What an odd post. What sort of response were you after? Start your build thread. I'm sure it will get attention if it's interesting.
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- Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:20 am
- Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
- Topic: The new guy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 688
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
- Topic: VW newbie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 617
Re: VW newbie
Should be assuming it hasn't had the VW Emissions 'Fix'.Geoweb2k18 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:25 pm Hi guys, I've had 4 Skoda Octavia cars(VW you could say) and loved them so I just purchased a 2011 2.o TDI. I'm assuming it's as bullet proof as the Skoda. Anyway hi to all my fellow friends here.
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: How long have you...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4102
Re: How long have you...
Had my B5.5 since April last year. Longest I have kept a car is about 4 years. That was a 2002 Focus. 11 cars in 18 years of driving.
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:12 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
- Replies: 101
- Views: 42682
Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
I have definately noticed an increase in people driving around without their headlights on, particularly early in the morning. I think the rise in DRL's and dashbords being permanently lit up has contributed to this as well as general stupidity. Another thing that annoys me, people driving without h...
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:50 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
- Replies: 101
- Views: 42682
Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
That'll be me then . Left lane too slow , typically less than 70 . Right lane too fast 80+mph . If you're in either you are constantly changing to the middle lane to avoid slow in front and giving way to rear fast approaching traffic . Stay at 70 ish in the middle lane , mile after mile . I use the...
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:29 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Keeping our Passats running smooth..
- Replies: 276
- Views: 66754
Re: Keeping our Passats running smooth..
Just been reading this thread with interest. My car is starting to run rough so will be giving this a try too. Would this stuff be alright to use? Seems very reasonably priced. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pennine-Universal-2-Stroke-Oil-5-Litre-FREE-DELIVERY/152828220892?epid=27009519857&hash=ite...
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:14 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
- Replies: 101
- Views: 42682
Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
People who hog the middle lane, mile after mile after mile.
Rude, inconsiderate people.
My football team being absolutely terrible.
Tories.
Rude, inconsiderate people.
My football team being absolutely terrible.
Tories.
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:13 pm
- Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
- Topic: Thinking of buying a 1.6 tdi bluemotion highline tech estate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2562
Re: Thinking of buying a 1.6 tdi bluemotion highline tech estate
I have had the 1.6 in a Seat Toledo and the 2.0 (140) in a Passat. The 1.6 was fine and very economical but a bit toothless although adequate. The 2.0 was nearly as economical but much more punchy and a lot better to drive. Given the choice again it would be the 2.0 every time.
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:08 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Car Ports BEWARE !!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10536
Re: Car Ports BEWARE !!!!
Now that is delayed reply!!
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:42 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Revs not falling quickly between gear changes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3085
Re: Revs not falling quickly between gear changes
Hi all, After selling my much loved B5 Saloon after 2 years I have purchased another this a B5.5 Estate, not without some issues 1. Mirror centre light and rear passenger door lights do not work when any door is open, ( switching across fine, contacts all fine) drain holes clear floor dry, not a dr...
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Fuel consumption 1.9tdi 4motion gone up
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3911
Re: Fuel consumption 1.9tdi 4motion gone up
I'll barely get near 90° with egr disabled and about town journeys . Still it's far superior to the previous na 1.7 petrol that was much lighter and smaller . Non DPF Diesel power is still the right car to be in . My commute is 7ish miles, 4 days a week. I just get up to 90. Ever other weekend I do...
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:26 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Fuel consumption 1.9tdi 4motion gone up
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3911
Re: Fuel consumption 1.9tdi 4motion gone up
Don't forget the pesky heated mirror switch staying on , so easily done this time of year . Good shout, Gaz. Checked mine and it was on. Probably been like that for months. Mirrors still work though so luckily, not burnt out. My personal MPG has gone down by around 10% in the last month. To be expe...
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: PD 130 AWX Owners, I Need To Ask A Massive Favour...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7644
Re: PD 130 AWX Owners, I Need To Ask A Massive Favour...
This is a great thread. Don't forget to post up the results of your dick measuring contest, lads.
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:38 pm
- Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
- Topic: 14 Plate Passat Estate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2859
Re: 14 Plate Passat Estate
My 2011 SE did not have front fogs. Just DRL's.passat addict wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:49 pm I have looked at a few Passat's and I do I don't think i have seen any without front fogs btw. Even the s models have em
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- Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:19 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: What BHP/Engine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1645
Re: What BHP/Engine
I had an A4 before my Passat with the 2.0 130BHP ALT engine. Pretty uninspiring to drive to be honest but gets the job done. Over 2k miles I averaged 32.3MPG (Actual). Over the 7.5k since, I have averaged 51.7 in my 130BHP Tdi. They have been a much more fun bunch of miles. Also, the Tdi is cheaper ...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:54 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: It's That Time of Year!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 936
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:35 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: It's That Time of Year!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 936
It's That Time of Year!
Cold! Struggling to start in the morning (Wouldnt start at all today after being sat all weekend, got a jump and ordering a new battery today), MPG through the floor, Car never clean, Hands always in bits, Frosty on the inside. Love the winter......
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Things to know when buying B7 or B8 passat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3090
Re: Things to know when buying B7 or B8 passat
A Superb Estate will be my next weapon of choice once my 5.5 expires and the youngest has started school. Might sell the wife and get a 280
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 2:09 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Thinking of a change...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10793
Re: Thinking of a change...
30-70 in 3rd is a favourite pastime of mine since T2000 did his stuff.caprixpack wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:57 pm Even the remap file I got from T2000 is a huge improvement, the way it goes from 70 to 100 in 5th is something else.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:50 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Today's London 'T' charge
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7498
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:35 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Dealer info and original price
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1184
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:09 pm
- Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
- Topic: Fuel economy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1608
Re: Fuel economy
In my old 2012 Seat Toledo with the 1.6Tdi I averaged 58.2MPG (Actual not indicated) over just under 13k miles.
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:23 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Idiotic Neighbours
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11709
Re: Idiotic Neighbours
All works finished a few days ago. A good job done as well. Chap came round to collect his cash tonight. Told me that when they arrived captain idiot was parked over the drive so they went and asked him to shift. A discussion ensued which led to him moving but telling the guy he didn't care what wor...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Quite pleased with that ...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1818
Re: Quite pleased with that ...
52.1mpg over 5079 miles in my 2005 AWX, wagon. T2000 remap. EGR bypassed.
- Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:10 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Idiotic Neighbours
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11709