SQ]

I did that after. It was sort of tight but the only reason it was hard was because those button fasteners on the undertray were tough to get out for me.

Would you say that the exhaust would also be possible to change using this method?

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looks like Mops signed on a new ho!

LOL! This one is feisty too!

[cmoore86]

Would you say that the exhaust would also be possible to change using this method?

You got the full kit with the downpipes right? If so my shop told me that the angle that the OEM downpipes come out at would make it really hard to do that even on jack stands much less just with the suspension raised. From that feedback, I would say a lift is required.

[MK2SQ]

You got the full kit with the downpipes right? If so my shop told me that the angle that the OEM downpipes come out at would make it really hard to do that even on jack stands much less just with the suspension raised. From that feedback, I would say a lift is required.

Thanks I guess my plan to do this myself is out. I appreciate the information before I was 1/2 under the car

[MK2SQ]

LOL! This one is feisty too!

I told you to keep this between us

[DiscoDan]

Also got this ready for install just need to see if i want to get ramps or use the jack i have to work under the car still undecided.

Hmmmmmm... first I'm seeing this. The website says it 'reduces slop'

Install appears simple too. Are you installing yourself? Curious if you can do a write-up on the install and what benefits you perceive from this once installed?

Thanks.

[MK2SQ]

Hmmmmmm... first I'm seeing this. The website says it 'reduces slop'

Install appears simple too. Are you installing yourself? Curious if you can do a write-up on the install and what benefits you perceive from this once installed?

Thanks.

Planning to do it myself, will definitely post installation and review.

[SQive]

Hmmmmmm... first I'm seeing this. The website says it 'reduces slop'

Install appears simple too. Are you installing yourself? Curious if you can do a write-up on the install and what benefits you perceive from this once installed?

Thanks.

Ah. . .you noobs are just adorable. LOL

[MK2SQ]

Ah. . .you noobs are just adorable. LOL

Well thank you...

[SQive]

Well thank you...

It just seems like forever ago that us ol' timers were putting these parts on our B8's. LOL

[JD S4]

It just seems like forever ago that us ol' timers were putting these parts on our B8's. LOL

Audi forum hipster.. So cool..

[MK2SQ]

[Mops@Nemesis]

Sexyyyyyyy time!

[JD S4]

What are we looking at here? This red stripe looks different. Is that it?

Or are you trying to tell AZ homies that you want to take us to hammer town playing Lana del Rey?


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[MK2SQ]

What are we looking at here? This red stripe looks different. Is that it?

Or are you trying to tell AZ homies that you want to take us to hammer town playing Lana del Rey?


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Second, just kidding. I thought it was a nice picture and wanted to share it.

[MK2SQ]

Sexyyyyyyy time!

This is what I expected you to say Mops...

Roxanne, you don’t have to put on a red light.

[EuroKid34]

What are we looking at here? This red stripe looks different. Is that it?

Or are you trying to tell AZ homies that you want to take us to hammer town playing Lana del Rey?


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Lmao


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[JD S4]

#HammerTown
#DutchRudders
#YoungAndBeautiful


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[userbbc]

Planning to do it myself, will definitely post installation and review.

did you install yet (034 trans mount?)
i asked this a few times but haven't received a good answer, but the plastic rivets on the center underbody plastic are inset pretty deeply. I haven't been able to find a way to pop them out.

@cmoore - did you install the trans mount already on a 2018? did you have any issues or what did you use?

[MK2SQ]

did you install yet (034 trans mount?)
i asked this a few times but haven't received a good answer, but the plastic rivets on the center underbody plastic are inset pretty deeply. I haven't been able to find a way to pop them out.

@cmoore - did you install the trans mount already on a 2018? did you have any issues or what did you use?

I’m traveling for work and with the snow this will get done in few weeks. I will post the information however it will take some time.

[cmoore86]

did you install yet (034 trans mount?)
i asked this a few times but haven't received a good answer, but the plastic rivets on the center underbody plastic are inset pretty deeply. I haven't been able to find a way to pop them out.

@cmoore - did you install the trans mount already on a 2018? did you have any issues or what did you use?

Yea I did this a while back. It was definitely harder than expected to remove those rivets. If I remember right I used a pry tool under the entire rivet to pull it out slightly. Then I was able to get a small thin screwdriver under the rivet head and pop it out from the body of the rivet. Probably would have been much easier if i wasn't reaching from the side and could actually see the rivet better.

[magoo1310]

Just bought a set of four wheels from SQ5/2018 for my wife's '18 SQ5, and wanted to mention what a pleasure he was to deal with. The wheels were, as advertised, perfect, and he performed 100% as promised, even throwing in a set a wheel bags. Cannot recommend doing business with him highly enough.

Magoo

[MK2SQ]

Just bought a set of four wheels from SQ5/2018 for my wife's '18 SQ5, and wanted to mention what a pleasure he was to deal with. The wheels were, as advertised, perfect, and he performed 100% as promised, even throwing in a set a wheel bags. Cannot recommend doing business with him highly enough.

Magoo

Thank you sir for the kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and conducting the transition. I hope you all the best.

[userbbc]

Yea I did this a while back. It was definitely harder than expected to remove those rivets. If I remember right I used a pry tool under the entire rivet to pull it out slightly. Then I was able to get a small thin screwdriver under the rivet head and pop it out from the body of the rivet. Probably would have been much easier if i wasn't reaching from the side and could actually see the rivet better.

Thanks for the info - partially wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something regarding those rivets.

sq5/2019 - let us know how it goes when you have a chance to install.

I have a trans mount from my previous gen q5 and been meaning to test if it works on the new 2018's
if not, will try out the newer version.

[MK2SQ]

Thanks for the info - partially wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something regarding those rivets.

sq5/2019 - let us know how it goes when you have a chance to install.

I have a trans mount from my previous gen q5 and been meaning to test if it works on the new 2018's
if not, will try out the newer version.

Will do, and you can call me Kamil if it’s easier;)

[choppstixxx]

What wheel specs are you running?

[MK2SQ]

What wheel specs are you running?

The winter set up (in pictures) is 19x8.5 Sparco Podio 235/55R-19 are tires Scorpion Winter from Pirelli. I can’t wait for the new summer set I got from Mops they will look amazing 21” V-FF 109

[DiscoDan]

Will do, and you can call me Kamil if it’s easier;)

Reading up on this there's risk of incurring vibration into the other parts of the vehicle with a transmission mount install. The void there is meant to allow transmission components to flex and move under normal driving conditions. Your driving impressions after install (both cruising at low and high speed, and spirited driving under load and quick start/stops, etc) would be a very good data point.

[MK2SQ]

Reading up on this there's risk of incurring vibration into the other parts of the vehicle with a transmission mount install. The void there is meant to allow transmission components to flex and move under normal driving conditions. Your driving impressions after install (both cruising at low and high speed, and spirited driving under load and quick start/stops, etc) would be a very good data point.

Yes sir,

I was going to get it do e today.

1) go to store buy ramps
2) get the car on ramps
3) get everything ready
4) realize you ran out of silicon spray

Love not having a second car when wife at work...

[MK2SQ]

Got my new lug studs for the new wheels on order from Mops. Now gone take some time to paint the lucking studs to match.

[MK2SQ]

as the other 3 parts waiting on install from Mops as well as the new air intake from him, i decided to buy more Carbon fiber mirror caps, RSQ5 grill, and some more carbon accents

[JD S4]

as the other 3 parts waiting on install from Mops as well as the new air intake from him, i decided to buy more Carbon fiber mirror caps, RSQ5 grill, and some more carbon accents

Damn Buddy. You are getting after it


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[MK2SQ]

Damn Buddy. You are getting after it


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Thanks sir, I wanted to get it all done for when I trade it in LOL 😂

[Mops@Nemesis]

Damn Buddy. You are getting after it

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For real!! Only a few months ago, Kamil was only going to do a few little things. 😁

[MK2SQ]

For real!! Only a few months ago, Kamil was only going to do a few little things. 😁

I got the fever, Audi modification 🤒

Was looking at all the great looking cars on Audizine and Nemesis Autosport site and decided to do something about it.

[Mops@Nemesis]

I got the fever, Audi modification 🤒

Was looking at all the great looking cars on Audizine and Nemesis Autosport site and decided to do something about it.

That's a pretty real statement! We could have MUCH worse hobbies.

[MK2SQ]

That's a pretty real statement! We could have MUCH worse hobbies.

Yeah, I could be moding a BMW 🤣

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yeah, I could be moding a BMW 🤣

I honest to god spit out some of my drink and choked a bit 😂

[Hey_T_S5]

Got my new lug studs for the new wheels on order from Mops. Now gone take some time to paint the lucking studs to match.

Let me know how those black bolts hold up!! I’ve gone thru two sets and they start to rust the minute I bolt them in!!!


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[JD S4]

I’m on a 7 hour flight delay in San Diego. Thank goodness for the United Club - I’m on vodka tonic #37 and I’m just gonna start ordering parts from MOPS so I can get my Kamil shit on point.


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