Team_v's Tig

[team_v]

Shamwow!!! LOL So you definitely noticed a power difference with the DP?

Shamwow works opkay for soaking up a lot of the water but it holds a fair amount of water in it (even when i tried to wring it dry) so you can't ever get that freshly wiped dry look, it always ends up with a bit of residual water.
Only cost $2.50 though so it does the job for now.

Definitely a noticabel increase in power.
Probably more due to the retune which allows more power and the turbo to spool earlier.

I would say it is about half as noticable as the increase from stock to stage 1.

I was considering taking it out to Lakeside raceway but the cost for a one off run is a bit pricey and i don't want to cain the car just yet as it only just ticked over 1900km.
Also perishable items (brakes, fluids etc) are a bit pricey to replace for an effort just to see how it goes.
Maybe when i get my tax return or something.

[clip]

lovin' it Clay, just lovin' it!!!


About time for another run I think.

BTW, Meguiars Ultimate Detailer is awesome after washing, especially on dark colours. Sprays on like water but gets rid of all the chamois marks and really brings out the depth - even on my white Tig it's noticable.

[Pullstarter]

I use a waffle waeave towel for drying, you can't beat em Try here, they give discounts for VWWC members too;

Car Care Products / Car Care, Car Wax, Car Polish, Car Covers, Detailing products & more ...

[team_v]

lovin' it Clay, just lovin' it!!!


About time for another run I think.

BTW, Meguiars Ultimate Detailer is awesome after washing, especially on dark colours. Sprays on like water but gets rid of all the chamois marks and really brings out the depth - even on my white Tig it's noticable.

I have heard good things about Meguiars.
Will give it a look when the nanolex runs out.
I am using the nanolex becasue it is a quick and easy solution which is what i am after really, don't feel like the 2 hour detail every few weeks.

Should have a catch up drive again when Jimbo gets back.

I use a waffle waeave towel for drying, you can't beat em Try here, they give discounts for VWWC members too;

Car Care Products / Car Care, Car Wax, Car Polish, Car Covers, Detailing products & more ...

I will be getting a waffle weave towel this week from CCP.
Might still keep the shamwow for soaking up the main water and then use the towel for proper drying.
Got the microfibre cloth for buffing the sealant off as well.

[donweather]

For those with rainwater tanks, I can highly recommend washing the car with rain water. No need to dry off at all as the rainwater just evaporates after the wash with not one single streak or water mark....guaranteed every time.

[Bulkyegg]

How do you apply the nanolex? is it just like normal wax & polish? The "aftercare" lady at the dealer was trying to sell me the paint protect / leather protect package but at > $1000 I think it's a rip off.

[team_v]

How do you apply the nanolex? is it just like normal wax & polish? The "aftercare" lady at the dealer was trying to sell me the paint protect / leather protect package but at > $1000 I think it's a rip off.

It is just a spray bottle.
Once the car is washed and dried, just a quick spray over the top of the bodywork (to cover with a light mist) and then buff it off with a microfibre towel.
Takes all of about 5-10 minutes and has worked a treat so far.
Also works on the windscreen to make water bead and run off more easily.

[Bulkyegg]

does it last for a few washes or do you need to do it after every wash?

[team_v]

does it last for a few washes or do you need to do it after every wash?

The website for carcareproducts has more detail on it.
See here: http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr..._spray_sealant

I am going on a 4 wash application.
I wash the car every 4 weeks (once a month) so i will re-apply it every 4 months.
I believe the website speicifies a 6+ month protection period.

[Greg Roles]

Gotta say Team V I've enjoyed this thread, and learnt some stuff along the way! Good stuff.

[team_v]

Gotta say Team V I've enjoyed this thread, and learnt some stuff along the way! Good stuff.

Thanks mate.
I have read through your tinkering threads and you have done some serious work.
Congratulations on having the guts to do it yourself.




Bit more of an update.
I had the trip average fuel consumption on this morning for the drive home (28km)
The car with APR stage 2 + 50% of the traffic lights having a quick take off netted me 7.6l/100km
I am confident that you could stay in the low 7's if you are playing the fuel economy game.


Hoping to get the Tig on the roller's when JMac organises the next Dyno day.

[tinto]

Great to see a Tiguan taken this far - good on you team_v!

I've skim-read, so please forgive me if I'm leaving out key parts...

I'm impressed by that power output from the 2.0 TSI engine at APR2+
Is that 210kw posted earlier at the wheels?
A Pirelli owner (DeanCorp) recently posted his GIAC stage 2+ output and it was 209kw @ peak (older TFSI engine, but k04).

Wheels are a perfect OEM+ upgrade.
Nicely done - they fill out those generous arches perfectly.

On a practical note - can you lug much in one of these? much more than a Golf?

[team_v]

Great to see a Tiguan taken this far - good on you team_v!

I've skim-read, so please forgive me if I'm leaving out key parts...

I'm impressed by that power output from the 2.0 TSI engine at APR2+
Is that 210kw posted earlier at the wheels?
A Pirelli owner (DeanCorp) recently posted his GIAC stage 2+ output and it was 209kw @ peak (older TFSI engine, but k04).

Wheels are a perfect OEM+ upgrade.
Nicely done - they fill out those generous arches perfectly.

On a practical note - can you lug much in one of these? much more than a Golf?

Hi mate.
I don't blame you for skimming, i do the same in other build threads.

The power output is measured at the engine so you would have to factor in drivetrain loss to get an ATW figure.
The Tiguan doesn't run a K04 from what i have read/heard so it is running pretty well considering it hasn't had any engine modifications iother than bolt on bits and the remap.


I love the wheels, they have grown on me since i got them, i was originally after some VMR V710's but due to their lack of communicationa dn stuffing us around i just went for these and am really happy with the look.
The shadow chrome finish matches the dark grey plastics on the car.


I have fitted my mountain bike in the back of the car with et seats folded down and i could fit another one in the car as well.
The 60/40 folding rear seat allows for the carriage of 3 or 4 people while gaining extra space to carry items.
The rear seats are also on a slider which will give extra boot space.
And the boot has a floating floor which covers the spare, if you remove the spare and the floating floor you would gain even more room.

I believe there was a comparrison of the Golf/Golf wagon and TIguan boot space in another thread and the tiguan was almost as big as the wagon.

Should take some measurements and post them up when i get some free time.

[jimbomort]

Hi mate.
The rear seats are also on a slider which will give extra boot space.
And the boot has a floating floor which covers the spare, if you remove the spare and the floating floor you would gain even more room.
Should take some measurements and post them up when i get some free time.

I have removed the biscuit spare etc in ours and replaced with a can of tyre weld. Most of the other stuff i had under there fitted quite easily in the end in the side storage bins - I was quite surprised. I'll add a towball mounted spare for longer and 4wd trips but are quite comfortable relying on the tyre weld for local trips.

All I'll say is freeing up that space makes the boot space of the Tiguan quite substantial and combined with the sliding back seat, very flexible. It provides some really useful depth to the roof line (ie if carrying something high - has proved a real bonus a few times with moving furniture) and I now have no concerns whatsoever with boot space in the Tig.

[krracing]

I have removed the biscuit spare etc in ours and replaced with a can of tyre weld. Most of the other stuff i had under there fitted quite easily in the end in the side storage bins - I was quite surprised. I'll add a towball mounted spare for longer and 4wd trips but are quite comfortable relying on the tyre weld for local trips.

All I'll say is freeing up that space makes the boot space of the Tiguan quite substantial and combined with the sliding back seat, very flexible. It provides some really useful depth to the roof line (ie if carrying something high - has proved a real bonus a few times with moving furniture) and I now have no concerns whatsoever with boot space in the Tig.

Similar story - i've taken out the spare wheel, including the foam surrounding and all the associated bits and pieces and keep a can of tyre weld on me.
BUT, i've taken it one step further and removed ONE side of the rear seats completely.

I've put in a bicycle front fork mount which attaches to the (now missing) rear seat bolt down points - i can fit two bicycles (potentially 3) side by side, upright in the back, all while leaving boot space for other things. AND i still have 3 seats available in the car for use - it's pretty rare for me to have any more than that
- myself driving, and 2 mates is fine usually..

Heaps of room!