Pondering SQ5
05-28-2015, 04:35 AM
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05-28-2015, 05:38 AM
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BigGinger linked to my thread above. Just moved the Execuhitch over to my SQ5 this past weekend. Would highly recommend it.
I don't tow often (so like the hitch being concealed), best of both worlds for the way I use it.
Good luck,
-tgt
I don't tow often (so like the hitch being concealed), best of both worlds for the way I use it.
Good luck,
-tgt
05-28-2015, 06:41 AM
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If you get the factory hitch, it's wired into the vehicles existing electronics covered under warranty. When they give you the cover plate, if you just use a dremmel and cut a small hole just for the hitch, it looks fine, it looks like it's supposed to be there. I have an AUDI symbol in mine and it looks great.
Why try to hide it? after all it is an SUV, not a sports car.
Why try to hide it? after all it is an SUV, not a sports car.
I agree that it doesn't look awful, especially with the audi symbol on it, but ultimately IMO the exhaust area looks more clean without it.
05-28-2015, 10:14 AM
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Picture of mine. Cut the opening myself with a Dremel. Definitely a must do else you have a big gaping whole in the valence which is pretty ugly imo and not as clean as non-hitch. Appears I have the same Audi plug as the poster above as well.
05-28-2015, 10:34 AM
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You can fit a ball hitch no problem. Typical for hitches in the US you just need one of these >> Curt/7500 lbs. GTW 2 in. receiver tube loaded ball mount 45036 at AutoZone.com
05-28-2015, 11:02 AM
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Not sure about SQ5, but if you order a Q5 with the towing pkg, the car also comes equipped with an additional transmission cooler. Are you saying this cooler is also installed at the port?
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05-28-2015, 11:08 AM
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If you are referring to the plug, yes it should fit any 2 inch receiver. Part # is ZAW 092 702 A and you can find them on ebay, your dealer or various other online Audi parts stores for about $20.
As far as the valence cover I think it depends on the year of your Q. Earlier models didn't come with a removable panel for hitch access so the actual bumper/valence was cut.
If your Q is a later model (which it appears to be) with the removable panel then should have received it with the car and then it is just a matter of cutting out a hole for the receiver to poke through and a couple of screws to reattach. But you are right depending on how your rack mounts you may not be able to have the panel and rack on at the same time. Not a lot of room between the cover and the pin hole in the hitch. Have yet to put my rack on so can't confirm 100%.
As far as the valence cover I think it depends on the year of your Q. Earlier models didn't come with a removable panel for hitch access so the actual bumper/valence was cut.
If your Q is a later model (which it appears to be) with the removable panel then should have received it with the car and then it is just a matter of cutting out a hole for the receiver to poke through and a couple of screws to reattach. But you are right depending on how your rack mounts you may not be able to have the panel and rack on at the same time. Not a lot of room between the cover and the pin hole in the hitch. Have yet to put my rack on so can't confirm 100%.
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