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Old 12-31-2014, 08:56 AM
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Default SQ5 Lowered - H&R Springs, 20mm ECS Spacers, Factory 21's

The mods continue on the Q. Last night H&R springs were installed. They haven't settled completely yet but I am happy with the results thus far. Ride quality did not suffer, if anything...it improved.

ECS 20mm Spacers on factory 21's front/rear. Also tossed on my roof rails with bike rack and fairing.

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Whoa. Looks perfect! Definitely considering dropping mine like this (when I finally get it in a few months).

Please keep posting pics as the mods continue!
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Originally Posted by JesseRohr
The mods continue on the Q. Last night H&R springs were installed. They haven't settled completely yet but I am happy with the results thus far. Ride quality did not suffer, if anything...it improved.

ECS 20mm Spacers on factory 21's front/rear. Also tossed on my roof rails with bike rack and fairing.













How's the ride quality now?
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Nvm just read it. Now you got me wondering if I should go with 12.5 or 20mm. Infront.
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The [S]Q5's track slightly wider in the front.
If you decide to go with 265's when you get new shoes, there will be a little poke.
Most everyone uses 10-12.5mm in the front.
You could always go with the 15mm's to be in the middle.
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Looks just right to me. Which springs did you use, and how much of a drop?


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The mods continue on the Q. Last night H&R springs were installed. They haven't settled completely yet but I am happy with the results thus far. Ride quality did not suffer, if anything...it improved.

ECS 20mm Spacers on factory 21's front/rear. Also tossed on my roof rails with bike rack and fairing.













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Originally Posted by SQive
The [S]Q5's track slightly wider in the front.
If you decide to go with 265's when you get new shoes, there will be a little poke.
Most everyone uses 10-12.5mm in the front.
You could always go with the 15mm's to be in the middle.
think I'm just stay with the 10mm. Because I'm sure I'm get wheels with low offeset later on and spacers will be just for winter setup.
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Brilliant. That's the way the SQ5 is supposed to look. Steve
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Looks absolutely awesome! Great job!
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Originally Posted by SQive
The [S]Q5's track slightly wider in the front.
If you decide to go with 265's when you get new shoes, there will be a little poke.
Most everyone uses 10-12.5mm in the front.
You could always go with the 15mm's to be in the middle.
I actually am building wheels for it that should be here late this month.


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