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by Blimmer2007
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Re: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo

New boots!!!!

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by Blimmer2007
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Re: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo

Found at last!!!

Here is a sneaky peek of my new purchase (before cleaning and refurb!)

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by Blimmer2007
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lowering springs
Replies: 10
Views: 1775

Re: Lowering springs

Just ordered 40mm Jamex myself but i believe they also do a 30mm set!!!!
by Blimmer2007
Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:53 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Re: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo

sorry blimmer this is your thread of course mate, although you could take it as a mini how to if you wanna do the rest of your bulbs :roll: :mrgreen: Cheers bloke :lol: The Vanity light bulbs are Led ones I bought, not tinted, and I have bought some blue glass paint to do the tiny, over passenger d...
by Blimmer2007
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Re: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo

And here they are, apologies as Car is filthy and still in a state of transition!!! (i.e. not lowered, dirty and wheels are in need of refurb!!!)

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by Blimmer2007
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Re: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo

They are on the way, Promise!!!!
by Blimmer2007
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!
Replies: 28
Views: 797

Bridgwater B5 1.8 Turbo - Updated!!

Hi guys, Thought I would start to document my 'sat. Bought it just over a year ago now and immediately decided I wanted to modify!!! Have done bits and pieces to cars all my life but with the onset of a severe case of family have been more sensible over the last few years!!!! As soon as I picked up ...
by Blimmer2007
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lower grill in bumper........
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: Lower grill in bumper........

Try these guys mate, have ordered stuff from them before and they are all good!!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Silverwagen-Di ... ec0Q2em322
by Blimmer2007
Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Central locking problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Central looking problem

Sounds like a sticky solenoid?????
by Blimmer2007
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:43 am
Forum: UKP- REGIONAL MEETS: MIDLANDS, SOUTHERN, SCOTLAND ...
Topic: WEST COUNTRY/CORNISH AREA UKP MEET
Replies: 94
Views: 44001

Re: WEST COUNTRY/CORNISH AREA UKP MEET

muthawhat wrote:balls... just seen this! 12 th july go well?



Any plans to do another south west kinda thang? I'd be up for it :)
Me too!!
by Blimmer2007
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Wheels
Replies: 0
Views: 522

New Wheels

Hi guys a little help needed!!! I am currently running standard 15" sport alloys on my 1.8T B5 (99). I have a chance of buying some VW W8 split rim alloys (17") and was wondering if I am gonna need spacers etc? The car is currently at standard ride height but soon to be lowered by 40mm and...
by Blimmer2007
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1930

Re: Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!

Definately made my mind up now to get a Longlife exhaust now. I too have a K&N panel filter so I'm glad it makes it a bit throatier. Wonder if it'll make my dump valve louder too? I'm thinking of getting a Hoffmann sports cat at the same time to get the maximum power, then get it re-mapped but ...
by Blimmer2007
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1930

Re: Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!

Paid £280 for the back part (single box) When they had it up on the ramp he showed me where it would be fitted from, decided to replace the downpipe too (from the CAT backwards) to get rid of the horrible flexi bit which I have had trouble with in the past, stumped up an extra £150 for that!! Soun...
by Blimmer2007
Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1930

Stainless Exhaust Fitted!!!

Hi all, Just thought I would put this up for anyone who is interested. Took a trip to Longlife today to have my new stainless steel exhaust fitted today!! Guys there really know their stuff and did a fabulous job!! Very professional finish and sounds fantastic (stereo was off all the way home!!!). T...
by Blimmer2007
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: K&N Panel Filter
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Re: K&N Panel Filter

Cheers guys, panel it is!!!!
by Blimmer2007
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: K&N Panel Filter
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

K&N Panel Filter

Where is the cheapest place to get one boys???

Looked on ebay any other options???

Also am erring on the side of panel but is induction as good an option??

Cheers
by Blimmer2007
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VAG-COM
Replies: 1
Views: 505

Re: VAG-COM

Just seen the code scans thread which answers my question!!!!
by Blimmer2007
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VAG-COM
Replies: 1
Views: 505

VAG-COM

Hers one for the Vag-Com guys, I have obtained a copy of the software but as yet have no cable. Found this one on Ebay and wanted to make sure it is right for me!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-409-1-KKL-VAG-COM-OBD-2-II-VW-AUDI-SKODA-SEAT-Cable_W0QQitemZ190329451002QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tool...
by Blimmer2007
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Standard Gamma Unit issue
Replies: 3
Views: 667

Re: Standard Gamma Unit issue

Cool, will check it out!! Am intending to replace head unit but dont want too till I know aerial is ok.
by Blimmer2007
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Standard Gamma Unit issue
Replies: 3
Views: 667

Standard Gamma Unit issue

I have a V reg 1.8T with the standard head unit and seperate cd player. Reception on FM has always been ok but not the best and I have no AM at all (no live footie for me!!!). Anyone have any idea why this should be??? The aerial I had originally was a bit knackered so replaced with a new VW one, st...
by Blimmer2007
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: good bit of info i have found (CCM HELP)
Replies: 11
Views: 1689

Re: good bit of info i have found (CCM HELP)

I am in the situation where I have bought a car that has only one key - and the remote element of that key isn't working. I currently have to unlock and get the key in the ignition sharpish or otherwise the alarm goes off. If I buy another key will I be able to program it in the manner you describe...
by Blimmer2007
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: good bit of info i have found (CCM HELP)
Replies: 11
Views: 1689

Re: good bit of info i have found (CCM HELP)

"Nearly finished. I waited at the garage whilst they took it in and after 10 mins returned and asked for my spare key, which of course I did not bring. They said therefore that they could not program the CCM etc, however, I could do it myself… What? I said. All you need to do is place one ke...
by Blimmer2007
Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: exhaust flexi
Replies: 6
Views: 1681

Re: exhaust flexi

Quick update..... .........looks like a bitch of a job!! Thought I would get the car jacked up and see the lie of the land before having at it tomorrow!! The 3 lines in the Haynes manual don't do it justice!!! The 3 bolts anchoring the down pipe are gonna be mighty hard to shift me thinks. Anyone kn...
by Blimmer2007
Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: exhaust flexi
Replies: 6
Views: 1681

Re: exhaust flexi

Just about to start this myself, got a new one off ebay for £46 (pipe with flexi bit) so will let you know how it goes!!!