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by samthornton1990
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fairing for OEM roof bars
Replies: 2
Views: 1016

Fairing for OEM roof bars

I've been doing some reading into this, mainly for Golfs and Boras.

The Thule one supposidly fits the OEM bars as they are similar to the aero ones that Thule do.

Just wondering if anyone has done this?
by samthornton1990
Sat Nov 29, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: B5.5 Wagon on A5 alloys
Replies: 6
Views: 13175

Re: B5.5 Wagon on A5 alloys

Lowered 40mm bud and it's fine everywhere apart from off road :P
by samthornton1990
Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pricing
Replies: 13
Views: 2086

Re: Pricing

It's a bit of a love hate relationship with this car, I think I just hate it cause of the stuff that's going wrong.

You are all right..... I'll probably keep it but at the moment I dislike it very much

Stupid thing!
by samthornton1990
Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pricing
Replies: 13
Views: 2086

Re: Pricing

Yeah that is true however I'd rather be paying less for Petrol and still be getting poo MPG than paying more for diesel and getting the same effect.
by samthornton1990
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pricing
Replies: 13
Views: 2086

Re: Pricing

Iii it's a shitter... not really doing the mileage at the moment... costing me more to run just cause I am not getting the economy out of it. Shame cause I've had 2 mates who have bought ones with 130 ish K on and both of them have had diff bearings clutches etc go. Low mileage isn't everything
by samthornton1990
Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pricing
Replies: 13
Views: 2086

Pricing

Thinking about selling the wagon after Xmas maybe. Just not sure how to price it really, it'd be on around 250k however it's getting a new turbo this weekend, near a full year MOT on it, 4 near new tyres etc, list goes on really, wouldn't want to let it go for nothing but people don't want 'high mil...
by samthornton1990
Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: London Turbos, anyone dealt with them?
Replies: 4
Views: 967

Re: London Turbos, anyone dealt with them?

Sound job! Can't say I've found anything about them on google search which I can assume is a good thing! Cheers
by samthornton1990
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pulsating power
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Re: Pulsating power

Sorted this now... just a blocked fuel filter!
by samthornton1990
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: London Turbos, anyone dealt with them?
Replies: 4
Views: 967

London Turbos, anyone dealt with them?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 18&alt=web

My turbo is dieing so looking at onw of these, has anyone bought from them before?
by samthornton1990
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Surging problem!
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: Surging problem!

Is the CTS the climatronic readout?
It sits at just under 70 degrees, doesn't help that it does 8 mile to work and then 8 back... not healthy for it.
by samthornton1990
Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Surging problem!
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Surging problem!

Now then. Cars started surging, but it's only doing it once it gets up to temp. Pulls fine through first and then the juddering kicks in more in second and continues to get worse the higher up the gears and the faster I go. Scanned the car and no fault codes so where does it leave me? Doing the Mr M...
by samthornton1990
Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pulsating power
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Pulsating power

Now then guys! Got a problem with the wagon. It's starting juddering badly under acceration, almost like the engines trying to twist it'self out of the mounts. Haven't had the car scanned as of yet, just wondering if anyones had anything similar to this happen to them? Cars a PD130 AVF lump if that ...
by samthornton1990
Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyre Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 1387

Re: Tyre Sizes

Bang on! Thanks bud
by samthornton1990
Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyre Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 1387

Re: Tyre Sizes

Well I had Road americas with spacers on which had the backs sitting at et17, and it never scrubbed then. May have to go to the skinny route. Either that or roll my arches
by samthornton1990
Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyre Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 1387

Re: Tyre Sizes

But that's for the VW ones isn't it? Like the Largos etc

These stick out quite far. Just the tyres a bit fat
by samthornton1990
Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyre Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 1387

Re: Tyre Sizes

I figured that, just wanted to be sure before I sink money into tyres.

Just scrubs on the lips of the arches on all 4 corners.

Could roll the arches I guess [emoji52]
by samthornton1990
Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyre Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 1387

Tyre Sizes

I am currently running 225/50/17 with a wheel offset of et20

These are currently scrubbing on the front arches, will a 215/50/17 be a noticeable difference or will it still scrub?

Has anyone else had this problem?
by samthornton1990
Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: B5.5 Wagon on A5 alloys
Replies: 6
Views: 13175

B5.5 Wagon on A5 alloys

Just thought I'd wang these up. In France at the moment but maybe up for sale when I get back, fancy a Caddy Van or something French. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee124/bearb17/013_zpsfc5c48d0.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee124/bearb17/010_zps82c33dd0.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/...
by samthornton1990
Sat May 24, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Whats your mileage?
Replies: 779
Views: 138826

Re: Whats your mileage?

Just clocked 236k and still runs like a dream!

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by samthornton1990
Wed May 14, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?
Replies: 71
Views: 8831

Re: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?

I've read it.. just saying tha Awesome messaged Neuspeed and they've said that the A4 one would be too thin... you should email them your find

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by samthornton1990
Tue May 13, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?
Replies: 71
Views: 8831

Re: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?

Awesome have confirmed it does not fit

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by samthornton1990
Tue May 13, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?
Replies: 71
Views: 8831

Re: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?

Just messaged the guys at Awesome http://www.awesomegti.com/car/audi/a4b5/neuspeed-rear-anti-roll-bar-a4-b5-fwd-28mm-25-02-28-2 Turns out it was under my nose. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk So this would work? Well a Passat is a B5 Audi isn't it? The guys checking it out for me, waiting on a...
by samthornton1990
Tue May 13, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?
Replies: 71
Views: 8831

Re: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?

From the size it'll be a lot thinner but a fraction of the price

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by samthornton1990
Tue May 13, 2014 6:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?
Replies: 71
Views: 8831

Re: Neuspeed rear anti roll bar Group Buy?

I agree with that like most people do. Replacing the wagon would be hard as it-s just such a practical car... my mates offered me he 106 for a week to see if I could live with the size, noise, fuel etc. See how that goes ay. £270 is a lot of money but if it works then it'll be worth while Sent from...