Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

[K04Tiggy]

Cool I'm keen to hear the new exhaust. Hope you got some before and after sound clips. Though I know from personal experience it's hard to determine how loud an exhaust note is from a video.

If you do get it up on a hoist if you can remember to take a couple of shots that would be great... Not that I'm looking to do anything with mine but would just be an interesting comparison to see what route you've taken.

Perhaps even start a specific Tiguan exhaust thread


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same here...

[Ramee]

Ok Guys I managed to get some pics and a video of the Tig exhaust. Hopefully I will update the thread with more detailed pics and a moving video.

Tell me what you think

[MGV]

Like!!

[tigger73]

Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

Tell me what you think

I know you probably didn't like taking a hacksaw to your rear valance however it doesn't look that bad. Though an ABT rear bumper with dual exits will finish it off nicely.

Some nice meaty pops on over-run. Will be interested to hear what it sounds like when moving - both WOT and 1/4 throttle.

From the photos it looks like you've got a resonator as well as a rear muffler. I'm not sure what you had before but my experience with non-res was a bit of a disaster and that was with a 2.5" system and not 3" like yours.

I'm still happy with my exhaust. It is slightly more noisy than I'd like at some RPM with lightish throttle but you have to live with that if you want to get a decent sound on WOT.

I'm guessing you've got some decent DSG farts now


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[Ramee]

Thanks Guys!! I am really happy with the sound of the exhaust even though it is not very loud. My goal was to build an exhaust with minimal drone but free flowing and I think I have come close to achieving that goal. Drone or any exhaust sound on freeway cruising around 2000 RMP, is non existent and I can enjoy my sound system without any interruptions and when I get on with it, it makes some meatier pops and growls and let me know it is there.

This is what I had before for a short while which I got from Stiffy86,


It had all the right sounds, pops, crackles, bangs you name it and was also very loud. Some work mates loved it however after my manager said he could hear me 10 cars behind while I was moving in traffic I decided to pull it off..haha!

[Ramee]

Also Yesterday I finally got my K04 v 3.1 tune installed and I am happy with it. Performance wise I can't tell much deference to the older file but power delivery feels much more linear. It feels more like driving a performance V6 now rather than a four cylinder engine. Low down torque has improved and mid range torque does not feel like before but i think that is due to linear power delivery. And also part throttle response is also quite good now.

Another thing I wanted to check is that I had a misfire issue in fourth gear above 6000 RPM but with this tune that problem seems to be disappeared. I still can not say it has gone for good but few pulls showed no misfires at all. So all in all I am quite happy with it and APR seems to be on the right track when developing this file. It is definitely a step above from previous tunes.

[team_v]

Sounds great with the new setup.
Are the pops after you let off the throttle?

[Ramee]

Sounds great with the new setup.
Are the pops after you let off the throttle?

Thanks! Yeah sometime it does that! but most pops in the video coming from the engine rpm hitting the rev limiter..

[GoddyB]

Also Yesterday I finally got my K04 v 3.1 tune installed and I am happy with it. Performance wise I can't tell much deference to the older file but power delivery feels much more linear. It feels more like driving a performance V6 now rather than a four cylinder engine. Low down torque has improved and mid range torque does not feel like before but i think that is due to linear power delivery. And also part throttle response is also quite good now.

Another thing I wanted to check is that I had a misfire issue in fourth gear above 6000 RPM but with this tune that problem seems to be disappeared. I still can not say it has gone for good but few pulls showed no misfires at all. So all in all I am quite happy with it and APR seems to be on the right track when developing this file. It is definitely a step above from previous tunes.

I noticed a slight change of exhaust note, slightly more aggressive with 3.1 in the GTI did you notice any change? I'm glad you're enjoying the new software, I'm liking it more the more I drive it, nice strong, clean pull all the way to 7100 and boosting to 26psi and holding 19 after boost spike. [emoji3]

[Ramee]

I noticed a slight change of exhaust note, slightly more aggressive with 3.1 in the GTI did you notice any change? I'm glad you're enjoying the new software, I'm liking it more the more I drive it, nice strong, clean pull all the way to 7100 and boosting to 26psi and holding 19 after boost spike. [emoji3]

I didn't/ couldn't notice much of a change since I was still getting used to the new exhaust. Basically Friday I got the new exhaust installed and Saturday I got the tune done so didn't feel much difference. But I heard people are saying new tune has change the exhaust note in a good way. Yeah I like the tune too, I think power delivery is quite suitable for the Tig and complement it's character well !

[tigger73]

Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

Be interested in your feedback on running this as a daily driver in city traffic. Sounds like v2.2 was a bit aggressive whereas v3.1 is more all-rounder... which is far better suited to a daily driver IMHO


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[GoddyB]

I didn't/ couldn't notice much of a change since I was still getting used to the new exhaust. Basically Friday I got the new exhaust installed and Saturday I got the tune done so didn't feel much difference. But I heard people are saying new tune has change the exhaust note in a good way. Yeah I like the tune too, I think power delivery is quite suitable for the Tig and complement it's character well !

Ok yeah, I think the tune is a big improvement, able to make better use of the power. Time for me to turn my attention to the suspension. Not sure yet what to go for

[Ramee]

Yeah I had same dilemma about suspension setup which one to select coil-overs, springs or spring- shock combo. I think it depends on the application like daily driver, weekend fun car or track car etc. In my case it is my daily driver and I drive some distance so I needed some comfort so I chose Koni yellows and Eibach springs. I am running softest setting and it is not much difference to stock setup in ride comfort.
But I am sure now there are more advance systems like KW V3's that can adapt for any application but was out of my budget.

[GoddyB]

Yeah mine is a DD too & some highway & twisty stuff in the flinders ranges, I also have DCC. I was thinking coil overs would be a bit overkill thinking of VWR linear springs F&R bars not sure yet, can't decide

[Ramee]

Yeah mine is a DD too & some highway & twisty stuff in the flinders ranges, I also have DCC. I was thinking coil overs would be a bit overkill thinking of VWR linear springs F&R bars not sure yet, can't decide

I don't have much experience with DCC but Google is your friend read lot of reviews and decide yourself I saw KW has very nice set up for DCC but very expensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXJPj2zrvk

Also read some reviews like this one WHITE JAMES: Suspension & Wheel Reviews - Page 21 - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com