Tiguan Tuning Starts !

**Pullstarter** · 21-10-2009, 08:53 PM

There is far too much high $$$ evilness being spoken of here! I like it A LOT!!

**clip** · 21-10-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

There is far too much high $$$ evilness being spoken of here! I like it A LOT!!

lol, race you and Sharkie to S3!

**Sharkie** · 23-10-2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

There is far too much high $$$ evilness being spoken of here! I like it A LOT!!

I like it so much I hate what its doing to my wallet .............

Originally Posted by clip

lol, race you and Sharkie to S3!

There already and you guys did not even know it ......

just kidding .... I wish ..... but SWMBO won't like it (the spending that is) ..... good thing is, she's been driving the Tig now a few times since its been chipped and has not noticed that it is now MUCH faster ..... even though the kids inform me she hasn't been shy using the extra power .....

**Transfer** · 23-10-2009, 01:20 PM

ha!!

**Sharkie** · 23-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Transfer

ha!!

LOL ... Yes ... she suspects, but if she doesn't ask she doesn't have to know for sure, so she'd rather not ask ........

..... I've trained her well .....

**Transfer** · 23-10-2009, 03:03 PM

Speaking of S3, my favorite thread of the day:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4561165

Would be a nice mate to the K04.

**Sharkie** · 23-10-2009, 07:18 PM

That S3 intercooler idea is 1 we need to investigate some more methinks .....

Fitted the RS4s and 235-50-18s today .......

H&R springs to follow soon ......

**Pullstarter** · 23-10-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice work Johan

How do you find the Kumhos? I'm pretty happy with them, no discernable difference in performance or noise compared to the stockers really. A bit better grip maybe.

**Sharkie** · 26-10-2009, 08:05 AM

Did about 100kms yesterday and even though the tyres are still fresh and need a few more kms to bed in, the improvement in grip is enormous. (I had Hankooks before)

Looks so much better as well now ..... its turning into a Tiguan R slowly but surely ....

**Sharkie** · 30-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Some information on brake pads ... I've used the Yellows on the GTI and after 15 hard laps around a track I had absolutely no fade at all ....

I'd probably use Reds on the Tiguan ....

From http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/index.php/pads.html#Ys

EBC Brakes Disc Brake Pads

Ultimax ECE Reg 90 is a Kevlar material compound pad designed for road going vehicles manufactured to exceed European standards and deliver low rotor wear, minimal dust and stop you faster.
Quality OEM Replacement Brake pad (Euro Reg 90 brake safety approved)
The EBC Ultimax brake pad is available for all makes and models of sedans, 4 wheel drives and light commercial vehicles.
The new friction material completely eliminates brake judder and produces a high friction, long lasting brake pad all pads feature a centre line slot which prevents heat expansion cracks and reduces brake noise.
Ultimax brake pads are manufactured in the UK by EBC, the worlds largest brake pad manufacturer.
Tens of millions of sets of Ultimax are sold worldwide.
Green Stuff Kevlar a road sport upgrade brake pad for vehicles up to 750 Kilos.

Red Stuff Ceramic for performance vehicles involved in fast street,rally or asphalt racing.

Yellowstuff full race compound for road, rally and race cars.

Bluestuff for race cars and track use only.

All feature unique characteristics based on vehicle performance and the drivers braking
requirement profile.
BRAKE PAD SELECTION CHART

NORMAL ROAD USE

Your brakes are worn out and you need good

quality replacement brakes at less than vehicle manufacturer's prices RDB PAD RANGE

PREMIUM PAD

You need better stopping power in normal road
use plus reduce brake dust.
Meets original equipment requirements
EBC ULTIMAX REG 90
KEVLAR HEAVY DUTY

You brake heavily, carry heavy loads, or tow boats or trailers often.

RDX EXTREME RANGE
ROAD SPORT UPGRADE
You want to upgrade your brakes to better than
original parts with less dust. EBC GREENSTUFF CLUB SPORT / TARGA
&
FAST ROAD USE

You have a highly tuned sedan or performance

car and want the best brakes for fast use.
EBC REDSTUFF
CERAMIC FULL RACE & TARGA
COMPOUND You have a race car or performance car and
wish to use regularly on the track. EBC YELLOWSTUFF FULL RACE
You have a dedicated race car. Track use only. EBC BLUESTUFF
(ENDURANCE)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

EBC's standard material compound for road vehicles is the The Ultimax ECE Reg 90: approved (Original equipment Grade) range safe for all road vehicles, including light commercials.

Upgrades for fast road, race, or rally use are as follows:

EBC GREEN STUFF for Road sport upgrade on road cars, or race use on lighter cars up to 750 kg.

EBC RED STUFF CERAMIC for Performance cars in fast street.

EBC YELLOW STUFF for race use in Group N & full race cars.

EBC BLUE STUFF for track use only and longer races.

See below for appropriate compound selection

Effective Operating Range of RDA / EBC Pad Compounds

Disc Temperature C

If you are still unsure of the level of Brake pad you require please click on the chart image below.