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Tig got a little dirty today....
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2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Isn't that what there for? I use to have a o3 XT forester and it was a lot in the dirt when you wanted it to be.Skoda Octavia Vrs 2008 TFSI Race Blue
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Wow, that looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you get to try some "AWD kicking in" action?Comment
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I wouldn't have attempted this with a 2WD as there were some sections where I lost traction with all 4 wheels. However this has probably a bit to do with the fact that my tyres are near end of life and also more sports oriented than off-road tread pattern as well as the road conditions at the time.Originally posted by team_v View Post
I've had similar experience with sliding down muddy dirt roads in a Landcruiser so it's not necessarily an issue with the Tig as poor road conditions will cause the most capable 4WD to lose traction. Needless to say I wasn't pushing it through these sections.
This experience also has me rethinking my next car choice as I'm now putting off-road capability as a "must have" as I certainly wouldn't have liked to drive down this road with just 2WD.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Must be new Haldex testing timeOriginally posted by tigger73 View Post
Most people who tried a Tiguan off-road compliment its capability off-road and only limited by ground clearance and tires.
mmmm.. Let me think.. Golf R Mk7 ... or a Touareg V10 ?Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
For me I will get out of this 4 pot platform for sure
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Yes I certainly agree that the Tiguan handles the dirt pretty well. On a graded dirt road it will sit flat and cruise at 100km/hr without any floaty feeling. Though I certainly wouldn't have attempted those speeds on the road I travelled yesterday.Originally posted by Ramee View PostMust be new Haldex testing time Most people who tried a Tiguan off-road compliment its capability off-road and only limited by ground clearance and tires.
It had been raining for 1/2 a day and road conditions were pretty slippery in places.
I would love both, but unfortunately I don't think either is going to happen.Originally posted by Ramee View Postmmmm.. Let me think.. Golf R Mk7 ... or a Touareg V10 ? For me I will get out of this 4 pot platform for sure
Golf is just too small. I really need to be going larger than the Tig for the next car. Family is growing and space in the back is a premium.
Touareg is on my list too but unless I have a large windfall in the next 6-12months that's going to get crossed off the list too. And if I was going a Touareg it would be the base model and not the V10 R-line!!!
I was looking at the Octavia RS but I'm now having second thoughts due to the FWD. It was a concern before but now it's almost going to discount it from the list. Otherwise I think it would certainly limit the roads/conditions that I would tackle.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Here's my own piece of Google history:
Google search: "Tiguan 125 build"
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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What do they call it these days when one googles themselves.. egosurfing?
Still I guess the Tig does have the roof mounts to carry your board.
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I feel honoured to feature with my post reply...
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Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod'sComment
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Well this discussion all started when Ramee and I were comparing the number of views of our build threads.Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
There hadn't been a lot of activity (posts) on Ramees thread for a couple of days, however all of a sudden his view count surged.
I'm guessing it was a bunch of Google bots hitting his thread. Anyway one thing leads to another and we ended up doing some Google searches.... and the rest is history
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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You'll have to start your own build thread nowOriginally posted by MGV View PostI feel honoured to feature with my post reply...
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Tigger73's VW Tiguan 125 TSI Build Thread
...I think my next purchase will be a set of mudflaps. Though they would have to be pretty serious mudflaps to stop this lotOriginally posted by tigger73 View PostTig got a little dirty today....
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2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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That look is awesome, screw the mudflaps
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MY 13 Tiguan 155TSI | Pepper Grey | DSG | Leather | RVC | RNS510 | ACC | 18" New York Wheels -SOLDComment
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Yes it's a bit of fun getting it dirty but has taken 3 washes to get it mostly clean again. Still have dirt coming out from behind the number plate and from around the tail lights.Originally posted by Wynnston View PostThat look is awesome, screw the mudflaps
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2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Car is getting serviced on Friday ready for the dyno day on Saturday: SA Dyno Day II - 8am Saturday 24th May
Be interesting to find out what the car is putting out now with the new S3 intercooler installed. I'm guessing it'll be in the 150-160kwaw area.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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