1997 AEB 1.8 Turbo, in Fjord Blue.
Stock engine, FSH, full Service and MOT at time of purchase.
SE pack, climatronic, synchro alloys, grey cloth trim.
Although 140k (motorway) miles she runs smooth and returns 35-40mpg!
Im definately a fan of german OEM+ previous cars were euro look Mk3 Polos and 106 GTi. I couldnt keep her totally standard for too long:
Debadged grill
Debadged rear (leaving VW)
Personalised number plates
VW Flip blade key cut and correct freq fob / immobilizer transponder sorted
Genuine VAG Leather passat gear stick from the correct era
Audi S4 Avus II alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 225/45/R17 rubber 8)
Blaupunkt Calgary OEM style headunit with optional line in cable for Ipod
Cambelt, rollers, tensioner, waterpump impeller changed
Replaced the interior blower motor for a brand new valeo one from ebay @ £52 delivered
How she looks at the moment (last night!) :
- Sorry for poor photo I will grab some more at weekend
Future mods planned (just moved house and now strapped for cash!):
-40mm shocks/springs - suggestions?
UPSOLUTE remap - safe 190bhp ideally
custom black rear VW badge, black VW badge front grill (prob do this at bugjam over the weekend)
Fjord blue rubbing strips with Jap. bumper insert
OEM look steering column boost guage/pod
and ... probably more
Its been really helpful being a member here, everyone seems friendly and keen to assist in any problems or queries. Thanks to everyone, really appreciated. Perhaps we need ukpassats.co.uk car stickers? has this been done already?
Feedback and comments welcome of course.
Christian