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by Chogg
Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tuning a 2.0 115bhp engine
Replies: 14
Views: 1640

Re: Tuning a 2.0 115bhp engine

So I really should have held out for a 130 16v then? Oh well. The car is clean enough on the outside and just needs a good clean inside so not too much of a problem. Thanks for the replies. :)
by Chogg
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tuning a 2.0 115bhp engine
Replies: 14
Views: 1640

Tuning a 2.0 115bhp engine

I will have a 2 litre 115bhp 8v engine when I pick my car up and tbh the figures compared to my 1.8 mondeo are poo. What can I do to up the power out? Can these be de-catted, K&N panel or induction kit or any other things to make them a bit more gutsy? I'm thinking I should have gone for a 130bh...
by Chogg
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor Headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: Poor Headlights

What bulb is the dipped beam on a 5.5? I have got an h7 kit sat here from my mondeo that I can fit if that is the right bulb? If not then I may well get the right bulb size. Also, do you use the standard wiring and fuses as on the mondeo it was needed to up the fuses and adviseable to make a switche...
by Chogg
Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Joining the Vdub ranks
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: Joining the Vdub ranks

Thanks for the welcome mate :)

I assume normal [im g] [/ img] photobucket links work? I haunt one of the big mondeo forums so not new the the forum idea :D
by Chogg
Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Joining the Vdub ranks
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Joining the Vdub ranks

Hi all, I'm picking up my first VW on Saturday after only ever owning fords. I have had a few cars with my last 3 being Mondeos. I'm getting a Passat B5.5 at the weekend and looking forward to it. I love the way the dash lights up and the general feel of the car. It's a 2l saloon SE in dark metallic...