Full Parts & Mods Details : 2021 VW Tiguan R-Line Enthusiast Fleet Project

The full details of all the parts that went into the build! Volkswagen USA asked me to modify a vehicle for the 2021 VW Enthusiast Fleet, which of course I was happy to do. The vehicle in which I have had the pleasure of building is the 2021 Tiguan SE R-Line Black edition.
This project was internally named at Volkswagen of America as the 'Tiguan RiNo Concept' after the River North Art District, in Denver, Colorado. It's an area in downtown Denver famed for it's artists, food, and more, and in terms of architecture, road surfaces, and access to great hills for mountain biking, not entirely different from where I live in Pennsylvania. Which means a mixture of some smooth roads, some potholes and gravel, and some great twisty backroads not too far away, all of which this Tiguan is happy to handle.
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The Parts List :
Coilovers : Solo-Werks S1 Street Coilovers
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Wheels : Rotiform OZR 20x10.5"
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Side Steps : VW Accessories Aluminum Side Steps 5NL071691C
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Brakes : Forge Motorsport USA 356mm 6-piston
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Tires : Continental SportContact 5P 285/35ZR20
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First Aid Kit : VW Accessories 000093108L9B9
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Roadside Assistance Kit : VW Accessories 000093059AH
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Exhaust Muffler : Borla Transverse
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Exhaust Tips : Borla (custom)
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Bicycle : Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 2
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Shift Knob : Black Forest Industries Heavy Weight
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Shift Boot : Black Forest Industries (custom ordered)
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Large Rear Spoiler : VW Accessories 5NA071644
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Single Bike Rack (fitted to car) : Thule T1
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Double Bike Rack (shown in photo) : Thule T2 Pro XT 2
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Trunk Liner Carpet : VW Accessories 5NN061166469
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CarGo Blocks : Included with trunk liner above, but here separately
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Small Rear Spoiler : Maxton Designs
Front Lip : Maxton Designs
Headrest Dock : VW Acessories Dock & Hook Combination Base
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Baby Mirror and Tablet Holder : VW Accessories
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Thanks!

[@f32matt28]

This build literally made me want a Tiguan!

[@Kingbuzz92]

It made me buy the exact spec lol

[@keithkieha7009]

Same bro...I had to watch it

[@alexanderranetkins7233]

@@Kingbuzz92 agreeed

[@im.weasel]

I'm convinced lowering any car makes it look incredible.

[@ColinNiemczura]

My neighbor has the exact same 2019 Tiguan R-Line as me - but I have mine on H&R springs and it looks like a different car!

[@BIGJ0E]

I like metal music, bikes, and Volkswagon/Audi. You sound like a reasonable person I can be friends with.

[@BIGJ0E]

@Mauricio Kairo what is even happening? I’m just tryina watch my guy work on his VW’s hahaha

[@JamieOrr]

Spammmmersssss

[@BIGJ0E]

@@JamieOrr i’m sorry for this. Jamie you’re the man!!!! Thanks for uploading rad content brother

[@issacnewton9443]

Tiguan is legit the best crossover vehicle out right now, with Tesla Y a close second. Love these mods and I can't wait to see someone go all out on a VR6 swap!

[@ReubenIthlall]

This build made me go out and buy a Black Tiguan R line😭❤️I’m as happy as I’ve ever been now

[@tristanbellah3166]

I know it’s been 2 years, but how did you like the Tiguan long term? Debating buying one currently, but I’m curious about reliability

[@DrKennyWang]

As a 2108 gen 2 owner, I am extremely jealous of this build

[@zachkeen9588]

I purchased a white r line two weeks ago and absolutely love it! Coming from a mark 6 gti I feel right at home and with plenty of room for the kiddos. Great review! And +1 on mk4 ambers markers 😂

[@Lehmann108]

But dude, seriously, I've been driving a stage 3 GTI for 12 years and just bought a Tiguan. Nice car but you can't compare it to a GTI. In fact you shouldn't compare it to a GTI! Unfair.

[@jessevasquez2774]

One bad ass VW. The stance the wheels makes it look good 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏼🙌🏻....✌🏻out

[@buzziness7]

Look good .but think about the noise

[@maxnaidoo2152]

American cars lack so much compared to the rest of the world, but you're also blessed with some rally cool editions that we don't get. This is a cool edition, built by an enthusiast that makes it that much better!

[@LowendNate]

Thinking of going with a Tiguan seeing how I can have a bad ass car to take to meets but also put a tent on the top and go to a state park and ride some trails this is the best of both worlds and I'm hooked!

[@johnmoser2689]

Your tiguan is sick Jamie and the bike is an extra kick ass flex.... love that trick seat function Great video

[@p-rob6275]

Love the build Jamie!! I have an 18' SEL 4MO myself and it is probably one of my fave VWs. I'm going the opposite direction though and am planning to go after the Atlas Basecamp look. Thanks for the awesome content!!

[@kylehoquist2771]

The APR tune makes it so much better

[@SirAJentz]

Great review Jamie! Even the bike and rack walk around was awesome. Like the modification, you did a good job on it.👍👍

[@alanburke76]

We just got a 2021 Tiguan for my wife and she loves it, I like it too. And I would say it could do with more power. My ‘15 Golf just had a stage 1 tune done and it’s so much better, maybe that will be in our Tiguan’s future to solve that issue. Otherwise you did a great job, and better still most parts are available right now. Thank you.

[@Benihana716]

Love that you showed off the bike (it was what brought me to watch the video)! Haha! 👍 But this VW looks dope!! I've never been a VW fan per se, but this has definitely gotten my attention!

[@dadbodforlife]

I’ve done a few of these mods to my 2020 Tiggy. Went with a class 3, 2” hitch for the higher tongue weight capacity.

[@claudioflores1461]

Did u have to cut a small amount of plastic of the lower rear bumper?

[@vladpalcovic6113]

Dude...@19:26 you've never looked to your left, you'd notice the incoming bike, time to polish your driving skills now that you have a fancy ride, drive safe!

[@squarebackjedi]

Loved this build. The bike stuff too. When are you going to slam a VW and chase the Tour de France-every stage-for your next series? I lowered my VW Alltrack and put Rotiform WGRs as soon as you got behind the company. I love the way my wagon looks. Thanks, Jaimie, for the good vibes.

[@Gohst5050]

Added an APR Plus tune to our 2020 White Tiguan SE R-Line Black and it really made it come to life. Still with a 60k mile warranty - technically covered by APR, but there are dealerships that are APR certified, like Jim Ellis in Atl, and they will sell you the car with the tune. Highly recommended for you Tiguan owners looking for best bang for your buck.

[@Morris1314]

23:15 in regards to the 2.0t in this car being slow you say it's "mqb you can do whatever you want" but this has the 2.0t B cycle engine. I think more people have to emphasize that it's the b cycle engine with less power and different setup than the other 2.0t engines (golf r, gti, etc.). I've read that the turbo setups are different so they arent direct swaps like the other mqb cars as well as other parts. Also may not be able to handle as much power. I'm not too educated in the 2.0t b cycle engine but I think it's worth noting

[@JesusHF37]

All it’s missing is the 2.0T engine from the Macan. It was tuned for a lot more power.

[@stevied71]

Nice car all the way around, love bikes too. I would of gone with a roof rack over the rear hitch setup. Ether way super clean.

[@redchristy]

That Tiguan is stunning 😯 great job 👍👍

[@dggm0318]

Just purchased one for my wife and love the factory side step install but like to know how and what paint you used. Thxs.....

[@dadcraft5670]

Dude I ABSOLUTELY love your build! I live around your area and wonder how does it hold up with our winter weather? Do you swap wheels and tires during the winter? Where did you get all your work done? Awesome build hope to see you and this beauty at a car meet sometime soon!!

[@chrispirone4400]

Would love to know where he went as well. I'm in philly so not far.

[@sethwalker8952]

Yo dawg! I heard you need a spoiler for your spoiler

[@JamieOrr]

Yassssss hahahah.

[@cbiddlerun8200]

This build makes me confident in my tiguan s fwd apr build 👹😁

[@jacobmarshall3456]

I have absolutely no need for a Tiguan, but this car really makes me want one lmao

[@KMFDM781]

Those OZRs look killer on that thing.

[@ManpackedPOV]

Almost perfect Tiguan man! Don’t you miss the virtual cockpit ?

[@kawabus]

Looks so gooooood! Great work. I want one ♥️

[@sydemoid]

Jamie, thanks for this video man!, time for me to begin building mine... lol. I’d drool over a VR6 swap🤤.... stay safe, and keep us entertained with the quality content!

[@DaveEvans-f2r]

When you're hauling the bike rack, go into the settings and turn off Maneuver Braking. Then, you get to keep your rear view camera without it applying the brakes on you.

[@udigproductions4677]

Nice set up. Have never owned a V-Dub. After watching this, may have to reconsider!

[@mikeross5627]

Buying a Tiguan 💯

[@matthew9831]

Shout out to the spider hanging on the headlamp!!

[@CallumWrightMTB]

Loving the Marin! Im a big Mtb fan and currently a sponsored rider of HushHush. I’m currently riding a Specilized StumpJumper Comp and it’s a beast! Definitely recommend it if you like long travel 29ers

[@Kingbuzz92]

My wife bought one today in metallic grey very nice car I may get one instead of a golf r lol I did get one lol the exact spec black

[@cbiddlerun8200]

The coilovers are a must and love the r line trim really interested in the wheel situation. Would love to hear from you to give 5 minutes of direction with your xp on vw great video!

[@joezelalicea4146]

Thank you, I can’t wait to see what is next on this Tig, there a lot more of room to keep playing with... 😃

[@farsidestudios4302]

How is this the car of my dreams Jamie get out of my head

[@peytonallie9604]

I believe you can turn rear assist off from the settings in the cluster or the radio screen. I know you can on some of the 2020 Tiguans

[@Andrew-pe5vy]

What kind of paint did you use on the side step?

[@fabianobigao]

What a car. Well done!

[@JamieOrr]

Thanks!!

[@nitsuabro9463]

I want a Tiguan because of this video. Thank you Jamie

[@sml2238]

Do you have any insight to share regarding 20x9.5" wheels with 265/40/20 tires vs 21x9.5" wheels with 265/35/21 tires? I've got a 23' Tiguan R Line and I can't decide which wheel size. I have H&R coilovers and some suspension components like sway bar, mounts/bushings, etc. The goal is to drop it roughly 2.5" or so and retain a practical ride quality in the summer with these wheels in the NE but also aesthetics are a goal as well. With those tire specs the 20" wheels would have a 4.1" sidewall and the 21" wheels would have a 3.6" sidewall. Hoping to get some feedback on what might be preferable. Thanks!

[@johnmoser2689]

I use my cargo blocks in my Arteon I always used the cargo net in my Audi S4 too

[@pebjr6621]

Can't believe I'm this early... I have a 2019 VW Tiguan and you definitely gave me some insight on so cool mods. Love the channel!

[@adamrichter368]

I bought the OZR in 19' for my mk7 Golf R specifically because of this build. I loved it so much, I couldn't resist. Like it's a black R with Anthracite OZR's, I completely copied lmao.

[@goalfever76]

Great content as usual... nice and clean build.

[@papayacheng]

just wondering will you do any upgrade to the halogen head lamp? it just looks very basic

[@ronaldbadger3017]

Hi I have a 2021 vw Tiguan r-line like yours I wanted to know if you a video of taking the rear diffuser off I can’t get it off please help thank Ron

[@valdirjunior3009]

vi que retirou o limpador do vidro traseiro, usou uma tampa?

[@QwkCollectionsGarage]

Beautiful Tiguan! I'm looking at a Tiguan and noticed that spec'ing brand new it comes with a panoroof. It looks like your 2021 didnt come with the pano. am I seeing that correctly that it was an option in 2021?

[@thomasbodde55]

Jamie, wondering if you could give me some advice on a wheel package for my new 2022 Tiguan SE 4 motion. I love the look of the Rotiform wheels that you used. My question is, if I wanted to keep the factory suspension and not drop the ride height what 20" rim width and backspacing is the widest I could go and what size tires would you recommend. Thanks for any help you can give. Love your Tiguan, nice job!

[@luisr.blanco8098]

You can get a Kuat bike rack it tilts! :)

[@actorlany89]

About to install solowerks on my 22 Rline black as well. Were there any install issues? Camber spacing wheels etc? Trying to keep the stick wheels for now. I did pick up 15mm and 20mm spacers.

[@christianguzman8494]

Did you manage to install the solowerks? Interested.

[@bobbylong9]

I have the solowerks on a 20 Rline black with 15mm and 20mm spacers with factory 20s and every once and a while it will bottom out and that's on the highest setting. Other than that it is great and looks bomb!

[@christianguzman8494]

@@bobbylong9 Thanks Bobby! How do you like it? Is it something you can live with? I have the H&R springs but i feel like i need more low

[@bobbylong9]

It is not that bad. It's when you have a full ride that it really bottoms out. If you don't fill it full of stuff/people it won't be that bad. I did a 400mi trip w 3 people and it would bottom out every dip but after the trip no concerning damage to tires. Looks great tucked but wife made me bring it up a few notches lol

[@FelixRisingOriginal]

Can you lost the wheel spacers? Any scrubbing with that level of lowering and wheel spacing?

[@BmanMtbr]

Love the build! It has been inspiring me and giving me ideas for my 2022 SE-R line black. What diameter are the borla exhaust tips?

[@ovaloffice6869]

I drove a Skoda but need a r line next 😂 beautiful ride. Matches to my main car 55 oval bug 🐛

[@anthonyburgos3705]

Alright, so I just installed this on my 2021 Tiguan R-Line and the drone is absolutely insane. Has anyone else had this issue? Did I do something wrong? Any input helps. I want to keep this thing on because it sounds great but if I have to listen to this loud drone in the car non-stop, I’m going to have to put the stock one back on.

[@OItsLibby]

Yo I love this beauty

[@JamieOrr]

Thank you, I’m so glad!

[@connorlandry339]

My wife just got a taos I wish I could do some of this!

[@albertpra2967]

What springs do you use? And how was the handling? Is it comfortable?

[@reynoirjr]

Where did you find the smoked turn signals? Thanks in advance! Love thw build!

[@JamieOrr]

They are from UroTuning.com. - they are the same fitment as the last generation Volkswagen beetle. :-)

[@reynoirjr]

@@JamieOrr thank you! Ordering them taaaa day!.... Now for a deeper question if you ever have the time.... Borla.... What pieces did you buy to put together your system? Was that a gti exhaust and you added pieces for length? Those tips... What system did they come from 👀... You created a quiet beast and im in admiration sir.

[@loitersquadX]

@@JamieOrr help me make a decision on the mod

[@gavinemery]

Good ol high street! Can never get enough of PA roads

[@johnleonard8311]

Really like our Tiguan but it has a bag less motor.

[@haroonsharif4321]

Could you please tell where can i get the same bicycle stand and also the stickers on the doors? Thanks

[@CorlosMazda]

What's the tire size and which model Is the maxton front lip for? Great clean and simple build, I love it 👌

[@seanl2863]

Did you've to make modifications to fit that size wheel & tire? And,,, the tire size is the same all around?

[@bryancarrick]

does this have 255/35/20 all round on this cant see the size right

[@joneskimracing2932]

Please more vid on Tiguan. Best looking! How much did you lower front and rear?

[@TheDapperBrotherTV]

2:26 - "Sorry America" 🤣

[@rodrigito78]

Thanks for the fantastic bid. How do I go about getting the exhaust?

[@35057]

My wife has the 21 SEL R Line Premium. White and white leather interior. The Nannie’s on it are absolutely obnoxious. The sensors and whatnot. Completely annoying. But radar cruise in traffic is really a life hack 😆 she is thinking about keeping it and modding it. 😁

[@michaelw4620]

If this is a 2021 model why hasn’t it got the front end facelift like we have in the uk 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 ?

[@JamieOrr]

USA gets different products, sometimes at different times. We have the VW Atlas and VW Jetta 7 that the UK doesn’t get etc. :-)

[@michaelw4620]

@@JamieOrr yeah I do like the Atlas I’d have one if they where available here in the uk.

[@bmanz8117]

19 is plenty on the Tiguan. The 2023 is amazing except the R badges are too small

[@jurethecar]

It's intresting that Europian Tiguan look's a lot diffrent from US Tiguan. We have diffrent bumpers, IQ.Led light are standard etc..but i still can't believe that you fitt 285 wide tyre😳, i have 2021 "elegance" package and 255 is maximum on 19" wheel

[@brandonyen7837]

Very nice just got a2022 R-line and I wanted to look like this does they fit a 2022 ?

[@loitersquadX]

I have a 2021 tiguan base model, is there a way i can mod it? I want is faster, and ambient lighting, sunroof, and stuff like that, should I upgrade then mod? Or what

[@fredjones5327]

Have a lot of stuff in my 19 Tiguan and I would LOVE to put a VR6 in point me Jamie LOL💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@nicolaswagoner8036]

I purchased the suspension and though looks insane lowered with the wheel spacers. Any thing over 40 mph on a dip or anything. She rubs, I’ve even raised the suspension to the very highest setting and still rubs. And that’s just me in the car. Add a full tank of gas and passengers rubs no matter how fast your going.

[@christianguzman8494]

where you able to resolve the rubbing? I'm currently on H&R Springs but i dont want to do the switch if theres rubbing

[@nicolaswagoner8036]

Honestly no, still rubs. “THE” only thing I have not tried is the tire size and offset he mentions. Honestly, it’s hit or miss. I live in Dallas Fort Worth, and I drove to Norman Oklahoma. The road was fine couple potholes, but she never rubbed. She only rubs on a dip that’s it. It could be the biggest pothole in the world and it takes it like a champ no rubbing no nothing if the road is perfectly fine it’s great. I get better gas mileage than the sticker says for mpg when I bought it. On the drive I think avg was 35 mpg going 70-75. The car lowered looks insane I have it as my screen savor. And I swear my wife gets 10 questions a day about what is it? How did you lower it. I’ll can send a picture but idk how to on KZbin.

[@ShanJaanM84]

Why does the 2021 R Line not come with Projector headlights? :-/

[@reitumetsem9859]

This is soooooo sick 😻😻😻🙆‍♂️😭🔥❤

[@JamieOrr]

Thanks!!

[@Tig-Wan]

You didn’t mention the rear wiper delete. How did you do that and what did you use? Thanks

[@JamieOrr]

Did I remember to mention it in the video? If so I’ll add it to the description :-)

[@KillianPagePhoto]

@jamie im looking at possible mods for my 2013 tiguan SEL. got anything i can reference?

[@brianclish2227]

What did you find wrong with the front factory suspension? Most notably the front right? I have a 2018 Highline (SEL) Tiguan and it knocks real bad when I go over speed bumps at about 20kph and the dealership tells me that this is normal. I had a 2021 Highline (SEL) Tiguan as a service loaner and it did the same thing under the same conditions. I also have a 2017 PQ35 Tiguan Highline (SEL) Tiguan and I can plot over the same speed bumps and no knocking. Thoughts?

[@JamieOrr]

I replaced it for ride height reasons. :-)

[@brianclish2227]

@@JamieOrr I like what you have done, but sadly my wife will not let me lower her Tiguan. So I try to find the solution to the suspension knocking.

[@JamieOrr]

Ahh, I didn’t see the edit on your question, sorry. Hmm, sounds interesting. How big are the bumpers? Strange that the PQ chassis doesn’t but the two later ones do.. There’s no fundamental difference between the suspension design or geometry - in fact, a lot of the parts are interchangeable on the suspension and brakes between the PQ and MQB.

[@brianclish2227]

@@JamieOrr the speed bumps are your standard rollie pollie speed launcher ones. They are about 4-5 feet long and about 6 - 8 inches tall. To me, it feels that the MQB Tiguan doesn’t have enough travel. I measured it and it is only 12” from resting to full extension. I haven’t measured the PQ35 Tiguan as it doesn’t seem to bother it.

[@ianmadeit]

no links for the LED light bar?

[@reynoirlewis8950]

What kind of paint did you use for the sidestep? I'm thinking i may add a stripe of color to my sidestep but definitely want to make them black and NOT destroy them lol

[@degaulledumay5026]

What height do you have the suspension set too?!

[@highlanderultra1776]

What brand is the cargo cage? Link? This would be great for my doggo

[@CharlieB1109]

Hey bud did you have to replace you wheel bolts with extended ones?

[@sixolisembongisa8323]

I want that quad exhaust for my Tiguan. I don’t know anyone who does it in South Africa

[@tomkirk1330]

This looks so good! In the European market is this standard Tiguan or the Allspace?

[@reynoirjr]

I believe the allspace. Thats the longwheelbase he has.

[@jnieto9173]

Will these big break fit on a 2023 atlas

[@rccup9]

Soo weird to see a bike rack with no taillights and licence plate (I guess that's the eu spec) . Anyway, great job, this Tiguan looks way too cool!

[@dylanshepherd7871]

How do the coilovers hold up over time?

[@sambowks]

Why sidesteps on such a low car

[@chucklberry]

Those wheel specs with the spacers don't sound right unless I'm just being stupid?

[@JamieOrr]

I think I got it right, hopefully I said it correctly. ET40 -15 and 20 gives a final offset of 20 and 25. :-)

[@chucklberry]

@@JamieOrr ah ok it sounded like you said 50mm and 20mm spacer

[@JamieOrr]

Yikes on a 50mm spacer, haha :-) :-)

[@chucklberry]

@@JamieOrr haha yeah I've listened a few times and you do say 15!