UKPassats

Welcome!

Nice clean motor you have there!

Did your mirrors ever fold? I only ask because they used the same switch on cars with out the folding option, giving the impression it should do something.

Well after all that waiting my centre caps turned up on tuesday. So I've finally been able to fit my wheels! :D http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/Passat/DSCF1991.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/Passat/DSCF1997.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugge...

Welcome.

Bit of a Banksy fan too I see 8)

Just don't put the brakes on too hard, could result in a front flip!

Other than my MTB's mentioned in another thread....

My other two wheeled toy, a Yamaha XJ600s Diversion, the 'Astra Diesel of motorbikes.' Cheeper to buy than one of my MTB's too.

Good lord, check out all the bikers! cal - you may be a useful man to know! :D I got our current fleet of 2007 Specialized hardrock comps from leisure lakes near preston plus my orange a few years back. I also visit the Bury store for the odd spare as its an easier run from work. I will go along wit...

I've got a BMX too, although it's one I found in a stream whilst out walking the dog. Good dose of GT85 and a quick going over with a spanner and spoke key and hey presto a free hack to go to the local shop on! I love it! better than a road bike any day... :roll: :lol: cal - where do you work to fix...

I average 40mpg in my PD 115 Estate, the body is heavier than the saloons remember, and I'm running 18" wheels which doesn't help ! How would larger alloys affect the Mpg? higher unsprung mass? More effort to get em spinning and all that? or am I just being daft. :? I get 47/48 from my 130 goi...

I ain't a pro but..



Interesting wheels ray, I quite like em 8)

cal wrote:^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

may i ask why you get paid to ride them


(not being twatty just interested )

I work as an outdoor activities instructor, part of that involves taking kids mountain biking!

Because thats what my car is a lot of the time, a Bike Lugger. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/bikes/Planetx.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/bikes/Orange2.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/bikes/Bike.jpg Its a hard life getting paid to ride...

Good place to go for info is - Audifans.net. Very usefull while I had the Coupe, good bunch over there. I do miss the old girl but she hadn't been looked after by her old owners and was showing her age. I had to decide between spending some cash to keep her going, or cut my losses and get a newer mo...

My VAG collection.

1992 Polo Fox 1.0 My first car
Dabbled in the dark world of Rover and Peugeot for a while before returning to the VAG stable with-
1995 Audi Coupe 2.016v viewtopic.php?t=542

And now my Passat.

Tip, if they don't come with tyres & you're getting rubber put one, explicitly specify they use stick on weights as the AvusII have a rim on them for the hammer on type :( Std size for the passat is 225/45 but 215's would be fine on a 7 1/2 rim Don't be too concerned about rim protection as the...

You sure they're the ones you've ordered? I could only find the older style AvusII replica's on there. I'm interested as I know someone who wanted my old AvusIII's but in 17" and has never found them anywhere!! These may be what you have bought: (had them on the car a few years ago) Yeah they ...

You sure they're 17's, look more like 18's to me! The originals came in 18's so reps should too.... Only a photoshop image that, not got em yet. :lol: I might not have got the scale spot on! Plus I think I copied the wheels from a photo of your 18" wheels! :oops: They do 18's yup, and I'm gett...

ordered some new rims last night. :D 17" s4 reps, Just need to work out what tire size to get without giving to much stretch. looking at 215/45 on a 17" 7.5"rim should be ok. Although VW put 225's on that rim size I think. Any way here's a photoshop, 8) http://i87.photobucket.com/albu...

Wheels? I think I've made up my mind finally :? Replica 17" s4 Avus 6 spoke wheels. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/Passat/avus.jpg As much as I would have loved the set in the for sale area (now sold) I don't think I could do justice to them. I can't see my car getting any lo...

BikeLugger wrote:Not sure I can stretch to 18"

An unfortunate phrase...

Oooooo! Tempting, but I was looking for some 17"s Not sure I can stretch to 18", tyres will be a bit too pricy.

But oh so tempting..........

(phone pics) http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/Passat/lowered1.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/BikeLugger/Passat/lowered2.jpg I can see the market being people who want that slammed look for shows, but their lifestyle prevents it. Easy to do on your own with no need for an...

Who's is this http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r104/bobman7569/uk%20passats%20show%20aug2006/STA70649.jpg And are there any more photo's of it other than the ones from that show? Looking at getting some of those wheels you see! I always liked them from my audi coupe days, saw them back then and wa...

Glad you got it sorted, I've been there too many times with bits being rusty/snapped/or simply having the strength of cheese! the end of the bolt was about 3mm inside the hole so coulnt put a slot in it Just re-read your first post with my brain engaged, I should have spotted that you couldn't cut i...

nogrille wrote:it's not real. That's a photoshop job!

Nope, all done by my mate, his angle grinder, welding kit and a bit of help from Messrs. Heath and Robinson.

If you can, get a junior hacksaw to it and cut a decent slot in it, like turning it into a big screw. Then get a big Flat head screwdriver (ideally one with a square shaft so you can get an adjustable spanner on it) and push with all your might so it doesn't slip while you turn it. Might be good to ...