Performance Upgrades for SQ5?
10-18-2017, 05:13 PM
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10-18-2017, 05:26 PM
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What (legitimate) online sources? Explain any reason why Audi would put out an RS Q5. Or to say it differently, why would VAG intentionally damage Porsche Macan sales by doing this? Point is, the SQ5 just came out. Won't be touched for two years. Porsche Macan facelift will occur as a 2019 model year. If an RS Q5 came out as a 2020 car, i.e., one year after the updated Macan, that would really be bad for VAG. I just don't get the rumors or the logic behind that move.
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10-18-2017, 06:41 PM
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What (legitimate) online sources? Explain any reason why Audi would put out an RS Q5. Or to say it differently, why would VAG intentionally damage Porsche Macan sales by doing this? Point is, the SQ5 just came out. Won't be touched for two years. Porsche Macan facelift will occur as a 2019 model year. If an RS Q5 came out as a 2020 car, i.e., one year after the updated Macan, that would really be bad for VAG. I just don't get the rumors or the logic behind that move.
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10-18-2017, 08:53 PM
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2018 SQ5 is still too new. The cool thing is, these B9 engines have power to spare. Chips, tunes, boost, larger turbos, downpipes, etc. Just a matter of time before we're seeing 600 HP tuned SQ5s. Of the very few vehicles that passed me on the roads in Germany during my factory 911 delivery a few years ago, were massively tricked out V10 Diesel Q7s. These things were doing 140-160mph easily on Autobahns. Can't wait to see what turners do to the SQ5.
10-19-2017, 04:03 AM
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2018 SQ5 is still too new. The cool thing is, these B9 engines have power to spare. Chips, tunes, boost, larger turbos, downpipes, etc. Just a matter of time before we're seeing 600 HP tuned SQ5s. Of the very few vehicles that passed me on the roads in Germany during my factory 911 delivery a few years ago, were massively tricked out V10 Diesel Q7s. These things were doing 140-160mph easily on Autobahns. Can't wait to see what turners do to the SQ5.
10-19-2017, 04:10 AM
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It is in my blood to modify so I hope you guys are right about the future of the SQ5. I am sure it will get plenty of aftermarket support. I have been a long time M3 guy and won't sell my baby, but I am honestly more excited about the future of Audi over BMW. BMW lost it's way IMO so I will stick with the older ones and buy new with Audi.
Quick question, I am assuming any kind of tune will void the warranty, is that the case? Is there usually any factory option tune that keeps the warranty in tact. If you do void the warranty with an aftermarket tune, is your entire warranty gone or just on the engine/management?
Thanks!
Mr. Wolfe
Quick question, I am assuming any kind of tune will void the warranty, is that the case? Is there usually any factory option tune that keeps the warranty in tact. If you do void the warranty with an aftermarket tune, is your entire warranty gone or just on the engine/management?
Thanks!
Mr. Wolfe
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10-19-2017, 05:40 AM
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10-19-2017, 05:49 AM
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It is in my blood to modify so I hope you guys are right about the future of the SQ5. I am sure it will get plenty of aftermarket support. I have been a long time M3 guy and won't sell my baby, but I am honestly more excited about the future of Audi over BMW. BMW lost it's way IMO so I will stick with the older ones and buy new with Audi.
Quick question, I am assuming any kind of tune will void the warranty, is that the case? Is there usually any factory option tune that keeps the warranty in tact. If you do void the warranty with an aftermarket tune, is your entire warranty gone or just on the engine/management?
Thanks!
Mr. Wolfe
Quick question, I am assuming any kind of tune will void the warranty, is that the case? Is there usually any factory option tune that keeps the warranty in tact. If you do void the warranty with an aftermarket tune, is your entire warranty gone or just on the engine/management?
Thanks!
Mr. Wolfe
I factory tuned both my BMW and Porsche. No issues with these upgrades, and yes, these modifications are covered under the main OEM warranty.
10-19-2017, 02:29 PM
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I know, all I was staying is you can do at least 135mph. The roads by me aren't smooth enough to go faster. I felt the car starting to lose downforce because of the roads shape (up and down 5-6ft every 100ft or so) and didn't push it further.
