Team-BHP - Volkswagen Taigun Review

Hi Folks, I would like to know if any of you have installed a rear bumper on Taigun. Thinking of installing one(due to the fear of getting rear ended by bangalore fiery drivers). I am unaware of the consequences though. Please enlighten me on the same.

A Random Rear Bumper Installation Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhIZk6dYUvs

Also Folks, My Taigun has recently crossed 2k kms. Also as my birthday is approaching, I would like to gift myself with the below mods done on Taigun.

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Can someone throw light on the costs involved to get these done and the recommended vendors?

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Originally Posted by moto_noob (Post 5491889)

Also Folks, My Taigun has recently crossed 2k kms. Also as my birthday is approaching, I would like to gift myself with the below mods done on Taigun.

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Can someone throw light on the costs involved to get these done and the recommended vendors?

My cousin got it done from "dr code my vag" for 6000,
Everything is working perfectly, he is happy with the service and the results.

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Originally Posted by TJ02 (Post 5491728)

There is a simple toggle switch you can access near the reading light. No manufacturer can ever miss this feature.

No option for this particular function. Confirmed with the Service Advisor too today morning. Having to park in a basement daily, I would have really liked this function. Sad!

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Originally Posted by erichurricane (Post 5492194)

No option for this particular function. Confirmed with the Service Advisor too today morning. Having to park in a basement daily, I would have really liked this function. Sad!

Near the reading light just keep the position of the switch in Middle, or you may refer the manual.

1 LTR TSI AT owners, what is the city mileage you are getting? What are the options in VCDS tweaks? Can the mileage improve if we tweak the vehicle?
How much is the service cost? Will it increase down the line?
Will the Taigun be reliable further down the line?

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Originally Posted by Piyush Kanthak (Post 5494431)

Hello friend - I got my new Taigun 1.0L AT 10 days ago. Mileage with Bangalore hovers around 7 kmpl, with an average speed (since the refill) of around 12-13kmph. Odo is around 900 km for now. I seriously hope these figures would improve in future.

Having said this, the vehicle is a gem. Performance is really good for a 1L engine. Driving is engaging and is a pleasure. :thumbs up for the engineers here.

One pathetic miss for me in this 20L+ INR car is the lack of a normal 'trip meter'. A simple, resettable trip meter would have jut sufficed. I did go thru the user manual and online forums- could not find the details on this. Can anyone help here, please.

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Originally Posted by moto_noob (Post 5491872)

Please don't waste money and spoil the clean VW looks with such horrendous rubbish mods.

They will transfer large impact hits to the frame below and do more damage. You have rear bumpers of plastic for a reason and not made of metal.

Hello guys, I have run into P0106 error on my Taigun 1.5 Manual (Run 9k kms). An engine check warning is shown on dash. Error description on VW connect app reads “Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometer Pressure Circuit Range/ Performance Problem”. Anyone has any prior experience with this error and any possible solution? SVC is little far from my place and hence I will only be able to take my car there in a day or two. Is that alrite? Any help is appreciated.

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Originally Posted by moto_noob (Post 5491872)

It's not advisable to make modifications that could render the vehicle road-illegal, this could also result in a Challan/fine. The purpose of bumpers is to absorb energy during an impact and redirect it in a way that minimizes damage to the car. So please don't waste you money on such accessories.

Dear owners with a Taigun or a Virtus with the Start/Stop feature - It is my suggestion to deactivate it most of the time.

The fuel savings are miniscule
It puts a lot of load on the starter each time it restarts which will certainly reduce lifespan
The battery used in the DSG is not an AGM battery from what I was given to understand from the dealer. While I understand that the electronics provided to us even in the top variants pale in comparison to top speced models abroad, in my opinion this still needs an AGM battery.

Hence, please use the start stop button judiciously and just turn it off most of the time.

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Originally Posted by Newtown (Post 5495164)

Dear owners with a Taigun or a Virtus with the Start/Stop feature - It is my suggestion to deactivate it most of the time.

Bumping a related query of mine

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Originally Posted by TheGearBox (Post 5487521)

Question about the Auto Start-Stop system

Is it ok to turn the ignition off while the Start-Stop system is engaged?

I've read about the idling rule to ensure the longevity of turbo engines. So what I do at the end of my drives is leave the car in neutral for a while after parking. Once I do that and let go of the clutch, the Start-Stop system turns off the engine. My question is: Is it ok to just turn off the ignition at this point? Or is it better to press the clutch, let the Start-Stop system disengage and then switch off the ignition?

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Originally Posted by TheGearBox (Post 5495230)

Bumping a related query of mine...I've read about the idling rule to ensure the longevity of turbo engines. ....Is it ok to just turn off the ignition at this point? Or is it better to press the clutch, let the Start-Stop system disengage and then switch off the ignition?

The short answer is - It Depends.

If you have driven the car hard and the Idle Stop Start System (ISSS) kicks in, you should turn off the ISSS and idle the engine for 1 to 2 minutes before switching the car off.

Conversely if you have done city driving where your turbo barely gets a chance to spool up and become really hot, you can switch off the vehicle immediately and you don't need to deactivate the ISSS before doing so.