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by yogib5
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?
Replies: 22
Views: 1276

Re: what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?

I have a 1.8t estate 2003.....and about 24/26 around town taking it easy....on the motorway ....low 30s
by yogib5
Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New to Passats
Replies: 6
Views: 637

Re: New to Passats

Hi Tony and welcome...it might just be that the shockers...( otherwise known as dampers ) might be just tied and soft....new shocks all round SHOULD help it .... About the " tweek" it could have been remapped.....very popular on the diesels is yours the 130 bhp model ?? if so then these ar...
by yogib5
Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Huge sale on at halfraud's and max power kits available
Replies: 17
Views: 2256

Re: Huge sale on at halfraud's and max power kits available

Not exactly fast and furious Tokyo drift....

But each to there own really

If that catches on over here....im going to run away with the circus

Sorry I know this post has died a bit...but had to comment... :hyst
by yogib5
Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: how many miles do you get to the tank in your W8
Replies: 19
Views: 1267

Re: how many miles do you get to the tank in your W8

No idea how you guys get so much mpg....I had a passat tdi 130.... Before my 1.8t

I was only getting 35 mpg with that on the motorway....30 round town

Im 44 and I've yet to get a car that I can get 40 mpg... :hyst
by yogib5
Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: how many miles do you get to the tank in your W8
Replies: 19
Views: 1267

Re: how many miles do you get to the tank in your W8

Yep...i only get 24/26 with my 1.8T
by yogib5
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 estate roof drain help
Replies: 12
Views: 1160

Re: B5.5 estate roof drain help

Mine do exactly the same mate.. I just put a bit silicon on.....

Job done
by yogib5
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: sport suspension query ???
Replies: 9
Views: 834

Re: sport suspension query ???

Thankyou guys...I do appreciate your comments....ill look into the bilstein ones...forgot to mention It has 85000 on the clock


Yogi
by yogib5
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will I get busted if I put these on?
Replies: 19
Views: 1911

Re: RE: Will I get busted if I put these on?

Adam wrote:It means he has waaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy to much money, a very big ego, a very small penis and a very short time left on the road without getting pulled ;)
Sent from my Nokia Lumia using Board Express

Rofl.....nice one

And yes your soooooo right
by yogib5
Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tow bar
Replies: 10
Views: 987

Re: Tow bar

Posting the tow bar mate would cost a fortune....there heavy and bulky....im only saying this cos I've just taking one off I made this post mate....not the seller....hope I haven't made any confusion....I was just commenting on the post cost.... I do hope I haven't stopped a sale aswell.... Oups so...
by yogib5
Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: sport suspension query ???
Replies: 9
Views: 834

sport suspension query ???

Hi guys...my passat 2003 estate sport seems to have very spongy suspension...my mate has a saloon and his feels a lot more firm.... So....can I get upgrade coils and shocks without lowering the car....I scrape every hump now so I don't want it any lower...would just buying and fitting standard...spr...
by yogib5
Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tow bar
Replies: 10
Views: 987

Re: Tow bar

Posting the tow bar mate would cost a fortune....there heavy and bulky....im only saying this cos I've just taking one off
by yogib5
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8 turbo dump valve
Replies: 10
Views: 1404

Re: 1.8 turbo dump valve

I have a forge 008 dv on mine....and im pleased it's quiet....you have to turn radio/heater fan off to here it.....there is nothing worse in my opinion than that dump sound....its so cheap....
by yogib5
Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Stereo DEAD?!?!
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Re: Stereo DEAD?!?!

Ahhhhhh !!!! That's why It wouldn't work......it was turned "off"

:hyst :hyst
by yogib5
Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: coil pack
Replies: 7
Views: 484

Re: coil pack

phone your local vw garage up....just tell them your reg number and there might have been flagged up for a recall...you never know you might hit lucky and get them done for nothing..

I did
by yogib5
Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: getting custom made ss exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 1175

Re: getting custom made ss exhaust

Agree about the turbo...... But to get the most out of the extra power from the upgraded turbo....I would need bigger injectors...fmic...free flow exhaust.....and not to mention I've still got standard brakes/suspension Tbh that would probably run into a couple of thousand to get it ALL upgraded So ...
by yogib5
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: getting custom made ss exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 1175

Re: getting custom made ss exhaust

Good to know that mate...there was a 10 week waiting list for AAS...or a few day's at tyre spot. ( powerflow ) ....looks to me that aas is a lot better system...I did think that aswel about the owner.....lol....but everyone is different I suppose Btw...is it load mate ??? Cos I'm wanting mine as qui...
by yogib5
Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: getting custom made ss exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 1175

Re: getting custom made ss exhaust

Did that include the downpipe ???

If it did then thats cheap.!!!
And how much was the flange ??
by yogib5
Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: getting custom made ss exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 1175

getting custom made ss exhaust

Hi guys....I've got some other posts on me getting a upgraded ko4,-015 turbo......but after a re-think....I'm going to ditch that idea.( mainly because of expense) And im getting a custom made ss exhaust....from aas in Newcastle...they do exhausts for touring cars...track cars.... ...and at £420 al...
by yogib5
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AMD - Essex remap?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: AMD - Essex remap?

I've been told that the revo maps are more aggressive lower down....then tailor off higher up.....I would deffo go with the AMD custom map....if I lived closer.....

Got mine done at revolutions performance....stage 1....remap....panel filter and forge 008 dv for £400
by yogib5
Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AMD - Essex remap?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: AMD - Essex remap?

What I've heard....there one of the best....there have been remapping cars since time began...my mate took his car down to get remapped......

15 years ago lol

I know they are custom maps aswel...they also do revo maps
by yogib5
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clutch Prices.. Info Please
Replies: 25
Views: 1406

Re: Clutch Prices.. Info Please

Im interested in this post aswel.....I've got 86 k on the clock....it's a 1.8t 2003.....and is starting to bite right at the top...would I need to get a dmf aswell ???

Sorry don't mean to hijack your post theguvnor
by yogib5
Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Halfrauds garage prices are unbelievable!!!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 4125

Re: Halfrauds garage prices are unbelievable!!!!!

:esm :esm :esm halfords prices to troop movements to MPs....lol ...all within 3 posts....

I agree tho....WHEN it does kick off..let's see if Osbourne and co are still saying that's it's Labour's fault....and see if them bankers still get there bonuses !!!
by yogib5
Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Big brakes upgrade
Replies: 15
Views: 1004

Re: Big brakes upgrade

Legally mate not much you can do.....but...... You Do have the advantage of knowing where he lives..... If you phone him again just put 141 before his number...then he wont know its you.....if all else's fails cut your losses and just sell them yourself....as 288mm discs Could the 288 discs not be s...
by yogib5
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what do you all think of this ko4 015
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

Re: what do you all think of this ko4 015

That particular ko3s won't fit my passat......only ko3 hybrid or ko4 015
by yogib5
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what do you all think of this ko4 015
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

Re: what do you all think of this ko4 015

I've been getting prices for them mate...

These are full reconditioned and 12 months warranty.....and the guy said they only use the best parts and are fully tested before leaving...and fully balanced what Ever that means ...

Ko4 015...£695 + vat.......250 bhp
Ko3 hybrid. £525 + vat.......210 bhp