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    Has anyone done a direct comparison between the standard non ACC suspension and the 3 settings on the newer Highlines? Our 2017 non ACC Highline rode a lot firmer than expected and both the Passat and golf Alltrack hire cars I tried handled speed bumps and potholes in a more composed manner. I'm wondering whether comfort mode has improved the urban ride in the newer Highlines?

  • #2
    My MY19 Highline feels very soft when hurtling over speed bumps in both comfort and normal modes. I avoid potholes like the plague.

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    • #3
      I can feel the difference in the suspension from comfort, normal and sport.

      I use individual, steering in sport, everything else in normal most of the time, steering in normal is too sloopy.
      Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels

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      • #4
        I installed Eibach variable rate springs and that has helped all 3 modes.

        Comfort mode used to have too much body roll - springs have lessened this with no real change to the ride quality.

        Normal mode is still the best for my daily driving - is a bit less body movement and still good ride quality.

        Sport mode used to be way too bumpy. Springs have smoothed out the smaller sharp bumps and improved the ride quality.

        With the change for MY19 to 19" wheels for the Highline I suspect that's the reason why VW has also added the adaptive suspension to allow people to adjust the ride to compensate for the harsher ride of the lower profile tyres on the 19's.

        I really think it's hard to compare the ride quality of the MY17-MY18 with 18" wheels to the MY19 with 19" and the adjustable dampers.

        If you think the ride is too firm you could always look at putting a set of 17's on with higher profile tyres... or changing the springs.

        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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        • #5
          I am curious, how often does it get changed? In our Golf P hardly ever, the only time I change it in that is in the wet and I will soften it right off. I decided not to get it in the Tiguan and have not noticed anywhere where it might be useful but I drive in the bush mostly on open roads so maybe that is the reason.

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          • #6
            I drive in Comfort on longer trips on the highway. Around town is “normal” and if I want to go for a bit more of a spin I’ll stick it on sport.


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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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            • #7
              Went down the great ocean road recently, put TIG in sport which made a good difference, been on some dirt roads in Dalesford and used the offroad setting which dampens the throttle..

              On the odd occasion someone wants to have a traffic light GP with me switch to Sport and ESC off.
              Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels

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              • #8
                Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                I installed Eibach variable rate springs and that has helped all 3 modes.

                If you think the ride is too firm you could always look at putting a set of 17's on with higher profile tyres... or changing the springs.
                I never considered changing springs, it's a good idea but I won't be modding my current Tig as I'll be getting rid of it soon.

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                • #9
                  Personal preferences...
                  Individual mode - normal for most items, comfort for DCC and I think sport for transmission
                  2018 Allspace 162TSI R Line

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                    I installed Eibach variable rate springs

                    Can you give us the Part Number for this - as I noticed that Eibach have two different codes for the Fronts.

                    Cheers

                    EDIT
                    Sorry should of looked at the Aus Eibach site, and read a few more threads.
                    It seems like this is the the one for the Highline with Electronic Dampeners.
                    E10-85-043-05-22

                    Last edited by davman; 07-08-2019, 10:29 AM.
                    2019 MY19.5 Highline (R-Line, S&V, Sunroof)
                    Stage 3 - Etuners Motorsport - 228wkW, TCU Tune
                    G Revision IHI IS38, BMS Panel Filter, CTS Turbo Elbow, CTS Downpipe, Dogbone Insert
                    Dynamic Light Assist (OBD11), Eibach Pro Kit Suspension

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                    • #11
                      I would be interested in getting perspectives on the different aftermarket suspension setups that you guys have gone with - specifically with the ACC - Electronic Dampeners.
                      I have noted that INASNT has H&R Springs, and Tigger73 has Eibach Springs (and a few more are getting Eibach I notice)

                      So why have you done this upgrade, and what benefits have you noticed - I appreciate some comments have already been noted, but some others may have some extra points to discuss.
                      2019 MY19.5 Highline (R-Line, S&V, Sunroof)
                      Stage 3 - Etuners Motorsport - 228wkW, TCU Tune
                      G Revision IHI IS38, BMS Panel Filter, CTS Turbo Elbow, CTS Downpipe, Dogbone Insert
                      Dynamic Light Assist (OBD11), Eibach Pro Kit Suspension

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by davman View Post
                        I would be interested in getting perspectives on the different aftermarket suspension setups that you guys have gone with - specifically with the ACC - Electronic Dampeners.
                        I have noted that INASNT has H&R Springs, and Tigger73 has Eibach Springs (and a few more are getting Eibach I notice)

                        So why have you done this upgrade, and what benefits have you noticed - I appreciate some comments have already been noted, but some others may have some extra points to discuss.
                        For me, coming from a small Toyota Corolla hatchback, there was just far too much 'give' with the stock suspension for the Tiguan. Going over a speed bump felt like i was on a dinghy in the middle of the pacific - far too much vertical movement.

                        Changing up the springs firmed it all up and is now much more familiar. Emphasis on familiar, as comfort is specific to the individual.

                        However, by far the biggest incentive for me to change springs was for aesthetics. That's the biggest difference between the H&R and Eibach IMO. H&R springs are lower, whereas Eibach maintains the OEM look whilst providing enough of a height reduction.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by davman View Post
                          I would be interested in getting perspectives on the different aftermarket suspension setups that you guys have gone with - specifically with the ACC - Electronic Dampeners.
                          I have noted that INASNT has H&R Springs, and Tigger73 has Eibach Springs (and a few more are getting Eibach I notice)

                          So why have you done this upgrade, and what benefits have you noticed - I appreciate some comments have already been noted, but some others may have some extra points to discuss.
                          I changed mine for looks, better handling and for a more firm ride. I used to drive with suspension in sport all the time as normal and comfort were too floaty, I also have the steering on sport.

                          With the H&R I drive with suspension in normal now and it rides so much flatter and more controlled and felt more like my gold r with stock springs.
                          Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels

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                          • #14
                            Completely aesthetics for me. My all-black Wolfsburg needs to sit lower.
                            Secondary is the firmness.

                            Of course, since buying the Eibach springs, I've been reading and watching all about coilovers.....

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Beedub View Post
                              Of course, since buying the Eibach springs, I've been reading and watching all about coilovers.....
                              Thank goodness I'm not the only one!

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