Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[tigger73]

Great.. I am really interested about cat back exhaust.. Are these still in beta stage or can I get one. Also are these quad exhaust type?

Love to hear the sound it will make... I just want to hear sound after instal , already know how bad it in stock

You'll have to talk to Simon at Viezu about the cat-back exhaust - these are pre-launch but production models (final test fits were done on another Tig the other week).

I believe they want to launch the whole range together - CAI, DP, CBE, FMIC. I know the facelift Tig they had in recently has different intercooler piping so this has thrown the spanner in the works a bit (i.e. intercooler off the Mk6 GTI doesn't fit). Just a word of warning if you're looking at intercoolers.

The exhausts will be twin exit type (similar to current Tig exhaust) as quad exit would involve making/fitting a whole new rear diffuser/bumper. This would make the whole thing a lot more expensive if you were to do it properly so at this stage it's twin exit only.

I have seen a couple of examples of quad exit and they do look good. I think some people cut the rear diffuser with a hacksaw for the second set of tips, but I'm not that keen on going down this path. The only other option that I am aware of is an ABT kit.

[Ramee]

Just wandering gti quad rear diffuser will match our Tigs. Something like this
Rear Diffuser for Qual Golf 6 GTI Exhaust Single Outlet Diffuser Carbon Fiber -in Spoilers from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

[tigger73]

Just wandering gti quad rear diffuser will match our Tigs. Something like this
Rear Diffuser for Qual Golf 6 GTI Exhaust Single Outlet Diffuser Carbon Fiber -in Spoilers from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

No unfrotunately that's where the similarity of Golf and Tiguan depart - the exterior panels are completely different.

[Ramee]

After upgrading your intercooler can you please post a log of intake air temp with ambient and engine RPM. Also it would be nice to see how stock intercooler perform under similar conditions.

[tigger73]

After upgrading your intercooler can you please post a log of intake air temp with ambient and engine RPM. Also it would be nice to see how stock intercooler perform under similar conditions.

I'll be putting my car on a dyno in a month so will get an idea on how the intercooler goes on repeated runs. I'll look to set up some logging while it's on the dyno so hopefully have some good data to share.

Just ordered some Eibach lowering springs today - hopefully get these in the next week or 2.

Still in 2 minds about changing shocks at the same time.

[HaywireTig]

Just spoke to a guy from Pedders this morning regarding the front sway bar for the Tig from Whiteline. Apparently he said that the guys at Whiteline told them that they've recalled the front sway bar due to fitment issues. It's back to the drawing board for them and they hope to have a new design in 8-10 weeks time. FYI.

[tigger73]

Just spoke to a guy from Pedders this morning regarding the front sway bar for the Tig from Whiteline. Apparently he said that the guys at Whiteline told them that they've recalled the front sway bar due to fitment issues. It's back to the drawing board for them and they hope to have a new design in 8-10 weeks time. FYI.

Yeah tell me about!!

The current Whiteline front sway bars have clearance issues on the tail shaft and lower control arms (rear bars fit fine).

If you drop the front sway bar it hits the control arms and if you raise it then it contacts the cover on the tail shaft under acceleration. I guess I could have replaced the engine mounts to resolve the issue but then where does it end.

Ended up getting around it by installing new end links - thankfully Whiteline came to the party on these.

The difference with the rear bar is massive but the front sway bar is not as noticeable. Actually the stock front bar is already pretty substantial (rear is pretty lightweight in comparison).

For the hassle of the installation, I probably wouldn't do it again. Front bar requires dropping the engine subframe to get the bar in unlike the rear bar which is bolt off/ bolt on in the driveway.

[HaywireTig]

Thanks for the tips on your experience mate. So around corners, u reckon there's enough "feel" difference w the ALK + rear sway bar, and not so much with ALK + front sway bar?

[tigger73]

I would start with rear sway bar and ALK. If you found you still had a little too much body roll I'd do springs and then front sway bar in that order.

[MGV]

Personally, i started with the springs with the view of going for the sway bar & ALK down the track a bit. The Pedders guy (Heidelberg, Melbourne) reckoned not to bother with the ALK or sway bar & i have found that the springs alone do a great job at reducing body roll & lift/dive.

And aesthetics!

Good to see you're still keen on modding, Haywire!