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An update on things, the old wagon has gone 
Now on to a new project, a 2004 B5.5 TDi 130 Highline Saloon.
Picking up the new car
First thing's first, get it debadged
A couple from GTi Inters '11
The first modification was to up the power a bit. I went for a revo upgrade, which upped power from 130 to 170 and torque from 210 to 280.
Next on the list was wheels, and this ended up being a bit of a saga. A word of warning.......... don't go on German eBay, it's dangerous to your wallet!
Suffice to say, from winning the auction to receiving them, was a nerve wracking 3 weeks.
They finally arrived this morning.
Teaser shot
They're 19" 3pc, 9.5 x 19 front and 10 x 19 rear. Tried a test fit this morning, but they need a spigot ring as they came off a Merc CL500.
Next will be Accuair air-ride, when I can get the funds together, and then onto the bodywork.
Unfortunately updates might be few and far between with funds being slow to save up, too many other things to pay for
Cheers,
Rob
Now on to a new project, a 2004 B5.5 TDi 130 Highline Saloon.
Picking up the new car
First thing's first, get it debadged
A couple from GTi Inters '11
The first modification was to up the power a bit. I went for a revo upgrade, which upped power from 130 to 170 and torque from 210 to 280.
Next on the list was wheels, and this ended up being a bit of a saga. A word of warning.......... don't go on German eBay, it's dangerous to your wallet!
Suffice to say, from winning the auction to receiving them, was a nerve wracking 3 weeks.
They finally arrived this morning.
Teaser shot
They're 19" 3pc, 9.5 x 19 front and 10 x 19 rear. Tried a test fit this morning, but they need a spigot ring as they came off a Merc CL500.
Next will be Accuair air-ride, when I can get the funds together, and then onto the bodywork.
Unfortunately updates might be few and far between with funds being slow to save up, too many other things to pay for
Cheers,
Rob
I did a test fit of the wheels today, now that the spigot rings have arrived.
I know what some responses might be from the following pics, but those will be your views, I'm doing this to my tastes.
All arches will be rolled and flared a bit.
Rear wheel
Front wheel
A 10mm spacer will be in order due to the offset of the wheel
I know what some responses might be from the following pics, but those will be your views, I'm doing this to my tastes.
All arches will be rolled and flared a bit.
Rear wheel
Front wheel
A 10mm spacer will be in order due to the offset of the wheel
Small update on proceedings.
Got fed up of rolling round on the standard wheels, so sorted some winter wheels early as they came up at the right price.
Finally I managed to start getting some bits for the air-ride!!
A mate of mine had a B5 RS4 on air, running Bagyard Supremes. As luck would have it he recently sold the car to make way for a B7 RS4, and I bought the Bagyards off him as the fronts fit my Passat. Unfortunately the rears don't as mine isn't a 4motion, so the rear struts will be sold to fund either some Bagyard or Airlift bags.
And finally, for now, I purchased some bits off the US ebay, some bumper side markers and a shark-fin ariel.
I got someone to photoshop what the car will look like with the wheels and air on.
I can't wait!!
Got fed up of rolling round on the standard wheels, so sorted some winter wheels early as they came up at the right price.
Finally I managed to start getting some bits for the air-ride!!
A mate of mine had a B5 RS4 on air, running Bagyard Supremes. As luck would have it he recently sold the car to make way for a B7 RS4, and I bought the Bagyards off him as the fronts fit my Passat. Unfortunately the rears don't as mine isn't a 4motion, so the rear struts will be sold to fund either some Bagyard or Airlift bags.
And finally, for now, I purchased some bits off the US ebay, some bumper side markers and a shark-fin ariel.
I got someone to photoshop what the car will look like with the wheels and air on.
I can't wait!!
Bit of an update:
Things are moving along now, nearly got all the air-ride kit.
Just pipework, switches etc to get, it's scheduled to all get fitted week commencing 19th March
Time for front tyres to go on:
Quick polish before hand.
225/35 19s fitted.
Wheels won't be going on as soon as the air is fitted, there are some body mods I want to get done first.
Things are moving along now, nearly got all the air-ride kit.
Just pipework, switches etc to get, it's scheduled to all get fitted week commencing 19th March
Time for front tyres to go on:
Quick polish before hand.
225/35 19s fitted.
Wheels won't be going on as soon as the air is fitted, there are some body mods I want to get done first.
t myself when it comes to parking by a curb, they're damned expensive rims. 
/Update time, the air-ride is now on!
Time to make the frame that the main board will rest on
Using the boot carpet as a template
Board done, cut into 2 pieces so the spare wheel can still be taken out.
Back seat up to feed airlines and wires
Door card off to remove the door pocket for remote mount
Getting the valve board sorted
Test fit of the board
Test fit of tank and compressors
Tank board carpeted and tank and compressors in place with copper lines
In position
Wheels gathered for a test fit
All struts, bags and lines fitted, so time for a wheel test fit.
A 9.5" rim tucked!
Bit of modifying needed here. There's enough meat on the back of the rear wheels to have 8-10mm milled off so the rear arches won't need to be flared too much.
All done
Gauges hidden in the glovebox
Blanking board used to keep a useable boot and to protect the install from getting damaged
Remote in door pocket
Some bodywork mods to follow, so will update when they're done, then the 19" wheels can finally go on!
Time to make the frame that the main board will rest on
Using the boot carpet as a template
Board done, cut into 2 pieces so the spare wheel can still be taken out.
Back seat up to feed airlines and wires
Door card off to remove the door pocket for remote mount
Getting the valve board sorted
Test fit of the board
Test fit of tank and compressors
Tank board carpeted and tank and compressors in place with copper lines
In position
Wheels gathered for a test fit
All struts, bags and lines fitted, so time for a wheel test fit.
A 9.5" rim tucked!
Bit of modifying needed here. There's enough meat on the back of the rear wheels to have 8-10mm milled off so the rear arches won't need to be flared too much.
All done
Gauges hidden in the glovebox
Blanking board used to keep a useable boot and to protect the install from getting damaged
Remote in door pocket
Some bodywork mods to follow, so will update when they're done, then the 19" wheels can finally go on!
People on this forum have various types of cars and they enjoy them for various reasons, be it looks, performance, practicality. If you like the car and what they've done, comment and pat them on the back, but don't go round slagging off people's projects just cos it's not to your taste.
For me I love VWs, I have 3 kids so need a good sized car to ferry them about. I really like the shape of the Passat and think it looks good when modified properly. As well as being my daily drive, I want to enter it into various VW shows, hence what I'm doing to it.
For me I love VWs, I have 3 kids so need a good sized car to ferry them about. I really like the shape of the Passat and think it looks good when modified properly. As well as being my daily drive, I want to enter it into various VW shows, hence what I'm doing to it.
The wheels are 19" and it's on air, not hydraulics.
You're entitled to your opinion and you're obviously not a fan of the Passat. I'm not that bothered about performance, it's been revo'd to 170bhp and had a Pipercross air filter, but that's all it's getting, I want to keep the MPG as high as possible. I drive like Miss Daisy and rarely venture above 60mph on the motorway
You're entitled to your opinion and you're obviously not a fan of the Passat. I'm not that bothered about performance, it's been revo'd to 170bhp and had a Pipercross air filter, but that's all it's getting, I want to keep the MPG as high as possible. I drive like Miss Daisy and rarely venture above 60mph on the motorway
Small update:
Wheel problems at the mo, but I won't go into it now, other than the MAE's are going and should be getting some 9.5x20 concave monoblocs
These problems and the fact that the bodyshop is moving location in a couple of months, have put a small spanner in the works, but we'll get there, just a bit longer than anticipated.
A few pics of progress.
Wheel problems at the mo, but I won't go into it now, other than the MAE's are going and should be getting some 9.5x20 concave monoblocs
These problems and the fact that the bodyshop is moving location in a couple of months, have put a small spanner in the works, but we'll get there, just a bit longer than anticipated.
A few pics of progress.
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