APR Exhaust System for the Audi SQ5

[SQ5-4RiNGS]

We don’t view any one type of customer as more important than another—whether it’s B9 vs. B9.5, traditional vs. air suspension, or downturn vs. factory tips.

When we began development on this product, it was on our pre-facelift development car, which only had downturn tips and no air suspension. The facelift model we tested on also lacked air suspension.

I’ll take full ownership here:

When I originally defined the project requirements, I wasn’t aware that air suspension would affect the exhaust layout. I didn’t know the facelift model came with factory tip options. I didn’t realize dealers were installing those options on the lot. And frankly, I didn’t expect Audi customers would be willing to cut their bumpers to accommodate different tip configurations.

I was wrong—and I’ve learned from it.

As for my previous comments about the path forward, I simply want to set realistic expectations. The odds of us making a quick change—say, within a few months—are low. Any update would require a full business case, access to development vehicles, prototype fabrication, validation, shifting current projects and resources, manufacturing planning, marketing support, and more. It’s not a fast or simple process.

Researching your subject for the product you will produce is key… as to why that wasn’t done baffles me. Sorry