Razor80 Stage 3 Allspace R Build

[tigger73]

Are these the exact wheels vw fit from the factory? Awesome price, if yes.

No these are copies. Hence the difference in price. Price is $1220 for 4 wheels so $305 each.

You're better off getting a good set of second-hand rims from someone that has upgraded.

These type of copy rims are generally not to the same quality as the OEM spec and may not have the same load rating (or may not even have been tested).

Pretty much you get what you pay for a lot of the time.

I would either purchase genuine OEM used wheels (Audi do some nice wheels that will fit the Tiguan) or a decent brand of aftermarket wheel. Avoid the discount wheel/tyre shops as likely you'll be buying an inferior product that will make your car look cheaper and be harder to sell down the track.

[Razor80]

I would either purchase genuine OEM used wheels (Audi do some nice wheels that will fit the Tiguan) or a decent brand of aftermarket wheel. Avoid the discount wheel/tyre shops as likely you'll be buying an inferior product that will make your car look cheaper and be harder to sell down the track.

That's a good point, don't want to devalue the by changing the wheels. I have seen some nice genuine Audi 20" wheels on eBay. do you know what offset I would need?

[tigger73]

That's a good point, don't want to devalue the by changing the wheels. I have seen some nice genuine Audi 20" wheels on eBay. do you know what offset I would need?

You want offsets in the range 35-40 depending on what width you're going. Most of the Audi wheels look good on the Tiguan. You can go up to 21's for a really sporty look. Just be aware that the tyres/wheel on current Q5 is one size bigger than Tiguan so you'd need to consider putting the right spec tyre on to keep the diameter right for your speedo.

Also be careful with Audi "look" wheels as there's lots of fake copies of these floating around. Just check the backs have got the Audi stamps and part# in the casting and you should be pretty right.

[Razor80]

Appreciate that tigger73. I quite like the Q5 & Q7 2018 S Line wheels but still keep to the 20" diam. Also going bigger then 20" to 21+ would ultimately cost more and replacing these tyres would be a pocket nightmare not to mention that this will/may make the suspension more harder then the already hardish feel. Could be wrong though....

This may remain untouched until end of year - Save up and retain a sleeper look once my upgrades get installed.

[Razor80]

Another note on my soon to come build.I want to go the Hybrid avenue rather then just a standard IS38 turbo.

What branded turbos or style do you recommend for either the IS20 or IS38 Hybrids? I've been advised the TTE485 or TTE475 and also the DBV2 as a good matches. Price of 5.5K+ for these turbos, is that about right?

I am going to use a bigger Forge intercooler and upgraded fuel pump as well to avoid any possible heat or lack of fuel issues.
I wanting to place an order with either tuner probably by end of this week as ordering a turbo in can take some time.

[Razor80]

Just an update.

My car is booked in a couple of weeks time

Confirmed list of mods to be installed:
Snail IS38 480HP Hybrid Turbo
CTS Downpipe/200 Cell Cat
CTS Intercooler
CTS Air Intake
CTS Intake Elbow
CTS Torque Insert
Stage 3 ECU & DSG tune

Might need the Hi-flow fuel upgrade, will see if the tuner recommends it after tuning. I've chosen to delay meth injection for now.
I may add Cat-back exhaust with extensions through fake slots but will test if I'm happy with how it sounds first.

Since I'm modifying, I'll need to update my insurance of course, does anyone have recommendations for insurers that cover modified cars???

Thanks in advance guys.

[Beedub]

Bloody hell, that escalated quickly

Nice mods, I'm keen to see how it all pans out.
Which tuner have you gone with?

As for insurers, any decent insurer will cover all mods with no impact to your policy or premium. If they don't, dump them.
At the end of they day, as long as you're up front with your insurer about what you've done to your car, come claim time you won't have a problem, and any repairs to the car will be carried out as normal. If, in the worst case, your car needs to be replaced, you'll get a stock one, and you're out of pocket for the mods.

Best of luck.

[Razor80]

Bloody hell, that escalated quickly

Haha, I don't muck around mate when it comes to getting things done

Nice mods, I'm keen to see how it all pans out.
Which tuner have you gone with?

I've gone with Etuners. Estimating power at all 4's to be around 260+awkw's if all goes well, so a huge jump from roughly 130awkw's from standard.

As for insurers, any decent insurer will cover all mods with no impact to your policy or premium. If they don't, dump them.
At the end of they day, as long as you're up front with your insurer about what you've done to your car, come claim time you won't have a problem, and any repairs to the car will be carried out as normal. If, in the worst case, your car needs to be replaced, you'll get a stock one, and you're out of pocket for the mods.

Best of luck.

Thanks BeeDub that's good to know, I'll see what they'll say when I add the mods to the list. It's due for renewal end of June anyway so perfect timing in a sense.

[Razor80]

Bloody hell, that escalated quickly

Haha, I don't muck around mate when it comes to getting things done

Nice mods, I'm keen to see how it all pans out.
Which tuner have you gone with?

I've gone with Etuners. Estimating power at all 4's to be around 260+awkw's if all goes well, so a huge jump from roughly 130awkw's from standard.

As for insurers, any decent insurer will cover all mods with no impact to your policy or premium. If they don't, dump them.
At the end of they day, as long as you're up front with your insurer about what you've done to your car, come claim time you won't have a problem, and any repairs to the car will be carried out as normal. If, in the worst case, your car needs to be replaced, you'll get a stock one, and you're out of pocket for the mods.

Best of luck.

Thanks BeeDub that's good to know, I'll see what they'll say when I add the mods to the list. It's due for renewal end of June anyway so perfect timing in a sense.

[Razor80]

Another update

The good - All parts are on order should arrive this week and intercooler should arrive from Canada next week.

The bad - Recent 30k service (Tuesday) went well no errors with engine/gearbox etc. However

I noticed my handbrake sounding a little strange on my driveway, so on investigation

the rear drivers side calliper, has seized with only 2mm remaining on the pad compared to 10mm on left rear. The cause from the electronic handbrake malfunctioned at some stage since the last service! They ordered the part but arrived wrong (cable version) so now have to order one from Germany or Singapore which can take 10 working days as it's on backorder!!! Surely would of thought that this would've been a common part and somewhere in Australia would stock this but clearly not!

Anyway, now I am not sure what to do with my booking for the tuner, which is booked Monday week... If I have the install done this will void my warranty and will most likely have to fork out for the calliper and labour or postpone tuner (already paid deposit) to another week when it next suits which may be troublesome??? If this problem incurred before the installation of aftermarket parts will this still count as voiding?