2019 2nd Generation Audi Q3

[Jeffrey]

1 hour ago, Fiat5oo said:

It is to lower the VES banding. They did something similar with the A4 when they sold it on 16 inch rims. It is a major price drop to go with the 17 inch vs the 18 inch (10k). I'd rather have cash in hand then pay the higher banding price. Speaking of which, ride comfort on the 17s is great! I test drove on the 18s and found it a bit bumpy, but now that I've driven around a few days on the 17s I can say that they really smooth out a lot of road imperfections. May not look the best, but I'm lao uncle so my back is grateful. 

Staying at 17" instead of 18" probably reduces unsprung weight of close to 2 kgs per wheel.  Coupled with higher profile tyres, obviously the 17" ride will feel less bumpy than the 18".  And it should improve fuel consumption (marginally) too.

Having said that, I will still upsize to 18"; I am lao uncle too, but looks do make me feel good too!😊

[Fiat5oo]

28 minutes ago, Acezz said:

I got the q3 with the standard steering wheel. Any of yall have any idea how much if were to go bk to audi to change the steering wheel to the flat bottomed one? And whether they offer such a service?

I asked this too. Not a simple swap and unlikely they will do as airbag, etc. involved. I think you wanted to do it because the online configurator say very cheap, right? Me too, but was told that the online configurator basically not valid and cannot use as a guide on options.

[Fiat5oo]

2 minutes ago, Jeffrey said:

Staying at 17" instead of 18" probably reduces unsprung weight of close to 2 kgs per wheel.  Coupled with higher profile tyres, obviously the 17" ride will feel less bumpy than the 18".  And it should improve fuel consumption (marginally) too.

Having said that, I will still upsize to 18"; I am lao uncle too, but looks do make me feel good too!😊

Haha,, i keep thinking to go 18 or not too. Planning a trip up to KL end of Feb so will see how the 17s perform with the 65 series tyre first. If we go up to 18s, we are still at a 55 series which is still relatively meaty. I'm not into the aftermarket look, but aftermarket 18s could be lighter than stock 17s to reduce unsprung weight. 

[SZ_ford]

33 minutes ago, Acezz said:

I got the q3 with the standard steering wheel. Any of yall have any idea how much if were to go bk to audi to change the steering wheel to the flat bottomed one? And whether they offer such a service?

you can change in some 3rd party workshop.

i dont think PA does that, can be also quite costly if they do

[Acezz]

48 minutes ago, Fiat5oo said:

I asked this too. Not a simple swap and unlikely they will do as airbag, etc. involved. I think you wanted to do it because the online configurator say very cheap, right? Me too, but was told that the online configurator basically not valid and cannot use as a guide on options.

 

42 minutes ago, SZ_ford said:

you can change in some 3rd party workshop.

i dont think PA does that, can be also quite costly if they do

Yea always wanted to go with the flat bottomed steering wheel, but didnt had the choice for the option since got at motorshow. Considered going to third party workshop like Avantage VAG to change, but am concerned about the warranty. Think it might be voided if i do so?

[Huskybeckham]

On 1/27/2020 at 5:23 PM, Jeffrey said:

My previous Q3 also came without the car jack and nut wrench.  I believe it is because the car did not come with the space-saver spare tyre.  I had to buy these from from the auto parts shop.  I think it cost about $50

I checked the Q3 accessories listing and saw the tools + jack at $105.  However you can only order it if you also order the space-saver spare at $534!

That's why I plan to switch to run-flats, even though there is a  minor negative on the suspension.

 

RFT will be noisier and higher fuel consumption. I had  them on my last ride. Also need to add in TPM. Not sure how much PA will charge for this option. 

[Huskybeckham]

On 1/27/2020 at 4:23 PM, Huskybeckham said:

Hi,  collected my car last week and just opened my tool kit compartment under the boot. Found the tyre repair kits, but no jack or tools to remove the wheel nuts ( only screw driver and tool pin). Checking with those who collected their Q3, is this what you all gotten per attached picture or my is missing some tools? There are also empty slots with our tools. Thanks

Just confirm with PA that this is the standard tool set for tyres repair kit.

[SZ_ford]

3 hours ago, Acezz said:

 

Yea always wanted to go with the flat bottomed steering wheel, but didnt had the choice for the option since got at motorshow. Considered going to third party workshop like Avantage VAG to change, but am concerned about the warranty. Think it might be voided if i do so?

gd question, i am not sure, i changed anyway haha

 

[Jeffrey]

2 hours ago, Huskybeckham said:

RFT will be noisier and higher fuel consumption. I had  them on my last ride. Also need to add in TPM. Not sure how much PA will charge for this option. 

TPM shld be std in d car. Problem is getting rft tyres for the 18" rims; couldnt find any so far.

 

[Ptw]

My cosmic blue with the 18 inch from AD

[Jeffrey]

Very nice!  I also considered cosmic blue, but eventually settled for a silver.

The 18" std wheels look good; I'm going to get a set too!

 

[LinusLoh_1967]

2 hours ago, Ptw said:

My cosmic blue with the 18 inch from AD

Swee!

 

[LinusLoh_1967]

Got the 30k COE!

A bit sianz cos dropped so much!

[Fiat5oo]

3 hours ago, Ptw said:

My cosmic blue with the 18 inch from AD

Very nice! Your pic making me think 18s are the way to go haha

[razif_hunk]

9 hours ago, Acezz said:

 

Yea always wanted to go with the flat bottomed steering wheel, but didnt had the choice for the option since got at motorshow. Considered going to third party workshop like Avantage VAG to change, but am concerned about the warranty. Think it might be voided if i do so?

To change to Flat bottom steering wheel - Premium Automobile quoted $1,700 for it. I checked with them.

[razif_hunk]

1 hour ago, LinusLoh_1967 said:

Got the 30k COE!

A bit sianz cos dropped so much!

Congrats! Is PA going to give u back some rebate?

[LinusLoh_1967]

12 minutes ago, razif_hunk said:

Congrats! Is PA going to give u back some rebate?

Hey bro, COE rebate supposedly 26k. Already sign, based on previous experience normally that's it, agent happy.

Unless PA got good goodwill..

[Chloee]

On 2/4/2020 at 2:31 PM, SZ_ford said:

white is fine.....change to 20" black rims wooohoooo...

Haha yea. 20” black rims with logo emblem and sportsback grille 😍