Suspension mods

[Sharkie]

A Tiguan is just a 4WD GTI anyway .... ... a chipped Tiguan will beat a chipped GTI in a straight line easily .... ... none of that wasteful wheelspin ....

Somebody really needs to find a solution to the suspension. I'd like it dropped 30-40mm at least ......

[Pullstarter]

H&R drop on lowered springs is 30-35mm, H&R coilover drop 30-55mm, ABT lowering spring drop 35-40mm. Just be aware the ABT springs are HIDEOUSLY expensive and as far as I've read no better than the H&Rs.

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A Tiguan is just a 4WD GTI anyway .... ... a chipped Tiguan will beat a chipped GTI in a straight line easily .... ... none of that wasteful wheelspin .....

Well, don't know about a chipped GTI Sharkie, but there's certainly no competition with a stock one -poor bugger didn't know what was going on as I shot past, with him on full noise for sure too.

[Pullstarter]

The torque with the APR chip is pretty huge too I think John? Certainly blitzes the torque of an XT Forester

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The torque with the APR chip is pretty huge too I think John?

yes, very big, makes it deceivingly quick.

I emailed Whiteline about springs the other day. Haven't heard back yet, but will let you know when I do.

[Pullstarter]

Spring-wise I think I'll probably go H&R but let us know how you get on with Whiteline. You already have a Neusepeed sway bar on yours yeah?

[Tigga1]

Spring-wise I think I'll probably go H&R but let us know how you get on with Whiteline. You already have a Neusepeed sway bar on yours yeah?

I do, and going by previous experience with Whiteline, would be weary to go with their products...had rear sway bar on Forester, no end of trouble till they finally admitted that rear mounting brackets were breaking off and need replacement

took a long time and a few dollars to finally fix.

give me H&R or Neuspeed anyday!

look forward to whatever you guys are planning

[Pullstarter]

How do you find the Neuspeed swaybar? Did it make a lot of difference? I know it did on my VR6. I notice on their site they advertise some big mofo billet brackets that are like $160-odd a pair, do you have to buy these or does the standard kit come with everything you need?

[Tigga1]

How do you find the Neuspeed swaybar? Did it make a lot of difference? I know it did on my VR6. I notice on their site they advertise some big mofo billet brackets that are like $160-odd a pair, do you have to buy these or does the standard kit come with everything you need?

sway bar is good, makes a BIG difference.
went through the 3 adjustments and ended up on stiffest setting after a few weeks. Firm but acceptably so. PRobably even better with firmer springs...
I wad indecisive about brackets, but when you see the difference, it all makes sense and is a given.
Seems a lot of money, but boy, they really look (and act the business)!
standard kit is just the bar, I think the brackets are a must, as the OEM ones are pretty ordinary.
hope this helps
Tigga

[Pullstarter]

Thanks Tigga good info Those big mofo linkages make the whole deal a tad expensive tho Hopefully the AUD will keep going up some more