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by albeano
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: COILOVERS FITTED
Replies: 8
Views: 1617

Re: COILOVERS FITTED

i would go lower but i keep bottoming out..
by albeano
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: COILOVERS FITTED
Replies: 8
Views: 1617

Re: COILOVERS FITTED

having a ramp is brilliant no more lying on my back in the rain lol
i loosened the bolts and re-tighten when lowered .
rides fine a little bouncy but they were cheap and im getting old and fat so my moobs do move a little more now ...
by albeano
Mon Aug 19, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: COILOVERS FITTED
Replies: 8
Views: 1617

Re: COILOVERS FITTED

they are pro sport but are made in the same factory i was told i have 230mm from underside of larger adjuster ring to end of shock body hope this helps this has given me a subtle 30mm drop on the front and 60mm on the back with the adjuster wound all the way down.. but i do stand in at 21 stone so i...
by albeano
Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: COILOVERS FITTED
Replies: 8
Views: 1617

COILOVERS FITTED

Well it took me while to get it done had to cut out 3 bolts which would not come free.. and then had the mis-fortune of not knowing how low they would sit and getting the car stuck on my dads ramp... so all had to come out again to be adjusted .. im still not 100% on the front but the back is as low...
by albeano
Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: coilover fitting guide
Replies: 1
Views: 617

coilover fitting guide

is there a sticky for this i have a 2004 passat b5.5
by albeano
Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: jom bonnet bra does not fit ..
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: jom bonnet bra does not fit ..

strange ...i took it back today for a refund today and tried 3 more and they all would not let the bonnet close
by albeano
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: tdi induction kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1022

tdi induction kit

has anyone seen or produced a decent looking induction kit for their tdi passat
i would like it to look like its supposed to be there not just a stuck on cone filter
i don't mind the agricultural sound and as i live in Cornwall i should fit right in with all the tractors..
by albeano
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: which coilovers guys on budget?
Replies: 25
Views: 3445

Re: which coilovers guys on budget?

thanks albeano thats the kind of info I was after, not being told they are poo stay away etc, ive ordered the joms so i guess ill find out shortly thats cool .. my theory was i only want to go 40mm at the mo and i cant warrant spending out 500+ for a brand name all i do is drive to and fro work and...
by albeano
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: jom bonnet bra does not fit ..
Replies: 5
Views: 968

jom bonnet bra does not fit ..

Anybody else had this issue i havee seen loads with them on but my bonnet will not close with it on
by albeano
Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will these performance mods make much difference?
Replies: 10
Views: 1207

Re: Will these performance mods make much difference?

i have the print out i will get it scanned and post it up
celtic tuning was the company i used to get it mapped
by albeano
Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: which coilovers guys on budget?
Replies: 25
Views: 3445

Re: which coilovers guys on budget?

i have just ordered a set for mine today .. i went for pro sport coilys @180 notes apparently they are made in the same factory as jom but what my mate said was , as they are not a true coilover but an uprated shock in a coilover body... when people run them as low as they can go they tend to rattle...
by albeano
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:05 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front knocking
Replies: 4
Views: 1320

Re: Front knocking

i bought the whole kit off ebay for less than 100 quid delivered just make sure you find out if you have 16mm or 20mm ball joints
by albeano
Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will these performance mods make much difference?
Replies: 10
Views: 1207

Re: Will these performance mods make much difference?

I HAD MINE REMAPPED YESTERDAY WENT FROM 145 TO 176BHP
egr delete kit made no difference to the power output
but my maf is faulty and they reckon with a geniune vag one my power will raise to 187 bhp
i have a cat and standard exhaust with a paper filter but i do have the allard egr delete kit
by albeano
Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: starnge noise after allard kit
Replies: 1
Views: 777

starnge noise after allard kit

hi all i fitted an allard egr delete kit to my 130 passat i now have the eml on but this is a reason for me to have a remap so thats not an issue... trouble is i have a strange noise on hard acceleration like a low pitch gargling noise.. i have blanked off both the hoses that went to the old egr as ...
by albeano
Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR Delete kit worth it or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Re: EGR Delete kit worth it or not?

i have one on my 2004 tdi
i needed an egr as it was fubar...
it was 49 quid delivered for the kit or 120+ vat for a new egr
what i saved on the egr i will put towards a remap to get rid of the eml on the dash now... :(
by albeano
Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: egr removal problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

Re: egr removal problem

no does not seem to be just comes up with EMISSION WORKSHOP when i start it
by albeano
Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: egr removal problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

Re: egr removal problem

excellent
i am in hayle in cornwall
would any re-mapper be able to do this or would i need a specialist?/
by albeano
Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: egr removal problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

egr removal problem

hi all i have an 04 tdi passat
which i have removed the EGR with the allard kit
to which now i have the eml on .... can this be removed with vag com... or is there another solution cheers
by albeano
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How to change wing mirror flashers..
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: How to change wing mirror flashers..

thank you
by albeano
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How to change wing mirror flashers..
Replies: 3
Views: 678

How to change wing mirror flashers..

is there a how to on this as mine are quite dirty inside so would like to change them for new units...
by albeano
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: ALLARD EGR REMOVAL KIT
Replies: 21
Views: 2886

Re: ALLARD EGR REMOVAL KIT

would it be possible to explain how you cut the quick release hose union off please
by albeano
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help with wheels and tyres please
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Re: help with wheels and tyres please

someone changed the caps for wolfsburg caps and the guy i bought them from changed them to black vw but bought the wrong size on ebay ... so i need to get the right ones again..
by albeano
Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help with wheels and tyres please
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Re: help with wheels and tyres please

bargain i only paid 80 quid for them
by albeano
Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help with wheels and tyres please
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Re: help with wheels and tyres please

sorry missed that out
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by albeano
Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help with wheels and tyres please
Replies: 6
Views: 957

help with wheels and tyres please

just bought these they are 18" et45
what size tyres would i need to fit them to my passat b5.5 2004
Anybody know what they are called ? :D