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by mini_dub
Fri Mar 17, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

Who fabricated the intake for you? The gtb setup looks interesting 'top mounted'......my own is mounted on my Highline using the normal manifold with the Darkside adaptor and a bit of chassis leg fettling. I take it you will be heat wrapping the fabricated downpipe to minimise heat under the bonnet...
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: W8 334mm brake upgrade (b5.5 non w8)
Replies: 7
Views: 9085

Re: W8 334mm brake upgrade (b5.5 non w8)

Yes been running them for along time
by mini_dub
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

vwnutant wrote:Very nice ! Progress coming along ......any shows for 2017 ?




Ant
Hopefully yea been about 2 years since it last at a show
Gazwould wrote:Shows and a drag strip...
Defiantly some drag strips for sure
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

Ok so here a few pictures of what's been going on New stock cam fitted http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/IMG_0729_zps52eklbqs.jpg New turbo http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/IMG_0764_zpshzuofdwm.jpg With body coloured compressor housing http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l30...
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

holy batman resurection...mini_dubs, are still alive? i miss your updates man...such a beautifull wagon Yea I'm still alive as is the wagon we'll sort of Been doing a fair amount of work on it recently now currently is running a top mounted grb2260vk turbo with tubular manifold and fiad 50% nozzels...
by mini_dub
Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam break in period??
Replies: 6
Views: 1934

Re: Cam break in period??

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/3824FC81-5DDD-447E-A252-19E84D57D02D_zpsttdi3znt.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/3824FC81-5DDD-447E-A252-19E84D57D02D_zpsttdi3znt.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/0690E640-7215-45DA-A5B7-33D98917363B_zps5hmnrjy0.jpe...
by mini_dub
Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam break in period??
Replies: 6
Views: 1934

Re: Cam break in period??

Yea I have used that method in the past on new engines on a scat cam for a be beetle Done some more reading and it seems just run a 2k for a few minutes to get good oil pressure in the lifters is all that's required then be gentle with it for a while like has been said! Erm iam not sure TBH the car ...
by mini_dub
Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam break in period??
Replies: 6
Views: 1934

Cam break in period??

Iam having to change the cam and lifters on my pd due to wear and was wondering if there is a break in period for it? I have used after market cam before in other things and most state a time of 20-30mins of constant revs around 2500rpm is this the same on a stock cam? I have done some searching aro...
by mini_dub
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Air-Ride... any good forums about????
Replies: 10
Views: 3633

Re: Air-Bagging... who's done it?

I bagged my B6. youll need a chassis notch for the front as your drivers side driveshaft will rub on the chassis when lowered. The is also some work that needs doing regading the upper wishbone or something on b5 variants. you newed to chop through the shock towers slightlyt i believe if i remember...
by mini_dub
Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door lock issues
Replies: 1
Views: 1123

Re: Door lock issues

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by mini_dub
Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door lock issues
Replies: 1
Views: 1123

Door lock issues

Ok so on my 05 b5.5 it started a few weeks ago where when locked the indicators wouldn't flash and if you pushed the lock button twice the passenger rear door would unlock I have replaced the lock for a new item Had the wiring checked for issues from the ccm to the rear door (non found) Scanned for ...
by mini_dub
Mon May 30, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door lock issue
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

Door lock issue

Hey So when I lock my 5.5 it no longer flashes the indicators or beeps anymore, I have also noticed that if I push the lock button twice the passenger rear door unlocks whilst all over stay locked as they should, the car seems to see that door as being locked as the alarm sounds as soon as it opened...
by mini_dub
Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4 pots 996
Replies: 27
Views: 4190

Re: 4 pots 996

You can do an oem upgrade to 345mm on the front using w8 uprights, calipers then using merc sl500 discs
It is a heavy set up and means a minimum of 17" wheel but works great
by mini_dub
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

Yea was lucky I think still no idea why I ended up like that!
More than likely going to be using a gtb 2260vk

Cheers the seats arnt as bright as they look in the pictures
by mini_dub
Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

Well it passed couple of advisorys for. Poking wheels and a air line rubbing think that's the 7th year it's passed first time

Now for some more boost :ymhug:
by mini_dub
Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.
Replies: 662
Views: 16312

Re: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.

For those who have PM'd me about the eccentric top poly bushes. Here are some pics. Off the car you can see the off set hole and the riges for the adjusting tool. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/Griggsey/Passat%20TDI%204%20Motion/DSC01154_zpsub2nfvjn.jpg On the car you can just make out how ...
by mini_dub
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Vag com lap top
Replies: 7
Views: 2076

Vag com lap top

Could someone advise me to what windows is best on a lap top to run vag com, mpps, and possibly some mapping software

Cheers chris
by mini_dub
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Instagram Name Thread
Replies: 20
Views: 24258

Re: Instagram Name Thread

B5.5 mini_dub
by mini_dub
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.
Replies: 2216
Views: 40145

Re: Mini_dubs B5.5 wagon.

Wow it's been a while from the last time I updated this, From the last up date the car has got vortex side skirts painted in textured black along with the finishing part (and the most expensive) to my us kit in the form of a us tailgate http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/bmwfree/image_zpsekvxvz6...
by mini_dub
Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Strange thread....Anxiety, anybody suffered it?
Replies: 33
Views: 6302

Re: Strange thread....Anxiety, anybody suffered it?

Yep I suffer with it (I stuck a post up a while ago about it) also taking citalopram I find it can help but it also plays with my mood quite alot, I have done cbt therapy which helped massively and recommend it, i find most situations difficult at the start but Iam. Slowly learning that if I hang ar...
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electric seats
Replies: 2
Views: 824

Electric seats

Iam.in the process of fitting electric seats just wondered what size fuse I should use for the the loom Iam making my own loom

Thanks
by mini_dub
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Will 18x9.5 alloys fit a passat b5.5???
Replies: 10
Views: 2242

Re: Will 18x9.5 alloys fit a passat b5.5???

Will fit fine but you prob going to want a 225 or 215 to clear if your going really low
by mini_dub
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR boost hose
Replies: 4
Views: 1260

Re: EGR boost hose

57mm > 51mm is the correct size
by mini_dub
Fri Jun 19, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6 speed box worth It??
Replies: 6
Views: 1727

Re: 6 speed box worth It??

Yea I have just had a quick re read of yours mate The issues I have seem to be the flywheel one failed after 8 months of being fitted and Iam sure the current one that's been in about 18months is getting noisey when I turn the car off The clutch is already an sre job and is perfect with no slip ect
by mini_dub
Fri Jun 19, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6 speed box worth It??
Replies: 6
Views: 1727

Re: 6 speed box worth It??

Is it actually stronger or the fact the diff bearings in the 6 speed suck?