Tie Rod End for Audi Q5: Sintered Metal
This tie rod end for the Audi Q5 is specified around sintered metal, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is inconsistent hardness between lots, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
- powder coating
- gravity casting
- die casting
- shot blasting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for track days. Related applications include long-distance touring, construction sites, rural transport, track days, adventure travel.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the E-mark-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
