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by Hilly81
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Avon Tuning
Topic: Remap after a dpf removal
Replies: 12
Views: 21251

Re: Remap after a dpf removal

louisfresh09 wrote:Sorry if i offended anyone about my DPF removal ^:)^ . But my car is least of your worries. B)
I'm not offended. Your illegal car will be your worry. :-bd
by Hilly81
Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Avon Tuning
Topic: Remap after a dpf removal
Replies: 12
Views: 21251

Re: Remap after a dpf removal

What's the future mot legislation ? I understand perfectly your views , but my bee is even when used correctly these emissions control devices are not fit for purpose , right now on every VAG forum someone is having bother with an egr and dpf . Both are engine chokers reducing power, torque and mpg...
by Hilly81
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Avon Tuning
Topic: Remap after a dpf removal
Replies: 12
Views: 21251

Re: Remap after a dpf removal

I'm sure he means he's gutted the dpf . Perhaps but even that will be an issue in the future and rightly so. Sorry, I shouldn't have commented really. I have a bee in my bonnet about DPF removal. I get that they are problematic if not used properly and there are benefits of removal but as an asthma...
by Hilly81
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Avon Tuning
Topic: Remap after a dpf removal
Replies: 12
Views: 21251

Re: Remap after a dpf removal

louisfresh09 wrote:Cam anyone help I am looking for a remap for my B6 tdi 170 bhp. I remover the dpf already so just need a remap and dpf delete. I live in Leicester if thathe helps. B)
All the best with your MOT.
by Hilly81
Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: IN/OUT ... quick we don't have much time
Replies: 26
Views: 5651

Re: IN/OUT ... quick we don't have much time

In but I'm on holiday so can't vote. Didn't realise the dates clashed so missed the postal and proxy dates as well.
by Hilly81
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Air conditioning not working?
Replies: 33
Views: 5103

Re: Air conditioning not working?

Have a look on groupon for deals local to you. I got mine done recently, old gas removed, leak test, new gas added, old oil removed, new oil added, complete with printout saying how much gas/oil was removed/put in. £19. Bargain. Got mine and the wife's done. I also paid an extra £10 for an antibac...
by Hilly81
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which fuel for my Passat B5.5?
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: Which fuel for my Passat B5.5?

Regular Esso or Jet diesel with a splash of Millers or similar. Thanks for your quick reply! Sorry, I'm a bit of a novice at this, but would Millers make a big difference? Is it worth me going out and getting it? To be honest I have never noticed and real difference in drivability and only small di...
by Hilly81
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which fuel for my Passat B5.5?
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: Which fuel for my Passat B5.5?

Regular Esso or Jet diesel with a splash of Millers or similar.
by Hilly81
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Here we go again... Warning lights Engine management
Replies: 7
Views: 2455

Re: Here we go again... Warning lights Engine management

Expensive solution....just purchased a VW UP! On the internet For Christine to avoid using the Allrack for anything less than long trips once every 4-6 weeks to Inverness....Up! Is petrol so hopefuuly no gumming up on her many short journeys ....each no more than 1-2 miles with no time for engines ...
by Hilly81
Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: TOP GEAR new series
Replies: 16
Views: 3564

Re: TOP GEAR new series

Enjoyed episode two.
by Hilly81
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

ukpas12 wrote:Ian, very nice wagon mate

is it R line original or modded ?

Hilly, I am thinking to get mine done as well, how much did it cost ?
£19 with a special offer on Groupon. Worth looking on there for any similar deals local to you mate.
by Hilly81
Sat May 28, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

Been and got my aircon regassed today. £19 special on Groupon. New gas, oil and the system vacummed. It is miles better! Really pleased. Also paid an extra tenner to have an antibac bomb done. Smells loads better. Also got the wife's Fiesta done.
by Hilly81
Fri May 27, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: B5.5 Wagon Liverpool Road Chester 27/5/16
Replies: 0
Views: 9055

B5.5 Wagon Liverpool Road Chester 27/5/16

Dark blue heading towards Chester from Bache at around 8am 27/5/16. Deeside Volvo sticker in the rear window. 54 reg. Looked absolutely mint! The chrome looked perfect for a 12 year old car. P.S take off the blue plastic covering on the wheel centre caps. The blue looks awful. And the Deeside Volvo ...
by Hilly81
Thu May 26, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Well thats 2 hours Ill never get back
Replies: 32
Views: 4604

Re: Well thats 2 hours Ill never get back

Mindriot wrote:Yep.
Went to Hartlepool once for an away game on Valentine's Day with my then girlfriend. Freezing Tuesday night. Got beat 2:0. I know how to treat a girl thats for sure!
by Hilly81
Thu May 26, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Well thats 2 hours Ill never get back
Replies: 32
Views: 4604

Re: Well thats 2 hours Ill never get back

Mindriot wrote:
passartist wrote:What a load of monkey hangers
Out of all the slang place/people names i the UK I think thats a priceless one when you learn how it came about, you couldnt make it up.
Are monkey hangers not Hartlepool?
by Hilly81
Thu May 26, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help needed with sump!
Replies: 7
Views: 1603

Re: Help needed with sump!

I have a 2005 b5.5 1.9tdi 130bhp Burst the sump on Sunday and after 4 days looking for a sump I've got one Now I've never changed it before I have: sump, sump sealer, oil I would like someone to either link me a video or talk me through it please I know subframe needs dropped out or even the front ...
by Hilly81
Wed May 25, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

Rowlers, your car looks the same as mine, love the silver estate. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e34/Ianpascoe/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e34/Ianpascoe/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2728.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e34/Ianpascoe/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_25...
by Hilly81
Tue May 24, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

I'm not usually a fan of aftermarket rims but I actually think they look ok. Nice one.
by Hilly81
Sun May 22, 2016 6:31 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Sport mode & MPG
Replies: 17
Views: 3202

Re: Sport mode & MPG

Sometimes yes, sometimes no, depends on your skill as a driver and how obsessive you are. Ususlly though, yes. If you can really be bothered hypermiling can beat cruise logic but its not worth the hassle. Good luck expending 3x the effort for 0.5 mpg gain, see you asleep at the wheel wrapped in a c...
by Hilly81
Sat May 21, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Sport mode & MPG
Replies: 17
Views: 3202

Re: Sport mode & MPG

As an aside to this, is using Cruise control more economical than not?
by Hilly81
Fri May 20, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

Friend of mine got me a map from Holland, he works in garage next to my house, we had mine rolled and all data was sent to his friend there who then created a map for us according to my wish lower rev more boost and perfect performance and economy balance. 2 days later my mate called me back in, we...
by Hilly81
Fri May 20, 2016 6:47 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

Pas, it looks briliant, very nice B-) B-) By the way, update on my suspension noise: it has gone quiet!! :-o I had a bit of nuts drive arround as Im enjoying a new map as well (New reading on wheels 183bhp) Its a proper responsive throttle now... So after about an hour of burning supreme diesel awa...
by Hilly81
Thu May 19, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

ukpas12 wrote:nah mate I haven't and won't as its family car , wife drives it with kids so didn't think necessary .
Fair comment. Tints look great. I would like to get mine done soon but short on funds!
by Hilly81
Thu May 19, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: First mod to my Passat b7 estate
Replies: 1553
Views: 223461

Re: First mod to my Passat b7 estate

hey guys i have off the forum few days been busy at work :( :( finally managed to get tints done on my car and picked up this afternoon :-bd wanted to do it myself but would never have time for another 6 weeks or so decided to pay £120 to friend and get it done professionally . mods left ..... cha...
by Hilly81
Mon May 16, 2016 7:01 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Evening all, a few questions for the forum guru's.
Replies: 14
Views: 2178

Re: Evening all, a few questions for the forum guru's.

I have just purchased a b6 2.0tdi 170 dsg sel estate but I'm having issues. It drove fine on the test drive apart from aircon needing a regas but when I stopped and restarted it 100 miles up the road it smoked a fair bit at idle. Sadly the seller is ignoring my messages which is no great surprise s...