Rozza's New 147 Tiguan

[Captain Bungers]

Hey-Zeus...I finally get a bite! Could I get any further from a Golf R?!?!?! Probably twice the price for the v8, but hey, what a beast of a vehicle! Problem is, how long until we can actually test drive one, let alone get an Australian on-road price? How the hell does NZ get them before us?

There was an R50 in Belconnen for a while - might still be there. Set your sights higher son!!!

[Pullstarter]

Hey-Zeus...I finally get a bite! Could I get any further from a Golf R?!?!?! Probably twice the price for the v8, but hey, what a beast of a vehicle! Problem is, how long until we can actually test drive one, let alone get an Australian on-road price? How the hell does NZ get them before us?

NZ get's EVERYTHING before us, and all the stuff we don't get as well! I visited a dealer in Christchurch when I was there in March and couldn't believe what was on offer; Sciroccos, new Polo (at least 6 months before we got them), Tiguan R, not to mention all the Skoda models that were available.

[PaulRozza]

There was an R50 in Belconnen for a while - might still be there. Set your sights higher son!!!

Of course, remortgaging the house to drive an 'old model' vehicle for $150K...makes perfect sense to me!!! Just doesn't make perfect sense to the other half...bugger it all!!! I'd give my left nad for an R50...and am hoping that VAG in their inimitable wisdom bring it back in a few years, if not sooner. I really would like to see a fully tricked Treg v3, and in an R flavour...I'd probably sell the house and live in it anyways!

[PaulRozza]

NZ get's EVERYTHING before us, and all the stuff we don't get as well! I visited a dealer in Christchurch when I was there in March and couldn't believe what was on offer; Sciroccos, new Polo (at least 6 months before we got them), Tiguan R, not to mention all the Skoda models that were available.

Being an NZ'er who has lived in Oz now for 10+ years...I was only too well versed in our superior automotive market. Hell, you can import 6 vehicles personally yourself per year over there without so much as a question being asked by customs. Shame import duties are so prohibitively expensive (even withthe value of the NZ Peso at the mo'), otherwise I'd be booking a boat and loading it up with new V-Dubs for you all!!!

[PaulRozza]

After missing out on my APR upgrade (and I'm sure the Tig's been feeling sad about it n' all) I decided to give it the Nanolex treatment...

2 hours later and she's looking pretty sparkling. Stone chips on the front plastic grill are about the only damage noticeable so far.

Think I might order a blacked out grill as my first cosmetic. Going to wait patiently until the whole APR thing comes around.

[team_v]

After missing out on my APR upgrade (and I'm sure the Tig's been feeling sad about it n' all) I decided to give it the Nanolex treatment...

2 hours later and she's looking pretty sparkling. Stone chips on the front plastic grill are about the only damage noticeable so far.

Think I might order a blacked out grill as my first cosmetic. Going to wait patiently until the whole APR thing comes around.

Blacked out grill will set you back $400 or so.


Rattle can of black paint costs $2 at the local hardware store and gives the same result
You just need the tools to undo to grill (hex bit's)

[Captain Bungers]

Looks like I am going to have to get some of this Nanolex stuff!

[Transporter]

Blacked out grill will set you back $400 or so.


Rattle can of black paint costs $2 at the local hardware store and gives the same result
You just need the tools to undo to grill (hex bit's)

You wouldn't put a $2 paint on the Tig, would you?

I visited Super Cheap Auto on the weekend and they had a full range of 3M brand spray cans available for less than $15.

[team_v]

You wouldn't put a $2 paint on the Tig, would you?

I visited Super Cheap Auto on the weekend and they had a full range of 3M brand spray cans available for less than $15.

If it's just the grill and you want it black forever i don't think it would really matter what you put on it
I put $40-a-can vulcanised aerosol rubber on it.

[Sharkie]

The Tig is a classy car and deserves more than just a can of paint .....

This is what I want .... ABT front grille : Products

Can be had locally for about $600 ABT Sportsline Australia and New Zealand through Ramspeed.

Its on my shopping list.

[team_v]

The Tig is a classy car and deserves more than just a can of paint .....

This is what I want .... ABT front grille : Products

Can be had locally for about $600 ABT Sportsline Australia and New Zealand through Ramspeed.

Its on my shopping list.

It is indeed a classy car but i spent the $$$$ on power upgrades so i went with a cheap grill solution.
You could hack away at the standard one with a dremel and see what you can do but it is a pricey item to replace with oem parts.

[Captain Bungers]

The Tig is a classy car and deserves more than just a can of paint .....

This is what I want .... ABT front grille : Products

Can be had locally for about $600 ABT Sportsline Australia and New Zealand through Ramspeed.

Its on my shopping list.

Oh man, that is superb. $600 though!

[epilot]

even with my finders fee of 10% this ones a lot cheaper...

Volkswagen Tiguan Sports Grille for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

[Captain Bungers]

Stop it! Stop it now!

[PaulRozza]

The Tig is a classy car and deserves more than just a can of paint .....

This is what I want .... ABT front grille : Products

Can be had locally for about $600 ABT Sportsline Australia and New Zealand through Ramspeed.

Its on my shopping list.

Yes, that's the one. Had this on my shopping list as well, but ordered today for air freight delivery in two weeks - $512. Have been advised that it needs painting as well though, which I didn't take into account. Looks like I might not be able to get away from that rattle can after all!