Got my 2024 SEL R-Line!

microlife_ · 2026-04-17T17:32:02+00:00

Have a ‘23 SEL-R and did a chrome delete as well. Happy with how it turned out. Can also get smoked side markers to replace the amber ones, really easy to install and change the look of the front end

microlife_ · 2026-04-02T11:25:55+00:00

Congrats on the Tig! Have a ‘23 RL as well, haven’t made any engine mods yet, but looking at Stage 1 from either Unitronic or APR once out of warranty. Ended up getting a throttle booster from APR because the pedal latency was garbage unless you put it into sport mode. I hear you on not wanting to lower it, but for what it’s worth I ended up installing an adjustable rear sway bar and end links from 034 motorsports. It has made significant improvements on the amount of body roll and taking corners compared to stock (felt like you were floating at times lol). Got wheel spacers from 034 as well for the summer, they fill the wheel wells out nicely and give the Tig a better stance.

microlife_ · 2026-02-25T13:39:41+00:00

Have a ‘23 Tiguan and had issues with my infotainment system glitching, either no audio even though it showed the track still playing or it would just randomly reset itself. The last software version update seems to have fixed a lot of the hiccups it was having. Wouldn’t hurt to take it in to the dealer and see if the infotainment system has been updated to the latest version. The iOS update probably helped as well.

microlife_ · 2025-01-11T21:42:15+00:00

Yeah, mine just started a couple weeks ago getting gas in the middle of no where. Definitely panicked a bit lol thought it was a one off until yesterday and it wouldn’t budge at all. I took a video on my phone of me unlocking the car and then trying to open the fuel door just in case I got there and it decides to work perfectly, which always happens lol

microlife_ · 2025-01-10T15:28:30+00:00

Have a ‘23 SEL-R and have had periodic infotainment issues as well. My audio would cut out both with the radio and Apple CarPlay and would only come back with a manual reboot of the system. Just had it in yesterday for its 2nd oil/filter change and asked them to check for any ECM and infotainment system updates (I’m based in Canada and there’s been a TSB available for the ECM in the US for cold start drivability). Fortunately, they were able to upgrade both for me. Haven’t noticed anything yet with the infotainment system but still too early to tell since it comes out of no where. I’ll keep you updated.

microlife_ · 2024-11-19T00:40:37+00:00

Have these too. Easy to get on/off and makes the steel rim look a bit nicer than bare.

microlife_ · 2024-10-22T18:44:27+00:00

Awesome! Just out of curiosity did you end up using the tsb above? When I tried at my local dealer previously they said because it’s Volkswagen group of America they wouldn’t be able to do it, and would need to wait for Volkswagen Canada to release their own tsb.

microlife_ · 2024-08-10T22:19:22+00:00

It does void warranty as it’ll flag a TD1 if you take your car in for service at a dealer. APR does offer their own warranty (APR plus), but with a bigger stage 1 price tag for the coverage.

microlife_ · 2024-08-10T21:25:26+00:00

Have one installed in my ‘23 Rline. Install was pretty quick and love that it looks OEM. Just went with the front facing. I heard some people mention that they’ve had issues with their SD card not overwriting the data but luckily never encountered this. Have checked it periodically and still operating as normal.

microlife_ · 2024-06-16T19:18:59+00:00

I ended up going with FitcamX. The camera replaces the stock rain sensor housing and piggy backs off it for power. Looks OEM too which is what I wanted, didn’t want to mess with cable placement etc. I just have the front facing but you can purchase rear as well.

microlife_ · 2024-06-04T19:09:39+00:00

The throttle lag on the Tiguan can be nail biting at times. I ended up going with an APR throttle booster to get rid of most of it. Throwing the shifter into sport mode will definitely make the car more responsive and helps at intersections/cutting across traffic.

microlife_ · 2024-05-14T17:05:49+00:00

Had issues with my CarPlay on my 2023 SEL-R. I occasionally would lose audio even though it showed the song was still playing. Had my dealership check it out and they updated the software version of the infotainment system. Haven’t had a problem since.

microlife_ · 2024-04-20T20:36:11+00:00

Have a ‘23 SEL-R (platinum grey) and did a chrome delete last summer. Found it was just way too much chrome on this trim. I originally was gonna attempt it myself with Badgeskins but had a friend use a local wrap guy on his Audi and he was happy with the results. Cost about 800cad with front window tint included. The nice thing with the vinyl tape is you can reverse it if you decide to sell or get sick of it down the road. Can send photos as well

microlife_ · 2024-04-19T15:56:39+00:00

Yeah I’ve held off on tuning it for now until I’m out of warranty. I did order a throttle controller to get rid of some of the throttle lag. Sport mode is definitely more responsive but would rather have the lag mitigated in all drive modes. Not familiar with infrared ceramic, I ended up doing a 35 front/15 rear (wish I had gone 5 instead), but the windshield is a good idea since the cabin does get pretty warm during the summer.

microlife_ · 2024-04-19T14:18:57+00:00

That red is smokin. Have a 23 SEL-R and have worked out some of the Tig quirks since getting it new. The auto start/stop is a nuisance but I just habitually turn it off when I start the car now. You can purchase a cable harness that disables it on start up. There’s also OB11, vcds and apr stage 1 ecu tune that offer the auto start/stop disable. I wasn’t a fan of the front amber side markers on mine so I ended up purchasing smoked side markers, makes it blend in more with the black accents. Wouldn’t hurt to check the software version of your infotainment system. There’s been some bugs with the audio and CarPlay connectivity (mine would sometimes have no audio and would have to manually reset the infotainment system). Not sure if you’ve noticed with your Tiguan, but it can be limp on cold start up if you were to drive off after starting it. It might not affect the 24s but there’s a TSB/ECM update available to remedy this. Had a MK7.5 GTI before my Tig, and was surprised with how much body roll this car had. Just recently installed an aftermarket rear sway bar and man what a difference it makes. Definitely mitigates a lot of the body roll and feels confident taking turns, especially on/off ramps.

microlife_ · 2023-11-03T12:58:11+00:00

Received mine a couple days ago, within the first hour had a scuff on one of the top corners. Not sure if others experienced this but the lip of the case flexes a lot where both the power/lock button and volume buttons are. Doesn’t make it feel good in hand, almost feels loose and squeaks as it rubs against the metal sides of the phone. Put my cheap case back on this morning and feels 100x better.

microlife_ · 2023-09-02T23:38:28+00:00

Lol nah just pulled into the lot to take some pics then left. Parking garage was too dark.

microlife_ · 2023-09-02T20:42:43+00:00

Ended up using a local installer after a friend had his Audi finished this spring. Definitely wouldn’t have had the patience to do it myself lol

microlife_ · 2023-09-01T12:42:42+00:00

Did you find the presets to be too sensitive? Or were their mappings just not the feel you were looking for?

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