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by s3dxm
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Understeer - wet and wild
Replies: 32
Views: 3149

Re: Understeer - wet and wild

Seems strange that I never have this problem........


Oh yeah.......


4Motion....... :D :D :D
by s3dxm
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Squareback Syncro
Replies: 131
Views: 1872

Re: Squareback Syncro

The beer still costs the same, I brought back 8 crates when I was over last year seeing family...

:mrgreen:

Will look int the exhaust, don't suppose you have a video of the sound? I'm only in York so will keep my eyes out for your car...... B-)
by s3dxm
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Squareback Syncro
Replies: 131
Views: 1872

Re: Squareback Syncro

stuffkez wrote: Image
Where do you get your crate of Warsteiner (German beer) from??? :-bd

Also, do you have a price and contact details for the chimney you've had put on your V6?

Ta.
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any MTB riders from up north?
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: Any MTB riders from up north?

I've just been paid out from the insurance after my Sata Cruz Blur LT was robbed from my garage... :evil: So, with the money - and the missus giving some more for my xmas pressie, I got an Orange 5 se.... Still waiting on some pedals and stuff before i can get out the trails again and shift my festi...
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any MTB riders from up north?
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: Any MTB riders from up north?

Whoa there!!!

No sweraing allowed on these forums!!! :D
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any MTB riders from up north?
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: Any MTB riders from up north?

HOLY MOLY!

Just up the road????

I've been up there last summer when I went up with my caravan on way to scotland,

It's a reet old trek......

Awsome place there at Glentress though!
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any MTB riders from up north?
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Any MTB riders from up north?

Sure I recall mentioning this somewhere here sometime before (maybe?)..... But, do we have any MTB Passat driving people here? If so, some time in the new year, would anybody be interested in having a meet up? I'm in York, but for me i'd be interested in going to: Dalby Forest Gisburn? Hamsterley? W...
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: VW Passats - and what else?
Replies: 34
Views: 4733

Re: VW Passats - and what else?

dazzler wrote:not that i can drive it yet.......
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MMMM that's nice......

Deep pockets needed for one of them...... :0
by s3dxm
Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any Motorbike riders here?
Replies: 54
Views: 4974

Re: Any Motorbike riders here?

My first road bike was a Kawasaki KLR 250 - Amsome bike, went everywhere on it, used for a year or so and got the usual 600 Bandit - first proper big bike! Had a few trials bikes and off road stuff..... After a few bigger bikes, GSXR 750, ZX9R, and 3 R1's - love them now..... Now going to have a go ...
by s3dxm
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: VW Passats - and what else?
Replies: 34
Views: 4733

VW Passats - and what else?

So, most of us are here for the same reason (I assume) :D THE VW PASSAT Apart from these machines we own/drive, i'm intersted (and just being nosey) to see: What else we drive (if we have another car or bike even). And other cars owned? - good bad and ugly.... :hyst I'll start with....... My Passat ...
by s3dxm
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: WTF??? Hope this don't belong to anybody here???
Replies: 14
Views: 460

WTF??? Hope this don't belong to anybody here???

As title......

i'm lost for words.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-T-VOLKSW ... 256ade27dd

i'm liking the 'freshly painted engine cover'...... buuuuh....... :sad:
by s3dxm
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

Re: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon

Have these coming from the home land in the new year.....

Got to love ebay.de

Done less than 1000 kilometers....

So a rare find for a 4motion.......

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by s3dxm
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: passat oem+ , now gone
Replies: 669
Views: 9365

Re: torque 777 's passat on a budget !

Just read all this thread.

GOOD WORK that man!

Gives me idea's a plenty......

And also makes me feel bad for the lack of car washing and general care my Passat is lacking..... :cry:
by s3dxm
Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

Re: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon

Ah...... my bad.....

I can honestly say - I have no idea! :-?

But they might be up for sale when new wheels fitted...
by s3dxm
Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

Re: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon

These are BBS LM 'replica' rims....

I have a somewhat understanding missus....

and a fat cat! :mrgreen:

Full size R1 - garage has a leaky roof - so it stays inside over the winter!
by s3dxm
Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

Re: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon

Just collected these today,

Stashed in the front room, waiting on coilovers to do it all in one go!

Giddy as a kipper... :mrgreen:

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by s3dxm
Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How low can I go - 4Motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 503

Re: How low can I go - 4Motion?

Awesome! :D

Those were the kinda pics i'm looking for! :D
by s3dxm
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How low can I go - 4Motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 503

Re: How low can I go - 4Motion?

Ive heard same thing about rear driveshafts and rear springs?

Thinking of fitting 19"s

Only being used a toy - so as long as its looking good, but still gets over the humps round here. I'm happy!
by s3dxm
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How low can I go - 4Motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 503

How low can I go - 4Motion?

As title again.......

Anybody done it, what can i expect?

Looking to fit some KW coilovers....

Any help or pics of cars done would be super smashin' great.

:mrgreen:
by s3dxm
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will these wheels fit my car?
Replies: 5
Views: 730

Re: Will these wheels fit my car?

They've done 1000 miles - so advertised as new..... ?

But thanks for the advice - good to know if i'm shelling out my pennies.... :)
by s3dxm
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will these wheels fit my car?
Replies: 5
Views: 730

Will these wheels fit my car?

As title, about to go purchase these 2moro! A used set of 4 19" BBS LM's Reps + Tyres. 8.5j Front ET45 9.5j Rear ET45 With tyres 235/35/19 Front 235/35/19 Streched rears I have a B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Standard 4x4 ride height at the moment. Soon to be dropped... :) Will they fit ok? Do i need spa...
by s3dxm
Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

Re: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m630/s3dxm/IMG_1108.jpg http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m630/s3dxm/IMG_1105.jpg Thinking of some BBS LM (reps) 19" And found some FK coilovers on the bay.de - My uncle lives there and can ship for free! :) Any hints, tips or suggestions for a 4motion or ...
by s3dxm
Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!
Replies: 82
Views: 1295

My B5.5 2.8 V6 4Motion Wagon - Been a while.... New Chimney!

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One of my first posts here showing my bus......

Well, here it is,

Have plans when funds allow......

Car is fully standard apart from my Reg and Pressed plates......

More to follow.....
by s3dxm
Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TOW BAR help???
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: TOW BAR help???

Thanks for the info......

Best keep a look out for a 4WD Bar then? B)


Anyone? :roll:
by s3dxm
Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TOW BAR help???
Replies: 3
Views: 381

TOW BAR help???

Wonder if anyone can help..... I'm picking up my B5.5 4motion the morrow..... :hyst I'm looking into buying a towbar........ BUT There are diffent numbers for 2WD models and 4motion...... Whats the difference??? Do I risk buying a standard one for a 2WD model and hope it will fit, or will it be a no...