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by Caxap
Thu May 08, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: diesel treatment
Replies: 15
Views: 1504

Re: diesel treatment

Millers +1, 2 years of usage in my car. Makes engine work softer and gives extra 2mpg to my driving style. Without it, engine works rougher, not really but clutters louder. Mind you cr tdi is not loud at all but comparing like for like you do notice the difference. Millers is widely available and ca...
by Caxap
Sun May 04, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Bluemotion Noisier than PD
Replies: 24
Views: 3051

Re: Bluemotion Noisier than PD

I have b6 with 2.0 cr engine. Fuelled car with sainsbury city diesel: -Cold engine was noisy, but once warmed up was fine. Fuelled with shell v-power/nitro: -Engine didnt need any warm up, as it worked softer through all temperatures. Fuelled with sainsbury city diesel and added Millers additive: -E...
by Caxap
Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 HID Recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 2197

Re: B6 HID Recommendations

Checkout Morimoto for the HID kit into dips' projectors -- no need for anything more than 4300k at 35W +1. And on that note ... [youtube]http://youtu.be/xxyAUYWF6iE[/youtube] 2 years of ownership no single issue with that set up. If you time it right, you can shave off £££ on their promotions bl...
by Caxap
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:35 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Engine management light on!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1960

Re: Engine management light on!!!!

It could be anything really, last time something similar happened to me and it turned out to be clogged up EGR valve which needed cleaning.
by Caxap
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: passat idle to high 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 501

Re: passat idle to high 2010

If car is not driven on motorways to regenerate, it will attempt to regenerate your DPF at iddle. Upping up your revs from usual 800 to 1000rpm. If you turn off your engine while its in regeneration mode you break regenaration cycle, your car will attempt the same procedure later on. So, go drive it...
by Caxap
Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: H7 dipped & full beam bulb replacement.
Replies: 27
Views: 3250

Re: H7 dipped & full beam bulb replacement.

Yeah now that videos just showing off lol. Really bright them. Its not really showing off, but its about of what possible to do. Lights need not to be bright but spreading emiting usefull light is the name of the game. You can't compare HID vs Halogen set ups, unless you go for crazy bulbs like Osr...
by Caxap
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 Estate Tyre Load Rating
Replies: 4
Views: 580

Re: B6 Estate Tyre Load Rating

Correct me if wrong, 94 is standard and 97 for heavy laden estate. Go lower, and insurance monkeys will be kicking you around if worst happens.
by Caxap
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Useless dipbeam.
Replies: 13
Views: 876

Re: Useless dipbeam.

If you really want usefull information from light perfomance geeks then have a look here ...
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthr ... The-Answer

The best information you can find on e-net, period.
by Caxap
Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Forte Diesel Treatment + Forte Turbo Cleaner
Replies: 7
Views: 1917

Re: Forte Diesel Treatment + Forte Turbo Cleaner

Best cleaning is mechanical cleaning. Then you can talk about chemical cleaning. BG244 is trade proven for its cleaning abilities. Then there is nano based Archoil 6400 additives (Stagecoach use them to improve MPG on their fleet). Forte products, haven't heard anything bad about them. Millers fuel ...
by Caxap
Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Remote keyfob not working all of a sudden
Replies: 6
Views: 1679

Re: Remote keyfob not working all of a sudden

I own B6, and both of my keys work only if very close to the car. Not sure how other people report of their long range, but at a time I thought it was meant like that so didn't bother.
by Caxap
Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: EGR valve, how much and where?
Replies: 2
Views: 921

EGR valve, how much and where?

Quick one,

Mechanism on my EGR valve got stuck, and as a result whole unit has to be replaced.
Car is 58plated (cbab)2.0cr tdi 140.

What price should i expect to pay? Currently at work cant do proper research.
by Caxap
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 headlights - candles would be better??
Replies: 40
Views: 5308

Re: B6 headlights - candles would be better??

Osram NB don't last as long as Philips XV. Also, if you preffer long term vs light perfomance then go for long life OEM bulbs. They are more expensive though. Halogen bulbs don't last as long as HID bulbs due to different design and halgen bulbs age and loose light perfomance very quickly, period. I...
by Caxap
Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:03 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: I Really Have to Get a New Car This Time
Replies: 15
Views: 1872

Re: I Really Have to Get a New Car This Time

From 2008 onwards you won't find SE spec, as all of them upgraded to Highline by VW. S spec models remained. So no, highline isn't overrated. But from my personal experience, do get one with parking sensors. You will thank me in the future, B6 is a long car. SEL and Sport models are nice, Sport seat...
by Caxap
Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: I Really Have to Get a New Car This Time
Replies: 15
Views: 1872

Re: I Really Have to Get a New Car This Time

58plated highline start from 5k onwards.

Plenty of examples on offer, world is your oyster.

Mine is highline in estate form, insurance group 10, city 40mpg, mway 50+mpg at 75mph cruising.
by Caxap
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:55 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Aftermarket HIDs and Wiper Motor
Replies: 9
Views: 2090

Re: Aftermarket HIDs and Wiper Motor

Few audi a3/4 owners (vwaudi forums) reported exactly the same problems after installing poor quality ebay HID kits. Plenty of other HID converted owners who used better quality kits enjoy to this day 3x more light. It all depends if you can source good quality product. Not all OEM xenons equal, few...
by Caxap
Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: GTA V discussion thread,
Replies: 101
Views: 11024

Re: GTA V discussion thread,

I usually play GTAO from 21.00-1.00

Once kids are in bed, I go pawn nabs.After new patch there are more missions to do. If you fancy PSN: Ztalin.
by Caxap
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 headlights - candles would be better??
Replies: 40
Views: 5308

Re: B6 headlights - candles would be better??

Halogen bulbs last on average 300 hours. Perfomance bulbs less. There are OEM *long life* bulbs which last longer but cost more. All halogen bulbs do fade as they age, so their light output perfomance drops. It depends what you want from your lights, if you fancy perfomance bulbs then Osram NB unlim...
by Caxap
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Maim beam HIDS
Replies: 42
Views: 5373

Re: Maim beam HIDS

I haven't heard any bad reviews of Manutd kits etc and see some rather proffesional replies, good kudos there. I'm sure those kits are good value for money. Thumbs up for being active on forums too.
by Caxap
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Andrive Headunits
Replies: 10
Views: 816

Re: Andrive Headunits

These indeed look awesome, too good to be true?
by Caxap
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Maim beam HIDS
Replies: 42
Views: 5373

Re: Maim beam HIDS

2 seconds to get to 80% seems like a hell of a long time, when halogens or OEM xenons are instant. Halogen and LED bulbs do light up in an instant. HID xenon OEM or aftermarket does not, it has got different concept design. So warm up times do vary between makers. Before claiming world record warm ...
by Caxap
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Maim beam HIDS
Replies: 42
Views: 5373

Re: Maim beam HIDS

I know for sure that Japanese makers are Matsushita and Denso. They are used by many car manufacturers etc and their perfomance and reliability are well known of. German manufacturers use Hella and Bosch offerings. But those systems while offering top notch perfomance will cost £300+ for ballasts. ...
by Caxap
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Maim beam HIDS
Replies: 42
Views: 5373

Re: Maim beam HIDS

Gazza007 wrote:Anybody recommend a bright H7 bulb that I can get away with current ones are phillips.
Philips XV or Osram NB unlimited. If you want something on the edge then Osram 65W offroad offering (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004UQU ... X110_SY165).
by Caxap
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Maim beam HIDS
Replies: 42
Views: 5373

Re: Maim beam HIDS

Man_utd could you explain what technology is used in your ballasts to achieve these kind of fast start up times. All I know that fastest ballasts on the market are Denso. Genuinely interested.

Mine are chinesse copies (Morimoto) and take about 20sec from 0%-90%.