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15-04-2021, 05:21 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tiguan/Allspace Big Brake Kits in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Ok so if all you want is colour then it will be a lot cheaper to paint the stock calipers. You can even do a 90% job while they’re on the car (nobody...

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13-04-2021, 10:04 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Here's a few more bonus photos:

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13-04-2021, 08:26 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Thanks yes I'm very happy with the brakes. Both looks and how well they pull the car up from speed.

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13-04-2021, 03:46 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tiguan/Allspace Big Brake Kits in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I don’t think GTI calipers will be an upgrade for the Tiguan. Porsche Macan is a good front brake upgrade if you can find a set at a reasonable...

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13-04-2021, 03:46 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

@MarshmallowFalcon thanks for your kind words. It’s only when I ran the car in the rally that all the mods starting to make sense. Under normal...

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12-04-2021, 01:10 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Gearbox in emergency mode Tiguan 2017 in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Good news. And yes they should still cover it regardless but nice that you're not majorly inconvenienced with the loan car too :)

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06-04-2021, 12:28 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Golf R exhaust valve wiring guide in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Great write up. Almost has me inspired to get mine wired up and working. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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05-04-2021, 10:30 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread How much did you pay for your T-Roc? in T-Roc

I 100% agree. I think the best interior is the basic cloth in the 140TSI. The red highlights in the X is a bit much but I think would be fixable...

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05-04-2021, 09:55 AM

tigger73 replied to a thread How much did you pay for your T-Roc? in T-Roc

I'd suggest giving the Mawson Lakes dealership in SA a call. They are a new dealership and always looking for ways to make sales. I know they were...

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03-04-2021, 09:02 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Official Adelaide Rally photos (ctd):

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03-04-2021, 09:00 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Official Adelaide Rally photos:

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02-04-2021, 06:24 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I haven't noticed anything. I didn't relevel the headlights. Given that front and back have lowered pretty much the same it's only the height of the...

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01-04-2021, 04:42 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Sports setting on DCC but these were some reasonable hits to the suspension and car was loaded up. It didn’t upset the handling but more of a loud...

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30-03-2021, 07:18 AM

tigger73 replied to a thread APR stage 1 + DSG tunes in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Every tuner that tunes enough cars will have problems. It’s more how it’s handled that makes a difference. You’ll hear stories and rumours but...

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30-03-2021, 07:13 AM

tigger73 replied to a thread APR stage 1 + DSG tunes in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

TVS DSG software will work with most tunes. Most of the APR dealers will supply the TVS software (without telling you) as APR doesn’t have DSG...

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29-03-2021, 10:58 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Yeah car was solid the whole event. Only issue was a couple of times hitting the bump stops on the suspension. Sent from my iPhone using...

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29-03-2021, 08:02 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Only 4 seconds for the Tour category. Otherwise it would take all day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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29-03-2021, 04:26 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Yes great fun. It’s not often that you get a chance to drive down these roads with no speed limit and no traffic. Sent from my iPhone using...

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28-03-2021, 02:11 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Here's a couple of dash-cam videos from a Saturday:

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28-03-2021, 02:04 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread IS38 Swap 162tsi in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Nice gains.

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28-03-2021, 02:03 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread APR stage 1 + DSG tunes in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

If all you want is a stage 1 tune then APR is probably OK choice. Their tunes do tend to come on aggressively an d then die at the top end. Some...

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24-03-2021, 07:19 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread QLD New T-ROC R owner in Newbies Corner - (First Posts)

Congratulations and welcome! In terms of the service plan it’s only worthwhile if you’re going to own the car for >3 years to take full advantage...

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23-03-2021, 07:19 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I've managed to install the fire extinguisher on the reverse side of the mount so it doesn't intrude hardly at all into the passenger footwell. The...

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22-03-2021, 10:30 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread old tiguan wheels on new tiguan? in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I think you'll find that the smallest size you can put on a gen2/MQB Tiguan/Allspace is 17" due to brake clearance on the fronts. I would test-fit...

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21-03-2021, 09:38 PM

tigger73 replied to a thread 2010 Tiguan has 6 speed auto, 6 speed DSG or 7 speed DSG ? ? ? in Tiguan 5N (2007 - 2016)

The DSG only came in mid 2010. Before that all Tiguans either had manual or the 6 speed auto. The auto is pretty reliable but not as efficient as...

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