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by dopeman1979
Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Should I drop my B6 Estate with Eibach springs?
Replies: 8
Views: 1682

Re: Should I drop my B6 Estate with Eibach springs?

Hi, I have a Passat Estate RLine (2010) It has standard springs with Monte Carlo 17" wheels. The gap between the top of all the tyres and arches is about 60mm. I have purchased Eibach Pro springs which should drop it about 30mm. I'm hesitant to fit them because I don't want to ruin the overall...
by dopeman1979
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Suspension options
Replies: 17
Views: 3287

Re: Suspension options

Still got this ongoing, need to sort something. Been quoted £1k for set of heavy duty rear springs, shocks and stock fronts. Is the Sport model naturally lower than standard? Looking at the Eibach Pro kit they are saying it comes with 30mm front and rear drop. Would that be lower than what my car ...
by dopeman1979
Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello from London
Replies: 10
Views: 457

Re: Hello from London

Thanks. Interior is simple. Will do the usual chrome, cluster, b7 steering wheel, leather sport seats upgrade etc....
Right now more concerned about a good polish and maybe different turbo and a remap to go with it... :D
by dopeman1979
Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello from London
Replies: 10
Views: 457

Hello from London

Hello, I'm Tibor from London and i think its time to show my car.... after 6months active on the forum :-P So Here we go Passat b6 2007 (you can tell by the reg but this will soon come off for a private one) engine is the 170hp BMR, with DPF off, egr off and remapped, plus DSG remapped also eibach p...
by dopeman1979
Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: asking a big favour please
Replies: 29
Views: 5724

Re: asking a big favour please

me2... good luck
by dopeman1979
Wed May 11, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Double to single fascia pocket
Replies: 2
Views: 1685

Re: Double to single fascia pocket

yep
by dopeman1979
Sat May 07, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front side loud rattle
Replies: 26
Views: 3550

Re: Front side loud rattle

engine mount 1oo%... been there, done that
by dopeman1979
Fri May 06, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 BMR Inlet Manifold
Replies: 35
Views: 11707

Re: B6 BMR Inlet Manifold

september 2007 BMR, same cast intake manifold
by dopeman1979
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Which Car Has Disappointed You The Most?
Replies: 24
Views: 4836

Re: Which Car Has Disappointed You The Most?

aman23 wrote:1.6 Ford Focus petrol, was fairly new at the time (2008) and only 20k on the clock. Very plastic inside, and the engine was awful. Excellent stability/handling though but that was probably due to the lack of power.
had one too and felt the same... was suprise how good it handled
by dopeman1979
Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: DSG Clutch issue 2007 Tdi
Replies: 6
Views: 1144

Re: DSG Clutch issue 2007 Tdi

tell us a bit more will dsg act the same when engine cold or warm? most likely not, its worst when its warm, no? do you get that feeling like when you take off, car tends to have moment of hesitation, but once the car moved forward its ok? just asking as i had the same symptoms and turned out to be ...
by dopeman1979
Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Which Car Has Disappointed You The Most?
Replies: 24
Views: 4836

Re: Which Car Has Disappointed You The Most?

2004 bmw 318ci.... always wanted one and finally sold my b5 audi 115pd just to buy one of these.... same mileage, 18inch alloys sport seats, cruise control etc.... best looking car ever, in a dark grey m tech 2 etc... took more oil and coolant then fuel, leaking oil from everywhere, timing jumped, c...
by dopeman1979
Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: some issues and some interesting things i have found..
Replies: 7
Views: 2252

Re: some issues and some interesting things i have found..

switch esp off and you can rev it as high as you want
by dopeman1979
Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

Re: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please

Gazwould wrote:77mm problem oil pump drive also found in some CR up to 2010.

No definite engine codes to avoid as seems random .
true, make sure you get the right one
by dopeman1979
Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

Re: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please

Polo6n1600i wrote: Just make sure your facia panel on the gearbox doesnt go porous and start to leak (this can happen if the splash guard has been removed & left off - like mine, but only £23 for a new one from VW)
yeah, forgot that too. done it on mine
by dopeman1979
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

Re: Looking to buy my wife a B6 Estate DSG advice please

i have one, b6 estate dsg 07reg and 170hp. bought it 2 years ago with 5k. not for sale, just a short story. being the 07model, still has the pd engine, problematic oil pump hex, and dpf. the very day i bought it car broke down, clogged dpf putting back pressure on turbo... removed dpf, brand new tur...
by dopeman1979
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What are these buttons??
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Re: What are these buttons??

top is for turning off interior movement sensor... ex you wanna lock your car and leave dog cat child inside and dont want the alarm to go on.
bottom is the anti tow alarm... ex alarm goes on if car position changes... also can be turned off
by dopeman1979
Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 140bhp or 170bhp?
Replies: 18
Views: 2942

Re: 140bhp or 170bhp?

got mine remaped, bmr 170 dpf dsg. now around 205hp (with proof) no dpf, no smoke and really good mpg. well worth the money. is a heavy car but once moving it can be a suprise for more flashy cars....
by dopeman1979
Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Filters
Replies: 5
Views: 1279

Re: Filters

mann always
by dopeman1979
Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: DSG question
Replies: 4
Views: 1181

Re: DSG question

make sure oil was changed... mine doesnt do any funny noises
by dopeman1979
Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Help Vw Passat in goes in limp mode
Replies: 29
Views: 5697

Re: Help Vw Passat in goes in limp mode

gsf cheaper. its a2h job. aprox 50£ for labour.
by dopeman1979
Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Help Vw Passat in goes in limp mode
Replies: 29
Views: 5697

Re: Help Vw Passat in goes in limp mode

buy the part and go to an indy. half price
by dopeman1979
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anyone Know If Vag com/VCDS will scan a Ford Galaxy ??
Replies: 10
Views: 2396

Re: Anyone Know If Vag com/VCDS will scan a Ford Galaxy ??

sorry guys, i made a mistake. it does work. and this is also 100%. was too tired this afternoon to think
by dopeman1979
Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: TPS
Replies: 8
Views: 2066

Re: TPS

where u from? what do you need? i got one just round the corner. nw9 london