Tiguan Accessories - Non Performance

[Tigman]

I'm considering a complete 'de-badge'...
Would some heat (hairdryer, HOT water, etc) be enough to melt the glue or are the OE badges fixed more seriously?

As others have mentioned thin fishing line works wonders, just go slow.

There will be glue residue left over however.

A hair-dryer will get this nice and sticky and you can carefully pick it off with your fingers, takes time though. A small amount of thinners or similar on a rag will practically melt the glue away but be super careful not to get any on the plastics. Alternatively look for something called a 'caramel wheel' in an automotive shop or hardware store, panel shops use these to remove glue from body-kits etc, easy to use.

[TIG267]

I have been looking at installing a proper sat nav system into the car... Called my local VW dealer yesterday and talked to the parts department but they weren't that helpful or friendly... Anyone have any other ideas of places in Melbourne who would install a good quality system into my Tigi?

[Transporter]

I would get unit myself, it's very easy DIY or you could take it to your local independent VW specialist (plenty of them in the forum). The dealers probably get anoyed by people getting them cheap of the ebay.

[Jamal]

hey, I'm new here. i'm thinking about buying new headlights for ny 2010 tig does anyone know if these are any good?

[team_v]

hey, I'm new here. i'm thinking about buying new headlights for ny 2010 tig does anyone know if these are any good?

Make sure they are the same style as your current ones (halogen - halogen or xenon - xenon)
Also make sure they have level adjusters on them so you can adjust the beam throw.

Try to get them plug and play without fault codes if you can.

Will be interested to see how these go.

[Sharkie]

hey, I'm new here. i'm thinking about buying new headlights for ny 2010 tig does anyone know if these are any good?

Those look good, where are they from?

[Jamal]

they said they dont fit right hand drive model

[Captain Bungers]

Speaking of non-performance accessories, this one's a rare find:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I would snap this up in a heartbeat (if only it could allow me to bid more than $69). Seriously an insult to all Tig owners @ that liquidation price.

That is, like, pure foot sex!

With the sticky/foam badge glue remover, I used the orange power stuff. Worked a treat.

[Tiggy1]

Bling
Bit of nice shiny stuff for anyone that's interested (I like the chrome side trims - have a set coming. Too much black with the plastic skirts IMO)
Volkswagen VW Jetta Passat Golf GTI Tiguan Touareg Beetle Eos GLI Chrome Grill Cold Air Intake Supercharger Wheels Body Kits Exhaust Chip Turbo

and this
VW 09 10 Tiguan Stainless Rear Bumper Sill/Protector | eBay

Cheap (and maybe nasty), but nice personal touches anyway
Cheers

[HaywireTig]

Is there a way to convert halogen to Bi-Xenons? Does anyone know where to get a set or who can install Bi-Xenons into a halogen?


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[team_v]

Is there a way to convert halogen to Bi-Xenons? Does anyone know where to get a set or who can install Bi-Xenons into a halogen?

Hi Mate.
The legal method of doing this will set you back around twice what it would have cost to order them on the car.

You can go for a cheap alternative where you use uprated halogen bulbs such as the Osram Rallye bulbs.

[HaywireTig]

Hi team_v!

I see a lot of your posts in this forum so it makes me feel looked after having read ur reply! Cheers for that!!

Why is it so expensive to do convert it 'legally'? What do u mean by 'legal'? I'm always impressed by how much information u n many regulars here have abt cars! Someone I met recently told me that it is not a simple plug n play because of the auto-leveling motors in the Bi-Xenons.. Change of Vagcom codes etc... :S

Where do I look for lowering spring posts? I am a new Dubber. Getting my first VW soon. Put a deposit for a Candy White Tig 2011!!! Prefer the look of the prev model after seeing the new face lifted model - no offense to anyone who got the new 2012 model at all!! Just a personal preference. thinking of changing wheels n lowering it.

Wondering how much ride comfort is sacrificed between a 19" vs a 20" wheel w the lowering suspension. I have read that H&Rs are a popular brand in this forum for Tigs. However I have called someone in Singapore abt H&R lowering springs, n he said a number of his customers had returned to him w the H&R springs n said that ur ride comfort was sacrificed way too much that it became very uncomfortable - not jus from Audi S4 n S5 owners but also from Q5 owners.


A new V-Dubber!!!!

[team_v]

Hi team_v!

I see a lot of your posts in this forum so it makes me feel looked after having read ur reply! Cheers for that!!

Why is it so expensive to do convert it 'legally'? What do u mean by 'legal'? I'm always impressed by how much information u n many regulars here have abt cars! Someone I met recently told me that it is not a simple plug n play because of the auto-leveling motors in the Bi-Xenons.. Change of Vagcom codes etc... :S

Where do I look for lowering spring posts? I am a new Dubber. Getting my first VW soon. Put a deposit for a Candy White Tig 2011!!! Prefer the look of the prev model after seeing the new face lifted model - no offense to anyone who got the new 2012 model at all!! Just a personal preference. thinking of changing wheels n lowering it.

Wondering how much ride comfort is sacrificed between a 19" vs a 20" wheel w the lowering suspension. I have read that H&Rs are a popular brand in this forum for Tigs. However I have called someone in Singapore abt H&R lowering springs, n he said a number of his customers had returned to him w the H&R springs n said that ur ride comfort was sacrificed way too much that it became very uncomfortable - not jus from Audi S4 n S5 owners but also from Q5 owners.


A new V-Dubber!!!!

To fit Bi-xenon's legally you need to have the self levelling system and headlight washers installed as well.
So you would be up for around 1k for the lights, plus extra for all the other bits.
Then you need to get an auto electirician to build a new wiring harness for the Bi-xenon's since the halogen lights use differente wiring.
Then you have to get the car coded via vagcom to recognise the new lights.

For springs you can't really beat ecstuning with the current exchange rate.
I would say that 19's would be the limit of comfort for me.
I noticed the change going from the stock 16's where a lot of the bumps are transferred through to the cabin.

Sharkie and Clip had H&R springs in their Tig's and had some interesting views on them.
I thikn Sharkie actually had his up for sale as well?

[Captain Bungers]

For springs you can't really beat ecstuning with the current exchange rate.
I would say that 19's would be the limit of comfort for me.
I noticed the change going from the stock 16's where a lot of the bumps are transferred through to the cabin.

Sharkie and Clip had H&R springs in their Tig's and had some interesting views on them.
I thikn Sharkie actually had his up for sale as well?

Yeah, I ended up with Clip's springs. I'm really happy with them and won't go back to stocks - in fact the family is happy with them! My wife suffers from car sickness and especially dislikes soft plushy suspension (i.e. Falcons and Commodores etc) so the slightly rougher ride helps out. I find that the H&R springs are a good compromise between handling and comfort, although I am thinking of getting an anti-lift kit att some stage...

In terms of lowering you get between 35mm and 40 mm front and rear, although my nudge bar seemed to drag the nose down an extra 5mm

EDIT: I also drive a lot on country (dirt and crappy pot-hole ridden stuff) as well as city roads and am happy to report that they are great all round!