Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

**Wynnston** · 18-03-2014, 12:02 AM

The Carbonio is quite good. The only disappointing thing is that it appears to produce higher intake temps when in stop and go traffic than the stock one. I would say it's because of the large surface area and also it's rather black. There is a slightly noticeable performance gain overall, mainly in responsiveness. With a K04 you should notice it more.

The GFB DV+ made a big difference for me, but that's because my stock DV was leaking a little. The main thing it does is make things a little more responsive because it holds boost better and doesn't open when it doesn't have to, but you have to install the spring for that (can throw a code). Install is easy btw, getting at the DV is another story but given your K04 install experience I'm sure you will find it super easy.

**tigger73** · 18-03-2014, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Wynnston

The Carbonio is quite good. The only disappointing thing is that it appears to produce higher intake temps when in stop and go traffic than the stock one. I would say it's because of the large surface area and also it's rather black. There is a slightly noticeable performance gain overall, mainly in responsiveness. With a K04 you should notice it more.

The GFB DV+ made a big difference for me, but that's because my stock DV was leaking a little. The main thing it does is make things a little more responsive because it holds boost better and doesn't open when it doesn't have to, but you have to install the spring for that (can throw a code). Install is easy btw, getting at the DV is another story but given your K04 install experience I'm sure you will find it super easy.

I wasn't aware that the Carbonio had worse performance in traffic. Probably also due to its position I'd say. A lot of other intakes have an elbow and take air from around the back of the headlight area whereas the Carbonio is "straight through". So it'll probably cop a bit more heat from the engine due to proximity.

I'm actually interested in the GFB DV+ but not sure it's going to provide any major gains unless you've got a faulty/busted DV.

Either way I'll be interested to get feedback and see if you can crack into the 4's

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**Ramee** · 22-03-2014, 12:35 PM

Today I got a parcel too. But it is a very small parcel. haha ..but contains something that will get both positive and negative comments.

**Tiggy1** · 22-03-2014, 12:51 PM

Speaking of which, did your little package arrive ok Ramee?

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**tigger73** · 22-03-2014, 01:07 PM

My guess is a new badge for your boot.... Only a hunch but I could also be way off. New Tig R??

Well you do have K04 and performance to match.... I'd thought about doing something similar, however I've since figured I should also have the full r-line body kit as well as K04 to be close to "badge engineering". I've left my boot badgeless because I still don't think it meets "spec".

But if you like the looks then absolutely nothing stopping you from putting a different badge on your boot.

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**Ramee** · 22-03-2014, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by tigger73

My guess is a new badge for your boot.... Only a hunch but I could also be way off. New Tig R??

Well you do have K04 and performance to match.... I'd thought about doing something similar, however I've since figured I should also have the full r-line body kit as well as K04 to be close to "badge engineering". I've left my boot badgeless because I still don't think it meets "spec".

But if you like the looks then absolutely nothing stopping you from putting a different badge on your boot.

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Yeah you are very very close.. Just like my prediction for yours

This is a badge but with a part number

and it has never been on any VW in AUS yet

**Ramee** · 22-03-2014, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Tiggy1

Speaking of which, did your little package arrive ok Ramee?

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Yep Tiggy1. I received it very quick (Thursday) and already in the car

Thanks buddy!

**Ramee** · 22-03-2014, 06:53 PM

Also I installed a Carbonio intake I got from Tiggy1. It is second hand (third hand ?) one but still look nice and clean!

removal of the stock intake

Carbonio installed!

I have also put my stock coil packs back because car engine having a intermittent misfire issue close to the red line (above 6000 RPM). I am in the process of finding the reasons for this issue. After I change to stock coil packs misfires stop for a day and came back again and after I installed the Carbonio it disappeared again. (keeping my fingers crossed for this time)

**tigger73** · 22-03-2014, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ramee

Yeah you are very very close.. Just like my prediction for yours

This is a badge but with a part number

and it has never been on any VW in AUS yet

Ah badging for the sides. Nice and a little more subtle perhaps. Be interested to see some install shots.

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**brad** · 23-03-2014, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ramee

I have also put my stock coil packs back because car engine having a intermittent misfire issue close to the red line (above 6000 RPM). I am in the process of finding the reasons for this issue. After I change to stock coil packs misfires stop for a day and came back again and after I installed the Carbonio it disappeared again. (keeping my fingers crossed for this time)

Check your plug gap. It might be up around .032". Try tapping it down to .030" or even .028".