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  • #61
    Has anybody here who received their Tig gone for the weathershields?
    I know its not everybodys taste to have it, but these slimline ones looks like a good compromise
    Pure White MY17 Tiguan 162TSi R-Line DAP Pano
    Blue Golf MkV TDi Pacific

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    • #62
      Is anyone considering professionally installing a dash cam in their Tiguan? Or have you installed one in another new car?

      With all the cars on the roads these days, I think having some form of security is good. It is a shame that insurance companies don't lower your premiums if you have one installed.

      I'm thinking of installing a Blackvue DR650S-2CH mainly because of its small footprint. What are your thoughts?

      Would installing it void new car warranty?

      Interestingly I have found that VW in Singapore offer the the dash cam as an accessory:
      In-vehicle camera - BlackVue | Service | Volkswagen Singapore

      Probably a dumb question but why don't manufacturers just integrate a camera into their cars? How hard can it be to make it look complete?

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      • #63
        Originally posted by Chewie View Post
        Is anyone considering professionally installing a dash cam in their Tiguan? Or have you installed one in another new car?

        With all the cars on the roads these days, I think having some form of security is good. It is a shame that insurance companies don't lower your premiums if you have one installed.

        I'm thinking of installing a Blackvue DR650S-2CH mainly because of its small footprint. What are your thoughts?

        Would installing it void new car warranty?

        Interestingly I have found that VW in Singapore offer the the dash cam as an accessory:
        In-vehicle camera - BlackVue | Service | Volkswagen Singapore

        Probably a dumb question but why don't manufacturers just integrate a camera into their cars? How hard can it be to make it look complete?
        Im definitely looking to have one installed. I currently have one but the cabling is a bit messy.

        I can't see how it would void the warranty, it's the same as having a car kit installed which was common practise a decade or so ago.

        I think it's only a matter of time before cars have them built in.

        2017 Tiguan 162TSI Highline/R-Line
        2017 Audi S3

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        • #64
          Originally posted by VWVY View Post
          Has anybody here who received their Tig gone for the weathershields?
          I know its not everybodys taste to have it, but these slimline ones looks like a good compromise
          I'm getting the slimline weathershields put on, they looks pretty slick actually. Only getting the driver and passenger ones. $220 for the pair, got $120 off after bargaining. Picking up the car on Monday.

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          • #65
            Hey folks, I saw an ad come up in my facebook feed for towbars and noticed that they sell/fit a retractable tow bar, which reminded me of the one that you can get fitted by VW in Europe.

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            Towbars - Roof Rack World

            I don't really need a tow bar at this stage, but thought I'd share. I couldn't find the exact same towbar on their site, but if you're interested then you could check with them.

            2017 Tiguan 162TSI Highline/R-Line
            2017 Audi S3

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            • #66
              Can anyone recommend a decent affordable roof rack and snow ski carrier combo?

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Chewie View Post
                Is anyone considering professionally installing a dash cam in their Tiguan? Or have you installed one in another new car?

                With all the cars on the roads these days, I think having some form of security is good. It is a shame that insurance companies don't lower your premiums if you have one installed.

                I'm thinking of installing a Blackvue DR650S-2CH mainly because of its small footprint. What are your thoughts?

                Would installing it void new car warranty?

                Interestingly I have found that VW in Singapore offer the the dash cam as an accessory:
                In-vehicle camera - BlackVue | Service | Volkswagen Singapore

                Probably a dumb question but why don't manufacturers just integrate a camera into their cars? How hard can it be to make it look complete?
                I use Blackvue cameras and have a DR500GW HD in the front and a DR450 GW HD in the rear.

                Reason The rear camera in a 2ch setup is lower resolution than the front one. I had a Dr350 in the rear and it couldnt read number plates so ditched it and bought the 450 which is HD like the front ones.
                Is much better now.
                as far as the cables are concerned i ran mine along under the trims inside the door sills and into the rear quarter and up the taildoor seals to the camera


                Pictures of mine here http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f238/dashcam-installation-118082.html

                THose prices are pretty exxey in that link Would only take 2 hours at the most to install a 2 ch 650


                Look here thats where I got the 450

                Sport GPS Australia's Premier Sports Street Technology Store. Specialists in Dashcams, GPS Devices, Sport and Fitness and many more. Shop now for all your Sport and Street Tech needs.

                Last edited by Guest001; 03-06-2017, 08:57 PM.
                2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by alexkid View Post
                  Can anyone recommend a decent affordable roof rack and snow ski carrier combo?
                  I just installed the rhino stealth bars, got them from autobahn for $341 there low profile and don't stand out.

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                  • #69
                    Originally posted by Hillbilly View Post
                    I use Blackvue cameras and have a DR500GW HD in the front and a DR450 GW HD in the rear.

                    Reason The rear camera in a 2ch setup is lower resolution than the front one. I had a Dr350 in the rear and it couldnt read number plates so ditched it and bought the 450 which is HD like the front ones.
                    Is much better now.
                    as far as the cables are concerned i ran mine along under the trims inside the door sills and into the rear quarter and up the taildoor seals to the camera


                    Pictures of mine here http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f238/dashcam-installation-118082.html

                    THose prices are pretty exxey in that link Would only take 2 hours at the most to install a 2 ch 650


                    Look here thats where I got the 450

                    Blackvue DR650S-2CH Dashcam - Dual Camera Wifi+GPS - Australian Blackvue Dealer
                    I second the blackvue is the best camera. I hooked mine up today, DR650 single channel took 20 min.

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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Tigger162 View Post
                      I just installed the rhino stealth bars, got them from autobahn for $341 there low profile and don't stand out.
                      Would love to see what the roof racks look like.
                      Current:
                      2017 Mk2 Tiguan 162TSI, R-line, White
                      2020 Mk7.5 Golf R Wagon, White

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by veew View Post
                        Would love to see what the roof racks look like.
                        Here you go..
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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by Tigger162 View Post
                          Here you go..
                          Cheers, looks awesome and streamline.
                          Current:
                          2017 Mk2 Tiguan 162TSI, R-line, White
                          2020 Mk7.5 Golf R Wagon, White

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by veew View Post
                            Would love to see what the roof racks look like.
                            Same here, would you mind taking some photos?

                            2017 Tiguan 162TSI Highline/R-Line
                            2017 Audi S3

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by Gladbach View Post
                              Same here, would you mind taking some photos?
                              Check again above..

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by Tigger162 View Post
                                Here you go..
                                Nice

                                And I see you bumper plugged the front too! Double

                                What did you do with the back plate, if anything?
                                2007 GOLF GTI - Reflex Silver | 5DR | DSG | Sunroof | Full Tint | Black Leather
                                2017 TIGUAN 162 - Indium Grey | R-Line | DAP | Pano Roof | Full Tint - Ordered 30/3/17 Collected 23/11/17

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