2020 A5 Sportback Spy Shots

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02-22-2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ArvX147

SQ5 already doesnt have real exhaust.

The exhaust pipes get dirty and fake ones don't... Cant really think of a reason real exhaust tips are better other than "but muh racecar!"

4 exhaust pipes on a v6 is already gratuitous and un-necessary.

I agree with you but the SQ5 exhausts are ugly as sin. Had one for a loaner and was not impressed at all. Was glad to get my S5 back. The only good thing was the better visibility.

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02-23-2019, 06:19 AM

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I rather have dirty pipes than fake exhausts lol. Black exhaust tips whats up?

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02-23-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

I rather have dirty pipes than fake exhausts lol. Black exhaust tips whats up?

Looking in to getting my tips Cerokoted matte black.

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02-23-2019, 08:10 AM

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The entire front design of our cars is vestigial fake design cues that have been blocked up due to aerodynamics.

But whatever, people need to get their "I drive a fast car and people should know" somehow I guess.

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02-23-2019, 08:13 AM

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If i didn’t want people to know i wouldn’t have purchased this car. Simple as that.

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02-23-2019, 11:19 AM

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I rather have dirty pipes than fake exhausts lol. Black exhaust tips whats up?

How do you keep your exhaust pipes clean anyway?

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02-23-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed 2.0

Suit yourself. I don't mind "sleeved" exhausts like the IS-F or RS6. But the completely fake exhaust detailing on the SQ5 was an actual deal breaker for me.

OMG Yes. We are voting with our wallets! My wife cross shopped the SQ5 and came to the same conclusion.

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02-23-2019, 04:53 PM

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How do you keep your exhaust pipes clean anyway?

I just use soapy water, a rag and some old fashioned scrubbing. Sometimes I just use a wet rag. Haven’t ever had issues with build-up or pitting on the A5 or the older Q5.

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02-23-2019, 09:31 PM

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I've used WD-40 and it cleans it, just not sure if it's bad for it or what. In the end it ended up getting pitted or scratched or something and I just couldn't clean it at all. Unless it's just a lot of buildup.

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