Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[tigger73]

Yeah I'm doing it the other way around - Eibach springs have been ordered hopefully arriving in the next week or so.

I won't have any body movement around the round abouts after these go in

[MGV]

Looking forward to review & pics!

[tigger73]

Thinking about getting some OEM mud guards for the Tig.

Yeah I know there's a heap of knock off ones on-line for a lot less, but if I can land the OEM ones for under $200 is anyone else interested in a set?

Going to price these up from the local parts department today also - see the mudflaps thread: Advice re. Mud Flaps appreciated...

[Ramee]

I just don't want to make Tig any more heavy ! he hee.. just kidding

[HaywireTig]

Good to see here too Matt. Yea I've got the H&R springs too and they were pretty good. I'm just greedy and want to flatten the ride more around corners. Hence I've got the ALK. But I haven't fitted it yet. Just thinking if I shd add ALK to front or rear sway bar. I've got the rear strut bar that was custom fabricated from a mate overseas. But want something more..... Lol....

[tigger73]

Good to see here too Matt. Yea I've got the H&R springs too and they were pretty good. I'm just greedy and want to flatten the ride more around corners. Hence I've got the ALK. But I haven't fitted it yet. Just thinking if I shd add ALK to front or rear sway bar. I've got the rear strut bar that was custom fabricated from a mate overseas. But want something more..... Lol....

The ALK does make the steering feel quite a bit heavier, though turn-in is a lot sharper. This is quite noticeable but you do get used to it.

And as it's name says the Anti-Lift Kit does greatly reduce the nose lifting under acceleration and dipping under brakes. The ALK won't stop the body roll around corners - you'll need the sway bar for that.

If I was to put a number on it I'd say the heavy duty rear sway bar improves body roll by 80% and front sway bar by 20%.

I am actually surprised my wife didn't complain when I put the ALK on - seems as if as long as the radio works and the doof doof comes out the speakers everything is OK.

Just waiting for the response when the lowering springs go in.... I think she's worried she's going to drop down to pleb level in the traffic

[tigger73]

I have a set of S2T DSG Performance Paddle Shifters on the way - should be good.

[team_v]

I have heard good things about those S2T paddles.
Any update on the exhaust yet?

[tigger73]

I have heard good things about those S2T paddles.

Yes I' been looking for a set of these at the right price for quite a while. Just have a hard time justifying $250 for a set of paddle shifters and haven't been able to find a set of the cheap stick on ones that I'm happy with.

Any update on the exhaust yet?

Exhaust, FMIC, updated CAI and new engine tune are going on next week

I'll have to go out and get some "before" sound clips this morning.

[tigger73]

As requested here's a "before" video of the stock exhaust with 3" DP.



I'll hopefully get an "after" video up by next weekend.