Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[djdavian]

Hi there, I have replaced my lower grille with a stainless steel mesh (custom made for Tiguan's- not the universal type). Here is the supplier and an image of what it looks like:

VW Tiguan Accessories (Volkswagen) - Antec Stainless Steel Parts, Accessories and Styling - Roof bar Systems for Tiguan 4x4



I hope this helps : )

[aussietig]

For a moment there ... I thought I was looking at Speedy Buggy or certainly at least a car that's smiling at me with two dimples on both cheeks.

[djdavian]

Glad I put a smile on your face
Looks like I didn't pull the 'mean machine' look off well lol

[djdavian]

I think its the close up shot I took...side view doesn't look as smiley lol

[aussietig]

Yes ... definitely better especially with the Savannahs & wheel arch extensions!

[Transporter]

I think its the close up shot I took...side view doesn't look as smiley lol

It looks good. Where did you get the wheel arch extenders from?

[aussietig]

He's based in the UK.

So probably cost nothing as a standard fitting.

[djdavian]

Correct, wheel arch extensions are mandatory in the UK for the VW Savannah wheel (as it is 19") thus I didn't pay any extra.

[tigger73]

I like the grille, though will have to see what the cost is to get it shipped out here. From the website it's GBP195 (AUD$290) so will be a bit more when landed here when you add on freight costs.

It's funny I've done a few web searches and none of these manufacturer/agent sites came up.

Re the wheel arches you would have paid extra for them - just the cost would have been "hidden" in the price of the Savannah's. Though it's nice of them to tell you that it was a "free" upgrade.

[DkN]

Not sure about stainless steel but plastic replacement can be found for much better price than at the dealers:

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