Tiguan Accessories - Non Performance

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Any experience with this unit ( Am intereested for the CADDY

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-Car-DVD-GPS...item35a4501640

not that particular brand, but another. The bonus is that they do everything - NAV, bluetooth, full iPod control (if you must), DVD etc etc.

But I would go through Rob at Auspack (http://members.optusnet.com.au/auspacks/technical.html ) in Melbourne, not fleabay. They are great to deal with, competitive price especially with the Aus dollar now, and warranty or repairs are handled here. Personally, I wouldn't consider buying OS with the service that Auspack provides.

[Sharkie]

Suspension Bush replacements

Replace all the rubber bushes with polyurethane bushes.

This is a great upgrade, both for performance (better handling) and longetivity ....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-SUSPENSION-BUSHES-VW-TIGUAN-2007-5N-BUSH-KIT_W0QQitemZ120450972909QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1c0b6ffced

Powerflex is also a well known brand.

[Sharkie]

Towbar

Kit made for the Tiguan

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Witter-Towbar-VW-TIGUAN-2008-VW62_W0QQitemZ190273103892QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c4d292814

No wiring kit included .....

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More importantly here is the Bosal kit ... a well known manufacturer and OEM supplier to VW

http://www.catalogue.bosal.com/pages/tow_carspecnr_list.php?query_nr=2&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=Tiguan

and BTW ... fitting an appropriate aftermarket towbar that fully integrates will not void your warranty ..... it is against the law for a manufacturer to claim that.....

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and another that fully integrates with CAN ... BMW OEM supplier as welll ...

http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/index.php?id=54&L=1

[donweather]

Thule

4 options available:

http://www.thule.com.au/vehicleguide_detail.php?car_brand_id=10841&car_model_id=259826

Rola

RBU 11s $277

http://www.rola.com.au/rola/prodimages/rackrbuf1.jpg

RBXL135 $299

http://www.rola.com.au/rola/prodimages/rackrbxl.gif

RE 131 $289

http://www.rola.com.au/rola/prodimages/rerb.jpg

Rhino have two models

Roof Rack type: Sportz / SXB Price (inc GST): $289.00
Load Rating: 80kg

Roof Rack type: Heavy Duty / CXB Price (inc GST): $298.00
Load Rating: 80kg These look like the OEM type.

Pictures in this thread:http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=29776

Sharkie, in your other thread with pictures of the roof racks, you indicated that you could get an ROLA RBX135 (ie the non-lockable versions). I also saw these in an old ROLA catalogue, however they no longer appear on the ROLA website.

Does anyone know if and where you can still get the ROLA RBX135 (ie non lockable ones)?

[Ricardo]

Roof racks

There is also another option the pro rack whispbar which I have on my Tig and I can recommend. They look great (aerodynamic) and are supposed to be the quietest ones around. They have two options and are silver with black mounts which look good on the black rails of my tig.

[donl]

Hitch Lock for Tiguan

For those with a Tiguan towbar who may be concerned about someone pinching their hitch, I ordered a Talon hitch lock (FATL150) from the Australian Lock Company. The unit has a right angle fitting which suits the vertical mount for the tiguan.

link has a picture of what they look like.

http://www.campstore.com.au/?Nav=Pdt&product_id=2539&category_id=9&sub_category_id=295&PageID=8&wp=8

pricing for me was $80.70 inc gst and delivery.

It's handy for me as I normally leave the hitch attached to help prevent damage from others parking by 'feel'

[Sanman]

No holes phone mount

No holes phone mount - wedges in around the heater controls $44 Organiser World

http://www.ow.com.au/shop/Car-Mounts/ClicOn-Volkswagen-Tiguan-08-09-Angled-Mount

[donweather]

$44....are they kidding.

I use these....pretty much fit any phone....I have a bberry, and I've got one in each car. Connects to the A/C grills (and yes you do unfortunately loose some of the fresh air directed at you from the grill, but for $4.99, you really can't complain).

[Sharkie]

VW USA Accessories site

http://www.cmgestore.com/vw08/

All kinds of goodies ... even rear parking sensors for those who do not have .....

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http://www.cmgestore.com/vw08/

All kinds of goodies ... even rear parking sensors for those who do not have .....

But do they sell brake boosters?

[ChrisJ]

Waywell WD6050

I've been looking at getting a Waywell WD6050 / AVC9000-1. Rob at Auspack doesn't seem to exist any more, his website is now down and he didn't respond to my info request.

I contacted Waywell direct and managed to get them down to Chinese RMB2700 including shipping which is about $430AUD. I know they may have problems but its heaps cheaper than buying from a reseller, and I will pay with Paypal so at least there is some protection there.

They are currently testing it whether it works with the 2010 Tiguan wheel controls and hopefully I'll know whether it will work next week.

If anyone else is keen let me know, we could maybe get the price down further for multiple units.

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I know they may have problems

mine doesn't. Works great. Interesting about Auspack though. There is another alternative that is much dearer (around $1000 I think), but still good value. Someone here on the forum was getting one a few months ago but haven't heard anything since. Can't remember who it was and can't remember the brand either sorry Maybe do a search, or maybe someone else can remember?

[msp]

I contacted Waywell direct and managed to get them down to Chinese RMB2700 including shipping which is about $430AUD.

I was quoted US$430. How did you manage to get AUD$430 ?

[ChrisJ]

I was quoted US$430. How did you manage to get AUD$430 ?

I just asked, the first price was around AUD$480 (RMB3000). Iasked to get it down closer RMB2000, said no, then I said how about RMB2600 - he came back with RMB2700. Just a little bargaining...

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I just asked, the first price was around AUD$480 (RMB3000). Iasked to get it down closer RMB2000, said no, then I said how about RMB2600 - he came back with RMB2700. Just a little bargaining...

Is he supplying Aussie maps for your NAV? What app is he including - iGo, Tom Tom...?