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Picked up our Touareg on Thur. Love it so far.
Black on black TDI Lux. This is really an awesome car.

No mods yet, but tinted windows and a clear bra are early on the list. Also looking to do the VIM mod when I find someone local with a VAG-COM.

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Congrat's. How local are you? Parkway VW in Valencia, Ca? I had a guy who works in Ventura activate VIM on mine. I also could recommend a clear bra installer who is local here. I am very happy with the two installs he's done for me.

Robert M.
 
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Hi Robert,
I'm up in the Antelope Valley. I'd love a recommendation for the installer and the contact info for the guy that did your VIM.
Thanks
 
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Well....it is primarily my wife's car, so I have to remember that when thinking about mods. She's very happy with it as-is.

With that said, I already installed her Yamaha hitch cover. And the first things on her list are:

1. Tinted windows
2. Clear bra

Those are definite. Probably within the next couple weeks.

She's also considering blacking out some of the chrome trim, mud flaps, changing out the wood interior and maybe an ABT Grill. Oh yeah, and removing the front license plate.

So, any tips on pulling the front license plate bracket without destroying anything?

Any other ideas are also welcome.....

Thanks
 
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Hi Diirk,

Unfortunately, the front license plate holder is installed by drilling through the front bumper. At least mine is. They took it off to install the clear bra and there were four nice holes drilled in the plastic of the bumper. If you take the plate off, you'll notice the four black tabs holding the license plate holder on. In the center of each black tab, I believe you can push the center inward and it will release the plastic tabs. When they did mine, they broke. I had to go to the dealer to get more to re-install the license plate holder. If you plan to take it off, go to your dealer first and get replacement tabs as you are likely to break them and won't be able to re-use them. At least that was my experience. (If you use the clear bra guy that I recommended, he'll take the plate holder off. That's when I went to the dealer to get four new tabs.)


Robert.
 
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I figured as much Robert. I went through the same issue with our CC, but fortunately, we didn't put the license plate back on. Not sure if we're going to go "sans" plate with the Touareg. At least on black, the holes won't show up to much. On the Candy White CC, we ended up with some plugs painted to match.
 
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VIM is Video In Motion. Basically allowing your passenger to watch a movie while driving.
It requires the VAG-COM and a serial number available via the 'net.

Pulled the front plate bracket this morning. Took about 30 seconds. Much easier then on the CC.
Only 4 holes. The dealer tards didn't drill all the way through for the license plate this time.
 
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Thanks Seki.

So, I've been thinking about some other things I'd like to do, so I started compiling a list of mods utilizing a VAG-COM.

1. VIM.
2. Fob window/sunroof control.
3. Increase count on comfort turn signal.
4. Enable Settings menu while in motion.
5. Display gear in MFD while in D or S.


Anyone have any other ideas?
 
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Diirk said:
VIM is Video In Motion. Basically allowing your passenger to watch a movie while driving.
It requires the VAG-COM and a serial number available via the 'net.

Pulled the front plate bracket this morning. Took about 30 seconds. Much easier then on the CC.
Only 4 holes. The dealer tards didn't drill all the way through for the license plate this time.
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???? can you watch video's in the HU/Nav???? I wasn't even aware of this?
 
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Yes. Pop in a DVD and select Media. I enabled VIM and works like a charm, but don't let it distract you while driving.

I'm interested in other VAG-Com features like the keyfob window control. Any suggestions on where to find directions? Thanks in advance.
 
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