My Tig Build

[Pullstarter]

Hey guys,
Thought I better stop being lazy and start a build up thread for my 2009 Black Tiguan 125 manual.Things done so far;

Stereo upgrade - Hertz 6" splits in front doors, Hertz 12" boxed sub in boot, Hertz 4 channel amp under seat. This system combined with the stock RCD310 absolutely rocks!! Very happy with it and all for just $1400 installed. Go see Tony at Doran Pro Audio, Bankstown, he does great work at fantastic prices, tell him Simon sent you

Replaced standard antenna with Sharan replica stubby (stock one was hitting my garage door ) sourced through Tim from dubaddiction.com.au, also looks great http://www.dubaddiction.com.au/index...products_id=21

On the to-do list;

H&R sport springs

18" rims (still not sure which ones yet)

APR chip

Neuspeed P-Flo air intake

Window Tint

Will take some pics when I've given her a wash, she's suffering plastered bug syndrome at the moment from 2 recent trips to Sydney

So far have racked up 1400kms in one week of ownership and I'm EXTREMELY happy with the car, absolutely love it!! More to come

[Golf Houso]

Nice work Simon! I'm looking forward to seeing a nicely done up Tiguan Update your sig as well!

As for wheels, I'd love to see some AMG rims on a Tig, and I honestly believe you can go to 19's or even 20's comfortably due to the massive size of the arches.

[philthy]

+1 for 20's!

How much will the H&R's drop it?

[Pullstarter]

Thaks Branko, a member on here called "Clip" has 19" AMGs on his Tig. Looks pretty damn nice too. Reason I went for 18"s was that I didn't want a harsh ride from a too low profile tyre. With 18"s I can get away with using a 50 series which shouldn't detract from the ride quality too much.........i hope They also aren't as dear as poison like 19" and 20" tyres

Philthy; the H&Rs should drop it by 40mm or so, again I didn't wanna go too radical as this car will still be seeing some dirt road/fire trail usage

[mikinoz]

Merc offest should be fairly Tig friendly also if I am not mistaken. I spose the obligatory pics should be added in here soon?

[Pullstarter]

Merc offest should be fairly Tig friendly also if I am not mistaken. I spose the obligatory pics should be added in here soon?

Once it stops raining and I clean the car yes

[DJY]

Lovin to hear of your update mate!
Can't wait to see it around town with the new rims!

[Pullstarter]

Lovin to hear of your update mate!
Can't wait to see it around town with the new rims!

This week sometime, hopefully

[mikinoz]

Is it still raining?

[clip]

Hey guys,
Thought I better stop being lazy and start a build up thread for my 2009 Black Tiguan 125 manual.

and about bloody time too! - hanging out for some pics with the springs!

[Pullstarter]

Is it still raining?

Unfortunately not proper rain, just enough drizzle to make the car dirty should I wash it, not even enough to make our almost dry damns get any higher

The springs may be a while John, there's been a hold up somewhere and could be as long as 4-5 weeks away

[Pullstarter]

Much awaited piccies:

[clip]

whats the little coloured badge in the grill?

[Pullstarter]

It's a euro badge, you can get them here;

http://www.eurobadgez.com/index.html

[Bayman]

It's a euro badge, you can get them here;

http://www.eurobadgez.com/index.html

I got the stubby antenna as well, (tks Tim) as I had fouling issues as well.
Works OK but I dare say on long trips the original will be better. Actually the one my dealer ordered as a replacement was around 50mm shorter than the one that came with the Tiguan so guys check them out if you have height issues on the antennas.

As for the Badge, I guess it adds a slight distinction like a M3 BMW badge.

Can you take some photos of your audio updates and it would have been good to show how to replace the speakers in the doors and where your Amp is located and secured. Keep posting!!! Good stuff. Your new wheels when you get them will transform your look. I reckon the 18inch wheels just make the car look so awesome over the 16in so glad I got them, but heck at $2300 they don't come cheap. My Tyre guy friend reckons the price differential is an extra $100 a tyre with the 18in so I'll freak when it is tyre change time.

Personally I reckon the 17inch should be standard, a bit like the Passat comes with low profile as standard.