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squeegee_boy
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 Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:31 pm Post subject: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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I found a very nice set of Tiguan alloys for a song for my van, but the rear wheels require different center caps to cover the axle nut protrusion.
So I fired up the CAD software and remixed an existing center cap to be the correct size and extend it to over the castle nut properly.
It clicks in nicely, and holds well, but I added a smear of black RTV to be certain.
I used high-build primer and black Rustoleum paint for finishing.
It's on Thingiverse here, feel free to download and print them yourselves:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5155359
(Thingiverse is acting a bit funny, if you don't see the page try again tomorrow, I cant fix it).
I'm currently waiting on a VW logo sticker to put on the end.
Robyn
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| Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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I've look this post up, down and sideways and can't find a pic of the van.... 
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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At Sodos request 
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9.5isCanadian
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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At Sodos request
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Nice looking van.
Love the high tops.
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16CVs 
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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Good save, looks like Abe Lincolns hat though. It would look a little less of an Add on if maybe it was painted to match the wheels.
I do like it when owners go the extra mile to clean up the loose edegs.
Stacy
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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Those sure are nice wheels. What size are they?
Duncan |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:17 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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Good save, looks like Abe Lincolns hat though. It would look a little less of an Add on if maybe it was painted to match the wheels.
I do like it when owners go the extra mile to clean up the loose edegs.
Stacy |
Yeah, I know, I may redesign them in the future, but its much better than the castle nut hanging out. The VW logo stickers will be here in a few days, that'll help them blend a bit better.
Robyn
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:17 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| DuncanS wrote: |
Those sure are nice wheels. What size are they?
Duncan |
17 x 7.5
Robyn
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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Great, I'll take a set. Retail? Betting north of 1K.
Duncan |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| DuncanS wrote: |
Great, I'll take a set. Retail? Betting north of 1K.
Duncan |
Retail is probably a great deal more than that. I got them for $400 including decent rubber (which I've transplanted to my moms Montana) from a speed shop near my house. One wheel has some paint issues, but they're structurally great.
Robyn
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| Lucky you. |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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There, the emblem stickers finally arrived:
They're self-adhesive, but I gave them a smear of sealant to augment the tape.
Robyn
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:57 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| Is that how far out they have to stick? |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| DuncanS wrote: |
| Is that how far out they have to stick? |
With my configuration, pretty much. I could maybe shave a mm or two, but I pronounced it good enough.
The precise amount the castle nut will stick out will depend on the brakes and any spacers installed.
Robyn
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| Do you have any pics without the cap? |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Center cap for rear Tiguan alloy wheels |
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| DuncanS wrote: |
| Do you have any pics without the cap? |
I forgot to take one. The STL file is linked above, you're more than welcome to modify it as you like.
Robyn
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