Rob's Project B5.5 TDi Saloon - Air & 20's :)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:55 pm
Well it has to be said, I've not been on here for a while 
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
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