Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[HaywireTig]

Front Sway Bar + ALK installed in Tiguan

Just spoke to a guy from Pedders this morning regarding the front sway bar for the Tig from Whiteline. Apparently he said that the guys at Whiteline told them that they've recalled the front sway bar due to fitment issues. It's back to the drawing board for them and they hope to have a new design in 8-10 weeks time. FYI.

[tigger73]

Just spoke to a guy from Pedders this morning regarding the front sway bar for the Tig from Whiteline. Apparently he said that the guys at Whiteline told them that they've recalled the front sway bar due to fitment issues. It's back to the drawing board for them and they hope to have a new design in 8-10 weeks time. FYI.

Yeah tell me about!!

The current Whiteline front sway bars have clearance issues on the tail shaft and lower control arms (rear bars fit fine).

If you drop the front sway bar it hits the control arms and if you raise it then it contacts the cover on the tail shaft under acceleration. I guess I could have replaced the engine mounts to resolve the issue but then where does it end.

Ended up getting around it by installing new end links - thankfully Whiteline came to the party on these.

The difference with the rear bar is massive but the front sway bar is not as noticeable. Actually the stock front bar is already pretty substantial (rear is pretty lightweight in comparison).

For the hassle of the installation, I probably wouldn't do it again. Front bar requires dropping the engine subframe to get the bar in unlike the rear bar which is bolt off/ bolt on in the driveway.

[HaywireTig]

Front Sway Bar + ALK installed in Tiguan

Thanks for the tips on your experience mate. So around corners, u reckon there's enough "feel" difference w the ALK + rear sway bar, and not so much with ALK + front sway bar?

[tigger73]

I would start with rear sway bar and ALK. If you found you still had a little too much body roll I'd do springs and then front sway bar in that order.

[MGV]

Personally, i started with the springs with the view of going for the sway bar & ALK down the track a bit. The Pedders guy (Heidelberg, Melbourne) reckoned not to bother with the ALK or sway bar & i have found that the springs alone do a great job at reducing body roll & lift/dive.

And aesthetics!

Good to see you're still keen on modding, Haywire!

[tigger73]

Yeah I'm doing it the other way around - Eibach springs have been ordered hopefully arriving in the next week or so.

I won't have any body movement around the round abouts after these go in

[MGV]

Looking forward to review & pics!

[tigger73]

Thinking about getting some OEM mud guards for the Tig.

Yeah I know there's a heap of knock off ones on-line for a lot less, but if I can land the OEM ones for under $200 is anyone else interested in a set?

Going to price these up from the local parts department today also - see the mudflaps thread: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...tml#post985676

[Ramee]

I just don't want to make Tig any more heavy ! he hee.. just kidding

[HaywireTig]

Front Sway Bar + ALK installed in Tiguan

Good to see here too Matt. Yea I've got the H&R springs too and they were pretty good. I'm just greedy and want to flatten the ride more around corners. Hence I've got the ALK. But I haven't fitted it yet. Just thinking if I shd add ALK to front or rear sway bar. I've got the rear strut bar that was custom fabricated from a mate overseas. But want something more..... Lol....

[tigger73]

Good to see here too Matt. Yea I've got the H&R springs too and they were pretty good. I'm just greedy and want to flatten the ride more around corners. Hence I've got the ALK. But I haven't fitted it yet. Just thinking if I shd add ALK to front or rear sway bar. I've got the rear strut bar that was custom fabricated from a mate overseas. But want something more..... Lol....

The ALK does make the steering feel quite a bit heavier, though turn-in is a lot sharper. This is quite noticeable but you do get used to it.

And as it's name says the Anti-Lift Kit does greatly reduce the nose lifting under acceleration and dipping under brakes. The ALK won't stop the body roll around corners - you'll need the sway bar for that.

If I was to put a number on it I'd say the heavy duty rear sway bar improves body roll by 80% and front sway bar by 20%.

I am actually surprised my wife didn't complain when I put the ALK on - seems as if as long as the radio works and the doof doof comes out the speakers everything is OK.

Just waiting for the response when the lowering springs go in.... I think she's worried she's going to drop down to pleb level in the traffic

[tigger73]

I have a set of S2T DSG Performance Paddle Shifters on the way - should be good.

[team_v]

I have heard good things about those S2T paddles.
Any update on the exhaust yet?

[tigger73]

I have heard good things about those S2T paddles.

Yes I' been looking for a set of these at the right price for quite a while. Just have a hard time justifying $250 for a set of paddle shifters and haven't been able to find a set of the cheap stick on ones that I'm happy with.

Any update on the exhaust yet?

Exhaust, FMIC, updated CAI and new engine tune are going on next week

I'll have to go out and get some "before" sound clips this morning.

[tigger73]

As requested here's a "before" video of the stock exhaust with 3" DP.

I'll hopefully get an "after" video up by next weekend.