Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[Ramee]

You guys are on shaky ground now - not even married and I'm cringing

Don't worry man, you will be fine as long as you find your dream car before you find your dream girl

[Gooddog]

Hi Tigger - I'm at the other end of Tiguan ownership to you - mine is new and mysterious (and stock std).
Big ups to the huge effort you put in to yours - amazing from my pov.
But the biggest positive is your generous sharing of info here and thanks so much for that.
My car is a 2009 build Jap import (to NZ) and I have a couple of ?? you may be able to help with.
First is did your car have steering wheel controls before you upgraded the steering wheel. Mine hasn't but as an ex GTI owner would like to keep that bonus. Im wondering if the loom would accept an upgrade.
Second ? is I can't find the digi speedo on my MFD even after scrolling thru all the menu options several times - any ideas on that ?
Don't think I will ever scratch the surface that you went to on yours but would like to tidy up a few "loose ends".
Cheers
H

[tigger73]

Hi Tigger - I'm at the other end of Tiguan ownership to you - mine is new and mysterious (and stock std).
Big ups to the huge effort you put in to yours - amazing from my pov.
But the biggest positive is your generous sharing of info here and thanks so much for that.

Thanks it's been a journey for sure. I've tried to document things along the way so that 1) I can look back at it. 2) Others can maybe get some value out of some of the things that I've done (and some of the mistakes I've made). If it hadn't been for this forum and a number of others that had gone and done things to their Tigs before me, I probably wouldn't have started.

My car is a 2009 build Jap import (to NZ) and I have a couple of ?? you may be able to help with.
First is did your car have steering wheel controls before you upgraded the steering wheel. Mine hasn't but as an ex GTI owner would like to keep that bonus. Im wondering if the loom would accept an upgrade.

I think that all Aus delivered vehicles were fitted with Multi-Function Steering Wheels (MFSW). The earlier Tiguans were based on the Mk5 Golf platform and had red Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Around 2010 these changed over to Mk6 Golf platform and the white MFD.

As far as fitting a steering wheel have a look at the flappy paddle upgrade thread:Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

You will likely have to install a steering wheel control module that supports the multi-function wheel. You may need to find someone that can scan your car and/or buy a RossTech VCDS cable for the job (if you don't already have one). You can then scan your car to find out what steering wheel control module you have to find out if you need to upgrade it.

There's a few places that sell steering wheels. If you get an updated wheel (different shape) you'll also have to get a new airbag....

Second ? is I can't find the digi speedo on my MFD even after scrolling thru all the menu options several times - any ideas on that ?

No idea how the Jap imports would have been set up. On mine the large speedo is on the menu with all the other fuel consumption, trip timer, etc. It should be the same as your previous Mk5 Golfs... if it's not there then it may be a Jap oddity. I've got an autopolar FIS+ which also displays the speed. Nice thing is this speedo is the uncorrected ECU speed and is actually more accurate than the vehicle speedo.

Don't think I will ever scratch the surface that you went to on yours but would like to tidy up a few "loose ends".
Cheers
H

You never know... I only started with a couple of cosmetic upgrades and it kind of grew from there

[tigger73]

Well I've crossed a couple of potential cars off the list.

Jeep Grand Cherokee - too big. It will only just fit down the drive.... but then I can't open the door/get out when it's in the carport

Golf R - way too small in the back.

[Ramee]

Well I've crossed a couple of potential cars off the list.

Jeep Grand Cherokee - too big. It will only just fit down the drive.... but then I can't open the door/get out when it's in the carport

Golf R - way too small in the back.

How about a RSQ3 ? Or another tiguan with K04.

I heared these new TSI engines with integrated manifold in the head will not very good for high amount of power when tunned due to heat issues. They say R400 will have an external exhaust manifold like older TSI engines. Something to think about

[MGV]

I guess a low km X5 is gonna be more than 50K ?

[Sharkie]

I heared these new TSI engines with integrated manifold in the head will not very good for high amount of power when tunned due to heat issues. They say R400 will have an external exhaust manifold like older TSI engines. Something to think about

Not true, APR is getting huge numbers in testing ....... have a look online, APR USA reporting early testing ~220kw from a MK7 GTI with a stg 1 tune only .....

I also know APR AUS is testing the MK7s now, and its looking good. Gen 3 EA888 to be the best yet (as you would expect).

[tigger73]

How about a RSQ3 ? Or another tiguan with K04.

I haven't driven an RSQ3 but the cheapest demo on carsales is $85k so that's not going to happen.

I guess a low km X5 is gonna be more than 50K ?

Yeah X5 is pushing up into the same territory as RSQ3 in terms of price and really I'm going to be in much the same boat as the Jeep Grand Cherokee as far as width. My carport is relatively narrow (house on one side and fence on the other) so I can't go a massively wide car either

My wife has actually suggested another Tig a couple of times and it's not such a stupid idea.

[AdamD]

My wife has actually suggested another Tig a couple of times and it's not such a stupid idea.

If it's still the best option, it doesn't matter if it's an older model - it's still the best option!

You could potentially get a lower-spec diesel one, and when the MQB Tig comes out you could buy one of those and give the diesel to your wife? Or else buy a 132TSI and transfer any of the transferable mods over.

[tigger73]

If it's still the best option, it doesn't matter if it's an older model - it's still the best option!

You could potentially get a lower-spec diesel one, and when the MQB Tig comes out you could buy one of those and give the diesel to your wife? Or else buy a 132TSI and transfer any of the transferable mods over.

So swap wheels, steering wheel, autopolar, exhaust, Haldex. Add an R-line body kit, K04 kit, custom DP, suspension parts and we're done.


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