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by Rogeball
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wirral area mechanic...
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Re: Wirral area mechanic...

Thanks, will keep a note of these for future, ended up using my Dads contact, Keep it Cheap in B'head - very impressed, even washed my car!
by Rogeball
Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wirral area mechanic...
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Wirral area mechanic...

Right, car needs a service, and the drivers door lock is sticking, from watching YouTube video, looks a bit of a ball ache job!

Any recommendations to box off both in very near future for reasonable price??

Thanks in advance!!
by Rogeball
Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: project 200 1.8 20v turbo
Replies: 27
Views: 1439

Re: project 200 1.8 20v turbo

Coming along nicely, what's next?
by Rogeball
Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just fitted FK streets.... Very impressed so far
Replies: 8
Views: 1784

Re: Just fitted FK streets.... Very impressed so far

My FK Streets are apparently corroding on rear as got advisory on MOT, hoping doesn't show up when next due! But not had any issues with them apart from that
by Rogeball
Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My New to me TDI
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: My New to me TDI

Nah it's a personal thing, I will always mod every car I have, can't help it
by Rogeball
Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My New to me TDI
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: My New to me TDI

Crisp, what mods are you planning?
by Rogeball
Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Bebington Wirral, B5 wagon...
Replies: 0
Views: 8015

Bebington Wirral, B5 wagon...

I was in my black B5.5, saw a dark navy (I think) wagon with GTI style badgeless grill and HIDs coming other way on Thornton Road...
by Rogeball
Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

I only had 3 clips, but they snapped every time, they didn't look like that, must've sent me the wrong parts!!!
My mate helped me flick the circlip off with a screw driver, much easier to get on than off!
Feels much better now fitted tho!
by Rogeball
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

Ok so I'm having some small issues... How essential are the e-clips on those nylon bushes? Presume you put clip on once on rod to hold it in place but don't seem to be able to get them on. Also, can't for life of me get the circlip off the gear stick, I did buy cheap pliers but they seem to open it ...
by Rogeball
Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

Great, thanks a lot for the response!
by Rogeball
Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

Evening all, just read through this again to prepare for Sat! Great article, does anyone know what the best freaks is for gear stick ball joint? I have lithium stuff, but read that Silicon might be good? Any input on this much appreciated. [emoji41]
by Rogeball
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

I'm gona attempt fitting this at the weekend, nervous but excited! Defo going on shortest setting...
by Rogeball
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

Hmm...ok need to know exactly what is required for this job alone and still none the wiser ha!
When I do this it's defo going on shortest setting!
by Rogeball
Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)
Replies: 43
Views: 14759

Re: Quick shift b5.5 (5 speed)

When you say spring clip pliers, what exactly are they? Seems to be lots of variation on eBay! Are they essential? Also, what sort of grease? Will lithium stuff do?
by Rogeball
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Headlights opinions
Replies: 8
Views: 2167

Re: Headlights opinions

Any pure white bulbs that will fit the after market DRL headlights? Mine are a bland yellow - doesn't go with the DRL LEDs....
by Rogeball
Sat May 03, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window motor...or broken glass???
Replies: 9
Views: 1758

Re: Window motor...or broken glass???

Guy said that the regulator has gone and he's blaming wear and tear. Any thoughts? If it's cheap and easy enough I might just box it off. But don't want to be taken for a ride by them if they've caused it.
by Rogeball
Sat May 03, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window motor...or broken glass???
Replies: 9
Views: 1758

Re: Window motor...or broken glass???

No change to the insurance mate, didn't count as a claim. He's here now stripping the door down, see what happens
by Rogeball
Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window motor...or broken glass???
Replies: 9
Views: 1758

Re: Window motor...or broken glass???

Thanks for all the input guys, I will let you know how I get on
by Rogeball
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window motor...or broken glass???
Replies: 9
Views: 1758

Window motor...or broken glass???

Ok so long story, relatively shortish... Someone bricked my window. Got fixed on insurance, but guy couldn't get all of broken glass out of door. 6 months on and window got stuck half way up, with a horrible grinding noise. I presumed broken glass stuck in motor, but certainly as direct result of br...
by Rogeball
Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: who's running FK's or Joms??
Replies: 24
Views: 3948

Re: who's running FK's or Joms??

I've got corrosion being highlighted on my rear springs in latest MOT, I have had FK street coilies for 18 months and do around 12k a year. Generally happy with them but bit concerned about the wear and tear...
by Rogeball
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Re: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies

Nice one for that! Getting married this year so defo on a budget! Will have a proper look later today
by Rogeball
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Re: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies

Anyone got any advice on the issues? Be very much appreciated :D
by Rogeball
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Re: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies

Said all doors must open [LOUDLY CRYING FACE]
by Rogeball
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Re: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies

Well did see under it when my undertray was screwed back on and did look like the yellow outer was cracking off...but didn't get close look. Still, bit of a job doing that, but hopefully cheaper than any other option!