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by dazzler
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: UKP- REGIONAL MEETS: MIDLANDS, SOUTHERN, SCOTLAND ...
Topic: SOUTHERN AREA UKP MEET
Replies: 117
Views: 57622

Re: SOUTHERN AREA UKP MEET

How about the Sir Walter Tyrrell as a meeting point. Slap bang between Southampton and bournemouth on the A31. A family friendly pub. good food and best of all a massive car park (and they dont mind groups). Used to go there for bike meets. Im good for pretty much any Sat or Sun. If someone has an i...
by dazzler
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: UKP- REGIONAL MEETS: MIDLANDS, SOUTHERN, SCOTLAND ...
Topic: SOUTHERN AREA UKP MEET
Replies: 117
Views: 57622

Re: SOUTHERN AREA UKP MEET

im noticing more and more and more cars from the poole, southampton portsmouth area... surely we can come up with a meeting point.....
by dazzler
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Silver b5.5 in Southampton
Replies: 0
Views: 362

Re: Silver b5.5 in Southampton

If only it was blue it could have been me :roll: ... fame will come one day :hyst
I think i have seen the car tho, same area. But im noticing more and more modded passats every week.

you were a long way from home??
by dazzler
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Silver b5.5 in Southampton
Replies: 0
Views: 362

Re: Silver b5.5 in Southampton

If only it was blue it could have been me :roll: ... fame will come one day :hyst
I think i have seen the car tho, same area. But im noticing more and more modded passats every week.

you were a long way from home??
by dazzler
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Sick of this country
Replies: 13
Views: 1658

Re: Sick of this country

what kinda camera got you? im guessing a mobile one? there has been a debate about this in my local. then a local copper told us something not everyone realises. the reason being did you know different vans have different speed limits? for instance an astravan can go faster on the same dual carriage...
by dazzler
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anybody work with stainless steel?
Replies: 7
Views: 1258

Re: Anybody work with stainless steel?

Chequer plate is a specific pattern but has become a generic name for patterned walkway plate. look on tinterweb for companies like aalco or rightons. They will show images of what's available. When you find what you want look to see if there is metalsupermarket near you. They will cut to size what ...
by dazzler
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Something special on eBay
Replies: 10
Views: 1385

Re: Something special on eBay

thats not to far from me......hmmm might go have a look
by dazzler
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anybody work with stainless steel?
Replies: 7
Views: 1258

Re: Anybody work with stainless steel?

I do. What you thinking of?
by dazzler
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What my mot man said about HIDs
Replies: 1
Views: 598

What my mot man said about HIDs

I saw recently on here and elsewhere an email thats been doing the rounds concerning fitting HIDs and how it will affect your mot. So i thought i would ask my mot guy. First thing he said was "I run them in my car and would recommend that you get some. ". One of the best things he has done...
by dazzler
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: air freshener
Replies: 22
Views: 2761

Re: air freshener

lemon poppy coral for me. have used them for years.
by dazzler
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: would you?????
Replies: 17
Views: 1524

Re: would you?????

Its personal choice so you can get what YOU like.
But for me I've seen better for cheaper. Another thing i noticed it said "style" check they ain't cheap copies made of cheese..
by dazzler
Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: advice re running costs wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 1458

Re: advice re running costs wanted

Exactly. Insurance is personal and Im sure others will say they pay less and others will ask how its so cheap.

But back to the debate....
I say get the best you can afford and enjoy it.
by dazzler
Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: advice re running costs wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 1458

Re: advice re running costs wanted

like i said.. i love mine. ok its 0-60 wont set records but it cruises oh so nice. tax bands vary due to year (pre 2001 are cheaper?) Someone here should be able to clarify tho. mines a 53 plate so just paid £130 for six months. as for insurance thats personal to you. im 36, full no claims, with th...
by dazzler
Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: advice re running costs wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 1458

Re: advice re running costs wanted

sounds like this is turning into a debate of petrol vs diesel.. i have a 2.0l se 130 petrol est. all though some think its under powered i love it. i average 35 mpg, cheap enough to insure to. had it two years and nothing drastic has gone wrong. but the way this debate is going, talking about power ...
by dazzler
Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: another scan tool question.
Replies: 5
Views: 1316

Re: another scan tool question.

thanks for the advice.
now gotta check the piggy bank.....
by dazzler
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: another scan tool question.
Replies: 5
Views: 1316

Re: another scan tool question.

the one ive been looking at does that kinda thing Phil but was only about 20 quid plus p+p. just wondering how good they were.
at that price i guess its worth a shot
by dazzler
Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: another scan tool question.
Replies: 5
Views: 1316

another scan tool question.

thought of getting a code reader ( have seen plenty on fleabay) but after just reading a post about one a moment ago it has given me second thoughts.
has anyone brought one, and to what outcome. any reccomendations on ones to buy or avoid.

thanks for looking
Darrell
by dazzler
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 195

Re: Newbie

where abouts in southampton are you?
by dazzler
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: **HELLO FROM A NEW PASSAT OWNER**
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Re: **HELLO FROM A NEW PASSAT OWNER**

ssssh....dont tell Ant :wink:
by dazzler
Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: new love for mg zr haha
Replies: 13
Views: 1851

Re: new love for mg zr haha

austin metro's...i wish i could get all of them together and have one big bonfire.
dont know why i just do. :-??
by dazzler
Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Key only popens drivers door
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Re: Key only popens drivers door

Mine does the same. Has only done this since the battery went flat (car was of the road for 6 months). not bothered by it but if someone has an answer would be appreciated.
by dazzler
Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Car tax??
Replies: 9
Views: 1623

Re: Car tax??

53 Plate estate. Inky blue. 18s dropped 40mm.
by dazzler
Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What mods for your car in 2011
Replies: 27
Views: 2361

Re: What mods for your car in 2011

de-badged grill ( hopefully santa will bring me one),
tinted windows,
respray,
keeping more than quarter of a tank of fuel in it
by dazzler
Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Car tax??
Replies: 9
Views: 1623

Re: Car tax??

southampton indeed. holbury to be precise. but work in bitterne manor. where you at?
could have been the snow slowing things down
by dazzler
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Car tax??
Replies: 9
Views: 1623

Re: Car tax??

if the car is currently on the road, you will need the tax reminder, which usually comes 3 weeks before your current tax expires. MOT and insurance. if the car has been declared SORN you need MOT cert, V5 and insurance cert but the post office will tax it from THAT day ( for instance if you did it t...