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- Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:25 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Lowering with Springs: 30mm - recommendations?
- Replies: 2
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Lowering with Springs: 30mm - recommendations?
Want to lower my b5.5 wagon 30mm. I think eibach do springs? But what's the recommended dampers? Are there any complete packages I can buy which have the springs and dampers? Dont want to really go lower than 30mm.
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:00 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: BBS Madras Alloys 7x7.5 ET45
- Replies: 1
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BBS Madras Alloys 7x7.5 ET45
Looking to fit the Madras Alloys to my b5.5 '05 wagon. I've a set of 17" Phoenix ET37 currently fitted. But will the Madra sit further in the arches? Will I need spacers? If so I was thinking hubcenteic 20mm at back at 15mm at front? Also What's the recommended tyre size for the Madras alloys. ...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:18 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Recommend best looking VW b5 17" OEM rims?
- Replies: 14
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Recommend best looking VW b5 17" OEM rims?
Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations for the best looking Vw oem rims in 17".
I have an 04 b5.5 wagon. Any pictures would help to. Many thanks !!![Tongue :-P](./images/smilies/10.gif)
Ps Ive already have had a set of Monte Carlos: looking for something else , a bit more unusual.
I'm looking for recommendations for the best looking Vw oem rims in 17".
I have an 04 b5.5 wagon. Any pictures would help to. Many thanks !!
![Tongue :-P](./images/smilies/10.gif)
Ps Ive already have had a set of Monte Carlos: looking for something else , a bit more unusual.
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:53 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Your advice on Spacers please?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1333
Your advice on Spacers please?
I have 2004 b5.5 estate and 3 sets of alloys: 17 x Largos ET45 17 x Madras ET45 18 x BBS vz ET37 I believed my recommended offset for the car to be about ET37. Hence although both the 17" alloys will fit ok but might sit a bit far inside the arches: what size of spacers would you recommended to...
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:14 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: German Plates
- Replies: 5
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German Plates
Hi I was thinking of fititng some of these, but have a couple of queiries concerns: 1. Are these legal/will they pass MOT? 2. Will these plates fit without plate surrounds: or should I use SURROUNDS anyway 3. Do the plates look better with surrounds? 3. Please advise of any suppliers who do nice pla...
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:47 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: B5.5 estate lowering: springs or coil overs?
- Replies: 6
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B5.5 estate lowering: springs or coil overs?
I have a 2004 Passat estate 5 speed auto. I recently changed the 15 inch se alloys to 17 Monte Carlos and now looking to lower car by about 30mm as I still carry weight in the back. As standard the cars seems to have a larger gap at the front arches compared to the rear arches, is this normal? My ai...
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:41 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: How to debadge the rear?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2541
Re: How to debadge the rear?
Has anyone also removed the large VW logo on the back..or just remove the Passat and TDI badges only
? Thoughts?
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- Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: How to debadge the rear?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2541
How to debadge the rear?
I have a b5.5 wagon and was wanting to debadge the rear. I was thinking of removing only the tdi and passat badges. Please could someone let me know how to do this as I'm a complete novice and don't want to cause any damage to the car. Many thanks. ![Bring it on :ymbringiton:](./images/smilies/70.gif)
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