{"title":"Audi SQ5","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudi SQ5 parts are grouped here. For the B9 SQ5 3.0T, STRATEC Systems lists a 304 stainless downpipe in 200-cell or catless form. The supercharged B8 and B8.5 3.0T cars get an IRL supercharged intake, Vorsprung Autowerk SolidCore motor mounts and a billet supercharger tensioner pulley. A Wrench Haus aluminum transmission mount insert, listed for the B8 Q5, rounds out the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supercharger pulley and solid mounts suit B8 owners chasing a sharper feel, while the downpipe is a common upgrade on a tuned B9. The B8 and B9 SQ5 use different engines, so confirm your generation before ordering. Catless downpipes are generally intended for off-road use. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenchhaususa.com\/collections\/audi-q5\"\u003eAudi Q5\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenchhaususa.com\/collections\/audi-b8-b9-a4-a5-q5\"\u003eAudi B8\/B9 A4, A5 and Q5\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenchhaususa.com\/collections\/vorsprung-autowerk\"\u003eVorsprung Autowerk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aluminum-transmission-mount-insert-audi-b8","title":"Aluminum Transmission Mount Insert — Audi A4\/S4\/RS4, A5\/S5, Q5, Allroad B8","description":"\u003cp\u003eTighten the drivetrain without sacrificing daily drivability. This aluminum transmission mount insert fills the void in the factory rubber mount that lets B8\/B8.5 Audis' transmissions move under load, sharpening shift response while staying streetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audi A4 B8\/B8.5, Audi S4 B8\/B8.5, Audi RS4 B8\/B8.5, Audi A5 B8\/B8.5, Audi S5 B8\/B8.5, Audi RS5 B8\/B8.5, Audi Q5\/SQ5, Audi Allroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow-to guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenchhaususa.com\/blogs\/news\/audi-dsg-transmission-mount-insert-guide-b8-b8-5-b9-b9-5\"\u003eAudi DSG Transmission Mount Insert Guide — B8\/B8.5 \u0026amp; B9\/B9.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wrench Haus","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":42389916778581,"sku":"WH-MNT-002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":42389916811349,"sku":"WH-MNT-002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/9769\/8389\/files\/S0f0bd07f578a42ae8d18ef5723bda0183_a6999aff-3716-4344-88cf-6536ad83e165.webp?v=1776312459"},{"product_id":"billet-aluminum-supercharger-tensioner-pulley-upgrade-audi-supercharged-ea837-3-0t","title":"Vorsprung Billet Supercharger Tensioner Pulley, Audi 3.0T (S4, S5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, SQ5, Q7)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudi gave the supercharged 3.0T a belt-driven blower that spins at serious speed, then tensioned that belt with a \u003cb\u003eplastic pulley\u003c\/b\u003e. Heat cycles, belt load and a few years of mileage later, that pulley cracks, warps or starts walking the belt off track. Classic Audi Tax: a cheap part guarding an expensive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eVorsprung Billet Supercharger Tensioner Pulley\u003c\/b\u003e replaces it with CNC-machined 6061 aluminum and a pre-installed bearing. It's a direct bolt-on \u003cb\u003eAudi 3.0T supercharger tensioner pulley\u003c\/b\u003e upgrade for the S4, S5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, SQ5 and Q7, sold two ways: as a complete kit on a Litens OEM tensioner, or as the pulley alone for your existing tensioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #334155;\"\u003e\n✅ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eKit with Litens OEM tensioner: $111.99\u003c\/strong\u003e · ✅ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003ePulley only: $64.99\u003c\/strong\u003e · ✅ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eDirect bolt-on\u003c\/strong\u003e · ✅ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eShips from Vorsprung\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Factory 3.0T Supercharger Tensioner Pulley Fails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory pulley is plastic. As mileage, heat cycles and belt load add up, it can crack, distort or wear in ways that throw off belt alignment and tracking. A pulley that lets the belt wander puts the supercharger belt, and the drive it feeds, at risk. If you've added a crank or supercharger pulley, the extra belt load only speeds that up. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/tensioner-pulley-replacement-cost\"\u003etensioner pulley replacement cost guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the warning signs and what a shop charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBillet Tensioner Pulley Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eCNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e no flex, no cracking and no heat warping like the factory plastic pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003ePre-installed bearing:\u003c\/b\u003e arrives ready to bolt on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003e7-rib profile:\u003c\/b\u003e matches the factory 7-rib supercharger belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eMore consistent belt tracking:\u003c\/b\u003e a rigid pulley helps keep the belt aligned, stock or pulleyed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eDirect bolt-on:\u003c\/b\u003e installs in place of the factory tensioner pulley with no modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eTwo ways to buy:\u003c\/b\u003e a complete kit on a Litens OEM tensioner (950961A), or the pulley only if your tensioner body is still healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eEngineered in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/b\u003e a billet replacement for the weakest link in the 3.0T supercharger drive, for about half what the name-brand kit costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVorsprung vs Name-Brand Billet Tensioners vs Factory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 12px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eVorsprung\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eTypical name-brand billet tensioner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eFactory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulley material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit with OEM tensioner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$111.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAbout $210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlastic pulley again\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulley only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$64.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot offered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot offered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirect bolt-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirect bolt-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit with Litens OEM Tensioner:\u003c\/b\u003e Litens 950961A OEM tensioner with the Vorsprung billet 7-rib pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePulley Only:\u003c\/b\u003e the Vorsprung billet 7-rib pulley with pre-installed bearing, to bolt onto your existing factory tensioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalls in place of the factory tensioner pulley with no modification required. The supercharger belt has to come off to do it, so it's a smart time to inspect or replace the belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect fit across the Audi 3.0T supercharged (EA837) platform: the 2010–2016 S4 (B8\/B8.5), 2010–2012 S5 Cabriolet (B8), 2013–2017 S5 (B8.5), 2013–2017 Q5 3.0T and 2014–2017 SQ5 (8R), 2009–2011 A6 3.0T (C6), 2012–2018 A6 and A7 (C7\/C7.5), 2011–2018 A8 (D4), and the Q7 3.0T (4L and 4M). Compatible engine codes: CAKA, CCAA, CCBA, CCDA, CGWA, CGWB, CGXC, CTUA, CTUB and CREC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2010–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS5 Cabriolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2010–2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2013–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ5 \/ SQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2013–2017 (SQ5 2014–2017)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2009–2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6 \/ A7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7 \/ C7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2012–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4L \/ 4M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4L 2011–2015, 4M 2017–2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the supercharged 3.0T only, not the B8 S5 with the 4.2 V8, the 3.0 TDI, or the turbocharged 3.0T (EA839) in B9 and later cars. Confirm your engine code against the list above before ordering. Not sure, or driving a Q7 4L? Email your VIN to help@vorsprungautowerk.com and we'll confirm fitment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudi 3.0T Supercharger Tensioner Pulley FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the kit or the pulley only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your factory tensioner body is still in good shape, the pulley only ($64.99) is all you need. If the tensioner is tired or you'd rather replace everything at once, the kit ($111.99) pairs our billet pulley with a Litens 950961A OEM tensioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the factory pulley fail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's plastic. As mileage, heat cycles and belt load add up, it can crack, distort or wear in ways that throw off belt alignment and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a direct bolt-on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It installs in place of the factory tensioner pulley with no modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my 3.0T supercharged Audi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if your engine code is on the list above. It covers the supercharged 3.0T in the B8\/B8.5 S4, S5, Q5 and SQ5, the C6 and C7 A6, the A7, the D4 A8 and the Q7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with a crank or supercharger pulley upgrade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's a 7-rib pulley for the factory-style supercharger belt, and a rigid billet pulley is a smart upgrade when you add belt load with a smaller supercharger pulley or a larger crank pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum with a pre-installed bearing, engineered in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe same 6061 billet construction as the name-brand tensioner for about half the price, plus a pulley-only option the name-brand kit doesn't offer. It ships from us, and a real person will confirm fitment before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eEnthusiast Designed \u0026amp; Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by people who actually drive and modify these cars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eTested on Our Own Cars:\u003c\/strong\u003e If we wouldn't run it ourselves, we don't sell it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; 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font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eReal Enthusiast Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get help from people who understand the platform, not ticket bots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eSmall Team, Big Passion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every order directly supports continued product development and innovation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003ePerformance Without the Marketing Fluff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built parts designed to perform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently paired with this tensioner pulley:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audi-30t-overdrive-crank-pulley\"\u003eTruDrive Crank Pulley\u003c\/a\u003e: more boost from the crank side, with a billet tensioner keeping the belt in line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-unzerstorbar-high-strength-crankshaft-pulley-bolt-kit-audi-supercharged-3-0t-ea837-v6\"\u003eUnzerstörbar Crank Pulley Bolt Kit\u003c\/a\u003e: the high-strength bolt to go with a crank pulley swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-artus-sturm-supercharger-port\"\u003eArtus-Sturm Ported Supercharger Service\u003c\/a\u003e: more airflow through the blower this tensioner drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"va-hub-links\" style=\"margin: 30px 0 10px; padding: 18px 20px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShop More Parts for Your Audi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBrowse every Vorsprung part for your chassis: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-s4-s5-b8-b8-5-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi S4 \u0026amp; S5 B8\/B8.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-a6-a7-c7-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi A6 \u0026amp; A7 C7\/C7.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-a8-d4-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi A8 D4 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-q5-sq5-b8-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi Q5 \u0026amp; SQ5 B8\/B8.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-q7-4l-4m-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi Q7 4L\/4M parts\u003c\/a\u003e. Or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eall Audi 3.0T performance parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive the difference. 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The factory mounts are fluid-filled hydraulic units, and with enough miles (and enough right foot) the rubber tears, the fluid leaks and the engine starts moving around like it has somewhere better to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVorsprung SolidCore motor mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e replace them with a fluid-free rubber element in an aluminum housing: nothing to leak, nothing to collapse, and a built-in emulator so your car never misses the factory active mounts. Pick your durometer, \u003cstrong\u003eTruComfort 45A\u003c\/strong\u003e for the street or \u003cstrong\u003eTruSport 65A\u003c\/strong\u003e for the track, and get a matched pair, one for each side, for the S4, S5, SQ5, A4, A5, allroad and Q5, plus the C7 A6 and A7 and the D4 A8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Durometer: TruComfort 45A or TruSport 65A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurometer is rubber hardness on the Shore A scale. Higher numbers are firmer. Most solid street-grade motor mounts for this platform use about 50A rubber, and track grades go up to 65A. We built one softer than the usual street grade and one that matches the firmest track grade, then gave them the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 12px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eTruComfort 45A (Street)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eTruSport 65A (Track)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45A, softer than the typical 50A street grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65A, the same hardness as the firmest track grades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThe softest solid mount we make, tuned to keep daily-driver vibration in check\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFirm and connected; passes a little more vibration into the cabin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFar less than a tired factory mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThe least: engine held tight under load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStock or lightly modified daily drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTuned and pulleyed cars, hard launches, track days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice (pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Factory B8 Engine Mounts Fail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the factory, each side of the engine sits on a hydraulic mount. A rubber spring carries the weight while fluid moving between internal chambers damps vibration, and on many B8 and B8.5 cars a solenoid valve (N144 on the left, N145 on the right) lets the engine computer change how it damps. Clever. Comfortable. Mortal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber neck under the center plate tears, the fluid weeps out behind the heat shields, and the mount quietly stops holding the engine. Owners report failures anywhere from the high 30,000-mile range to well past 100,000 miles, sooner with added power. The dealer fix? Genuine mounts for a 2013-2016 S4 (8R0199381AD left, 8R0199381AE right) list around $570 per side, for the same fluid-filled design that just failed you. That's the Audi Tax in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow SolidCore Motor Mounts Fix It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFluid-free, fully bonded rubber:\u003c\/strong\u003e no fluid to leak, no chambers to tear, and no polyurethane to fatigue and pack down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eA revised mold where mounts actually fail:\u003c\/strong\u003e a molded relief pocket and raised side ribs replace the solid dome under the center plate, designed to spread load away from the neck where solid-dome mounts tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in plug-and-play emulator:\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs into the factory N144\/N145 connectors on cars with active mounts. Zero warning lights, zero coding, zero modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAluminum housing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a laser-engraved Vorsprung Autowerk logo, bolting in where the factory mounts came out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSold as a matched pair,\u003c\/strong\u003e so both sides share the load evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e for the original owner when you buy direct from us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Notice Right Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Less engine movement under acceleration, braking and shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Cleaner, more predictable shifts on S tronic and manual cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Sharper throttle response and more direct power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ A planted, connected feel between engine and chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ No more fluid leaks, ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, leak-proof motor mounts in the firmness you want, with the active mount electronics handled, for $100 to $250 less than comparable name-brand pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolidCore vs Name-Brand vs Dealer Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 12px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eVorsprung SolidCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eTypical name-brand solid mounts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eDealer (genuine Audi)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFluid-free rubber in an aluminum housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid rubber in a cast or billet body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFluid-filled hydraulic with a solenoid valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness choices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45A street or 65A track\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUsually 50A street, 65A track\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOne factory feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive mount electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEmulator built in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOn most; check each listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFactory solenoid (N144\/N145)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$299.99 per pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAbout $400 to $550 per pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAbout $570 list per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolidCore motor mounts fit the Audi B8 and B8.5 S4, S5 and SQ5 with the 3.0T supercharged V6, the B8\/B8.5 A4, A5 and allroad with the 2.0T or 3.2L V6, and the B8\/B8.5 Q5 with the 2.0T, 3.0T or 3.2L. They also fit the C7 and C7.5 A6 and A7 with the 2.0T or 3.0T supercharged V6, and the D4 A8 3.0T. Both durometers share the same fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB8 and B8.5 cars run from the 2008 through 2016 model years. In North America the A5, S5, Q5 and SQ5 kept the B8.5 chassis for 2017 as well, so if you have a 2017, email your VIN and we'll confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #111827;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS4, S5, SQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA4, A5, allroad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.0T, 3.2L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.0T, 3.0T V6 Supercharged, 3.2L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6, A7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7 \/ C7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.0T, 3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for the B8 S5 or RS5 with the 4.2 V8, 3.0 TDI models, the 4.0T C7 S6, S7, RS6 and RS7, or B9-generation cars. Direct replacement for the factory fluid-filled mounts, no modification or tuning required. Not sure? Email your VIN to help@vorsprungautowerk.com and we'll confirm fitment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePlan a few hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 hours for an experienced tech. You'll want an engine support bar, and many owners lower the front subframe roughly 25 to 35 mm for access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePlug in the emulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect the factory N144 and N145 plugs to the SolidCore connectors before the engine goes back down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFresh hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e owners recommend new factory stretch (torque-to-yield) bolts, torqued to factory spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAlignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you lowered the subframe, mark its position first and get an alignment check afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDo it once:\u003c\/strong\u003e replace both sides and the transmission mount in the same visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudi B8 Motor Mounts FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose TruComfort 45A or TruSport 65A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the car is your daily and mostly stock, go TruComfort 45A. If it's tuned, pulleyed, launched hard or tracked, go TruSport 65A. Same price, same fitment, same warranty; only the rubber hardness changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these throw a check engine light or N144\/N145 codes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Each mount has a built-in emulator that plugs into the factory active mount connectors, so there are no warning lights and no coding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre solid motor mounts too harsh for a daily driver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot with the right durometer. TruComfort 45A is softer than the 50A rubber most street-grade solid mounts use. TruSport 65A passes a little more vibration into the cabin, which is the trade for maximum engine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my B8.5 S4, SQ5, Q5 or C7 A6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, along with the B8\/B8.5 S5, A4, A5 and allroad, the C7\/C7.5 A7 and the D4 A8 3.0T. See the fitment table above for engines. They don't fit 4.2 V8, TDI, 4.0T or B9 cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace both mounts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Replacing only one side causes uneven load, faster wear on the new mount and poor drivetrain alignment. That's why SolidCore is sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do these compare to name-brand street and track solid mounts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame idea, solid rubber in an aluminum body with an emulator, at a better price. TruComfort 45A is softer than the typical 50A street grade, TruSport 65A matches the firmest track grade, and a pair is $299.99 versus about $400 to $550 for comparable name-brand pairs, with a lifetime warranty for the original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the SolidCore and DynaCore TruSport 65A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-trusport-dynacore-65a-engine-mounts-pair-audi-a4-a5-q5-s4-s5-sq5-2008-2016\"\u003eDynaCore TruSport 65A\u003c\/a\u003e wraps 65A rubber around a tuned fluid core to absorb high-frequency vibration, and current stock is discounted for minor cosmetic paint defects. SolidCore TruSport 65A is fully solid rubber with nothing inside to leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lifetime warranty for the original owner when purchased through vorsprungautowerk.com, covering defects in materials and workmanship. If a mount fails under normal use, we repair or replace it at no charge. Proof of purchase and return of the original part for inspection are required, and standard shipping rates apply to replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eTwo durometers, one honest price, the active mount electronics already handled and a lifetime warranty for the original owner. Both versions are in stock and ship from us, and a real person will check your VIN before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eEnthusiast Designed \u0026amp; Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by people who actually drive and modify these cars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eTested on Our Own Cars:\u003c\/strong\u003e If we wouldn't run it ourselves, we don't sell it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eContinuous R\u0026amp;D:\u003c\/strong\u003e We continually develop and improve our products instead of relying on generic catalog parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eSupporting Audi Platform Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your purchase helps fund continued development of new parts for these chassis.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eReal Enthusiast Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get help from people who understand the platform, not ticket bots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eSmall Team, Big Passion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every order directly supports continued product development and innovation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003ePerformance Without the Marketing Fluff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built parts designed to perform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car is already apart. Finish the drivetrain while you're under there:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-trushift-transmission-upgrade-mount-audi-b8-b8-5-b9-b9-5-4m-4m-5-d5\"\u003eTruShift Transmission Upgrade Mount (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/a\u003e: 65 durometer rubber at the back of the gearbox, so the whole drivetrain stops moving, not just the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-billet-subframe-inserts\"\u003eBillet Subframe Inserts (B8\/B8.5)\u003c\/a\u003e: fill the voids in the factory subframe mounts for sharper steering response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-b8-b8-5-c7-billet-rear-differential-carrier-inserts\"\u003eBillet Rear Differential Carrier Inserts (B8\/B8.5, C7)\u003c\/a\u003e: firm up the rear of the driveline to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-trushift-mount-upgrade-v2-for-audi-c7-c7-5-a6-s6-a7-s7-rs7-and-4m-4m-5-q7-q8\"\u003eTruShift Mount Upgrade V2 (C7\/C7.5 A6, A7)\u003c\/a\u003e: the transmission mount upgrade for C7 owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-autowerk-billet-subframe-inserts-audi-c7-a6-s6-rs6\"\u003eBillet Subframe Inserts (C7 A6, A7)\u003c\/a\u003e: the subframe insert set for the C7 chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill deciding? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/audi-b8-s4-engine-mounts\"\u003eAudi B8 S4 engine mounts guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers failure signs, cost and how to choose, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transmission-mounts\"\u003eengine and transmission mounts collection\u003c\/a\u003e has every option in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"va-hub-links\" style=\"margin: 30px 0 10px; padding: 18px 20px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShop More Parts for Your Audi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBrowse every Vorsprung part for your chassis: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-s4-s5-b8-b8-5-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi S4 \u0026amp; S5 B8\/B8.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-q5-sq5-b8-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi Q5 \u0026amp; SQ5 B8\/B8.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-a6-a7-c7-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi A6 \u0026amp; A7 C7\/C7.5 parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi-a8-d4-3-0t-performance-parts\"\u003eAudi A8 D4 parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive the difference. 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