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Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

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  • #46
    Originally posted by twyat1 View Post
    235 45 R20, a very strange size imo...
    Yes not so many tyres in this size unfortunately. And because it's not that common the prices will carry a bit of a premium.

    Though good thing is you can get Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in this size

    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)     - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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    • #47
      Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
      The Sportline is running Kapstadt 20x8 ET41 rims with 235/45 R20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres
      That's interesting, my Tig has 235/55 R18 Continental ContiSportContact 5.. I feel like the Pirelli will last longer but I would have thought all Sportline would be running the same tyre.

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      • #48
        Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
        Though good thing is you can get Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in this size
        Is it bad that this excited me...

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        • #49
          Originally posted by twyat1 View Post
          Is it bad that this excited me...

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          Nope. They are an awesome tyre.



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          MY08 Mk5 GT Sport - sold
          MY14 Tiguan 118TSI - sold (Mazda3 SP25GT in its place)
          MY16 Golf 7R: sold (Caterham Super 7 and Hyundai i30N in its place)

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          • #50
            Originally posted by Mattlock View Post
            Nope. They are an awesome tyre.
            Exactly. It also gives me a good excuse to buy them as there’s not that many other good options.



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            2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
            2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
            2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
            2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)             - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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            • #51
              Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
              Exactly. It also gives me a good excuse to buy them as there’s not that many other good options.
              Yeah, I put them on my 7R and then sold it 10,000km later

              Oh well, PS4s for the new car when they’re worn out and PS3s for my Caterham 7 when the Federals are done.


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              MY08 Mk5 GT Sport - sold
              MY14 Tiguan 118TSI - sold (Mazda3 SP25GT in its place)
              MY16 Golf 7R: sold (Caterham Super 7 and Hyundai i30N in its place)

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              • #52
                What’s the difference between the PS3s and PS4s?
                MY14 MK VII GTI | Pure White | Manual | Bi-Xenons (his)
                MY19 B8 Passat 206TSI wagon | Manganese Grey (hers)

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by Jimi View Post
                  What’s the difference between the PS3s and PS4s?
                  To be honest I don’t know. The only reason I’m looking at PS3 is that there doesn’t appear to be a PS4 in 195, 55, R15.




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                  MY08 Mk5 GT Sport - sold
                  MY14 Tiguan 118TSI - sold (Mazda3 SP25GT in its place)
                  MY16 Golf 7R: sold (Caterham Super 7 and Hyundai i30N in its place)

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                  • #54
                    Scotch-guarded the interior today.

                    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
                    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)                     - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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                    • #55
                      Ceramic coated the paint using Nova EVO today. Washed, clay bar, polish, ceramic coated.





                      Also did the wheels to make them easier to clean...


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                      2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
                      2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                      2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                      2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)                       - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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                      • #56
                        Congrats on the new car Tigger73 - looks nice.
                        2017 Ford Fiesta ST the go kart

                        2015 Audi SQ5 bi-turbo V6 TDI family hauler

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                          Ceramic coated the paint using Nova EVO today. Washed, clay bar, polish, ceramic coated.





                          Also did the wheels to make them easier to clean...


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                          Was it hard to apply yourself? Did you cure it in the sun for x amount of hours?

                          Have you heard of Auto Kleen Carbon Coat?
                          Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post
                            Congrats on the new car Tigger73 - looks nice.
                            Thanks Lucas. I’m pretty pleased with the purchase.

                            Just doing the post-delivery detailing fabric/paint protection and then my wife is going to drive it for a bit.

                            I’ll do a major service on the Scirocco and then we’ll swap and the Tig will be my daily/work car.

                            I’ll probably hold off doing any major “upgrades” until after the first service...


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                            2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
                            2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                            2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                            2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)                             - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by INASNT View Post
                              Was it hard to apply yourself? Did you cure it in the sun for x amount of hours?

                              Have you heard of Auto Kleen Carbon Coat?
                              It was pretty easy, though it takes a fair amount of time in preparation (wash, decontamination, polish, clean, apply product) so you really need to allow a good part of a day.

                              With the Nova Evo it has an 8 hour drying time (dependent on ambient temps) and they say not to get it wet during this time. Also not to wash your car for a week until it fully cures.

                              Obviously if you have heat lamps you use them but I’m just going to park it up in the carport for the next 4-5 days as it won’t need to be driven until next week. Parking in the sun would be another option (you want to apply the product on cool paint though) as this will help speed up the curing process.

                              There’s a lot of coatings on the market and many different brands. I just went with the one recommended by my local detailer which he stocks/supplies. He said the Nova Evo has a 3 year life and is pretty easy to put on. He said it’s a step up from the $100 coatings but easier to apply than the “Professional” coatings.

                              Time will tell how this lasts, however I’d always recommend putting on a ceramic coat to protect the clear coat from bird droppings, etc.



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                              2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
                              2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                              2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                              2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)                               - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                                Ceramic coated the paint using Nova EVO today. Washed, clay bar, polish, ceramic coated.
                                @tigger73, would you mind sharing the products you used for each of the steps? did you apply iron remover as well? IPA wipe?
                                I'm thinking of DIYing the ceramic coating when I get my tiggy, but have never done car detailing before.
                                thanking you in advance.

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