Tuning / performance update

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Can somebody take me for a ride in a chipped 125 Tig ?

If you're up on the Sunshine Coast any time, I'd be happy to give you a run.

[Sharkie]

With the H&R springs it should lower the center of gravity and thus make the car less top heavy.

I am also interested to hear about how the brakes are handling the upgraded engine specs.

Brakes are GTI spec 312mm fronts which will handle the extra power with no issues at all. If you try to take it to a track I'd recommend a brake upgrade, but for daily driving with 190kw there should be no problems. If you really want more, upgrade the brake pads to EBC Reds or Greens. No other brake upgrades should be necessary ......

Sharkie, Whats the ride like with different suspension and wheels ? Is it top heavy ?

My Tig is going in next week for its 1000km checkup, so only after that will the work on it start ..... no mods yet .....

the Tig, unlike most other SUVs, do not feel top heavy at all even in std form. It drives pretty much like a car ...

[Pullstarter]

I'd be very surprised if you had any brake issues with the chip. I find the stock brakes quite phenomenol

I would never call the Tig top heavy, even with the stock suspension it felt very planted. With the H&Rs even more so.

P.S. Welcome back from the dark side John

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I'd be very surprised if you had any brake issues with the chip. I find the stock brakes quite phenomenol

I would never call the Tig top heavy, even with the stock suspension it felt very planted. With the H&Rs even more so.

P.S. Welcome back from the dark side John

Thanks mate. Just ordered the springs from Dave, so all's good to go

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I was telling someboy about how I was planning to fit H&R or Eibach lowering springs and they mentioned to watch out for voiding the VW factory warranty. I didn't think it was an issue, is it ??

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I was telling someboy about how I was planning to fit H&R or Eibach lowering springs and they mentioned to watch out for voiding the VW factory warranty. I didn't think it was an issue, is it ??

If you chopped out your shocks or something that they could claim was a result of the springs, then you'd be up the creek. If you blow a water pump or your electric windows stop working, then you'd be OK.

[Pullstarter]

It will void your warranty on the springs but they won't be there anymore anyway According to the dealer the warranty is only voided on the parts you modify, what happens if you try and make a warranty claim may be a totally different story entirely. It does seem to be down to dealer discretion though. The 2 dealers down here are very different, one wholeheartedly endorses APR chipping whilst the other doesn't. Just find a good dealer I guess is the answer.

[Greg Roles]

Guys that stock airbox looks IDENTICAL to my GT TDI Golf, which is the same for most Golf's and Jetta's. Any of the GTI aftermarket intakes would fit my TDI, with the exception of the last bit of pipe to the turbo. Any Pod or Panel aftermarket filter box itself should be entirely adaptable. That picture shows an identical above radiator scoop, curved pipe inlet, box, 90 degree lid outlet. I can't see a difference.

GT TSI Golf


GTI Golf


My TDI stock - well at the start of messing with it...


Curved pipe heat wrapped.


Box from another angle, plus heat tape.

[Pullstarter]

A few peeps in the US have used TSI and TDI intakes and they do fit up hardware wise but some seem to have a gap between the intake and the grill. I think the Tig engine bay is just that little bit bigger.

[Tedhaggie]

any experience out there with this "chipping" for TDi

http://www.mtm-online.de/en/VW/Tigua...=TIGUANTDI103Q.

They have whats appears to be a conventional chip reprog ang a separate canbus module

THe m-cantfronic looks interesting as doesn't require specialist fitting. Particularly attractive for remote owners

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any experience out there with this "chipping" for TDi
THe m-cantfronic looks interesting as doesn't require specialist fitting. Particularly attractive for remote owners

I know it looks a good option for someone remote so they can fit it up themselves, but I wouldn't be happy with aftermarket electronics running the system. I suspect the fitting would also be obvious to a dealer (both physically and when hooked up to diagnostics) and I'm sure they'd have a field day denying any warranty stuff with one installed. A trip to the nearest capital city where experts can make sure your car is remapped properly and running spot on would seem a better option to me. I'm sure the TDI guys here will be able to advise you better than me though.

[Tedhaggie]

Made enquiry with Oettinger AUS this was the reply

Thank you for your enquiry.

The Tiguan software requires a new type of programming tool.

The program is available now.

This tool is currently available in WA, SA, and QLD and will be available shortly in SYD and Melb.

http://www.oettinger.de/en/product-88/volkswagen-1/tiguan-54/engine_tuning-1/2_0_tdi_103_kw_140_ps_125_kw_170_ps-468.html

Cost - $2495 fully installed including 12 month engine, drivetrain and breakdown warranty

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Tedhaggie, I see you're in QLD. Have you contacted Harding's Performance yet? They're in Bris and what these guys don't know about VW's isn't worth knowing. They are also Oettinger and APR dealers.

http://www.hp.net.au/

1300 730 949

[team_v]

I really like the wheels from the concept tiguan but i haven't been able to find them anywhere.




For anyone else who is looking these are the closes i can find:

[Tedhaggie]

Hardings responded to my contact from the Oettinger OZ site- same address to.

THanks