Mk2 Tiguan Tuning

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Originally Posted by Melbourne_Tiggy

Tigger73 you are a bad man....I have picked up the mod bug again and have been thinking about the next mod. Probably going to go the TCU tune which will allow an increase in launch control rpm, higher rpm for each gear, remove kick down and 20% faster shifts. What rpm do you think I should set for the revised launch - is 4500 to high?

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If it was mine I’d be doing the DSG tune, full exhaust (or at least mod it to get pops/farts) and stage 2 ECU tune plus rear sway bar as a minimum.

I’m terms of launch RPM 4,500 is pretty high. I’d be inclined to run it closer to stock launch rpm just to be nicer. Unless you’re planning on running it down the 1/4 mile and chasing times it’ll just put more stress on everything for maybe 0.1s. To me it’s not worth it.

I’d be doing an IS38 swap before raising launch rpms to somewhere things can break. You’ll get a better time and it’s mechanically more sympathetic to your driveline. That’s if chasing times is important.

With a stage 2 IS38 swap you’ll be running mid 4 seconds easily.

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Originally Posted by smarty

Who’s doing your work and do you mind if I ask what you’ve paid for the tune etc..?

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Hi Smarty
My tuner and mechanic is VW Park in Nunawading, ask for Alan. They specialize in performance tuning and hardware. The price of the tune is $1299, however I purchased it when they had a 12% off sale. From time to time APR have specials during the year. If you buy a few things they can work out a package price.

Hi Melbourne_Tiggy, are you going to get them to do your services as well? The APR Stage 1 is very tempting but of course I'm worried about going back to the dealer for services and being told "we have a problem".
I was thinking of getting the tune then using a third party here in Sydney to do the yearly services(VolksMuller is close by). Since warranty is only 3 years that really just equates to 2 services and one "just before warranty runs out" checkup.

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Originally Posted by tigger73

If it was mine I’d be doing the DSG tune, full exhaust (or at least mod it to get pops/farts) and stage 2 ECU tune plus rear sway bar as a minimum.

I’m terms of launch RPM 4,500 is pretty high. I’d be inclined to run it closer to stock launch rpm just to be nicer. Unless you’re planning on running it down the 1/4 mile and chasing times it’ll just put more stress on everything for maybe 0.1s. To me it’s not worth it.

I’d be doing an IS38 swap before raising launch rpms to somewhere things can break. You’ll get a better time and it’s mechanically more sympathetic to your driveline. That’s if chasing times is important.

With a stage 2 IS38 swap you’ll be running mid 4 seconds easily.

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Sounds like a good plan. So in terms of a high level plan, subject to saving enough coin for the “mod - sinking fund”-

1. APR stage 1 tune (done)
2. BMC panel filter (done)
3. Remove intake snow grate (done)
4. APR turbo inlet & inlet pipe to airbox (done)
5. VW racing turbo muffler delete (ordered)
6. TCU tune
7. APR MQB AWD downpipe
8. APR stage 2 tune
9. Resonantor delete (to enable louder pops and bangs, DSG farts)
10. IS38 turbo swap
11. APR intercooler
12. APR hose kit
13. CTS Turbo outlet pipe
14. “SIKTIG” custom plates - extra 10kw
15. APR decals and stickers - extra 5kw

Realistically, I will prob stop at no.8....

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Originally Posted by OZROD

Hi Melbourne_Tiggy, are you going to get them to do your services as well? The APR Stage 1 is very tempting but of course I'm worried about going back to the dealer for services and being told "we have a problem".
I was thinking of getting the tune then using a third party here in Sydney to do the yearly services(VolksMuller is close by). Since warranty is only 3 years that really just equates to 2 services and one "just before warranty runs out" checkup.

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Hi Ozrod, I have been a customer of VW park for the past two years and Alan has been very accommodating. He has APR tuned 3 x Gen 1 Tigs in my family and done all our mechanical work and servicing. My last major project was a K04 turbo swap on my GEN 1 Tig with an APR tune. Based on my experience with independent specialist VW mechanics I would never set foot in a VW dealership unless I had a warranty claim, they are a genuine rip off. The risk you have to accept is that even if you flash back and go back to stock, they may be able to detect the tune and potentially void a warranty claim. I have accepted that risk. Life is short - MOD is my motto.

I’ve heard very good things about the Muller family and team, have a chat to them about also providing the annual servicing. Its great to support the local independent VW specialists and also in turn receive competitive pricing (usually lower than VW charge) for services and hardware.

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Originally Posted by Melbourne_Tiggy

14. “SIKTIG” custom plates - extra 10kw
15. APR decals and stickers - extra 5kw

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Originally Posted by Grugly

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I’m glad that you found it funny, I thought I’d throw in a bit of humour, people sometimes take modding a bit to seriously.

thanks mate
doesn't sound like a bad deal really for the gains

Picked up my 162tsi with all options in white Friday.

Going to get Peerless Automotive to do the APR tune after around 5,000km.

Given the APR claims of around 230kw @engine for stage 1 vs 250kw @engine for stage 2 which needs AWD down pipe wondering if the stage 2 is actually worth it....

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Originally Posted by INASNT

Picked up my 162tsi with all options in white Friday.

Going to get Peerless Automotive to do the APR tune after around 5,000km.

Given the APR claims of around 230kw @engine for stage 1 vs 250kw @engine for stage 2 which needs AWD down pipe wondering if the stage 2 is actually worth it....

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For most cars on the road picking up that 20kw for the cost of a down pipe id insanely good value. It just doesn't seem as such because of the massive gains from stage 1 - which really are unparalleled against most cars.

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