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by MattTurbo
Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Boost Gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

I fitted one to mine. I used the air vent beside the steering wheel. I closed the vent, fibreglassed up the back of it, then cut out the hole i needed. It looks pretty swish IMO, altho at present I have no pics :(

Ill try and get one today. :D
by MattTurbo
Sun May 20, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help, i'm drowning!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Im ghoing through exactly the same problem with mine as we speak. Realised yesterday my carpet behiond mty seat was absolutely soaking wet. I am going to go whole hog and take all the interior and carpet out, and clean it with my valeting machine, as I cant risk having a damp smell in my car, plus i...
by MattTurbo
Sun May 20, 2007 9:52 am
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Ultimate Car Care
Replies: 0
Views: 1187

Ultimate Car Care

Right, after having a few enquiries from guys on here about my business, I thought id just give you a little info about it in here. I have recently launched my 2nd business, called Ultimate Car Care, which deals with everything from valeting, correctional detailing, a full range of car care product ...
by MattTurbo
Thu May 17, 2007 7:45 am
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: claying
Replies: 23
Views: 2629

Incase anyone wanst to try a different brand of clay bar, i sell them, lol. :D
by MattTurbo
Thu May 17, 2007 7:43 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Uh oh what have I done!
Replies: 28
Views: 1407

Sorry dude, but ..... :?

If it was at leats an MG ZT version, it wouldnt be so bad.

Couoldnt you have swapped the passat for a petrol one?

Sorry to be so negative :oops: , I mean aslong as your happy thats fine dude :D
by MattTurbo
Mon May 14, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Are you feelin it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1533

Love that car, those rims are tricky to get hold of though. Sure I saw that someone on here has just maznaged to get some though? :D
by MattTurbo
Mon May 14, 2007 6:20 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: what you got
Replies: 14
Views: 1899

I wont list everything, but PC Polisher + Rotary 6 Speed Orange Sonus Pad Green Sonus Pad Blue Sonus Pad White Pad 3M compound head 3M finishing head Farecla G3 Farecla G10 Farecla Black top Farecla Top Wax 3M White 3M Black 3M Red Sonus Restore Sonus Enhance Sonus Finish Klasse 3-1 Raceglaze Aqua B...
by MattTurbo
Mon May 14, 2007 6:09 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Hope you feel better soon mate.

Cant wait to see the pics! :D
by MattTurbo
Sat May 12, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Arghhhh f*ckin halfwit
Replies: 13
Views: 3473

I run a branch of chipsaway mate, and that repair is no problems at all, and your local guy should be able to tackle the mudflap aswell, altho its probably just as well to bang a new one on there tbh. :D
by MattTurbo
Sat May 12, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: TDi, slow n low.
Replies: 20
Views: 1132

looks wicked mate :D
by MattTurbo
Fri May 11, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Thanks again chaps. Now its properly settled, its gone down even more. Had a bit of a 'mare this morning, hit a slight dip in the road (didnt see it coming), and the bottom of the car hit the ground...hard. I wasnt driving quick by any means, as it was a 40 limit, but im going to investigate this af...
by MattTurbo
Thu May 10, 2007 7:55 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Yeah, when I get time, Ill remove the old one and see whats the best way to make a new one. Should be quote straight forward tbh. Lots of trial and error for the best result methinks, lol :D
by MattTurbo
Tue May 08, 2007 8:03 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Good stuff mate, looking forward to seeing it! Went into town yesterday, and quickly decided that I shall not be lowerign the front anymore than it is. The bellypan took quite a beating as I tried to enter St Marks Car Park area :lol: Ill widn the back down a touch tho i think. Im going to make a ne...
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 10:50 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

| went for the HighSports mate, as I wasnt fussed about variable dampening. As I said, ive still got a fair amount to go if I want to go lower! :D Im tempted to wind it all the way just to see what it looks like, but cant see it being very practical, as ive only got around 3 inches of clearence unde...
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Lowered on FK Coilovers, by about 60mm I reckon, altho Im not exactly sure, lol!
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wheres my standard DV??
Replies: 1
Views: 1314

Wheres my standard DV??

Hi all, Right im having troubles finding my standard DV. On having a mass clearout today, I found my Forge Diverter Valve (007P from memory??) I had it on my Leon Cupra R 225, and TBH, forgot I still had it. Anywho, thought id fit it today, but embarrassingly, I couldnt figure out where my standard ...
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Thanks guys :D
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

TBH mate, I have no idea lol. Itll be about 60mm I think, altho theres some more to go if i want to. Gonna let it settle for a few days and then see.

Yeah, I painted the calipers red, as I feel it helps to break up the colours a bit. :D
by MattTurbo
Sun May 06, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Shes dropped!
Replies: 21
Views: 1178

Shes dropped!

Well, Finally got her dropped and took some decent pics. Black roof and bonnet dont show up that weell in some pics, but looks wicked in direct sunlight IMO. Still a lot I want to do and tidy up, but its getting there. Needs a damm good clean, which I shall be doing next weekend if all goes well, as...
by MattTurbo
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:22 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: All change!
Replies: 15
Views: 887

Thanks again guys. Coilovers will be here tomorrow, wahoo! phatasspassat, those rim slook awesome mate, loving the dishness!! Never seen them in that size before. If they were an inch bigger, id be really tempted :cry: I was owed a few favours by the bodyshop where it was done, and because I prepped...
by MattTurbo
Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: FK Highsports, but which ones!
Replies: 2
Views: 1548

FK Highsports, but which ones!

Right, im going to order some fk Highsports, but in the listings, there are too types for the 3BG Variant:

Upto 1091KG, and Above 1091KG.

Which ones do i need?

Mines a 2001 1.8T Estate.

Finally, wheres the best place to buy? Venom?

Thanks guys :D
by MattTurbo
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: All change!
Replies: 15
Views: 887

Thanks guys, yeah next thing is a hefty drop, as it does stand immensly high!

FK's should be on their way very soon :D
by MattTurbo
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Some updated pics...
Replies: 9
Views: 1036

Looks awesome!

What kit are you using, and whats the drop? :D
by MattTurbo
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: All change!
Replies: 15
Views: 887

Thanks chaps, I think with a good drop and some nice dished rims itll look pretty damm sweet! I run a SMART repairs business, so I do most all of my own bodywork, and borrow a friends bodyshop when I need it, where the car was done. Had to get him to do a fair bit of it in the end though, as I simpl...
by MattTurbo
Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: All change!
Replies: 15
Views: 887

All change!

Well, my Passat is getting there slowly but surely, with most of the bodywok sorted now. Here it is in original guise http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/MattTurbo/DSC_0145.jpg The idea: Black roof + Pillars, flushed badge recess, black bonnet centre, colour coded, and dark rims. http://i3.photobuc...