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  • #1

    Mod questions/ideas

    Hey guys,
    I have a 147 TSI tiggers (2010)
    having had a discussion with the wife, we've decided to drive the tiguan into the ground, thus resale is not a concern
    Also i'm rather attached to it, but want to make it a bit different to the million other white suv's tooling around.

    That being said, I was thinking of doing the following in no particular order:
    - Installing a golf r DSG knob instead of the stock T-bar shifter (i have an auto)
    - smoking the tail lights with nite shades
    - lowering springs
    - blow off valve (MUCH help needed with this) I have found one that allegedly fits a CAWB engine from turbosmart

    Any thought/advice would be much appreciated
    Tags: auto, lights, shifter, t-bar, tail
  • #2
    Hi Elby. Lowering springs work pretty well on your Tiguan, both for aesthetics & for flatter cornering/acceleration/braking. Effect is even more accentuated with a nice set of 18 or 19 inch rims. Does your 147 have the factory 18" New Yorks?

    Not really a fan of the other 3 mod's you have listed though... Each to his/hers own i suppose! I tried smoking my tails a couple of years ago with film & it looked like i had mauve tail lights so i peeled it off the next morning...
    Current: MY18 TRANSPORTER CrewVan, Indium Grey
    Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod's

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    • #3
      I've got the 17" 5 spokers, any recommendations for springs?
      With the other mods, I smoked my subaru's taillights and it looked great so hoping for the same result. The BOV is a very tentative maybe, as it looks like a chore to install....
      keen on the new knob though

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Elby View Post
        I smoked my subaru's taillights and it looked great so hoping for the same result.
        Yeah, maybe the film that i bought wasn't the best idea... Have to keep in mind the tinting of the tails isn't legal so if you ever had to make an insurance claim after someone rear-ended you, there could be grounds for non-payment...

        Eibach make springs that will lower you around 25mm & H&R also that will give you around a 40mm drop. Both these have a good reputation.
        Current: MY18 TRANSPORTER CrewVan, Indium Grey
        Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod's

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        • #5
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          • #6
            Get the Eibachs if you're going to keep stock shocks. There's a few people that put in H&R but pulled them out because the additional lowering made the ride too firm.

            2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
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            • #7
              just had a look under the car.... no chance of BOV its in the very bowels of the engine, might do springs though, do King or pedders do them for tiguans? I can't seem to find any only the eibach and h&r ones

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              • #8
                Whats the cost to buy and install eibachs, i'm having a hard time finding info. I'm based in ACT and Bathurst NSW if that helps

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                • #9
                  Eibach PRO KIT Lowering Springs FOR Volkswagen Tiguan VOE10850200122 30 30mm SPO | eBay
                  2012 155TSI Tiguan - 19" Porsche Macan Wheels, Eibach Springs, GFB DV+, LED Headlights, LED Taillights, P3Cars Gauge, Hardwired V1

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                  • #10
                    You can access you diverter valve, just have to access from under the car on the drivers side just behind the wheel, it's not a fun job though. I have the GFB DV+ fitted. Also lowered on Eibach springs mentioned above.
                    2012 155TSI Tiguan - 19" Porsche Macan Wheels, Eibach Springs, GFB DV+, LED Headlights, LED Taillights, P3Cars Gauge, Hardwired V1

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                    • #11
                      Would you recommend the diverter? Not sure if its worth the hassle, also did the taillights yesterday and it turned out great, will add pics soon
                      Also just got the stub sharam oem aerial fitted, would recommend

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                      • #12
                        An aftermarket recirculating Diverter Valve (DV) typically holds boost better than a stock DV. If you are running standard tune, then it's not really worth it, unless your stock DV is failing and you need to replace it. If you're after some extra sound perhaps consider an aftermarket air filter, a pod with a heat shield / enclosure usually works quite well. There are many manufacturers out there such as CTS, APR Carbonio, Neuspeed, Integarated Engineerinng, VW Racing to name a few....
                        VW Tiguan 162 TSI Highline w/ R-Line & DAP. Mods: OEM IS38 turbo, APR IS38 98 RON ECU tune, TVS Stage 2 + with custom TCU tune, APR Downpipe and resonator delete, APR turbo inlet, VWR turbo muffler delete, APR pendulum mount, APR dog bone insert, APR Open Pod Filter (MQB), RAMAIR intake tube, APR Red Ignition Coils, NGK R7437-9 Spark Plugs, DBA T3 slotted rotors front and T2 slotted rotors rear, ATE ceramic pads front and rear Vbox: 0-100 4.1s

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                        • #13
                          The GFB diverter ( a genuine one anyway ) is a very nice bit of kit, but an under the car affair to fit. If you tune it, with any decent tune, it is a must.
                          2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Melbourne_Tiggy View Post
                            An aftermarket recirculating Diverter Valve (DV) typically holds boost better than a stock DV. If you are running standard tune, then it's not really worth it, unless your stock DV is failing and you need to replace it. If you're after some extra sound perhaps consider an aftermarket air filter, a pod with a heat shield / enclosure usually works quite well. There are many manufacturers out there such as CTS, APR Carbonio, Neuspeed, Integarated Engineerinng, VW Racing to name a few....
                            Already got the apr cai and its great for a bit more burble and turbo response might still do it as a "just in case" scemario

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Greg Roles View Post
                              The GFB diverter ( a genuine one anyway ) is a very nice bit of kit, but an under the car affair to fit. If you tune it, with any decent tune, it is a must.
                              I've got a mate who is happy to help fit it, between us we should get it done whats yhe wait on shipping

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