DT's Build Thread

**DT EXP** · 01-31-2012 11:50 PM

gauge is telling I'm boosting over 25PSi

Semi-dry night so just took the tig to an empty access road to let her loose...

ESP off I get nothing but wheel spin which lead to a super fast red line in 3rd... (going to lose my clutch if I'm not careful)

Only made two passes but pretty sure its time to update my tires..

**team_v** · 02-01-2012 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

gauge is telling I'm boosting over 25PSi

Semi-dry night so just took the tig to an empty access road to let her loose...

ESP off I get nothing but wheel spin which lead to a super fast red line in 3rd... (going to lose my clutch if I'm not careful)

Only made two passes but pretty sure its time to update my tires..

Bet your wishing you had AWD now

We need some videos of the new update pronto!

**DT EXP** · 02-01-2012 07:08 AM

lol, Yes sir! I wish I had AWD, but I don't wish to have Tiptronic transmission

**team_v** · 02-01-2012 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

lol, Yes sir! I wish I had AWD, but I don't wish to have Tiptronic transmission

Our 2011 models came with AWD and the option of DSG, that would have been a huge help.
Are you able to utilise the power effectively with the 6MT?

**Chasenyadown** · 02-03-2012 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by team_v

Our 2011 models came with AWD and the option of DSG, that would have been a huge help.
Are you able to utilise the power effectively with the 6MT?

It's been my understanding that none of the Tiguans have DSG.

**DT EXP** · 02-03-2012 07:08 AM

DSG would be nice if VWoA would have offered it to north america.. But I have always had a love affair with manual transmission.

As for how well my set up will handle the power, I'm still on the long end of the learning curve of the new power band. I'm sure once I get used to it I will be able to take full advantage of the power.

I just may go through a clutch and set of tires before then

**ZLEB** · 02-04-2012 03:41 PM

Awesome build man. I just read through the entire thread

I'm hoping to go k04 over the summer but have alot to do first, im real interested in seeing a video of that beast in action. Subscribed for more progress, I

your truck and that u sacrificed all the options for 6mt

**RoundTuit** · 02-05-2012 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

I just may go through a clutch and set of tires before then

**DT EXP** · 02-06-2012 09:28 AM

word to the wise.. don't go more then 3-6 months in-between plastic-dipping your items...

I have plastic dipped my grill 5-6 times, this whole process would take me 10 mins to get the grill apart and maybe 5 mins to pull the dip off. But this last time I had let it sit on there for well over a year. It took me over an hour to get the dip off and had to sand some of the edges down to get it all off.

And another fail moment from this weekend...

I ordered some lamin-X for my tails a few months back, and finial uninstalled my tails this weekend..

I REALLY don't know if it was training day at Lamin-X or ECS sent me the wrong ones, but that is the WORST attempt at "precutting" any pattern I have ever seen. Along story short they found there way into my trash can.

Ending on a good note.... I ordered my GoPro this weekend

**team_v** · 02-06-2012 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

word to the wise.. don't go more then 3-6 months in-between plastic-dipping your items...

I have plastic dipped my grill 5-6 times, this whole process would take me 10 mins to get the grill apart and maybe 5 mins to pull the dip off. But this last time I had let it sit on there for well over a year. It took me over an hour to get the dip off and had to sand some of the edges down to get it all off.

And another fail moment from this weekend...

I ordered some lamin-X for my tails a few months back, and finial uninstalled my tails this weekend..

I REALLY don't know if it was training day at Lamin-X or ECS sent me the wrong ones, but that is the WORST attempt at "precutting" any pattern I have ever seen. Along story short they found there way into my trash can.

Ending on a good note.... I ordered my GoPro this weekend

Shame it didn't work out with the laminex.

I have had my plastidip on for 18 months..........
Maybe i'll just leave it on there.

Go Pro's are a nice piece of kit.
The Tig doesn't have many easy mounting points though (I mounted my grey import camera to the passenger headrest.)
If you put it ou0tside it gets some sever wind noise

**HaywireTig** · 02-07-2012 07:32 AM

Good tip on the Plasti-Dip. I did mine a week ago. It wasn't the best of jobs since its my first time but I now know what to look out for. Hopefully next one will be much better and thorough.

I too ordered the Lamin-X tail light cover films. Geez I hope it works out for me.... Sorry to hear about yours.

I'll be keeping tabs on your build mate.

**DT EXP** · 02-07-2012 02:49 PM

Its official people.. My clutch is on the way out... Loosing all power to my wheels at 3.5k RPMS.

Need some help in researching a clutch for the Tiguan.. Any takers?

thanks!

**team_v** · 02-07-2012 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Its official people.. My clutch is on the way out... Loosing all power to my wheels at 3.5k RPMS.

Need some help in researching a clutch for the Tiguan.. Any takers?

thanks!

See here: http://www.goapr.com/products/dxdclu...?id=20tsitrans

This is what our APR guy reccomends if you upgrade to Stage 3.

**DT EXP** · 02-07-2012 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

See here: http://www.goapr.com/products/dxdclu...?id=20tsitrans

This is what our APR guy reccomends if you upgrade to Stage 3.

DxD is SouthBend.. Local shop called APR/APR called SB and SB said "will not guarantee a fitment at this moment."

**team_v** · 02-07-2012 05:22 PM

Well that is odd.
I believe our APR guy uses Sachs clutches in their cars as DXD is okay but not their preference for heavy use.

**DT EXP** · 02-07-2012 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

Well that is odd.
I believe our APR guy uses Sachs clutches in their cars as DXD is okay but not their preference for heavy use.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...975844-5271169

??

**team_v** · 02-07-2012 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...975844-5271169

??

That seems to be the one.

Bear in mind out Tiguan runs the EA888 engine so that may give you more options as other cars also used this one i.e. Mk 6 GTI

**DT EXP** · 02-08-2012 02:41 PM

Winging it from here on out.. Just bought Stage II kit from South Bend for 1k, and the install is $750...

This will be going down next week... wish me luck!

**jay'stig** · 02-08-2012 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Winging it from here on out.. Just bought Stage II kit from South Bend for 1k, and the install is $750...

This will be going down next week... wish me luck!

good luck man, hope the install goes smoothly

**DT EXP** · 02-16-2012 12:53 PM

Clutch going in.. Installed fine.. but still need to get it drive-able to make sure its 100%

Shop pointed out my one of my CV joins in my one of my axles is DOA... /sigh

I'm at 35k miles.. maybe VWoA will cover it, but I doubt it...

**DT EXP** · 02-16-2012 02:07 PM

Nuke Fallout...

Clutch is a no go.. Does not fit....

Looks like I am about to go get a rental car

**DT EXP** · 02-16-2012 03:11 PM

Sending Southbend my OEM Clutch kit.. they are going to make me one!

**team_v** · 02-16-2012 03:39 PM

Madness!
Props to them for being so accomodating.

Make sure you get some pictures and I am sure there will be some others who are looking to upgrade so they should keep the template.

**DT EXP** · 02-16-2012 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

Madness!
Props to them for being so accomodating.

Make sure you get some pictures and I am sure there will be some others who are looking to upgrade so they should keep the template.

lol, wouldn't call it accommodating since I am paying for it

but it is great they are stepping up to make it.. could be SB fan for life if this all goes well...

**DT EXP** · 02-16-2012 09:08 PM

big ups to DBC Performance for making the connects to SB for me

In my rental car now and just waiting for SB to do some magic!

**DT EXP** · 02-17-2012 02:26 PM

Clutchlessness

Plus a quick pic at how the Adam rotors are holding up..

**team_v** · 02-17-2012 06:16 PM

Drilled and slotted, nice!
Have the drilled holes filled up with brake dust yet?

**eviljettavr6** · 02-18-2012 04:37 AM

Very nice build thread

Btw was curious about zero to sixty and quarter mile times after ko4? Has been to track
I really want a ko4 so very curious

**ATLTIGGY** · 02-20-2012 02:40 AM

Subscribed!
Wish I would have caught this thread when you were still living in GA.
I have had my '09 6spd Tig since mile 71 and it has been terrific. I have done the APR intake and software upgrade but that is about it save some aesthetic items.
About to do a suspension drop to it. But seeing your build thread gets the mod bug fluttering.

I must say thank you for being a pioneer for modding the Tiguan and for keep this build thread updated!!

**DT EXP** · 02-20-2012 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by team_v

Drilled and slotted, nice!
Have the drilled holes filled up with brake dust yet?

They have been pretty good on the dust so far.. but maybe have only done around 3-4k miles since the install. also running hawk pads with them.

Originally Posted by eviljettavr6

Very nice build thread

Btw was curious about zero to sixty and quarter mile times after ko4? Has been to track
I really want a ko4 so very curious

Thanks Evil.. But can't really answer this yet. My clutch failed pretty quickly and all I got was slippage in 2nd and 3rd.

Originally Posted by ATLTIGGY

Subscribed!
Wish I would have caught this thread when you were still living in GA.
I have had my '09 6spd Tig since mile 71 and it has been terrific. I have done the APR intake and software upgrade but that is about it save some aesthetic items.
About to do a suspension drop to it. But seeing your build thread gets the mod bug fluttering.

I must say thank you for being a pioneer for modding the Tiguan and for keep this build thread updated!!

Welcome to Vortex! Where in ATL are you?

**ATLTIGGY** · 02-20-2012 10:23 AM

Welcome to Vortex! Where in ATL are you?[/QUOTE]

In midtown most of the time but in roswell and marietta a bunch.

**DT EXP** · 02-24-2012 12:22 PM

Easiest way to find if you love your car or not...

sit in a rental for more then week, and if you miss it you're in love people!

**Tiggyjiggy** · 02-24-2012 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Easiest way to find if you love your car or not...

sit in a rental for more then week, and if you miss it you're in love people!

Any clutch news mate?

**DT EXP** · 02-27-2012 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tiggyjiggy

Any clutch news mate?

SB has completed the clutch disk... but still waiting on it to come in the mail (I think its due in today) I have the fly wheel and pressure plate already.. So hopefully this week!

Cheers

**Tiggyjiggy** · 02-27-2012 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

SB has completed the clutch disk... but still waiting on it to come in the mail (I think its due in today) I have the fly wheel and pressure plate already.. So hopefully this week!

Cheers

Awesome man, I'm almost as excited as you are hehe.

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