Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

[ido09s]

I dont think its going to happen now

Got myself in some trouble over the weekend as i got myself a new mountain bike. Swapped a frame and cash for a new bike so buying a steering wheel isnt going to happen any time soon though time will tell, i may win lotto lol

Thanks heaps for the offers though

[Naresh]

Just resurrecting this post. So if I am not mistaken, if I have a 2011 Tig, all I need is an identical paddle shift enabled steering wheel, and VCDS to get this mod up and running? I'm guessing I don't need to update any controllers etc and it should be simple plug and play?

Not overly keen on paddle shifts but if it improves driving pleasure than I may opt for this mod in the near future, providing it is simple enough though. I installed an Audi flat bottom RS4 steering wheel in my TT without any issues, but this Tig always throws up little curve balls you need to dodge!

[tigger73]

Just resurrecting this post. So if I am not mistaken, if I have a 2011 Tig, all I need is an identical paddle shift enabled steering wheel, and VCDS to get this mod up and running? I'm guessing I don't need to update any controllers etc and it should be simple plug and play?

Yes you can either get an identical shaped wheel with paddle shifters (and re-use your airbag) or get one of the flat-bottomed wheels (GTI or R) but then you'll need an airbag as well. Given that you have an R-line kit an R wheel wouldn't look out of place.

Nobody that I'm aware has done this, however you can also buy the paddle shifters here: Bold-Sport.com :: DSG Paddle Shifters

I suspect that you should be able to retrofit these to a non-paddle-shift steering wheel and then enable using VCDS. This is probably the most cost-effective way of doing this upgrade, however not sure if anyone has done it yet so you may be doing some pioneering work on this one.

Not overly keen on paddle shifts but if it improves driving pleasure than I may opt for this mod in the near future, providing it is simple enough though. I installed an Audi flat bottom RS4 steering wheel in my TT without any issues, but this Tig always throws up little curve balls you need to dodge!

There's quite a few people that have done this mod and it's relatively straight forward. If you're going to do it yourself just be careful when handling the airbag as they can do serious damage if they get deployed accidentally.

I'm not sure about the DSG transmission in the diesel as I haven't driven one but it may be better suited to the diesel engine (haven't heard of so many complaints). However in the petrol I used to use manual shifting all the time until I got a DSG tune. Even now I use the paddle shifters if I want to have a more spirited drive.

[Bambazonke]

Nobody that I'm aware has done this, however you can also buy the paddle shifters here: Bold-Sport.com :: DSG Paddle Shifters

I suspect that you should be able to retrofit these to a non-paddle-shift steering wheel and then enable using VCDS. This is probably the most cost-effective way of doing this upgrade, however not sure if anyone has done it yet so you may be doing some pioneering work on this one.

If I remember correctly, The above is not possible as the SW spokes are different and would require major modifications and in my opinion it would be easier to swop out SW's as it would require cutting of the leather and restitching

I'm not sure about the DSG transmission in the diesel as I haven't driven one but it may be better suited to the diesel engine (haven't heard of so many complaints). However in the petrol I used to use manual shifting all the time until I got a DSG tune. Even now I use the paddle shifters if I want to have a more spirited drive.

I have a diesel and as I said before it does make the car more driveable especially when you really want to "move it up" Not sure if there are any other Tig diesel owners out there that have paddle shift can share or concur with my views.

[Ryan_R]

Bit of a bump but worth noting for future readers, ever since I purchased Guy_H's DSG software tune I find that instead of always using the paddles to shift, I now hardly ever do since D (auto) better matches how I'd drive manually anyway. Of course the the car still looks heaps better with the sports steering wheel compared to stock.

[tigger73]

Bit of a bump but worth noting for future readers, ever since I purchased Guy_H's DSG software tune I find that instead of always using the paddles to shift, I now hardly ever do since D (auto) better matches how I'd drive manually anyway. Of course the the car still looks heaps better with the sports steering wheel compared to stock.

+1. Although I love my flappy paddles I use them a whole lot less now that I have the DQ500 DSG software upgraded. I could actually live without them it's that good now. But I do like my flat bottom wheel... so may as well get one with paddles

[The sTiguan]

For future reference lol

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[Transporter]

For future reference lol

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What reference?
Please explain.

[Ramee]

What reference?
Please explain.

Probably his way of bookmarking threads!!

[MGV]

What reference?
Please explain.

The sTig likes the idea of this thread & has 'filed it away' for a future mod of his own. Honestly, Miro...