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by ratsquid
Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: good upholstery shop?
Replies: 5
Views: 1086

good upholstery shop?

Anyone know of a good upholstery shop I can get fabrics matched by colour? want to recover my interior with something water resistant as I'll have toddlers in my car, hah sounds a lil dodgy that. I want to take my daughter and my mates boy out to the beach n things without the stress of worrying abo...
by ratsquid
Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Trying to find a new car - dishonest sellers
Replies: 20
Views: 1738

Re: Trying to find a new car - dishonest sellers

my fiancees dad got ripped off 2g's on a nissan almera which had a completely rotten front end. I mean completely my foot went straight through the bumper bar. rest of the car looked mint, but thats deffo something I would have mentioned. discusting some peoples dishonesty. In the back of my log boo...
by ratsquid
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine
Replies: 27
Views: 1367

Re: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine

apparently v power is enriched with nitrogen which boosts the octain rating, the only thing with that is nitrogen detonates at a different pressure which means to be efficient youd have to adjust your spark timing. might as well go hydrogen and petrol and end up with a really clean engine
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: lightweight battery alternative
Replies: 2
Views: 879

lightweight battery alternative

I was looking on lifehacker today and came across a super capacitor bank a guy made to swap for his car battery. it only weighed 4lb compared to a satndard one thats fekin heavy. It held a charge for a few days too so perfect for a daily, caps dont degrade either, wish I knew this before buying a va...
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine
Replies: 27
Views: 1367

Re: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine

I dont think it makes much odds unless your racing. makes you wonder what the GOV is sneaking in fuels these days. depends on the tuning of your car too. not a big deal if your able to remap. would love to see a dyno though. bet its only like 4hp difference.
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Want to wrap my car with matte red vinyl..
Replies: 5
Views: 1679

Re: Want to wrap my car with matte red vinyl..

I'd go plastidip as I had to repaint my front end after stripping the clear cote. Aint easy getting acrylic basecote these days with all the ''enviroment'' stuff these days. they do a clear plasticote thats matte now. I was thinking of doing the lower 3rd of my car in matte
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 - B4 front bumper swop ? Is it posible
Replies: 12
Views: 1596

Re: B3 - B4 front bumper swop ? Is it posible

good excuse to make a one off with a lil fiberglass. Im going to extend my lip n add ducting for my brakes when I can be bothered, aint gonna mess with the look too muck though. when I get my external hdd back I'll post the mock up. I want mesh headlight covers like on beetles so the front end looks...
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: reggae
Replies: 19
Views: 27039

Re: reggae

you should check out Bim Sherman too , solid as a rock and mighty ruler are sweet as
by ratsquid
Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: reggae
Replies: 19
Views: 27039

Re: reggae

yeah heard a few of their things. dunno if this is up anyones street but I like it the girl reminds me of blondie.
Dub Pistols ' rock steady ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... BzoesnhFJI
Always liked Rodney P. big up uk artists
by ratsquid
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Side repeater badge?
Replies: 10
Views: 2031

Side repeater badge?

I spotted a passat gl wagon on the vortex so I guess a yankee one, but it had side repeaters that were colour coded with the bodywork, on closer inspection they had the trim 'GL' embossed on them, Long story short I want them! If anyone has these or a part number let me know. heres another one that ...
by ratsquid
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 - B4 front bumper swop ? Is it posible
Replies: 12
Views: 1596

Re: B3 - B4 front bumper swop ? Is it posible

I have only seen the b4 bumpers on the b3. I dont know why anyone would ditch the duckbill, but each to their own. If it can be done one way I dont see how it wont work the other way. let me know wen you try it man, will look mad
by ratsquid
Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Trying to find a new car - dishonest sellers
Replies: 20
Views: 1738

Re: Trying to find a new car - dishonest sellers

you want to go for ads that do say there is something wrong thats an easy fix, theres always something wrong with a used car, people are liars usually. I was lucky that the dealer I met was sound as a pound, he even pointed out the odd thing that wasnt mentioned previously. I saw my car at night and...
by ratsquid
Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Widebody B5 wagon (Back on the road)
Replies: 138
Views: 9984

Re: Widebody B5 wagon with 10.5x20 maserati's

Wicked car that. really like the side skirts, not too garish. looks like a beast head on. not a fan of bras they always look better off than on ;P after I do my respray I'm gonna put that clear vinyl stuff on to protect the front end. That cars had more wheels than I've had brekkie. well done!
by ratsquid
Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B4 BMX wagon complete!!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3664

Re: Passat B4 BMX wagon complete!!!!!!!

I seen this B4 :) Ace idea portable park
by ratsquid
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: How available are B3, B4 estates??
Replies: 24
Views: 3313

Re: How available are B3, B4 estates??

sorry its a green wagon on GUMTREE not ebay. it looks tidy but abit loud. I'll probz sell mine when I'm finished messing with it. I fancy a 6n in the future, something I wont feel bad for chopping up
by ratsquid
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine
Replies: 27
Views: 1367

Re: What fuel do you use in your Petrol engine

I tried a few fuels in mine I found the momentum 99 gave good throttle response bus I got slightly worse mpg. could be down to the fact that I kept testing the throttle on the way home, I know that you have to be careful as some additives like ethanol can kill seals and other rubber bits. a guy I us...
by ratsquid
Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: CAR OF THE MONTH
Topic: Car of the Month September 2013 - sebp75 & luvmydubs
Replies: 21
Views: 16946

Re: Car of the Month September 2013 - sebp75 & luvmydubs

Wow a draw thats mad. well done guys their two very tidy cars. whats the odds on a draw? well done
by ratsquid
Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Lawsy's B3 WGN on eBay
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Re: Lawsy's B3 WGN on eBay

theres a b3 wagon on gumtree. I'm pretty sure its still there just search b3 its the only 1
by ratsquid
Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Which bulbs
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

Re: Which bulbs

H4 they are mate I had the same problem when looking before. I have some nice smd led ones in warm white for that retro glow.
by ratsquid
Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: wont tick over when cold
Replies: 23
Views: 3385

Re: wont tick over when cold

you should be able to hear a lil hissing if its an air leak. I have the bosh flap thing I think its called l-jet if you have one of them you can pop the top off and move the white cog back a bit to lean the car out abit its spring loaded tho so dont let go of it. I guess its a sensor if its ok when ...
by ratsquid
Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Death trap
Replies: 2
Views: 725

Re: Death trap

yeah your bang on m8. I managed to get the only bolt there out and its an m8 12.5mm long 8.8 grade mild steel alan key bolt which needs a 6mm alan key. I'm replacing them with some high tensile zinc coated ones with hex heads as alan keys are just a pain in the neck. ( thought I'd put as much info a...
by ratsquid
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Rear helper springs
Replies: 9
Views: 1165

Re: Rear helper springs

I have seen them on some chinese website in different thicknesses might b dh gate or alibaba. either way they were cheap and made from poly whatever it is.

I can only find em in bulk atm. spring helpers or buffers their called. If I see em cheap I'll tell ya.
by ratsquid
Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Death trap
Replies: 2
Views: 725

Death trap

I was cleaning the car yesterday and found out that my rear seats are only held on by one bolt on the small seat and a bent clip on the other one. I want to know where I can get some seat mounting bolts from? I'll make my own clips at them ones look weak. made me shiver thinking I been driving about...
by ratsquid
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Every man is a big kid at heart
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Every man is a big kid at heart

got my special edition yesterday I wanted the collectors one but left it too long. I dont think much of the driving physics or the crosshair when free aiming. gutted that you cant have the classic buttons too but I'll warm to it
by ratsquid
Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B3 1.9 TD
Replies: 8
Views: 444

Re: B3 1.9 TD

Tou need to get on that rust mate. love the P slots btw I always wanted a set of dem. them diesels run forever a old guy near me has one and thats done 200k too