Hi All, just lowered our Q5 over the weekend using H&R sport springs and swapped out the factory 18s with 20x9 +40 Hartmann HRS4 gloss anthracite with machined face. I first want to thank Dion and Skyler at Achtuning for the knowledgeable service. The wheels came in quickly, looked great, and were just what we wanted.

We had factory Michelin Latitude touring HP on the 18s and went with Yokohama Parada Spec-X sized 255/45/20. Only have put on 100 miles so the spring may still settle some more. Since both were swapped out at the same time, it's hard to tell which component changed what in the ride department. I would say the ride is more taut, road imperfections are more apparent without being overly harsh. It definitely handles better and feel more connected to the road. I would say it rides more closely to an A4 with sport suspension, even the view out looks more high sedan than SUV now.

Overall the stance is definitely transformed and the Q looks great. The 18s have been outfitted with snow tires, so we'll have a better comparison on just the H&R springs vs stock once those go back on for the winter. Also, we debated between Hartmann vs VMR V708s for quite some time but decided on the Hartmanns because we liked this finish better and they accepted OE Audi center caps.

I also took some photos with the interior to show another poster who inquired about this combination. We also have 35% tint installed on the front windows and pano roof. The difference isn't nearly as noticable as the 2nd photo would indicate, it is definitely a closer match in person.

This forum has helped our decision immensely when it came time to decide on our setup. So please feel free to ask any questions I may be able to help other people who are on the fence about going larger and lower. On to the pics and thanks for looking!

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Your Moonlight and Cinnamon Brown is a terrific combo!

 

A tasteful enhancement to an already sharp ride. Well done!

 

Thanks guys! I forgot to mention that the Hartmann/Yokohama combo only added 2.5lbs per side, which is pretty good considering going 2 plus size. The stockers were 61 lbs and Harmanns were 63.5 lbs.

 

Looks fantastic, very well done.
You should enjoy the Parada Spec X tires, I have had them on my FX for the last 2 years and would get them again.

 

I *really* like these Hartmann 20" RS4-style wheels... considering them for the white Q5 I have on order -- in black or a gunmetal finish. My only issue is that I think I'd want bigger brakes to match. On several Q5's I've seen with 20"+ wheels with open faces, I think the brakes look out of proportion.

 

i love those 20" Hartmann wheels!

 

Nice! Needs bigger brakes with those rims jusforlooks. Pity the Q5 didnt get 6 pot Brembos like the Q7.

 

I love this color; how would you describe it.....it looks like a bluish/blackish with a bit of grey in it. Now i dont know which to get the daytona pearl or the moonlight blue! Nice car and keep up the good work!

 

The car looks great! A quick question. Do you mind saying how much you paid to have the springs installed?