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VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by tigger73 View PostIncorrect. We get all the stuff that is out of spec for other countries. We have some of the highest sulphur content fuel of developed countries and is more in line with developing countries fuel.
This also limits the engines that some manufacturers bring here and the level of tune. Do you wonder why the Golf R is detuned to 206kW when the rest of the world get 220kW? Temperature may be a factor, however the biggest factor (that the car companies don't say) will be the poor fuel quality.
It's not a myth. There's a heap of articles on our low fuel quality standards. Here's a quick selection:
Sulfur Levels in Australian Petrol and Global Best Practice
Benz slams local high-sulphur petrol | GoAuto
The Breakdown: Australian fuel quality and emissionsTiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels
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Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View PostHi all, I have recently had my 162 TSI flashed with APR stage 1 (v1.2) in Melb, and had a direct comparison “run” with a GEN 1 Tig APR stage 1 (v2.4). Off the line both cars with LC, we found it was even until the legal freeway limit. On a roll using manual paddles (sport selected) at 60km/h, the new tig walked him by over a car past 100km/h. I think the weight of the 20” wheels might be offsetting the power gain claimed by APR. Might be time for an IS38 swap to relive good ol K04 times........
The 20's would not be that much heavier than the Golf R 19's..?Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels
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Originally posted by INASNT View PostDon't the Americans get 91RON as their 'premium' fuel?
Read this wiki article about Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON) and Anti-Knock Index (AKI): Octane rating - Wikipedia
Basically the US fuel ratings are in AKI which is the average of RON + MON and is lower than the equivalent Australian RON value for the same/similar fuel.
So if you're looking at the APR website figures their 93AKI numbers are pretty much on par for our 98RON fuel numbers.Last edited by tigger73; 08-02-2018, 06:43 AM.
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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Originally posted by tigger73 View PostIncorrect. We get all the stuff that is out of spec for other countries. We have some of the highest sulphur content fuel of developed countries and is more in line with developing countries fuel.
This also limits the engines that some manufacturers bring here and the level of tune. Do you wonder why the Golf R is detuned to 206kW when the rest of the world get 220kW? Temperature may be a factor, however the biggest factor (that the car companies don't say) will be the poor fuel quality.
It's not a myth. There's a heap of articles on our low fuel quality standards. Here's a quick selection:
Sulfur Levels in Australian Petrol and Global Best Practice
Benz slams local high-sulphur petrol | GoAuto
The Breakdown: Australian fuel quality and emissions
Cheers
GaryGolf Mk7.5 R, Volvo S60 Polestar, Skyline R32GTST
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Originally posted by INASNT View PostWhere did you get it done and what was the cost?
The 20's would not be that much heavier than the Golf R 19's..?
It was during the 12% off sale, best to contact them direct about pricing.
In terms of wheel weight not sure. If anyone has weighed the stock r line 20” wheel and tyre chime in.VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by Sydneykid View PostFor this thread we are discussing the e
ffect of local fuel on tunes (particularly APR and Tiguans) and performance which has nothing whatsoever to do with sulphur levels, which is an emissions issue. I do note that the 2nd article from MB was written in 2012, ie; 6 years ago when we still had a number local refineries with higher sulphur levels.
Cheers
Gary
Do you guys launch and just accelerate in S or do you manually shift ?VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View PostIn terms of performance, if I get a chance to vbox I’ll let you know. My guess using LC prob mid 5 to 6.
Do you guys launch and just accelerate in S or do you manually shift ?
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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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Originally posted by tigger73 View PostWhen I’ve done it I found that S mode was the way to go. Though if you find the power tailing off towards redline you my find that shifting slightly earlier is better.
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Have you tried launching with the DSG in tiptronic mode ie gear shift to the side, and then shifting gears with paddles? I haven’t tried this in the GEN2 yet, but I found that in my GEN1 this was the quickest acceleration. I would be interested in other people’s experiences.VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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I’ve done a few manual launches but found I always got a bit excited and shifted too early. Launching in S was a lot more predictable and given most of the runs I was doing for comparison I was looking for consistency rather than the best time.
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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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Ok, I did some testing tonight and on the butt dyno LC with gear stick moved across into M tiptronic mode feels more responsive in terms of gear changes. This includes me just flat footing it and letting the computer change gears automatically (whilst still in M mode). The smell of burnt rubber and brakes however is fairly unpleasant....also the poor car has just clocked over 5000km and isn’t used to such treatment.
Note,the other settings were: traction control / esc turned off, start stop off, sport mode enabled.VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View PostI got the tune from VW Park in Nunawading.
It was during the 12% off sale, best to contact them direct about pricing.
In terms of wheel weight not sure. If anyone has weighed the stock r line 20” wheel and tyre chime in.
I’m looking at DSG tunes for the DQ500 MQB. So far I’ve heard good things about Harding Performance TCU tune (TVS engineering). Has anyone else heard of other good TCU tunes ? I found etuners do one also and their pricing is reasonable.
Also, anyone know if the DQ500 in the Tig is the same hardware in the TTRS and RS3?
(Note to Mods, if this belongs in a new thread, happy for you to move it)VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View PostSo I found a chap on eBay that was selling a set of Suzuka 20” wheels & tyres. He kindly weighed a single wheel and tyre and it was 29kg! That might affect performance with a significant unsprung weight.
I’m looking at DSG tunes for the DQ500 MQB. So far I’ve heard good things about Harding Performance TCU tune (TVS engineering). Has anyone else heard of other good TCU tunes ? I found etuners do one also and their pricing is reasonable.
Also, anyone know if the DQ500 in the Tig is the same hardware in the TTRS and RS3?
(Note to Mods, if this belongs in a new thread, happy for you to move it)Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels
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Originally posted by INASNT View Post29kg each is freaking heavy!!!
I think the Tig R Line should have an IS38 turbo as the stock configuration to move the heffer. I know APR has a tune for the IS38 swap, I wonder if anyone in Aus has done one before on a Tig MQB?VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s
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Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View PostI think the Tig R Line should have an IS38 turbo as the stock configuration to move the heffer. I know APR has a tune for the IS38 swap, I wonder if anyone in Aus has done one before on a Tig MQB?
I think we're struggling getting people to put a stage 1 tune on let alone going for an IS38 swap... Would love to see someone put a full stage 3 set-up on one
But then you're looking at some serious coin as you have to start with a 162TSI, intercooler, exhaust, intake, tubo, DSG and ECU tune, inlet manifold, etc.
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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