The color is outstanding and I think you made the right choice. People that are upset over this don't need to go out and buy an SQ5 if they don't want to!
Funny that I ran across your channel tonight. I bought a '15 Sepang SQ5 Prestige earlier this month too. 25k on the car and came with APR stage 1 & 2 intake. So far I added H&R -3 springs with Bilstein B8's, EPL stage 2 with TCU tune... have the RS grill and summer wheels on order now. Just subscribed - I will be watching your build as I do mine now haha
Pop Jones could’ve had it towed home. When I got in a wreck and totaled my car (wasn’t my fault as well) I just told the tow truck to tow it to my house and leave it at my driveway. Took off what I wanted and insurance came and took it after
The look of the RS grille will transform the front end. You're going to love it! Be aware, it is a pain to install. Search online for an install. It helped me a ton when I did mine!
To all the SQ5 hater queefs. 1. Q5 is built off the A4 chassis, very nimble. Super on point steering and braking. Mileage into the 30's. 2. Room in the rear, plenty to be exact. 3. Ground clearance. Needs no explaining the benefit. Especially when modded with air suspension. 4. Same engine as the S4. Great motor. 400whp easy with bolt ons. 5. As an Audi Sales Specialist, I can tell you we sell over double the Q5 chassis, in comparison to any other Audi model. Only downside is the 8 speed. They should've kept the DSG. Period.
This is coming from someone who just traded a fully loaded 2012 S4 w/ 30k miles, for a 2016 Mercedes CLS 63S AMG 4MATIC w/ 7k miles. I will never consider an SQ5.
@@ryan1845 We also have an AF Quadrifoglio, did one acceleration pull and the CEL started flashing. No chance id own one. Love driving it but holy crap they are unreliable. Our Q5 clients are the most loyal we have.
I ended watching you when you sold GTI and atarting now.. its interesting for me again.. sq5 is so cool car and cant wait to see what you will change and improve
I found this channel by accident. I am currently driving an s4 and had thoughts of getting a 2016 SQ5. it’s such a difficult choice because Ive never owned an suv, but yet feel drawn to it. Anyways, happy your feeling the ride tho.
So first of all big shout out to you all the way from Bavaria Germany.. I am curently driving a sleeper Q5 which means it is a almost normal Q5 with tuned up engine to 315 horsepower and i am now thinking of installing a Garrett stage 2 which gives me around 410 horsepower.. hmm but living in Germany we have tons of rules and regulations no one needs and we´ll see if it can be done what i have in mind.. The Q5/SQ5 for me is the best car ive ever driven.. so have fun and keep tuning it..
I'll remain a subscriber just because you helped me with my S5 V8 meth injected Supercharged build. Since most of the B8 and B8.5 parts are interchangeable. I can't wait to see what builds the future holds with you.
Don’t listen to the people talking crap. You do you, Eli. Do what makes you happy. The people that enjoy your content enjoy it because of you, not just the car.
Hey Man, I had an S6 which was totaled. The car was an absolute animal! Stage 1 APR with TCU tune, now looking at an SQ5. The S6 was extremely expensive to maintain. I am hoping the SQ5 is a bit cheaper to maintain. Thanks for the video.
I am so happy for you. By the way best choice of color. I am excited to see what you do with it. I have a S4 Sepang Blue with the Black and White interior or (piano black) with black wood and aluminum inserts wrapped on VMRs 710 gun metal. Also have a 2014 Q5 Prestige with the Big brakes OEM and 3.0T. This SUV's Performance can be underestimated. They are fast and do have the same platform as the Porsche Macan with less price tag. So happy for you and looking forward to your SQ5 project.
Excited to see what you do, the 3.0t is an incredible platform. I have a 15 Audi a6 prestige @394hp and a 15 sq5 premium plus stock. Easily tuned cars and still realible to 450hp
Finally someone who know cars got an SQ5, I have been searching for a long time. I have a 2017 SQ5 Daytona grey a very nice but the problem is the engine oil every couple months I have to add oil to it took it the dealer and they couldn’t find anything wrong with it and they said oh these supercharged engines always need oil every couple of months and he advised me to just keep adding it every time I see the message come up.
Quick notes the rs grill you ordered is likely not going to fit as all of the vendors who claim their grille will work on the SQ5 because the frame and I’ve soured the internet for the last year and it’s just not there. -The ZF trans tune does not exist eithe. -Lastly you cannot fit 295 tires on the front. 285’s is the max and even that’s pushing it. If you ever need any help or recommendations with the car itself or trying to obtain parts happy to help as I’ve spent literally 100’s of hours modding my own. I also have extra own parts if you could use some.
My wife have a the S-line 2013 Prestige and that SUV is a serious thing. Since both have basically the same engine, I'll be watching closely to copycat your mods 😎
I just had a baby and I'm looking for a dad mobile that's still fun and makes decent power. Doing some research a few mods and these things make 450ish hp? That would be perfect for me and a total sleeper since people have no idea what an SQ5 is. Also, didn't realize you're from Mass! I am too, the roads fucking suck around here. Makes it impossible to drive my Vette. Earned a sub from me.
Looking forward to this build. I just picked up a black 2014 SQ5 and so far it has been a great car. Would like to know where you sourced your RS grill. The striped grill and honeycomb insert mismatch just doesn’t look right.
I would've guessed an S5 sportback but damn an S6 would've been sick. I'm currently swapping my B8 S4 for a B8.5 S5. So I'll be sticking around. You actually put me on to FCP Euro so you have my loyalty based on that alone.
good choice dude, the b8.5 models are by far the best looking audis. and the supercharged 3.0 is so much more enjoyable and resposnsive than the new b9 turbocharged 3.0.
I purchased a white 2016 SQ5 with a stage one unitronic tune a couple months ago, and absolutely love it. I would just like to do something to make it a bit louder, but cant seem to find any information out there about sq5 exhausts/ deletes , so was curious if you were planning anything along these lines..
Drive what your like and don't worry about the negative comments. SQ5 is a great car/SUV. I like it and it'll be cool to see what you end up doing with it.
Eli this car is amazing man!!! So excited for you! How do you like it after all of the mods? On my first SQ5 I didn’t notice much going stage2 with the pully and AWE full to be honest. It felt good and sounded amazing! But not sure if it was worth what I spent How do you feel?
If possible you should talk to IE about a TCU tune for the ZF, I'm sure I can speak for all the c7 a6/a7 and sq5/q5 guys would love to have a easy flash solution versus going with the hp tuners route. Cheers!
My wife and I had a 2015 SQ5 prestige glacier white with the 21" wheels and black leather. We traded it in and now we wish we had it back. The new SQ5s have the fake exhaust tips and that keeps us from getting one of those.
Great choice I never subscribed and randomly saw a video like once in a while like once a month or once every two months I just don’t like the 4 door sedan U had a s4. I love the sq5 and now will subscribe!!!! Ima get a sq5 one day! I’m in college right now.
Is it sad I'm really enjoying watching this on my break from work eating my sandwiches and it's making my day better....and yes I agree on the highway more than cornering, also what's a sadan for European lads a saloon?
I was going to go with apr because IE didn't have a tune for my 3.0t Q5 6 months ago until I saw that you going with IE and I checked their website again and they have it now!! 😎
Super curious about the 8 speed. I’ve got a 11 gti with dsg that I love and wanna here the differences, pro/cons of this new one. Also love the baby blue on the car, when is soccer practice /s
Excited to see what you can do with the SUV, which presents its own set of challenges. Also hoping Audi will see US enthusiasm for high performance utility vehicles and bring more of these models here (I.e., RS6 avant or SQ7) to compete against the likes of AMG E63 wagon etc. Maybe an S8 plus for the next build. 😜
I’m in market for an suv that’s not a soccer mom suv , for example like yours but not as sporty.. I have the x50i in mind but only from the years 2012-13 is there any alternatives you can recommend? I’ve also been looking at more all wheel drive, rear wheel drive suvs no fwd 🚶🏻♂️ but yeah any recommendations?
Brother dont worry to much bout people. I was think sq5 tdi with massive 750nm without tune at first time. But also this engine is great !! Rims first mod 🙂
A B5 S4 project car? That's a whole new level of maintenance... this coming from a previous 2001 S4 owner. You should be required to own a lift if you own a B5 S4.
The panoramic roof is "yuuge"
DoubleD603 but is prone to leaking
I am mesmerized by the color on this car. Good to see you back behind the wheel of another Audi. 👍
Sepang blue is one of my favorites!
From *Hatchback* to > *Sedan* to > *Suv*
Whats next?
Mini van?
City bus lol
Truck for sure
Sports car / exotic
big 'ol lifted chevroletdown
Ya mum
I have a stock SQ5 and would like to see everything all over again, no worries. Let’s see you do things inside the cars interior.
IDGAF what you buy. As long as I get to see that pretty face.
JK, but not really.
Glad you're happy Eli. That's what matters most to the fans :)
The color is outstanding and I think you made the right choice. People that are upset over this don't need to go out and buy an SQ5 if they don't want to!
Good video dude, I have just brought a 2015 SQ5, being delivered Monday 😉
Glad you’re happy with your purchase! Always look forward to your mod choices and videos!
I have this motor on my A6 and love the performance. Tuned makes it a really quick sedan despite the weight.
Enjoy your SQ5!
Funny that I ran across your channel tonight. I bought a '15 Sepang SQ5 Prestige earlier this month too. 25k on the car and came with APR stage 1 & 2 intake. So far I added H&R -3 springs with Bilstein B8's, EPL stage 2 with TCU tune... have the RS grill and summer wheels on order now. Just subscribed - I will be watching your build as I do mine now haha
hope you kept a lot of your mods taken off of the s4 since they'll fit on you SQ5
he didnt buy his s4 back off his insurance so he wouldnt have any of the mods kept.
Pop Jones could’ve had it towed home. When I got in a wreck and totaled my car (wasn’t my fault as well) I just told the tow truck to tow it to my house and leave it at my driveway. Took off what I wanted and insurance came and took it after
SUV is where it’s at now.
It’s great to see a pov from someone who has driven both the S4 and the SQ5.
Glad to see you happy with your purchase bro👍can’t wait to see what you got in store for the sq5.
The look of the RS grille will transform the front end. You're going to love it! Be aware, it is a pain to install. Search online for an install. It helped me a ton when I did mine!
I looked it up, it’ll be fun!! I’ll hopefully get a video of the entire process and then more people can do it!
Bad ass purchase! S5 with ground clearance!
To all the SQ5 hater queefs.
1. Q5 is built off the A4 chassis, very nimble. Super on point steering and braking. Mileage into the 30's.
2. Room in the rear, plenty to be exact.
3. Ground clearance. Needs no explaining the benefit. Especially when modded with air suspension.
4. Same engine as the S4. Great motor. 400whp easy with bolt ons.
5. As an Audi Sales Specialist, I can tell you we sell over double the Q5 chassis, in comparison to any other Audi model.
Only downside is the 8 speed. They should've kept the DSG. Period.
Torque vectoring?
0 - 60... I vote RS3 or AR Quadrifoglio
This is coming from someone who just traded a fully loaded 2012 S4 w/ 30k miles, for a 2016 Mercedes CLS 63S AMG 4MATIC w/ 7k miles. I will never consider an SQ5.
@@ryan1845 We also have an AF Quadrifoglio, did one acceleration pull and the CEL started flashing. No chance id own one. Love driving it but holy crap they are unreliable. Our Q5 clients are the most loyal we have.
One pull is not credible
You buy what you like it's your money don't worry what other people think at the end of the day it's still a sweet ride.
Exactly!
If you have adaptive suspension, check out the KW HAS kit. I loved it on my Q5 3.0. Super adjustable and I still fit 295’s all around.
I would say once lowered this is the closest to a b8.5 s4 Avant we can get in the US. The perfect balance of practicality and speed.
I ended watching you when you sold GTI and atarting now.. its interesting for me again.. sq5 is so cool car and cant wait to see what you will change and improve
agree, I skipped the whole S4 era, however I'm back onboard now and keen for more content!
I just got a 2019 sq5 prestige black optics package. 7th vehicle in 9 years and by far my favorite.
I found this channel by accident. I am currently driving an s4 and had thoughts of getting a 2016 SQ5. it’s such a difficult choice because Ive never owned an suv, but yet feel drawn to it. Anyways, happy your feeling the ride tho.
So first of all big shout out to you all the way from Bavaria Germany.. I am curently driving a sleeper Q5 which means it is a almost normal Q5 with tuned up engine to 315 horsepower and i am now thinking of installing a Garrett stage 2 which gives me around 410 horsepower.. hmm but living in Germany we have tons of rules and regulations no one needs and we´ll see if it can be done what i have in mind.. The Q5/SQ5 for me is the best car ive ever driven.. so have fun and keep tuning it..
I'll remain a subscriber just because you helped me with my S5 V8 meth injected Supercharged build. Since most of the B8 and B8.5 parts are interchangeable. I can't wait to see what builds the future holds with you.
I'm planning to move from mk6 GTI to SUV soon, I'm gonna miss my GTI but I'll be back one day when I can afford/have the space for two cars!
The zf8 is fantastic on the highway. Not so much in the city with heavy traffic and low speeds. You’ll discover that with time
alvin rivera I have noticed this, seems off the line the SQ5 is “lacking” but once it is rolling the power is great.
boost8d it’s the 1-2 and 2-1 gear shifts that are bit funky. I have an A5
Dig it man!! Can't wait to see what the first mods are.
I love my upgrade from my S4 to my Q5. Been my personal favorite vehicle so far in the 20+ cars I’ve owned.
Snippetmaster3000 3.0T is the only option for a Q5! 😁
Don’t listen to the people talking crap. You do you, Eli. Do what makes you happy. The people that enjoy your content enjoy it because of you, not just the car.
Hey Man, I had an S6 which was totaled. The car was an absolute animal! Stage 1 APR with TCU tune, now looking at an SQ5. The S6 was extremely expensive to maintain. I am hoping the SQ5 is a bit cheaper to maintain. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like bags and 22s should come back on the channel
Not with 295, also coilovers with 20s achieve the same effect. 295/40/20x10 in my setup
I am so happy for you. By the way best choice of color. I am excited to see what you do with it. I have a S4 Sepang Blue with the Black and White interior or (piano black) with black wood and aluminum inserts wrapped on VMRs 710 gun metal. Also have a 2014 Q5 Prestige with the Big brakes OEM and 3.0T. This SUV's Performance can be underestimated. They are fast and do have the same platform as the Porsche Macan with less price tag. So happy for you and looking forward to your SQ5 project.
Excited to see what you do, the 3.0t is an incredible platform. I have a 15 Audi a6 prestige @394hp and a 15 sq5 premium plus stock. Easily tuned cars and still realible to 450hp
I love my 2014 SQ5!
Welcome to the Q club. Can’t wait to see the build. Let me know about that ZF tune...
Finally someone who know cars got an SQ5, I have been searching for a long time. I have a 2017 SQ5 Daytona grey a very nice but the problem is the engine oil every couple months I have to add oil to it took it the dealer and they couldn’t find anything wrong with it and they said oh these supercharged engines always need oil every couple of months and he advised me to just keep adding it every time I see the message come up.
Switch to liqui moly (: ive driven 3,000 miles hard with no loss (:
Hello. What kind of gas does this car require?
Crazy. I just went from a SQ5 to a S4.
@Snippetmaster3000 lower center of gravity-- handles better, massage seats, and more comfortable. My SQ5 was a 2018 model btw.
I love my sq5. We test drove a Porsche Macan and loved it but it was 2 years old and not certified. Enjoy the sq5!!
I'm happy for you man and the SQ5 is a great SUV to get. Yours looks really good in that Blue color😎
Quick notes the rs grill you ordered is likely not going to fit as all of the vendors who claim their grille will work on the SQ5 because the frame and I’ve soured the internet for the last year and it’s just not there.
-The ZF trans tune does not exist eithe.
-Lastly you cannot fit 295 tires on the front. 285’s is the max and even that’s pushing it. If you ever need any help or recommendations with the car itself or trying to obtain parts happy to help as I’ve spent literally 100’s of hours modding my own. I also have extra own parts if you could use some.
My wife have a the S-line 2013 Prestige and that SUV is a serious thing. Since both have basically the same engine, I'll be watching closely to copycat your mods 😎
got no swag of your own?
@@ihci hey, I got a Kia Optima 2012 SX Turbo and I'm happy as a clamp!
I just had a baby and I'm looking for a dad mobile that's still fun and makes decent power. Doing some research a few mods and these things make 450ish hp? That would be perfect for me and a total sleeper since people have no idea what an SQ5 is. Also, didn't realize you're from Mass! I am too, the roads fucking suck around here. Makes it impossible to drive my Vette. Earned a sub from me.
What is the REAL power different Between the SQ5 AND THE Q5 2.0Tsi. ? There is a real change?
Looking forward to this build. I just picked up a black 2014 SQ5 and so far it has been a great car. Would like to know where you sourced your RS grill. The striped grill and honeycomb insert mismatch just doesn’t look right.
eBay is the only place to buy them
I would've guessed an S5 sportback but damn an S6 would've been sick. I'm currently swapping my B8 S4 for a B8.5 S5. So I'll be sticking around. You actually put me on to FCP Euro so you have my loyalty based on that alone.
good choice dude, the b8.5 models are by far the best looking audis. and the supercharged 3.0 is so much more enjoyable and resposnsive than the new b9 turbocharged 3.0.
love the sq5 just picked up a identical spec 16 s3 in sepang with black optics, even same wheels just 19s.
I purchased a white 2016 SQ5 with a stage one unitronic tune a couple months ago, and absolutely love it. I would just like to do something to make it a bit louder, but cant seem to find any information out there about sq5 exhausts/ deletes , so was curious if you were planning anything along these lines..
SQ5 vs C7 A6/7 3.0t?? Thoughts?
I hear ya man! no reason to get the same car twice. Plus the SQ5 is an all around great car, i live in MA as well and the roads are demonic! haha
I think a air ride SQ5 would be cool. That said, what exhaust are you leaning to?
AWE ❤️
I’m definitely excited for this. I haven’t seen many modded ones.
Made the transition from sporty boi to big dad
Drive what your like and don't worry about the negative comments. SQ5 is a great car/SUV. I like it and it'll be cool to see what you end up doing with it.
Again so happy for you sir. Glad you’re okay too from the accident.
Rock that Audi out sir. Cheers!
Always liked the blue! Looks great
Eli this car is amazing man!!! So excited for you!
How do you like it after all of the mods?
On my first SQ5 I didn’t notice much going stage2 with the pully and AWE full to be honest. It felt good and sounded amazing! But not sure if it was worth what I spent
How do you feel?
Bring back the end credit outro miss the dope beat/ drone shot with SQ5
Why are the Euro versions diesel?
If possible you should talk to IE about a TCU tune for the ZF, I'm sure I can speak for all the c7 a6/a7 and sq5/q5 guys would love to have a easy flash solution versus going with the hp tuners route. Cheers!
Man... if only that was in the works or something.... ;)
@@IgnitionTube I like what I hear!, awesome!
il be following your build closely ! i was gonna upgrade to the new Tiguan Rline but i've decided on the SQ5 3.0 .
I like the sq5 tho did you look at Porsche macan s / gts? Love the color excited to see what ya do.
You are going to hate the aluminum trim though. it dents up.
I had aluminum in my S4!
Eli loving the sq5 man i just got a mk6 tdi golf and loving it man!! Also in blue but i think my blue is a shade darker than your blue though...
My wife and I had a 2015 SQ5 prestige glacier white with the 21" wheels and black leather. We traded it in and now we wish we had it back. The new SQ5s have the fake exhaust tips and that keeps us from getting one of those.
Did you get the full value from your insurance for all the mods you installed?
David Lloyd Miller never
Soooo bags?
Great choice I never subscribed and randomly saw a video like once in a while like once a month or once every two months I just don’t like the 4 door sedan U had a s4. I love the sq5 and now will subscribe!!!! Ima get a sq5 one day! I’m in college right now.
You said you can run 295 tires on the SQ5 I'm curious on what size rim and offset
295/40/20 20x10, this is what most of us run with 3.0 tdi and 3.0t to achieve that clean flush big wheel look that sq5s are known for
Nicely Spec'ed SQ5!
were there any thoughts of an RSQ3? not sure if you guys get them in the states.
We don’t get them
Is it sad I'm really enjoying watching this on my break from work eating my sandwiches and it's making my day better....and yes I agree on the highway more than cornering, also what's a sadan for European lads a saloon?
Awesome Car! and as always respect the drive!
My mom drives a audi SQ5 but here in EU is the SQ5 a Diesel
I was going to go with apr because IE didn't have a tune for my 3.0t Q5 6 months ago until I saw that you going with IE and I checked their website again and they have it now!! 😎
😇😇😇
Love the SQ5, but what about the A6 with the 3.0T or is that entirely different?
Same engine, that car just weighs a ton
This car doesn’t have laggy gears like the s4 and s5 b8.5
Hey ignition tube should I get the rs4 grill? Is it worth it
Hey man if you love your car that’s all that matters
Super curious about the 8 speed. I’ve got a 11 gti with dsg that I love and wanna here the differences, pro/cons of this new one.
Also love the baby blue on the car, when is soccer practice /s
Excited to see what you can do with the SUV, which presents its own set of challenges. Also hoping Audi will see US enthusiasm for high performance utility vehicles and bring more of these models here (I.e., RS6 avant or SQ7) to compete against the likes of AMG E63 wagon etc. Maybe an S8 plus for the next build. 😜
Good luck with your team or your boat officially out
Idk, once you get an SUV, it can be hard to go back.
I’m in market for an suv that’s not a soccer mom suv , for example like yours but not as sporty.. I have the x50i in mind but only from the years 2012-13 is there any alternatives you can recommend? I’ve also been looking at more all wheel drive, rear wheel drive suvs no fwd 🚶🏻♂️ but yeah any recommendations?
Hey huge fan. I have a 2009 a5 s line. I love the v6 in it. Do you know if anyone selling a front lip for the car? Thank you
Did you shave your mustache? I see you’re trying to be apart of beard gang
#amishmafia
Brother dont worry to much bout people. I was think sq5 tdi with massive 750nm without tune at first time. But also this engine is great !! Rims first mod 🙂
Semir Mavmudoski sq5 in usa has a 3.0 tfsi
@@Clashofswiss Not tdi ? 🤔
Coulda got a Golf R....
Good job staying loyal to Audi!
As long as it’s not a Honda I’m good.
What if you grab a 2nd project car like B5 S4 or something
A B5 S4 project car? That's a whole new level of maintenance... this coming from a previous 2001 S4 owner. You should be required to own a lift if you own a B5 S4.
Yep
SQ5's look dope lowered a bit on some nice wheels congrats dude. But you shoulda bought another gti ;)
You forgot to mention you also needed an auto
Bet you $20 I can heel toe better than you
If ur one person? Why did u buy a family car?
SUV gangggggggg💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
You can tell hes from boston by the way he says 'room' hahaha
Let me hear that whine 🥺
Benz GLE COUPE AMG FTW
Get ready for that water pump failure!!
This isn’t a 2010 S4
To troll everyone on the interwebs hahah jk i like it bro.. amazing audi .