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by firehawk
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9737

Re: illuminated vents?

3B0 m8
by firehawk
Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9737

Re: illuminated vents?

both exactly the same m8. The b5.5s got indicator mirrors after 2004 but up to then, b5 and b5.5 use the same mirrors.
by firehawk
Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9737

Re: illuminated vents?

put a very small flat blade screwdriver in behind the bulb then another one in the front of it and lever up
by firehawk
Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9737

Re: illuminated vents?

yes but they are about 3 quid each. i siliconed some red LED's in the bulb holes and wired them instead. they work just as well if not better
by firehawk
Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9737

Re: illuminated vents?

my 2002 SE pd130 has them
by firehawk
Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: PLEASE PIN!! STOLEN PASSAT GL5 ESTATE BATH BRISTOL AREA
Replies: 25
Views: 4693

Re: PLEASE PIN!! STOLEN PASSAT GL5 ESTATE BATH BRISTOL AREA

Andy R wrote:The answer is no sadly no trace at all apart from the fact it was ting on an anpr camera in Trowbridge Wiltshire that night and my license that was in the car was found in Frome a cou[ple of day later.
Wudnt be surprised if it was a frome'ite that nicked it.
by firehawk
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Would like some opinions on what Alloys to buy.
Replies: 13
Views: 1612

Re: Would like some opinions on what Alloys to buy.

powdercoat the steelies white
by firehawk
Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Glow Plug Light flashing after engine starts
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

Re: Glow Plug Light flashing after engine starts

check you brakelights aren't on permanently and also that they do work when they should. it may sound stupid but have a look. mine was because of a fault code from the brakelight switch when the servo jammed. even with it fixed and the switch position reset, the light kept flashing. it just needed t...
by firehawk
Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear Lights on a B5?
Replies: 10
Views: 1772

Re: Rear Lights on a B5?

estate yes, saloon no
by firehawk
Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: hid kits
Replies: 15
Views: 2792

Re: hid kits

yep
by firehawk
Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: How to remove brake disc?
Replies: 6
Views: 2136

Re: How to remove brake disc?

not every car no. some fords and peugeots/citroens etc dont have to have the carrier removed
by firehawk
Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: How to remove brake disc?
Replies: 6
Views: 2136

Re: How to remove brake disc?

you will need to remove the caliper carrier which has 2 bolts on the back.
by firehawk
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: MY CAR MAKES DIESEL LOL
Replies: 7
Views: 1400

Re: MY CAR MAKES DIESEL LOL

i've ghone from 475 MTE to 680 MTE before now. it is a good feeling but doesn't last long when you boot it
by firehawk
Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: LED stripes and Fog lights question
Replies: 3
Views: 1230

Re: LED stripes and Fog lights question

you can fit an LED strip between your headlight and the bonnet. they fit perfectly and look good. IIRC, you want a 33 led strip with each led spaced at 1cm. you can buy longer ones and trim them down. this is usually alot cheaper
by firehawk
Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Catalytic Converter?
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Catalytic Converter?

a 3rd party cat will not make your car noisier. my pd130 is fitted with a de-cat and the car is no noisier than standard apart from the slightly addictive turbo whistle
by firehawk
Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: BIGGEST BREAKFAST IN THE WORLD!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3344

Re: BIGGEST BREAKFAST IN THE WORLD!!!!

that aint no big breakfast. this is a big breakfast - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... world.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by firehawk
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear light b5.5 led puzzled
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Re: rear light b5.5 led puzzled

b5.5 lights fit a b5 so i guess they would fit the other way round too
by firehawk
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting a Multifunction wheel...
Replies: 18
Views: 2807

Re: Fitting a Multifunction wheel...

the sport is definately thicker. i didn't like using the 4 spoke for long periods because my hands would ache but the 3 spoke is just right
by firehawk
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Bank Holiday Weekend
Replies: 35
Views: 4607

Re: Bank Holiday Weekend

i was the first to reply with master or slave cyliner in his thread \m/
by firehawk
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Bank Holiday Weekend
Replies: 35
Views: 4607

Re: Bank Holiday Weekend

veedubjunky wrote:Bingo! I knew it would be the slave cylinder!!
Do I win a price? :ymhug:
and me :-bd
by firehawk
Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting a Multifunction wheel...
Replies: 18
Views: 2807

Re: Fitting a Multifunction wheel...

it will. i have a mk4 wheel in mine
by firehawk
Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Fly eyes light tinting rears done
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Re: Fly eyes light tinting rears done

i wonder what it would look like on the front. it may scare a few people at first :hyst
by firehawk
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Fly eyes light tinting rears done
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Re: Fly eyes light tinting rears done

it does look good. i've got the same on mine. i wasn't sure at first but now i quite like them
by firehawk
Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Got Double din??? INFO
Replies: 19
Views: 5143

Re: Got Double din??? INFO

rod the cod wrote: and second image is anti theft mode Image
how does that work then? is that with the faceplate off or does it flip round to look like a plain unit?
by firehawk
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Silicon PIAA or similar bendy wiper blades!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3627

Re: Silicon PIAA or similar bendy wiper blades!!!

you can get a pair of genuine bosch ones off the bay for under £20. i have them and haven't had any probs