DT's Build Thread

[DoctorDoctor]

Sure it will all workout, was just really disappointed last night when I picked up the tig.

I figure APR hasn't done many Tiguans, even fewer Tiguans with a K04, and then even fewer Tiguans with K04 that also are 6MT.

Just a Waiting game now...

At least you can say you'll be the first with a flashed Tig

[veedub64]

Well I feel like I got kicked in nuttz today and I am totally at a loss right now..

So I got my APR K04 installed today, but I got the worst news at the end of the install. APR DOES NOT have a K04 Flash for my ECU.

The shop I am working with it, they are trouble shooting the issue with APR, but APR's ETA on giving me an idea IF a flash can be created is at least a 2 to 3 week wait.

I am just crushed right now and I don't even feel like I can deal with it right now.

But on lighter side I got my Fogs lights done....

What is the part number for the fogs, and do you have the link? Did it also require a euro switch?

[DT EXP]

The word that was passed on to me from the shop: APR has never ran across my ECU version before, either during R&D or while in production.

I'm not 100% if they're just speaking about the K04 file or any of the stage I or II flashes as well.

This is the first I have ever heard of 2009 Tiguan running into an ECU issue before, so I don't know if its the problem is with my ECU or just that APR has never ran across this so they never "had" to write the program for it.

Its just a guess on my part that the Tiguan Auto Vs Tiguan MT ECU versions are different.

I will know hopefully by the end year what APR says.......

[DT EXP]

What is the part number for the fogs, and do you have the link? Did it also require a euro switch?

This is the kit I got, its all OEM stuff from VW, and yes you will need the Euro Switch (or a usa one that has the Fog option)

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...hts/ES2092642/

[DT EXP]

Comes in three....


Wheel place just called told me one of the BBS is un-repairable...

Whats going to be the 3rd?

[RoundTuit]

Dang man just catching up on all this. Suck! So did they have to take the k04 kit off after they installed or did they find out before the install? Also why did you have to fix the BBS's?

[team_v]

+1 to wondering about hte BBS repairs.

Were they damaged in transit?

[DT EXP]

+1 to wondering about hte BBS repairs.

Were they damaged in transit?

Dang man just catching up on all this. Suck! So did they have to take the k04 kit off after they installed or did they find out before the install? Also why did you have to fix the BBS's?

Hey J, I am running the K04 Now with no tune.. Runs fine and on the stock tune I get a few more pounds of boost. But they didn't catch the flash issue until after the install.

BBS's I got used off another member... I didn't see a bend in any of the pics or did I see it when I had the wheels un boxed at my house, but when dropped them off at the wheel place the first thing to the tech pointed out to me was the wheel with the bend... needless to say I was

[DT EXP]

Hope everyone had great holidays.. Got to spend some good time with my wife and daughter for X-mas and then the wife and I flew down to the FL keys with some friends for the new year.

Great time had by all

Got an e-mail that APR is working on the flash and it could be ready this week.

The replacement CH wheel is with the UPS man right now, they have tried to drop it off twice but since I was in the keys they didn't leave it on my pouch so hopefully 3rd time is the charm.

[Tiggyjiggy]

Sucks to hear of your issues mate! I'm interested in doing the KO4 upgrade too so I hope they get it sorted soon.

Best of luck with your problems

[DT EXP]

Sucks to hear of your issues mate! I'm interested in doing the KO4 upgrade too so I hope they get it sorted soon.

Best of luck with your problems

Thanks man, hopefully my wait is out of the norm...

Cheers!

oh and a fresh New BBS CH is in my hall way now

[DT EXP]

Mounted my set of 235-55 tires that I had taking up space for now.. will look much better once i get a set of 235-45s tho

[team_v]

Mounted my set of 235-55 tires that I had taking up space for now.. will look much better once i get a set of 235-45s tho

Wow, they look tiny with all that sidewall!
Would be good though, i hit a massive pothole and slightly bent the outer lip on one of my 19" enkei's

[DT EXP]

Wow, they look tiny with all that sidewall!
Would be good though, i hit a massive pothole and slightly bent the outer lip on one of my 19" enkei's

lol Yea, I thought the same thing after we mounted the first tire, but going use what I got for now..

[Tiggyjiggy]

20"s or go home

[Burnoutx]

i hear ya on tires making 18" look small on the tiguans.

i put some 18" LM reps on my wifes tig for her summer wheels. while i still love the look, the look like they are 16s

though for her, its better b/c she is a pothole magnet

[DT EXP]

As she sits 1-10-2012

[Tiggyjiggy]

Excellent width. Sits pretty similar to mine, I just hope when the KWs go in they don't scrape

[team_v]

Flush as.
Nice to see.

Is your's the FWD model?
I only ask as the AWD model we got in Australia has factory camber settings and yours doesn't seem to from the photos.

[DT EXP]

Team_v, its FWD... over in the NA the only trim line that has the 6MT are the S's and those come with zero options if you select the Manuel transmission.

[DT EXP]

[DT EXP]

[team_v]

Looks ace all blacked out with the slight chrome circle in the front.

I originally wanted to go that look but decided it would get too hot here in Aus and went with blue instead.

[DoctorDoctor]

I wonder how bad that bend was if they weren't able to fix it... The wheel repair shop I visit says as long as the wheel isn't cracked it's fixable and they've been in business for 31 years.

(Yes, it goes without saying, there is an extent to how bent a wheel can be before it becomes unrepairable.)

Regardless, the car looks amazing

[DT EXP]

I wonder how bad that bend was if they weren't able to fix it... The wheel repair shop I visit says as long as the wheel isn't cracked it's fixable and they've been in business for 31 years.

(Yes, it goes without saying, there is an extent to how bent a wheel can be before it becomes unrepairable.)

Regardless, the car looks amazing

Thanks DR... the wheel wasn't very bent and I thought it was odd they said it was un-repairable.


Quick update, I should hear in the next 24-48 hours if APR will be creating a flash or not for my ECU.

[DT EXP]

So awesome and I want it!

http://www.tidstyling.com/shop/step1...mber=842#good1

[Tiggyjiggy]

That's sweet! How much, dare I ask? lol

[HaywireTig]

That steering wheel is SWEET!!!!

[DT EXP]

That's sweet! How much, dare I ask? lol

the only website found in english is selling it for $1096.84 and you have to send them your OEM wheel in exchange as well.

[Tiggyjiggy]

the only website found in english is selling it for $1096.84 and you have to send them your OEM wheel in exchange as well.

Ouch

[DT EXP]

K04 software is done, and got the flash tonight after work..

Raining tonight so no vid yet.. but holy sh!t is all I have to say for now..

[Tiggyjiggy]

Great success!

[Sales@DBCPerformance]

Thanks for your patience, and trusting us with your money. We this Tiguan.

[DT EXP]

Thanks for your patience, and trusting us with your money. We this Tiguan.

:highfive:


Need to go find a track now

[team_v]

Damn you!
I want this so bad.

Shame no more upgrades are going on mine though.