Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[Naresh]

I'm sure I've seen vinyl wrap cut outs for various parts of the Tig interior on ebay from a Chinese seller. Would save you having to make your own cut out.

I have checked ETKA and there is no alternative glovebox latch for the Tig that I could see. It's a shame really as the Golf version did look good although not real brushed aluminium - just coated ABS.

[tigger73]

New mod coming for the Tig - should be arriving this week. Hopefully this one fits!!!!



It's a Hella smoked 3rd brake light - should be straight plug and play for the OEM part (I think the OEM part is also made by Hella).

If these work I'd consider organising a group buy for these as they also fit MkV Golf/Jetta.

Also anyone wanting a set of R8 coil packs please let me know as I have some landing early next week: R8 Coil Pack group buy from ECS

[Suffolk]

It will fit, I have it on mine.

[tigger73]

It will fit, I have it on mine.

Beat me to it!!!

Did you use any special tools to do the swap?

[Suffolk]

This was one of my first mods in 2010. No special tools needed. There is double sided tape around the trim, and 4 clips on the bottom, so be gentle. Best way to take it off is from the top first so the clips have more room to move. If you do use any tools, make sure they are plastic. I think I used a plastic ruler. I like it but the original red looks better on a black car, you will agree once you change it.

[Suffolk]

Next mod, hella brake lights? Or p3 digital gauge, led headlights?

[tigger73]

Next mod, hella brake lights? Or p3 digital gauge, led headlights?

I've looked at the Hella brake lights - though I'm not convinced with reversing the colours and having the silver around the outside - especially on a black car.



These are the other tail lights that I would consider but they are only available in LHD...



No need for a P3 gauge as I have an AutoPolar which does pretty much everything the P3 does and more (mirror dipping ).

Also looked at LED headlights but I've resisted the urge. Until I find something that is an improvement on the OEM part I'm not that interested. And realistically I wouldn't pay more than around $500 for a set, it would have to be RHD and not bi-xenon as I'm not going to put washers and levellers in. So basically I'm buggered!!!!

I've been looking for some options for upper/lower front grilles but nothing really jumps out. I'm not a fan of the ABT kit - their facelift kit looks good but the kit for the first gen with all the arch flares is a bit much for me. Plus it gets expensive having to paint the entire thing to match the car. Haven't priced it but would imagine that you wouldn't be left with much change from $5k if you were to run it through a crash shop.

So I think I'm pretty much at the end of the road.

[Ramee]

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So I think I'm pretty much at the end of the road.

Oh tigger! Don't worry if road ends. you may turn in to the Highway where you can find K04, Big brakes, WM Injection, Air suspension etc. Lol

By the way I am also interested about Golf R style LED tail lights .. But I think they would not fit Tiguans..

[Sharkie]

So I think I'm pretty much at the end of the road.

Still got to have an upgrade FMIC and a K04 in your future mate. Both will work beautifully on your DSG Tig and deliver you RS Q3 rivalling performance. Low 4s 0-100 and about 250kw/500NM .....

[tigger73]

Still got to have an upgrade FMIC and a K04 in your future mate. Both will work beautifully on your DSG Tig and deliver you RS Q3 rivalling performance. Low 4s 0-100 and about 250kw/500NM .....

Yeah I know but if I go KO4 then I really ought to get a BBK at the same time (if you go fast you really need to be able to pull it all up).

I'll have to talk to the accountant about this one in terms of legth of time to keep the vehicle, $ for mods and then also what I do when I eventually come to sell.

The other thing is that I'd rather not have big turbo lag - my preference is that have something that is quick/responsive on the street rather than a track car. So I'm a little undecided at this point.