I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

**Gladbach** · 09-04-2017, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by hcvo1

Nice, very nice!

I noticed you have the Pirelli Scorpions on yours and mine has the Continental ContiSportsContact 5.

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Interesting. For some reason I thought the 140TDI got the continentals and the 162TSI got the Pirellis. Not really sure what I'd prefer, although I would say that I fitted Continentals on my Jetta when the tyres were due and I liked them.

**hcvo1** · 09-04-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Gladbach

Interesting. For some reason I thought the 140TDI got the continentals and the 162TSI got the Pirellis. Not really sure what I'd prefer, although I would say that I fitted Continentals on my Jetta when the tyres were due and I liked them.

It might come down to the batch, assembly line and supplier on the day. It is also interesting that there are two sets of VINs. Yours that begin with an 8 and mine with a 3.

Either way we have our cars now.

The weather sucks in Melbourne at the moment and can't take any photos to help the other members here with their photo fix.

Keep in touch mate. I want so to what the pirellis are like and I'll let you know how the continentals go

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**Eyes24** · 09-04-2017, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by hcvo1

It might come down to the batch, assembly line and supplier on the day. It is also interesting that there are two sets of VINs. Yours that begin with an 8 and mine with a 3.

Either way we have our cars now.

The weather sucks in Melbourne at the moment and can't take any photos to help the other members here with their photo fix.

Keep in touch mate. I want so to what the pirellis are like and I'll let you know how the continentals go

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Your cars are looking good guys !

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**Jeffsy** · 09-04-2017, 03:18 PM

My Tig is on the Tortugas so I will have it in a few weeks time.

Question for iPhone users out there - my current 2012 Tig has the stupid MEDIA-IN adapter cable and I had to separately buy their proprietary iPod/iPhone cable.

Does the new Tig come with any cables or do you just use a standard Apple USB-Lightning cable? If so, the standard 1m length cable is a bit over the top when you probably only need about 15cm, so have you found something shorter and more appropriate?

**NZ_GolfR** · 09-04-2017, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jeffsy

My Tig is on the Tortugas so I will have it in a few weeks time.

Question for iPhone users out there - my current 2012 Tig has the stupid MEDIA-IN adapter cable and I had to separately buy their proprietary iPod/iPhone cable.

Does the new Tig come with any cables or do you just use a standard Apple USB-Lightning cable? If so, the standard 1m length cable is a bit over the top when you probably only need about 15cm, so have you found something shorter and more appropriate?

No, don't need any Adapter cable (had the same in my MK6 and it was a pain) there is just a standard USB port in the front lower compartment so use standard Apple USB to Lightening cable.

I haven't looked for a shorter cable yet as still deciding if I want to get a mount for my phone. If you do buy one make sure it is a certified cable otherwise it will only charge your phone the data connection and therefore the CarPlay functionality won't work.

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**Eyes24** · 09-04-2017, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by NZ_GolfR

No, don't need any Adapter cable (had the same in my MK6 and it was a pain) there is just a standard USB port in the front lower compartment so use standard Apple USB to Lightening cable.

I haven't looked for a shorter cable yet as still deciding if I want to get a mount for my phone. If you do buy one make sure it is a certified cable otherwise it will only charge your phone the data connection and therefore the CarPlay functionality won't work.

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You can buy a shorter cable from the Apple Store, l have one, from memory is about30cm long

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**Gladbach** · 09-04-2017, 07:21 PM

I actually think it would have been nice to have a usb cable in the centre console (between the two seats) or the glove box. With app connect you don really need access to your phone, so it would be nearer to have it hidden away.

**Jeffsy** · 09-04-2017, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys. Shortest Apple cable I could see was 50cm. I've ordered a few different ones from Amazon. As I don't know what length will be ideal, I've ordered a few - 4" (AmazonBasics), 6" (Belkin) and 1ft (Anker), all black in colour to blend in. All allegedly Apple MFi certified so hopefully one will last the distance. Whatever I don't use in the car, I will use with my power bank or desktop.

**hcvo1** · 10-04-2017, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jeffsy

Thanks guys. Shortest Apple cable I could see was 50cm. I've ordered a few different ones from Amazon. As I don't know what length will be ideal, I've ordered a few - 4" (AmazonBasics), 6" (Belkin) and 1ft (Anker), all black in colour to blend in. All allegedly Apple MFi certified so hopefully one will last the distance. Whatever I don't use in the car, I will use with my power bank or desktop.

I have this one in the car - it is short black and flexible - works really well

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/...black-coalsbbk