Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[tigger73]

Facebook update on our Tiguan suspension upgrades done today. A bit more high end, but they feel awesome:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...0266890&type=1

That looks quite a big drop over stock... And the sooner you lose the stock wheels the better

[tigger73]

I just fitted the Eibach Pro-Kit to my R Line and the looks and handling have improved 10 fold. I'm running 19" wheels and the ride feels OEM. I plan on changing up to 20" wheels later this year for even better looks.

Eibach was the other option I was looking at, however haven't been able to find them at the right price.

[Naresh]

Eibach was the other option I was looking at, however haven't been able to find them at the right price.

I got mine from Germany and they arrived after 2 days. They were £200 in the UK but only £160 from Germany. I can give you the link if you like?

[tigger73]

I got mine from Germany and they arrived after 2 days. They were £200 in the UK but only £160 from Germany. I can give you the link if you like?

Yes please share.

Also if anyone has some long-term review of Eibach springs.

I'd rather get it right first time (and prefer not to have the expense of a set of coil-overs).

[Naresh]

Here you go..........

EIBACH ProKit TieferlegungsFedern VW Tiguan 5N 1.4 TSI 2.0TDI 2.0TFSI ab 2007 | eBay

[MGV]

I have the Eibach Pro Kit springs, have had them in for a year. I just wanted a slightly lower look & also thought the stock springs were too soft & allowed to much body roll as well as excessive nose-dive & tail-squat. These springs have cured that! Watch what your headlights do when you put your foot down at night with the original set up... Car just stays nice & flat with the Eibach springs.

I was going to go for a sway bar & ALK as well, but was impressed enough with the job that just the springs were doing, i decided to leave it where it was! I have a feeling Eibach offer slightly less lowering compared to H&R, which may allow the stock shocks a bit more life... ?

I would say they are a great product, but certainly feel a need to go a bit easier over speed humps & driveway crossings etc.

[Suffolk]

I put my h&r springs in 2 days ago, wife already complaining ride is too bumpy. I also agree but may need some time for them to settle.

[tigger73]

Hmmm OK well then the straw poll says Eibach with stock springs and/or H&R with the Cup-Kit (change shocks as well).

Interested in any other feedback before I place an order... swinging back in the direction of Eibach springs now.

[baboo]

Tigger, I have the H&R (29274-2) installed. they are for 2.0 tfsi/tdi motors.

I have different outcome from the others, the ride on my tig is smoother and not as bumpy after fitting the lowered springs. Maybe it's due to extra weight of the 19" wheels. Even the missus said so.

I did find with the oem 16" wheels the ride becomes jittery.

[Wynnston]

I'd be interested to see how this goes. I'm about to lower mine as well but I have a long commute every morning on bumpy roads. I've got the 18"NY Alloys so it could be different again.

So many conflicting reviews. A lot say go for coilovers, but all my memories of owning cars with coilovers was that the ride was hard as ****.

[Martin]

Those springs from Orange Tuning, 35mm drop? That's too much for the standard shocks!
When you hit a decent undulation the bump stops will be hit
I can tell you from experience when this happens at speed it's alarming how the car reacts

Go for Eibach springs (they give a small drop that is ok for standard shocks)
or an entire Eibach spring/shock kit - which is what I did
The Bilstien shocks that come in the Eibach kit are really good
(took me two weeks to stop raving about the handling - so much better than stock shocks)

[tigger73]

Those springs from Orange Tuning, 35mm drop? That's too much for the standard shocks!
When you hit a decent undulation the bump stops will be hit
I can tell you from experience when this happens at speed it's alarming how the car reacts

Go for Eibach springs (they give a small drop that is ok for standard shocks)
or an entire Eibach spring/shock kit - which is what I did
The Bilstien shocks that come in the Eibach kit are really good
(took me two weeks to stop raving about the handling - so much better than stock shocks)

Martin, was this on a Tiguan or your Octavia?

[Suffolk]

Finally the springs have settled and the ride is better. I'm also running 19x8.5 et 45, handing is awesome and looks a treat. Will post post some pics asap. Go H&R!

[Wynnston]

Hey Suffolk,

Any chance you can post a couple of pics?

[Suffolk]

Will do!