Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: off road upgrades

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Boorowa nsw
    Posts
    183

    off road upgrades

    im looking for any info on aus supplied offroad upgrades such as sump guards and suspension mods .. ive sorced lifted springs from h&r springs which do a 48mm front and 25 rear lift .. i tow a caravan and would like to rectify the rear drope when its attached .. it is within the weight requirements .. any help would be great .

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    84
    Users Country Flag
    Airbag suspension could be what you are looking for, pump it up if towing.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Boorowa nsw
    Posts
    183
    Thread Starter
    air bags for the rear to level would help but not with an all round lift for off road touring

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Western Sydney, NSW
    Posts
    897
    Users Country Flag
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by vwpolo View Post
    im looking for any info on aus supplied offroad upgrades such as sump guards and suspension mods .. ive sorced lifted springs from h&r springs which do a 48mm front and 25 rear lift .. i tow a caravan and would like to rectify the rear drope when its attached .. it is within the weight requirements .. any help would be great .
    I don't think you're going to find much mate. I ended up getting a bash-plate custom made for my Tig after not being able to source the factory one.

    Tiguan TDI, 6spd Tiptronic Auto
    Black, sunroof, comfort pack, off-road tech, tan leather, park assist & roof bars.
    Avg 7.63L/100km over 189,000kms

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Boorowa nsw
    Posts
    183
    Thread Starter
    ive been told about h@r making lifted springs and city performance centre has given me a quote just waiting to here back if i need different shocks at same time or they can be used with standard ones ... also going to try wholesale suspension to see what they can offer

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Boorowa nsw
    Posts
    183
    Thread Starter
    who did your bash plate? do you still do off road trips in yours im also in sydney

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Pacific Paradise QLD
    Posts
    7,398
    Users Country Flag
    Air bags dont level the car when towing they only lift the rear and still leave the front blowing in the wind.
    The only thing that levels it effectively is a Weight Distribution Hitch as per here.

    How to hook up Weight Distribution Hitch gear for safer, easier towing - Information Articles Go See Australia Directory
    2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
    Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Boorowa nsw
    Posts
    183
    Thread Starter
    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbilly View Post
    Air bags dont level the car when towing they only lift the rear and still leave the front blowing in the wind.
    The only thing that levels it effectively is a Weight Distribution Hitch as per here.

    How to hook up Weight Distribution Hitch gear for safer, easier towing - Information Articles Go See Australia Directory
    yes i was looking at those for towing but as for the off road i was talking about uprated springs and shocks and struts no air bags

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    4
    Users Country Flag

    There is no shortage of Tiguan bash plates from china on Alibaba.com but can't seem to find anyone importing them?

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |