Tuning / performance update

**clip** · 25-09-2009, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by cubes

I was telling someboy about how I was planning to fit H&R or Eibach lowering springs and they mentioned to watch out for voiding the VW factory warranty. I didn't think it was an issue, is it ??

If you chopped out your shocks or something that they could claim was a result of the springs, then you'd be up the creek. If you blow a water pump or your electric windows stop working, then you'd be OK.

**Pullstarter** · 26-09-2009, 09:00 AM

It will void your warranty on the springs but they won't be there anymore anyway

According to the dealer the warranty is only voided on the parts you modify, what happens if you try and make a warranty claim may be a totally different story entirely. It does seem to be down to dealer discretion though. The 2 dealers down here are very different, one wholeheartedly endorses APR chipping whilst the other doesn't. Just find a good dealer I guess is the answer.

**Greg Roles** · 26-09-2009, 10:24 AM

Guys that stock airbox looks IDENTICAL to my GT TDI Golf, which is the same for most Golf's and Jetta's. Any of the GTI aftermarket intakes would fit my TDI, with the exception of the last bit of pipe to the turbo. Any Pod or Panel aftermarket filter box itself should be entirely adaptable. That picture shows an identical above radiator scoop, curved pipe inlet, box, 90 degree lid outlet. I can't see a difference.

GT TSI Golf

GTI Golf

My TDI stock - well at the start of messing with it...

Curved pipe heat wrapped.

Box from another angle, plus heat tape.

**Pullstarter** · 26-09-2009, 10:58 AM

A few peeps in the US have used TSI and TDI intakes and they do fit up hardware wise but some seem to have a gap between the intake and the grill. I think the Tig engine bay is just that little bit bigger.

**Tedhaggie** · 27-09-2009, 04:26 PM

any experience out there with this "chipping" for TDi

http://www.mtm-online.de/en/VW/Tigua...=TIGUANTDI103Q.

They have whats appears to be a conventional chip reprog ang a separate canbus module

THe m-cantfronic looks interesting as doesn't require specialist fitting. Particularly attractive for remote owners

**clip** · 27-09-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Tedhaggie

any experience out there with this "chipping" for TDi
THe m-cantfronic looks interesting as doesn't require specialist fitting. Particularly attractive for remote owners

I know it looks a good option for someone remote so they can fit it up themselves, but I wouldn't be happy with aftermarket electronics running the system. I suspect the fitting would also be obvious to a dealer (both physically and when hooked up to diagnostics) and I'm sure they'd have a field day denying any warranty stuff with one installed. A trip to the nearest capital city where experts can make sure your car is remapped properly and running spot on would seem a better option to me. I'm sure the TDI guys here will be able to advise you better than me though.

**Tedhaggie** · 28-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Made enquiry with Oettinger AUS this was the reply

Thank you for your enquiry.

The Tiguan software requires a new type of programming tool.

The program is available now.

This tool is currently available in WA, SA, and QLD and will be available shortly in SYD and Melb.

http://www.oettinger.de/en/product-8...70_ps-468.html

Cost - $2495 fully installed including 12 month engine, drivetrain and breakdown warranty

**clip** · 28-09-2009, 04:54 PM

Tedhaggie, I see you're in QLD. Have you contacted Harding's Performance yet? They're in Bris and what these guys don't know about VW's isn't worth knowing. They are also Oettinger and APR dealers.

http://www.hp.net.au/

1300 730 949