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by samthornton1990
Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What fuel filter?
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: What fuel filter?

I use unipart stuff... does the job. In regards to size... they said to me it's either one with one input and 2 output pipes on the top and the other option was we something different

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by samthornton1990
Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ecp or gsf or ebaymmmm
Replies: 11
Views: 1506

Re: ecp or gsf or ebaymmmm

Mtec disks (drilled, grooved and vented) with mintex pads... £90 ive had them on my last 3 cars.... best decision i ever made just slapped them.on the passat.. what a difference it has made. the brakes.actually work now. As Karl says though there is a lot of dust but it's coming upto winter anyway ...
by samthornton1990
Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Steel wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: Steel wheels

Transporter rims are your best bet for cheap ones... for some reason people seem to charge more for passat ones... but the tyres are too big on the transporter

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by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: knock/crack when turning on bumpy roads
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: knock/crack when turning on bumpy roads

Mine shut up after suspension

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by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: worth to buy this set ???
Replies: 21
Views: 1914

Re: worth to buy this set ???

MTEC!!!! Awesome discs i had them on my 306 with the 283mm brake conversion.. so much power and after 20k still going strong

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by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear lights faded
Replies: 1
Views: 438

Re: rear lights faded

machine polisher with rubbing compound or rubbing compound and a rag

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by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: plug in chip - opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: plug in chip - opinions?

I was debating going down this route... apparently they aren't all they're cracked up to be... you can achieve the same result with a resistor. And 150k isn't that high tbh... There's guys on here getting maps done at 200+ i want to do mine and thats just tootled over 212000. Imo go for a map. Sent ...
by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help required .....
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

Re: help required .....

40mm springs... I have coilovers on mine and kind of regret selling the springs now. Cheap coilovers just aren't worth it. I payed 400 for mine and id still prefer springs and shocks. Just my opinion but 40mm gives it a gpod stance and firms everything up nicely

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by samthornton1990
Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: worth to buy this set ???
Replies: 21
Views: 1914

Re: worth to buy this set ???

If your considering them.. check out mtec brakes, I've ran them on my last 3 cars (including my passat) massive difference in braking when paired up with a good bleed
by samthornton1990
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Multifunction steering wheel swap?
Replies: 5
Views: 476

Re: Multifunction steering wheel swap?

Get an omp/momo etc I've got a corsica on mine (like the steering wheel to be close) feels so much nicer. But then again I've always run rally/dished wheels in all my cars, they just feel nicer to drive with
by samthornton1990
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: When to scrap a B5?
Replies: 12
Views: 1457

Re: When to scrap a B5?

Just to add in.... they run forever :D 212000 and mines still pulling as new haven't had any problems since I bought it
by samthornton1990
Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Do I need a map to achieve this
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Do I need a map to achieve this

2002 bud! 8-)

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by samthornton1990
Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Do I need a map to achieve this
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Do I need a map to achieve this

Oh,

I've taken the vacuum hose off the top... does this stop it from activating?

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by samthornton1990
Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Do I need a map to achieve this
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Do I need a map to achieve this

Do I need to have the car taken to a mapping specialist to have my egr and regen cycle turned off?

Or is it a simple case of switching them off?

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by samthornton1990
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ap suspension kits
Replies: 9
Views: 964

Re: ap suspension kits

Mine are 2 years... I will sell.with the warranty for the right price if your interested. Only had them on the car for 2 months. Pm me if your interested.

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by samthornton1990
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Waste gate
Replies: 12
Views: 878

Re: Waste gate

Sorry guys my bad.. was thinking about a petrol

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by samthornton1990
Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Waste gate
Replies: 12
Views: 878

Re: Waste gate

It should already have a waste gate.... all tdis do. The waste gate holds the pressure to a certain psi or bar and the dumps it when you lift off.. i think thats how it works.
by samthornton1990
Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ap suspension kits
Replies: 9
Views: 964

Re: ap suspension kits

I've got the ap coilovers on mine... they seem ok.. well they were when I had it slammed... not so good now its at a decent height. The damper rod cant extend far enough cause they are shortend. But on the whole they are good. Warrantys good too.
by samthornton1990
Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Has anyone used these?
Replies: 0
Views: 259

Has anyone used these?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewit ... 3966295476


My bushes are knackered but the ball joints are fine so im thinking about using the cheap ones until I can afford polybushes.

Has anyone every used these?
by samthornton1990
Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changed pads and the warning lights on
Replies: 5
Views: 463

Changed pads and the warning lights on

BAsically I've just done the discs and pads... the connector fell to pieces. and the wire came out the back. My friend then explained to me that on most cars the light only comes on when the pads wear down enough to make an earth connection or something so I figured it wouldnt be a problem... it is ...
by samthornton1990
Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Engine mount query and light woes
Replies: 4
Views: 312

Re: Engine mount query and light woes

I need a signiture pic. Its a b5.5
by samthornton1990
Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help with de cat in my AVF yorshire
Replies: 4
Views: 682

Re: help with de cat in my AVF yorshire

If you can take it off and get it to Harrogate I know someone who can do it for you

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by samthornton1990
Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Engine mount query and light woes
Replies: 4
Views: 312

Engine mount query and light woes

My engine mounts need replacing... Can I get an uprgrade such as powerflex or some sort of polybush equivalent? I'm fully aware of the vibrations a polybush will cause before someone lectures me on comfort issues. My other problem is my lights, I've upgraded to 4300k hids and even then dip beam is s...
by samthornton1990
Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: big brake query
Replies: 1
Views: 206

big brake query

Do they fit under road americas?