Mk2 Tiguan Tuning

[Dan_3MPS]

Did you ever do a full review of this? Surprised not more people are running these as there's some reasonable gains for those concerned about maintaining warranties.

Didn't end up writing a full review.

In short, they're a good thing for the $. Simple to install, first time is the hardest as you need to figure it out, take pics of how the factory mount their cables in the holders so you can put it back to stock when needed!

After a couple of trips back to the dealer for stuff I had the full install/uninstall routine down to 20mins or so, mainly used threading the cable down to the OBD port and removing the undertray to access plug 'D' as per the Golf R fitting instructions.

Wireless Connect Kit and the extra app (about $30 or so) is a must have in my opinion. Means you can adjust maps on the fly, change maps very easily and look at the included gauges in real time. I'm sure you could use an Android phone and mirrorlink to display the gauges on the head unit, I never went that far with it.

Map 1 is a smooth and comfortable map, Map 2 is a little more obvious and you can feel when it comes in. I also did a custom Map 6 based on some of the feedback from the guys running Skodas, it was a good map and gave a reasonable shove in the back.

I'm selling because I've had it off the car since the last dealer trip, and decided I would like the cash for mountain bike stuff. Unsure if I'm keeping the Tiguan too, should have just bought the Golf R wagon that I wanted in the first place! It doesn't put a smile on my face the way my old GTI did. Pressure from Mrs as she wanted an SUV in the house...she got a 7.5 Comfortline and I enjoy driving that more than the Tiggy now...

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[tigger73]

Didn't end up writing a full review.

In short, they're a good thing for the $. Simple to install, first time is the hardest as you need to figure it out, take pics of how the factory mount their cables in the holders so you can put it back to stock when needed!

After a couple of trips back to the dealer for stuff I had the full install/uninstall routine down to 20mins or so, mainly used threading the cable down to the OBD port and removing the undertray to access plug 'D' as per the Golf R fitting instructions.

Wireless Connect Kit and the extra app (about $30 or so) is a must have in my opinion. Means you can adjust maps on the fly, change maps very easily and look at the included gauges in real time. I'm sure you could use an Android phone and mirrorlink to display the gauges on the head unit, I never went that far with it.

Map 1 is a smooth and comfortable map, Map 2 is a little more obvious and you can feel when it comes in. I also did a custom Map 6 based on some of the feedback from the guys running Skodas, it was a good map and gave a reasonable shove in the back.

I'm selling because I've had it off the car since the last dealer trip, and decided I would like the cash for mountain bike stuff. Unsure if I'm keeping the Tiguan too, should have just bought the Golf R wagon that I wanted in the first place! It doesn't put a smile on my face the way my old GTI did. Pressure from Mrs as she wanted an SUV in the house...she got a 7.5 Comfortline and I enjoy driving that more than the Tiggy now...

Fair enough the Gen2 Tig is a bigger vehicle and I understand completely how running around in a hatch is more fun. The Gen1 Tig was slightly smaller and definitely easier to throw around corners. I think the new T-Roc (R) will be great if it ever makes it here but unfortunately the engine calibration is only going to be suitable for low sulphur fuels and they won't recalibrate it for us - at least not now anyway.

Good luck with the sale and if you change your mind drop an IS38 in the Tig and it'll bring a bit of the fun factor back.

[Dan_3MPS]

I do have the IS38 option sitting in the back of my mind!

Might be cheaper than a new car.

Now that a few people have got it done, is there a consensus on costs? Guessing $7-10k.

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[tigger73]

I do have the IS38 option sitting in the back of my mind!

Might be cheaper than a new car.

Now that a few people have got it done, is there a consensus on costs? Guessing $7-10k.

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My thoughts on it is IS38, DP and tune for around $5k. You could do it cheaper buying secondhand parts. Second hand IS38 can go for under $1000 so you could do it for $3k on a budget.


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[davman]

This is where my head is at at the moment too. Best scenario I can get away with is around the $5K mark - sourcing an 2nd hand IS38 for around the $1000 mark - and buying the CTS DP($1200), Inlet ($200), Drop in Filter ($150) from the tuner, Labour ($700), and IS38 Tune ($1700). If you want to get CTS gear from the USA then it seems you can save yourself probably about $400 on the DP and Inlet Pipe compared with buying from the tuner. Sourcing a second hand IS38 that is a good one, seems to be a little bit on the more difficult side. If any of you guys have any other advise on any of the above, or where you all get your parts from, then let us know.

[Dan_3MPS]

$5k is in the 'doable' range...hmmm. If that included a DSG tune in addition to the ECU tune it might be a good option.

More thinking required it seems, A Golf R 'SUV' does work for me.

[tigger73]

You will have to wait until an IS38 comes up. I wouldn't be getting one of a car any earlier than around 2015 unless you were going to rebuild it because they went through about 20 versions of the turbo before they started to get it right.

I'd suggest if you wanted to go down this path you talk to a few local workshops that do tuning and put you on their waiting list for when a Mk7 R is doing a turbo upgrade (or for when a turbo goes and you take the housing and get the internals upgraded).

This is going to be the cheapest route but something you'll have to wait for to come up and be at the right place at the right time. Perhaps advertise up a Wanted to Buy. You never know you may get lucky.

[phonebooth]

What is everyone's view on the JB4 being detected once uninstalled (for servicing)?

The internet seems split on VW being able to find traces of it being connected and VW not being able to detect it. George from BMS says it's not detectable but it's his product, so you'd expect him to say that.

I take it most would just service it elsewhere and remove it before any warranty work at a dealer?

[tigger73]

What is everyone's view on the JB4 being detected once uninstalled (for servicing)?

The internet seems split on VW being able to find traces of it being connected and VW not being able to detect it. George from BMS says it's not detectable but it's his product, so you'd expect him to say that.

I take it most would just service it elsewhere and remove it before any warranty work at a dealer?

General consensus is to only take it back to the dealer for warranty work. A good independent workshop will pick up if there’s any issues.

I also get my cars to be fully inspected prior to warrant expiration to pick up anything that may need to be addressed under warranty.


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[phonebooth]

General consensus is to only take it back to the dealer for warranty work. A good independent workshop will pick up if there’s any issues.

I also get my cars to be fully inspected prior to warrant expiration to pick up anything that may need to be addressed under warranty.


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Thanks - if I choose to go ahead with it I'll be taking your advice on waiting a little longer and doing the full inspection.

You seem to be well vested in tuning options. What's your view of piggybacks or the JB4 specifically?