Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[Ramee]

Wow Your Tig looks fantastic now. I am really exited about the looks. Any improvement in handling /cornering?

Hahaha I am almost finished - a couple of bits of hardware and software to go

Lol .. I think now we will see the real stuff .. K04, BBK .. etc

[tigger73]

Wow Your Tig looks fantastic now. I am really exited about the looks. Any improvement in handling /cornering?

It does corner slightly flatter - but remembering I already have front and rear sway bars in so they do a pretty good job at limiting the body roll. The main difference noticeable straight away (apart from the drop of course) is the variable rate springs ability to soak up the small bumps - it definitely runs over the manhole covers, etc with a lot less fuss.

Lol .. I think now we will see the real stuff .. K04, BBK .. etc

You'll just have to wait and see

[AdamD]

Now that is one tough-looking Tig! Ride height is perfect.

Wonder how much further it'll drop once the springs settle. Hopefully not much... maybe 5mm?

[baboo]

very nice!

[team_v]

Looks very good.
I keep entertaining the idea of springs but it seems to handle our local happy laps reasonably well on OEM suspension.

Obviously if you are going to be pushing it hard the springs would be a worthy addition.

[Naresh]

Hi can you tell me the part number of the steering wheel please that you used? I need to know which ones will fit the Tig as these often come up on ebay with part numbers.

Back on topic now...

Installed some S2T Flappy Paddle Shifters onto my steering wheel this morning (lowering springs are in too but I'll need to wash the car before taking any photos).

Looks great but will need a little bit of getting used to as there is a little less clearance than with the standard shifters.



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[tigger73]

Hi can you tell me the part number of the steering wheel please that you used? I need to know which ones will fit the Tig as these often come up on ebay with part numbers.

I actually don't know if I have this informatio. Do you know if it's marked on the wheel?

All I know is that it's from a Mk 6 Golf R with red stitching. It's the same as the GTI one with the flat bottom and requires a new airbag also if you're replacing the standard issue Tiguan wheel.

Mine came from carsystems.pl Suggest getting the airbag with it.

Anything that fits into a Mk6 Golf will fit on the Tiguan, but make sure it's Mk6 not Mk7 as I don't think that these will work.

[Lucas_R]

From a Mk6 Golf R with red stitching? It looks like a GTI wheel to me (red stitching and silver inserts) but with the R logo in the bottom spoke.

The R wheel has grey stitching and black inserts.

Not that it really matters.

[tigger73]

From a Mk6 Golf R with red stitching? It looks like a GTI wheel to me (red stitching and silver inserts) but with the R logo in the bottom spoke.

The R wheel has grey stitching and black inserts.

Not that it really matters.

This steering wheel was bought from overseas so I'm not sure what colour combinations they have in other countries.

You're right about Australian market though - the GTI has the silver inserts and the R is black so doesn't meet Aussie "spec".

... but then again half my car is non-standard anyway

[Dr freedom]

It looks mickey mouse imo.. well done.