Tilly Tig

[Vince_S]

$6/ wheel at your local Jax Quickfit or the like checked every 6 months, no hassle and cheap insurance to avoid excessive wear.
used Nanolex paint sealant on the rims, use very sparingly on the body/ wheels as its very difficult to buff off if you apply too much...
i would avoid any acid or lye based wheel cleaner it will stuff your wheels eventually- Pboys IS acid based, there are many good options.
regards

Thanks for the tips epilot. The local Bob Jane is much closer than Jax, so I'll take the Tig round there as soon as its delivered.

Will def use the Nanolex sparingly as Prodigy seemed to have the same issue with buffing and will stay clear of the acid based stuff, but I will only really start to look into it if the sealant doesn't do what i expect it to

I purchased the Micro CAN model from Dubadiction (Ran by a forum member I believe).

$299 with free shipping... I Figure that if I'm uber careful and research each change I should be ok

I'm doing the RNS upgrade as one of my first projects so figure the VCDS will be handy to code up the nav stuff and clear errors... No doubt it will get it's fair share of use...

Thanks for the links about the products etc.. Very helpful!

You are welcome mate. Good find on dubaddiction! Keep us posted on how it goes as I'm looking at doing the RNS as well and the VCDS will def come in handy

[aussietig]

No VCDS required for RNS510, if we're talking MY11 built Tiguans.

Will simply be plug n play.

[Superviza]

You are welcome mate. Good find on dubaddiction! Keep us posted on how it goes as I'm looking at doing the RNS as well and the VCDS will def come in handy

Will do, no doubt I will document it all via VWW once she arrives

Dub Addiction order arrived this morning (super quick delivery and excellent service) so the box of goodies begins!

[Vince_S]

No VCDS required for RNS510, if we're talking MY11 built Tiguans.

Will simply be plug n play.

Yes, it is a MY11. Thats good to know Aussietig. Thanks. Will wait to see how Superviza goes with it

no doubt I will document it all via VWW once she arrives

Looking forward to it. Should be an interesting read. Good luck.

The box of goodies is always fun to grow... its getting them all on and working thats the catch

[Sharkie]

No VCDS required for RNS510, if we're talking MY11 built Tiguans.

Will simply be plug n play.

This is incorrect. You may still need to code with VCDS. It still is and will remain an option to be coded. In some cases you get your car coded already in which case it is simply plug and play and in other cases it is not precoded.

I have a MY09 that did not need RNS coding, but have had to code 2 MY11 VWs (Tiguan and Multivan) in the last 3 weeks.

Its the luck of the draw I'm afraid.

[Prodigy]

I'll have to agree with Sharkie regarding the RNS510. I swapped over my RCD510 to the RNS unit in the R and it required some VCDS coding to get all the functions and sound working correctly.
Others i know of have done little or no coding when swapping over. I'm guessing it would be similar in the Tiguan.

[Vince_S]

Its the luck of the draw I'm afraid.

I'll have to agree with Sharkie regarding the RNS510

Damn VW. Can't make it simple can they lol

I'll just have to bite the bullet, get the RNS and see what happens. Then at least I know where to get the VCDS from

Thanks again for all the inormation guys - It's great hearing real life experiences

[Vince_S]

More Tig Mods already

Ok... So, I couldn't hold off.



I do remember saying that I wouldnt be getting anything else till the Tig actually arrived, but I just couldn't help myself

On the way:

a) Rear Chrome Strip




b) Door Sill Scuff Pates




c) Stainless Steel Window Trim




Ok. That might be it... for now

[Prodigy]

I'm liking the rear chrome strip and scuff plates, from VW or elsewhere?

[Vince_S]

from VW or elsewhere?

From Welcome to VAGLINK online store and Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Motion 2.0T > Search > Chrome > ES#260855 Tiguan Hatch Chrome Strip - 5N0071360

Though I think you can find knock offs on ebay or there are other sites that have similar and/or genuine parts

I also don't plan on using the whole window trim set - just the edging to replicate the 147 look

[Vince_S]

Omg!! Omg!! Omg!! Omg!!

OMG! Its finally with the dealer!!! Booyah!!

Hopefully if everything falls into place with the planets, sun, stars and moon aligning, we should take delivery of Tilly on Friday!

Hopefully will have some pics to post by Saturday

Fingers crossed

[Prodigy]

Fantastic news mate, can't wait to see some pics.

Spoke to our dealer yesterday and all going well we should have ours next week.

[tigtsi]

Its finally with the dealer!!! Booyah!!

Hopefully will have some pics to post by Saturday

Exciting News!
I like the scuff plates - Any idea how much the dealer price was for these? I imagine $99USD would be about 1/4 of the price??

[MGV]

Wonder how much sleep Vince got last night?!!
Enjoy the new ride, man! You'll love it!
Cheers, Matt

[tigtsi]

I know I wouldnt sleep much if it was me!
Good excuse to call in sick...
I bet it will get a good detail on the weekend with all the new products he has bought!
Enjoy the Tig Vince!