spijun

EU and U.S. version differs in the turn signal (direction indicator), for US modle is together "brake and turn signal bulb"

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

Getting anxious for more parts to show up! Hopefully will have time for the downpipe install this weekend as well.

Thanks again to Spijun for helping me out with some part numbers! Im sure ill have more questions for you real soon haha

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

So I decided to not be lazy and finally get my downpipe installed yesterday.
The cts piece fit great. Only downside is the lack of the extra support bracket (don't know how necessary it really is, not having any noises caused by it not being there) and the hole for one of the nuts at the 3 bolt flange was too close to the pipe to allow a socket to go over the nut.
All in all not bad for the install. Took 2hrs without any one helping out. No need for crazy swivels to get the bottom downpipe to turbo bolt out. All done from the topside of the car.
Only picture I took during the install due to dirty grimy hands haha

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

So the q5 inner door handles (pulls) have always looked bland and just sorta awkward.
I found a set of TT / V8 R8 handles and had the seller send me some rough measurements to see if it was even within the realm of possibility to install these. I got them yesterday and after separating the handle from the housing it seems they will fit. I am at least 80% sure they will at least. I absolutely love stuff like this.. finding little details from other models and making them work on another one. So if it does not work out I won't be too bummed at least I will know the answer and be able to recoupe my $ by reselling these. anyways pictures:



The additional features of the TT / V8 R8 handles give off an appearance that they are way different, but when I held one up front side to front side of the q5 the shape is almost identical. I think worst case there will be a slight gap at the lower backside corner.

Regardless if it works or not Ill be sure to post pictures once I get one test fitted.

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

So unfortunately the handles dont work, which is a bummer because they look much better and are made of aluminum.. stock q5 is plastic. Maybe i'll run the idea past my machinist to see how feasible it would be to make some, or possibly modify the housing. we will see.. only $20 wasted and 20 mins of my time. not a huge deal.
The handle fits but the angle for the pin is all wrong. Picture is with pin in place :/

In other minor news: new filter showed up



Some more goodies should be arriving today as well. In the mean time I've been focusing on cleaning up the car from minor flaws caused by the previous owner. peeling soft touch on the rear vents, missing emblems on the centercaps etc. Nothing BIG, I just like things to be in proper shape.

spijun

Careful with Air Filter
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...ensor-2836866/
Air Filtration Test - MotoWiki

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

Read it and will definitely take it into consideration.
I did some quick searches and did not see any other people that had this issue (not saying it hasn't happened, if you have any other links feel free to PM!). The thread is also 2 years old so I would think there would be more mention in the past 2 years since if it was a more "common" problem. The majority of issues with any car are related to the oiled filters (at least what I have seen).

Regardless thank you for looking out! I will keep an eye on it (scans/visual) hopefully I will have better luck.

spijun

Read the test filters from both links and you will see that the "super sports filters" are no better than the standard filter

Good luck

idale

It's also possible that the rest of us aren't running into issues because we're using the OEM filters (whether because it's performing fine or we don't want to have any potential for MAF issues). Hard to say, hopefully you don't have issues, but nobody has spoken up that they've used filters (aFe or otherwise) successfully on a Q5 or similar either. Older vehicles sure, but as tolerances tighten eventually you start hitting issues.

Just make sure and report back the success or failure after long-term use, and keep a critical eye on that MAF so hopefully you can catch any potential issues while you can still do something about them.

Kevin@Euroimagetuning

I do not care as much about any performance gains, just always been a fan of the re-useable factor. :thumbup:

Possibly, but I find it hard to believe that in 2 years since that thread no one else has tried one (successful or not).
If I have to replace the MAF due to failure fine so be it. Is what it is!
As you can all see... I'm not easily deterred from trying things out. Must be my stubbornness haha!

I will let you know how things go. good bad or indifferent.