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by Grumpy27
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Bentley rims on a B7 / pics
Replies: 4
Views: 855

Bentley rims on a B7 / pics

Think they look pretty smart. :-P Maybe on a darker colour motor ?


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by Grumpy27
Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My opinion of fk automotive lowering kits
Replies: 7
Views: 1118

Re: My opinion of fk automotive lowering kits

Just had eibachs prosport springs fitted to mine ,sensible drop looks good rides sweet. :-P
by Grumpy27
Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Front end change B7. With pics
Replies: 6
Views: 1848

Re: Front end change B7. With pics

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by Grumpy27
Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Need wheels photoshopping please. :-)
Replies: 0
Views: 541

Need wheels photoshopping please. :-)

Could some kind person photoshop these rims on my car :-P

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by Grumpy27
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: How much do you think this would be worth?
Replies: 7
Views: 1561

Re: How much do you think this would be worth?

Don't think your going to retire on it. :hyst :hyst
by Grumpy27
Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today

Not sure on what doing with original rims as good tyres and tread ,
I like the golf wagon it's a bit different ,have seen some lovely ones on some American forums. :-P
by Grumpy27
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:09 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today

Yep that's exactly what they said .
I'm pretty happy with the look ,I love the look of all the really low b6 passats on here
But want to keep her practical and comfort ride , and hopefully with the other
mods i want to do she will stand out from all the other B7s ,what your springs going on :-P
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today

They said with standard shocks wouldn't be able to drop any lower ?

This is the box they gave my old springs back in

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by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today

Black ? Why. :-P
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Very quiet in this section
Replies: 11
Views: 2266

Re: Very quiet in this section

Yes mate put them in my build thread,
It's not mega low but better than standard se spec,
Plus the handling is so much better it was like driving an ocean liner lol
19 inch rims this week
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Front end change B7. With pics
Replies: 6
Views: 1848

Front end change B7. With pics

Tried a few different looks today with some black electrical tape, should have done a total blackout but ran out of tape , what u think ? Should she be fully de -chromed Obviously will be done with vinyl :-P And the door sills and window surrounds Before http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/grum...
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today

Says on box

PRO KIT/SPORTLINE I'm chuffed with the handling difference , as SE Spec she was a bit floaty
And a better stance aswell :-P

£326 fitted
by Grumpy27
Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New rims choice of 3 any opinions / B7
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: Any advise on rim choice / B7

Yes they are smart and as I'm de-chroming her might be the way to go :-??
by Grumpy27
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New rims choice of 3 any opinions / B7
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: Any advise on rim choice

Yes mate rims fell through ,got let down , just had her lowered today on eibachs
It seems to have taken an eternity to get sorted ,other stuff took priority. :-P
I'm lucky there's a good supplier 15 miles down the road , wheelmania , Thanks pal. :-P appreciated
by Grumpy27
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New rims choice of 3 any opinions / B7
Replies: 4
Views: 788

New rims choice of 3 any opinions / B7

Looking to get some 19s this week 3 choices as below any comments greatly appreciated :-P for a B7 passat http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/grumpy2772/passat/1055bffe5fabfcfc6a4edf7b9dd43d43_zpsd0931eb9.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/grumpy2772/passat/6545de9eefe6b5df3675996a0ba...
by Grumpy27
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B7 Build thread/ lowered today
Replies: 37
Views: 859

Re: My B7 Build thread

Lowered today on eibachs , love to have gone in the weeds but need to keep practical ,hopefully look good when the 19s on Hopefully rims end of week :-P And de- chromed in the very nr future http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/grumpy2772/passat/4505fc66ce2653ce185d49133330d4ad_zpsbdc24110.jpg
by Grumpy27
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Very quiet in this section
Replies: 11
Views: 2266

Re: Very quiet in this section

Mines being lowered Monday ,was suppose to be weeks ago then 19 inch RS6 rims Satin roof wrap and some nice r-line decals along the door bottoms . Seen a nice splitter and side sills ,but they will have to wait a few months :-P http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/grumpy2772/passat/e6dbe80089094...
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Leaving the Passat scene!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1583

Re: Leaving the Passat scene!!

What's a swirl flap. .?
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Dirty little scumbags
Replies: 11
Views: 1475

Re: Dirty little scumbags

Had that done on my b5.5 when I had it , I know how u feel mate GRRRR
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Wheel / tyre calculator
Replies: 2
Views: 940

Wheel / tyre calculator

Grumpy27 wrote:Hi guys
Anyone know website that does this ,checks sizes of wheels n tyres to compare rolling radius
Or would anyone know if 255/35/19 s to wide for my motor would they rub ?
Also my et is 47. Compared to et 33 how would they sit compared to mine

Thanks :-P
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Wheel/tyre calculator
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Re: Wheel/tyre calculator

Grumpy27 wrote:Hi guys
Anyone know website that does this ,checks sizes of wheels n tyres to compare rolling radius
Or would anyone know if 255/35/19 s to wide for my motor would they rub ?
Also my et is 47. Compared to et 33 how would they sit compared to mine

Thanks :-P
by Grumpy27
Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Wheel/tyre calculator
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Wheel/tyre calculator

Hi guys
Anyone know website that does this ,checks sizes of wheels n tyres to compare rolling radius
Or would anyone know if 255/35/19 s to wide for my motor would they rub ?

Thanks :-P
by Grumpy27
Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Best remap Company?
Replies: 10
Views: 1234

Re: Best remap Company?

I had revo do mine 2003 5.5 ,top job £350 ish 130 to 170. Well impressed. Cracking torque and good mpg gains
by Grumpy27
Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: washing cars the most common mistake
Replies: 109
Views: 28993

Re: washing cars the most common mistake

Start at the top for me and as for missing bits that's just plain slack. :)
by Grumpy27
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fuel economy down on 18s?
Replies: 11
Views: 1690

Re: fuel economy down on 18s?

Never had a problem with. 18 inch rs6 reps on my 1.9 tdi b5.5
Didn't find they made a difference.