must have accessories?

[tigger73]

The part numbers for the moldings are as follows. LT Front 5n0853515gru $64.29 RT Front 5n0853516gru $64.29 LT Rear 5n0853753gru $64.29 RT Rear 5n0853754gru $64.29 Please note that these moldings do not come in from Volkswagen painted they are only available in primer.

Yes Damien, shipping was the killer, just under $260 because of shape. They are held by 3m double sided tape, make sure it's on correctly the first time, or you will have trouble removing it.

I priced these up locally and they were around $140 a piece which works out not too different when you add in the freight cost.

I also priced the R-line front spoiler ($800), rear valance ($1200) and the lower door trims ($2,000). Then you'd add on the cost of painting as these pieces only come in primer too... Plus that doesn't include the wheel arch extensions that come with the R-line kit either so you need to add these bits on top.

[tigger73]

I priced these up locally and they were around $140 a piece which works out not too different when you add in the freight cost.

I also priced the R-line front spoiler ($800), rear valance ($1200) and the lower door trims ($2,000). Then you'd add on the cost of painting as these pieces only come in primer too... Plus that doesn't include the wheel arch extensions that come with the R-line kit either so you need to add these bits on top.

...and on further research I believe you have to put the entire R-line kit on as you can't just put the front/rear spoilers on as it won't match up with the stock arch flares.

So it's an expensive mod and a real pity we don't get this as a factory fitted option as this is really the best way to get it.

[Ramee]

May I ask if any one knows how to get a good rear skid plate (rear valence) for Tigs? ( If they are quad tip type much better) Plastic ones from like MTM Tig would be great but don't know any one else would build them..

[tigger73]

May I ask if any one knows how to get a good rear skid plate (rear valence) for Tigs? ( If they are quad tip type much better) Plastic ones from like MTM Tig would be great but don't know any one else would build them..

There is an ABT one but I think this also requires replacement of the rear bumper:

[jimbomort]

Another must have is a wet key. A replacement key can be cut by many locksmiths, fairly cheaply ($25-40) and then there is no need to split the oem key and risk losing the blade section. The oem blade has a chip in it and is expensive to replace and has no ring to tie to either when yo r swimming. A plain wet key wont start the car (risky to try but ours did start, but then stopped 1 sec later), but will have something to tie too and will get you back in after a swim. Hint - just make sure the orig set to drive off with is readily accessible from the drivers side - as the wet key wont operate the central locking or anything either, it will get you in the drivers side door only, thats it. Not in the boot or anywhere else short of clambering thru your tig wet and sandy!

[team_v]

Another must have is a wet key. A replacement key can be cut by many locksmiths, fairly cheaply ($25-40) and then there is no need to split the oem key and risk losing the blade section. The oem blade has a chip in it and is expensive to replace and has no ring to tie to either when yo r swimming. A plain wet key wont start the car (risky to try but ours did start, but then stopped 1 sec later), but will have something to tie too and will get you back in after a swim. Hint - just make sure the orig set to drive off with is readily accessible from the drivers side - as the wet key wont operate the central locking or anything either, it will get you in the drivers side door only, thats it. Not in the boot or anywhere else short of clambering thru your tig wet and sandy!

I agree, i had mine made up for the frequent beach trips.
Always good to have it on you and know you can get access to the drivers side if you need it.