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SirRangeALot

07-03-2007, 02:07 AM

I never would have imagined owning a VW. I was raised on ChryCo products; my father worked for Plymouth and Dodge parts departments for 30 years.

BUT...

In all honesty I was in the market for an Accord coupe at the time, since my best friend bought one and I really liked it. My salesman had me look at the Passat and sit in it, but at the time I wasn't impressed. It turns out, from the mess I was in, the only way they could work a deal to get me out of the hole I was in was to give the Passat a second look. And man, I'm glad I did. :tu:

I took it out on the highway and I fell in love. It had more toys than all the previous cars I had combined. Power moonroof, heated leather seats, auto-leveling bi-xenons, side mirror that tilts down when in reverse so you can see how close you are, steering wheel mounted volume control, so on and so forth. When I was driving it out on the highway, I would be shocked if people couldn't hear me let out a big WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...it was bliss and to this day it still is!

I was so excited and I wanted to take it home NOW. So I was late to work since I was signing all the paperwork. :laugh:

As I said this is my first VW and I hope it won't be my last. It's been a huge learning curve for me since no one around me (at the time) knew a thing about VW's. But luckily I've had tremendous help from PassatWorld, the W8 Forum, and of course PKG! :cool:

So, here's a gallery of pictures I've taken in chronological order:

Very first pics...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8_5.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8_8.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8_7.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/d4ff0acc.jpg

Last summer I decided to do some work on my own, although it wasn't much. I pulled the DRL relay to save the bi-xenons (not a cheap bulb...I purchased mine at cost, and it was $160! :eek:) and also installed a euroswitch, which I absolutely love.

Pics taken after a wax and euroswitch install:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/d1c7e84c.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/1ab03c21.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/ed16adc6.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/3734d1f3.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/e39d2639.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/b740d03e.jpg

Last fall, I never thought I would see the day, but I did. As I was sitting patiently at a red light in Davenport, a guy not paying attention (instead to his kid and/or cell phone) hit me. At the time it was raining so I couldn't tell if there was damage. A week later i finally found some damage to the bumper. I called his insurance company and everything was handled fine. Before I move on, my lower trim has been starting to flake off (it was like that when I bought it). My W8, as you can see from the above pictures, had a grey trim on the bottom. Progressive (his insurance company) told me to ask the body shop to get an estimate on painting the lowers since I was going to have it painted anyway, they could cut me a good deal. (I was going to have it painted black to have the whole car match, but was going to have it done after winter.)

The body shop called me up later to tell me that my car is done and I can pick it up. However, the guy told me that "the flaking was getting really bad and we had to do something about it, so we painted the whole bumper black." I was pissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First of all, they didn't even ask me before they went and just painted the whole thing and not just the spot they were supposed to paint. Second of all, I have an all black bumper with lower grey sides and front, so it is going to look stupid. He offered to paint it grey again, but I was like screw it, b/c I was going to have it done anyway. (It wouldn't have cost me anything for them to paint it the way it was). I asked if he had an estimate done for the rest of the job and he said no, he will talk to me in the morning about that since he didn't have it done. I had my girlfriend go down to look at it since I was at work and she told me from the back it looks HOT, but couldn't see the whole thing. She talked to one of the painters and I guess what happened was when they masked off the bumper and took off the tape, the grey flaked off even more so they went and painted it anyway.

I stopped in the morning, and my baby was sitting outside. I was grinning from ear to ear...WOW, does it ever look nice all black!!

I went in to talk to the manager and owner and they were actually really nice about the whole thing. Turns out the previous owner spray painted the lower trim, so that's why it was flaking so badly. He offered to bring it back in and look at the other moldings to see what he could do and what the cost would be to match what they did to the back bumper. He told me worst case scenario, he would only charge me half if anything at all.

He called me later in the afternoon and apparently the side moldings are a different texture, almost woodgrain-like to where the silver was not going to come out. So he's not going to guarantee the life of the paint job they're going to do since the paint doesn't stick well. He told me I could buy new moldings, but it would be $325 (I figure apiece...). So...he told me just to keep the rental and he would pay for it, and he will paint the front and the sides at NO COST. I'm like...f**k yeah!!!

I guess you could say this "accident" was a blessing in disguise...

Pictures taken after the freshly-painted lowers were done:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/f4edabf8.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/IMG_0601.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/IMG_0604.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/IMG_0606.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/IMG_0611.jpg

The more heads turn and the more I drive the Passat, the more I fall in love with it.

Pics taken from my celly on a cold February morning...so cold that if you look close enough, there are icicles hanging from the lower grille. BRRR!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/164839432069_3300.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/164839503237_3300.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/164839556229_3300.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/164839589125_3300.jpg

I never realized how much fun GTG's are until you go to one. I saw the pics all the time on PW, and I finally had the chance to go to the Dubuque GTG. I had so much fun, but it makes me want to spend more money on the car! :p

GTG pics:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/S13FREEAAK/gti084.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/S13FREEAAK/gti091.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/S13FREEAAK/gti120.jpg
http://a839.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_6e91f3b4827fe48e3366ebc84282a2fe.jpg
http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/543/IMG_1068.JPG

My very first rolling shot!! YEAY!!! :)
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/c3a0667a.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/Engine.jpg

Animation of the monstrous W8 engine:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/GIF/3e2ead1e.gif

List of current mods:
Euroswitch
DRL relay pulled
S2000 Antenna
Painted lowers
35% tint all around
Smoked tail lights
Smoked bumper markers
Chrome Mirror Caps
Chrome door handles
H&R/Koni setup
Denison Icelink iPod adapter
Custom exhaust -- (2) 4" Silverline mufflers straight back to quad tips
Debadged trunklid
Höen xenon-match fogs
42dd blue LED city lights
Lower eyelids

To do list:
17mm anti-sway bar
SpeedTuning ECU flash
K&N CAI
Votex front clip

:) :) :)

DSV

07-03-2007, 02:21 AM

You're definitely making progress man. I must say your car looks really clean with the painted lowers. Excellent mod choice. :tu:

When are you putting the Pie Plates on?

chuNknorris

07-03-2007, 09:23 AM

I like the exhaust setup. Looks aggressive, yet classy. Now SLAM IT! :dp:

stollen

07-03-2007, 09:24 AM

I like the exhaust setup. Looks aggressive, yet classy. Now SLAM IT! :dp:

:word: We need to get that thing lowered, August/September can't come soon enough :tu:

SirRangeALot

07-03-2007, 09:59 AM

When are you putting the Pie Plates on?

After the suspension GTG! ;) I also need to get the wheels refinished first, they've seen better days.

I like the exhaust setup. Looks aggressive, yet classy.

Thanks...I want to find out how to get the tips polished back to chrome, they're pretty tarnished after 71k miles.

turboA4

07-03-2007, 10:11 AM

nice lookin car jeremy!!!

looks soo good after all the things you have done....very clean!!!

SirRangeALot

07-03-2007, 10:24 AM

Well, I don't think I've done much yet, but thank you! :)

SirRangeALot

09-28-2007, 01:41 AM

It's about time for an pictoral update! :)

A few pics from an 8+ hour detail back in July:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/c2c99530.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/1ee62bcc.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/9e6c2420.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/3ffa383c.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/c576597d.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/9cd55f0c.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/977d8e03.jpg

Yeay! My tips are shiny again! :D
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/MarionGTG071407/8b72d973.jpg

In August for my 35% tint all around:

A few pics before:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/2a28b255.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/0eb5cf95.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/af2b7721.jpg

After (it's hard to tell with the sun shining right on it! :():
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/ff333d8c.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/4330a397.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/CRGTG082607/40bb545d.jpg

SirRangeALot

11-22-2007, 12:14 PM

UPDATE...

So, now that the Pie Plates are gone and the Fat 5's are on their way out, I've been looking at a few ideas for my next set of wheels in the spring (TAX RETURNS FTMFW), so here are my top considerations:

Flik Artics in either silver or black:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/065_jpg.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/Sunny6.jpg

Audi A8 reps:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/jgfjgf.jpg

Axis Supermesh (if I can find them, since they're discontinued):

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/mikes2.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/passat1.jpg

ADR M-Sports in black:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/adrblack.jpg

BBS LM reps:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/bbslm.jpg

Jettameister

11-22-2007, 01:28 PM

Damn man !!!
That's one Hell of a ride :drive: :drive:
Looking really good and I like the wheels you're diving now :tu:

John2.0T

11-22-2007, 02:35 PM

Very nice man!

Are you planning on getting springs before wheels?

IMO I like the Audi A8 wheels and LM Reps the best - they would look oh so sick in 19" with a nice drop with lowering springs :). I also like the Flik Arctic's a lot! Personally I'm not a huge fan of black wheels with a polished lip on black cars... its a little played out.

Sounds like you have an excellent mod list planned! I vote for de-badging (how can you deny that sexy ass in that first pic?!), and paint matching some of that chrome, but thats just me :D. Whatever you decide to do will look sick!

SirRangeALot

11-22-2007, 02:48 PM

Are you planning on getting springs before wheels?

Definitely! :tu: Tax returns can't come soon enough yo!

paint matching some of that chrome, but thats just me :D.

It isn't just you, there are some other chrome haters in the Gruppe. :rolleyes: :D

I love chrome, and it accents the car perfectly.

John2.0T

11-22-2007, 03:03 PM

Oh I'm not a chrome hater at all - it definitely accents cars well if its done right :)

I think the only things I would consider blacking out on your W8 would be the chrome grill slats and the *maybe* the rub strips...

SirRangeALot

11-22-2007, 03:04 PM

I think the only things I would consider blacking out on your W8 would be the chrome grill slats and the *maybe* the rub strips...

Cripes, man, there'd be no chrome left! :laugh:

twooly

11-22-2007, 07:39 PM

For some reason the Audi wheels stick out the most for your car, and I agree with the chrome rub strips need to go. :cool:

SirRangeALot

11-22-2007, 08:51 PM

I agree with the chrome rub strips need to go. :cool:

BLAHHHHHHHH

THE CHROME STAYS!!!! :evil:

Why do so many of you hate chrome? I'm actually thinking about getting a set of chrome rims just to spite you all! :evil:

Sinan

11-23-2007, 05:08 AM

Axis Supermesh look perfect on VWs. Seen similiar ones on few GTIs.

Its the ones I would go for.

twooly

11-23-2007, 11:44 AM

BLAHHHHHHHH

THE CHROME STAYS!!!! :evil:

Why do so many of you hate chrome? I'm actually thinking about getting a set of chrome rims just to spite you all! :evil:

I like some just not a ton, just think your car would look better with paint matched rub strips. The rest of the chrome fits, I have plenty on my car :sly:

Kelso

11-23-2007, 12:55 PM

keep the chrome! I like it...i have it as well and keeping mine. If the car is done right the chrome works great. Looking great! :tu:

Kelso

11-23-2007, 01:06 PM

The Audi A8 reps would be great also!

SirRangeALot

11-23-2007, 08:47 PM

keep the chrome! I like it...i have it as well and keeping mine. If the car is done right the chrome works great. Looking great! :tu:

The Audi A8 reps would be great also!

Thanks!! :)

Although I think if I get A8's or the LM reps, both require at least 5mm spacers to clear the brake calipers...

SirRangeALot

11-23-2007, 09:20 PM

I just found a B5.5 variant on the 'tex with 18" LM reps...and man... :drool:!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r90/lilmark_07/CIMG1278.jpg

I think these may be the wheels...

Sinan

11-24-2007, 12:19 AM

I told you! :D

OrangeDUB

11-24-2007, 03:23 PM

MrFlippant

11-24-2007, 04:24 PM

Very nice man!

Personally I'm not a huge fan of black wheels with a polished lip on black cars... its a little played out.

... Says the guy with black wheels with polished lips on his black car. :D

SirRangeALot

11-24-2007, 10:48 PM

You should get that grille on that wagon right up there ^^^

And A8L's would look VERY nice on your black car. I love big-faced wheels :tu:
I have talked to a guy on the tex that is selling a set of nearly mint 19" reps with tires. 5x100 and 5x112 pattern so they could passed on to a mk4 OR mk5....

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3545173

Nah, I'm going to pass on the grille. I don't like the idea of people not know at least what make my car is yet alone what model once I shave the badges. I was thinking about removing the W8 badge from the grille...

And, that was a sweet deal on those wheels, but they are sold now. :( Wheels like that come and go all the time anyway...suspension will definitely come first! :tu:

... Says the guy with black wheels with polished lips on his black car. :D

:word: :laugh:

OrangeDUB

11-25-2007, 12:51 AM

True dat! I think you should rock some 19's at least mofo! :laugh:

SirRangeALot

11-25-2007, 01:07 AM

I think you should rock some 19's at least mofo! :laugh:

Meh... :-/

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 01:01 AM

So, I'm thinking more and more I'm going to keep the Fat 5's. For one, I'm sick of playing on the wheel carosel and losing money; secondly, I've always loved Fat 5's and the OEM+ look; thirdly, it seems more and more people are going with bigger wheels (18", 19") and I want to be different. Here's a p-shop of the 5's on my car:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/sirrange_fat5.jpg

I will have to get the one wheel repaired, so as long as I'm spending money on that I might as well get them all refinished. I was thinking about getting them mirror polished, of course, opposite of popular opinion around here. :rolleyes: ;) Here are pictures of them on another B5.5:

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/8370/img0034it1.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7301/img0033up2.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2053/img0027ha9.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4135/img0026an5.jpg
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4769/img0029hh0.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9062/img0031vg2.jpg

SDKmann

12-02-2007, 01:47 AM

Thats one hot wagon! I think you need a badgeless grill like that guy.

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 01:55 AM

SDKmann

12-02-2007, 01:57 AM

Actually I was thinking about that...color-matching the rub strips and grille but leave the chrome around the windows...I think it looks bad a$$!

Well now that youve said it you have to do it. that definitely would look sick, it obviously works for that wagon!

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 01:59 AM

Well now that youve said it you have to do it. that definitely would look sick, it obviously works for that wagon!

:D :D

twooly

12-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Actually I was thinking about that...color-matching the rub strips and grille but leave the chrome around the windows...I think it looks bad a$$!

:tu: Do It!!!!

07GTI

12-02-2007, 10:30 AM

Actually I was thinking about that...color-matching the rub strips and grille but leave the chrome around the windows...I think it looks bad a$$!

I was also thinking about removing the W8 badge off the grille since I'm going to shave off the badges off the trunk anyway...nothing like being discrete! :D

:tu: Do It!!!!

Well now that youve said it you have to do it. that definitely would look sick, it obviously works for that wagon!

x2 DO IT!! that would look awsome

OrangeDUB

12-02-2007, 01:10 PM

Actually I was thinking about that...color-matching the rub strips and grille but leave the chrome around the windows...I think it looks bad a$$!

I was also thinking about removing the W8 badge off the grille since I'm going to shave off the badges off the trunk anyway...nothing like being discrete! :D

Do it Jeremy!!!!!!!!!11!11!1!1!11

And mirror polish those fat 5's or I will! :D

With your chrome it would look SICK

GetAwayFromMe

12-02-2007, 01:35 PM

Doooo Itttttttt!!!!!

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys -- and it's actually positive! I would have thought for sure I'd get flamed (I did awhile back) for getting them polished since they look like chrome. ;) :D

DSV

12-02-2007, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys -- and it's actually positive! I would have thought for sure I'd get flamed (I did awhile back) for getting them polished since they look like chrome. ;) :D

It all depends on the style of the wheels. With Fat 5s, they look good polished, as do these types of wheels....

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1237847/077.jpg

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1237846/f35.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/kc8tpr/Pic%20Post/pslots001.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/vdoubleuvr6/My%20Dub/DSC01960.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb196/VR6OOM/P1020038.jpg

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 02:54 PM

It all depends on the style of the wheels. With Fat 5s, they look good polished, as do these types of wheels....

Oh? IIRC, wasn't it you who said no to mirror polishing the wheels...? :sly: ;) :D

say no to the chrome

Say no to the extreme polishing.

:p Just giving you sh!t, man! :tu:

MrFlippant

12-02-2007, 03:24 PM

You know, that kind of gives me an idea... How much do you expect it to cost to have those refinished and mirror-polished? Maybe I could do that with my stock 16's.

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 03:36 PM

You know, that kind of gives me an idea... How much do you expect it to cost to have those refinished and mirror-polished? Maybe I could do that with my stock 16's.

I asked the guy with the Variant...he said it was about $65/piece to have them redone. But since the Fat 5's are already satin polished, it cut down the cost a bit. I'm not sure much more it would be to polish your stock wheels.

Link: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237618

DSV

12-02-2007, 03:44 PM

Oh? IIRC, wasn't it you who said no to mirror polishing the wheels...? :sly: ;) :D

:p Just giving you sh!t, man! :tu:

Well, I like the basic polishing more than the mirror finish I guess, but yeah, whatev.

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 03:53 PM

Well, I like the basic polishing more than the mirror finish I guess, but yeah, whatev.

:laugh: :tu:

SDKmann

12-02-2007, 04:12 PM

And mirror polish those fat 5's or I will! :D

Yep, if you dont do it Ill help him.

SirRangeALot

12-02-2007, 04:16 PM

This Jetta is a BAMF! Not a huge fan of the spoiler though...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/vdoubleuvr6/My%20Dub/DSC01960.jpg

DSV

12-02-2007, 04:19 PM

This Jetta is a BAMF! Not a huge fan of the spoiler though...

It's a Corrado spoiler retrofitted to the Jetta trunk. It lifts up as the car goes faster. :D

SDKmann

12-02-2007, 04:20 PM

It's a Corrado spoiler retrofitted to the Jetta trunk. It lifts up as the car goes faster. :D

Thats sick. Hmmmm, I wonder if that would fit on my car.....

MrFlippant

12-02-2007, 04:42 PM

It's a Corrado spoiler retrofitted to the Jetta trunk. It lifts up as the car goes faster. :D

Isn't the Jetta FWD? What's the point of having a spoiler on the back? I think I like those wheels on that generation of Jetta better than any other wheels I've ever seen, though!

OrangeDUB

12-02-2007, 09:01 PM

Isn't the Jetta FWD? What's the point of having a spoiler on the back? I think I like those wheels on that generation of Jetta better than any other wheels I've ever seen, though!

Yeah every jetta you would see is FWD....

I think 17's are the limit on mk3's after seeing that pic! Not to get off topic but 16" look perfect IMO. (mk3 not yours Jeremy :D)

Mirror polished fat 5's would be great on the W8! Do eeeeet!

SirRangeALot

12-09-2007, 01:52 PM

Alright, here's another mod I have to add.

Adding 2 4" SilverLine mufflers. :D http://www.ansaautomotive.com/Silverline/UniversalMufflers/index.html

0xRw6MHFsn4

Jz9UWwO1GOU

2F-pJ1Q9knE

:drool:

Is it tax return time yet?? :hungry:

07GTI

12-09-2007, 02:04 PM

:drool: mmmmmm sounds nice :tu:

Jettameister

12-10-2007, 06:23 AM

really nice sound !

OrangeDUB

12-10-2007, 02:01 PM

Oh man that sounds great! Is it a cat-back system or you just need the muflers welded on?

SirRangeALot

12-11-2007, 01:36 AM

Oh man that sounds great! Is it a cat-back system or you just need the muflers welded on?

The mufflers are welded on...2.5" all the way to the back, so I'll need to replace my quad tips. The W8er had everything done for under $500 installed. :tu:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4103/p1020203mediumma6.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4805/p1020204mediumez6.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1194/p1020205mediumqu8.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4024/p1020206mediumlr2.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2393/p1020207mediumox3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/543/p1020209mediumkj4.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/8016/p1020211mediumex4.jpg

OrangeDUB

12-11-2007, 03:43 AM

That's sweet! The mufflers look pretty inexpensive... I'm sure you could pick out some nice dual tipsIf you wanted to keep the factory look.

SirRangeALot

12-13-2007, 01:05 AM

Well, before I do ANYTHING I need a belly pan. This will be my next investment, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. I'm really not liking that I have no belly pan right now, which is why i'm driving my gf's car while the Passat stays in my warm garage. :D :D

It will be a great investment especially since I plan on getting lowered in the spring. :hungry:

http://www.dieselgeek.com/catalog/B5PanzerA4.JPG

John2.0T

12-13-2007, 04:56 AM

bah... no faith in german cars...

my car is low as hell, i dont have any belly pan crap and i am on my third winter without any problems (that haven't been my fault).

wait until spring and get a catback and lowering springs :).

SirRangeALot

12-13-2007, 10:04 AM

my car is low as hell, i dont have any belly pan crap and i am on my third winter without any problems (that haven't been my fault).

Are you for real?!? :eek:

John2.0T

12-13-2007, 05:02 PM

SirRangeALot

12-13-2007, 08:25 PM

nothing past the stock oem covers.

i just try to stay on plowed roads when i drive during the winter... (except when i'm having fun :) ).

unless you plan on getting SLAMMED... like bagged slammed... i dont see the point in getting anything more than the oem covers.

So you really think I'd be safe with an OEM belly pan even with me being 1"-1.5" lower?

BTW, how much should an OEM belly pan be? A guy on PassatWorld is trying to sell me one for $40 + shipping. Aren't they about $65 from the dealer? :sly:

stollen

12-13-2007, 08:32 PM

SirRangeALot

12-13-2007, 08:37 PM

I don't have an aftermarket skid plate and I am fairly low. The only thing you gotta watch out for is backing up in deep snow, that plastic stuff will act like a snow shovel and pack a bunch of snow on top of it, and possibly ripping it off in the process.

What about an old-a$$ garage floor from the '20's made up of dry-rot wood that pops up when you drive over it which just so happens to rip off my existing belly pan?? :sly:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/3959ebdf.jpg

http://forums.projektgerman.com/showthread.php?t=2768

07GTI

12-13-2007, 08:45 PM

A metal one probably wouldn't have done much better against wooden borads poping up into the undercariage, a metal skidplate may have just forced it into the engine bay :eek: or rip some bolts out but I dunno good luck with the decision making :tu:

SirRangeALot

12-13-2007, 08:53 PM

07GTI

12-13-2007, 08:55 PM

haha, glad I could help :D

SirRangeALot

12-16-2007, 01:17 AM

I just contacted Shifty about tinting my tails/markers/signals and mirror polishing the Fat Fives... :hungry:

John2.0T

12-16-2007, 02:22 PM

A stronger skid plate is definitely a good idea if your going to get lowered, but its nothing more than a reassurance. As long as your a bit more careful and aware of the fact that your car is lowered, you will be fine! Regular driving on bumpy roads and such is still ok, the main thing you need to worry about are BIG speed bumps and steep entrances to gas stations and such. Even with a big skid plate up front, it wont help because you will high center on the middle of your car. Just be aware of these things and approach them at an angle and you will be alright.

I believe my car is about 2" (if not a little more) lower than stock. Winter is the only time that I really have any trouble, and that is usually solved by staying on plowed roads :).

SirRangeALot

12-16-2007, 02:27 PM

Gotcha. Thanks!

I think I will be about 1.5" lowered MAX with the setup I'm getting. :tu:

DSV

12-16-2007, 03:08 PM

I'm 2.25" lower than stock in the front with no aftermarket skid plate. The only problem I ever had was going over a bump in the road too fast that looked like this ----v----

You shouldn't have any problems if you're only going 1.5" lower...

SirRangeALot

12-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Yeah, I think the H&R/Koni setup lowers 1.3" in the front and 1.5" in the back. But I'm sure once it "settles" it will be a little lower.

iadubber

12-16-2007, 05:29 PM

John2.0T

12-16-2007, 07:13 PM

Are you going with the H&R coilovers?

SirRangeALot

12-16-2007, 11:46 PM

H&R doesn't make coilovers for my car. The only, and I mean only, options I have are a Koni or Bilstein shocks with H&R lowering springs or PSS9 coilovers.

One of the few things that sucks about owning a W8...limited to no options for mods. :(

John2.0T

12-17-2007, 12:56 AM

ah i see... well I have PSS9's... and freakin' LOVE THEM!

If you dont wanna go the coilover route I hope you will get the Bilstein shocks with springs. Your stock shocks will go out anyway...

SirRangeALot

12-17-2007, 08:05 PM

If you dont wanna go the coilover route I hope you will get the Bilstein shocks with springs. Your stock shocks will go out anyway...

I've already decided I'm not getting coilovers...I have better things to spend my money on.

Would there be a huge difference between Bilstein and Koni shocks? :dunno:

SirRangeALot

12-20-2007, 12:57 AM

So...I've decided to eliminate some of the chrome on my car. ;)

I always thought the chrome accents on the bottom of the tail lights on W8's was kinda wierd, and I always wanted to get tinted tails. SO, I'm selling mine on PW and buying a set off a regular B5.5 and I'm trying to get the deal done so that I break even. (Sell mine for $150, buy the tinted tails for $150.)

Here are pics of the tails:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/For%20Sale/DSC07055.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/For%20Sale/DSC07052.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/VW/DSC05981.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/VW/DSC05979.jpg

I think the tinted tails look perfect and flow well with the black. :tu:

SirRangeALot

12-20-2007, 12:59 AM

Oh, and my latest mod I won off eBay: OEM roof rack!! :yippee:

http://www367.pair.com/pkhines/aw2k/LotImg61659.jpg

http://www367.pair.com/pkhines/aw2k/LotImg61660.jpg

http://www367.pair.com/pkhines/aw2k/LotImg61662.jpg

John2.0T

12-20-2007, 01:58 AM

very nice man!

those talks look sooo clean.

OrangeDUB

12-20-2007, 02:56 AM

Yeah Jeremy those tails are AWESOME. A black car needs tinted tails fo sho.

SirRangeALot

12-30-2007, 02:27 AM

So, John is giving me ideas... :evil:

FK coils for $1000! I need to double check the price; my luck is that price is per pair and not per set... :rolleyes:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/vimalv617/DSCN1639.jpg

http://www.amimotorsports.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=739

twooly

12-30-2007, 09:48 AM

Should be the set.

stollen

12-30-2007, 10:18 AM

Should be the set.

Yeah, it will be for the full set :tu:

John2.0T

12-30-2007, 11:21 AM

:D

You're welcome.

SirRangeALot

12-30-2007, 01:46 PM

Should be the set.

Yeah, it will be for the full set :tu:

:drool: :drool: :drool:

:D

You're welcome.

:winknudge: :hehehmn: :germany:

senseless1707

01-04-2008, 04:21 AM

Jeremy, great looking passat!! Love the tinted tails:tu: Have you come to a decision on the wheels?

SirRangeALot

01-26-2008, 01:03 AM

Jeremy, great looking passat!! Love the tinted tails:tu: Have you come to a decision on the wheels?

Thanks, and I've decided to do the suspension first and then worry about wheels. I've gone through two sets already and they didn't even make it on the car. :rolleyes: So now I need to decide: H&R/Konis or for ~$300 more I can go with the FK's. Decisions, decisions.

Oh, and BTW, a new belly pan (from an 03 Variant) and the tinted tails are installed...I'm waiting for a nice day this weekend so I can wash her up and throw the roof rack on. Pics to come. ;)

SirRangeALot

01-26-2008, 01:12 AM

And here's a few random pics from the past couple of weeks since I've been away:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0106081756.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0110081816.jpg

Brrrr!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0109080947a.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0109080947c.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0109080947b.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0109080948.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0109080948a.jpg

OrangeDUB

01-26-2008, 01:13 AM

:tu: glad to see you back on here Jeremy.

SirRangeALot

01-26-2008, 01:17 AM

:tu: glad to see you back on here Jeremy.

Thanks bro! :germany:

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 12:13 AM

Okay, so I think I have my wheel choices decided:

Miro 279's (BBS LM reps)...only if I don't need spacers:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/frosty.jpg

Phaeton 'Challenge':

http://synthesistechnologies.com/assets/stattlich/images/forums/25k/IMG_9592.jpg

Carlsson reps:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/NC_Bike/broke8.jpg

OZ Ultraleggeras:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/jmarinaro/GTI/OCT152007R.jpg

Or if I can find a good deal on a set, BBS CH's or CK's. I have a special place in my heart for these bad boys:

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee161/tennisman387/IMG_0155.jpg

http://images30.fotki.com/v44/photos/1/156379/5501366/deutschewerks053copy-vi.jpg?1192506315

Decisions, decisions...but I have forced myself to promise that I will buy suspension FIRST. :D

John2.0T

02-06-2008, 12:35 AM

1. 19" LM reps
2. 19" Phantom Challenge
3. 19" BBS CK's

:)

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 08:10 AM

1. 19" LM reps
2. 19" Phantom Challenge
3. 19" BBS CK's

:)

Sorry, the Phaeton wheels only come in 18". ;)

twooly

02-06-2008, 08:11 AM

http://images30.fotki.com/v44/photos/1/156379/5501366/deutschewerks053copy-vi.jpg?1192506315

Win!

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 08:14 AM

Win!

Those would look good on your ride, Todd. That picture cold pass as a preview for yours. ;)

twooly

02-06-2008, 08:21 AM

Those would look good on your ride, Todd. That picture cold pass as a preview for yours. ;)

:D I'm happy with my OEM 18s (Samarkand)

stollen

02-06-2008, 09:55 AM

:D I'm happy with my OEM 18s (Samarkand)

:withstupid:

I don't think I would go above 18's unless the resulting tires still had a decent sidewall, which probably won't be the case on your car Jeremy. Even with 18's I cringe a lot going over RR tracks and such, it just sounds so bad....

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 10:24 AM

:D I'm happy with my OEM 18s (Samarkand)

Yeah, I like your wheels. Very sharp for OEM! :tu:

I don't think I would go above 18's unless the resulting tires still had a decent sidewall, which probably won't be the case on your car Jeremy. Even with 18's I cringe a lot going over RR tracks and such, it just sounds so bad....

Agreed. I don't think I will go above 18" unless I find an offer I couldn't refuse. :) I think 19" and up will be more susceptible to bending as well, plus I don't want to go through the whole problem of rubbing. I don't feel like rolling my fenders.

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 10:31 AM

I would also do 17" if the wheel was right. I found a set of BBS RK's FS...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/revolution_X/BBS%20RK/5.jpg

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256102

John2.0T

02-06-2008, 11:14 AM

If your gonna go with 18's - I like the Phaeton's the best :).

You do sacrafice a bit of ride quality with 19's and coilovers, but you really don't have to worry too much about bending. Most wheels are very durable and as long as your a bit more aware and cautious you'll be fine ;).

What's the bolt pattern? Here are a couple sets I found on AZ:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187921

Sportec Mono 10 reps would look sick too!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/JBurgman/normal_car_008.jpg

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186778

Just throwing out some ideas :)

SDKmann

02-06-2008, 11:27 AM

I vote LM reps, they're my favorite so far.

SirRangeALot

02-06-2008, 08:14 PM

SirRangeALot

04-21-2008, 01:04 AM

So...I think it's time to update my mod list a tad.

To do list:
H&R/Koni setup or FK coilovers - 90% sure I'm going with H&R/Koni setup. Just need to take care of my CV boots first!

Wheels - still up in the air. I'm trying my hardest to stick with my plan of suspension first, wheels later!

Smoked side turn signals - Yes

Smoked fender markers - Yes

Chrome mirror caps - Undecided

Chrome door handles - Undecided

Chrome B6 grille nose piece - No - can't seem to find it now anyway...

Chrome badge-less grille - Yes - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Troopster93/PICT0292.jpg

Replace Bi-xenon headlights or get angel eyes No to the angel eyes - Bimmer guys only. :D

iPod adapter - Yes - changing CD's is lame.

Upper (and lower?) eyelids - No

M3 lip spoiler - No

Shave PASSAT, W8, and 4MOTION off the trunklid - No - to avoid any confusion that I drive a Passat, not a Jetta. :D

Remove W8 badge from grille - Yes, if not going with a badgeless grille.

(2) 4" SilverLine mufflers HELL YES!

Also, I'm thinking about getting a Boser hood (angry). Just an idea right now. I think this is the look I want:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/passatb55_4.jpg

-or- (I know I won't be this low and I'm going with 18"s...but you get the idea)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/PICT0987.jpg

twooly

04-21-2008, 04:47 AM

Shave PASSAT, W8, and 4MOTION off the trunklid - No - to avoid any confusion that I drive a Passat, not a Jetta. :D

Doesn't that just make you mad.....I get it even worse since I do have a Jetta also :sly:

jettalvr41

04-21-2008, 07:54 AM

i like the a8s

SirRangeALot

04-21-2008, 10:04 AM

Doesn't that just make you mad.....I get it even worse since I do have a Jetta also :sly:

Yeah, probably because people think that's the only car VW makes... :laugh:

i like the a8s

A little partial, are we? ;) :D

SirRangeALot

05-18-2008, 01:48 PM

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for...

NEW WHEELS!! w00t! :yippee:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/nimski62/IMG_0111.jpg

07GTI

05-18-2008, 01:52 PM

YAY!! Congrats :tu:

jettalvr41

05-18-2008, 02:11 PM

A little partial, are we? ;) :D
indeed, but now i would trade you wheels

dub1.8t

05-18-2008, 04:29 PM

Oh my god you guys... I just looked out my window and I could have swore I saw a pig flying around the sky!

SirRangeALot

05-18-2008, 06:29 PM

indeed, but now i would trade you wheels

NEVA!!! :hehehmn: :evil:

Oh my god you guys... I just looked out my window and I could have swore I saw a pig flying around the sky!

:rolleyes: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/Smileys/thefinger_red.gif

GetAwayFromMe

05-18-2008, 08:05 PM

Now let's see these wheels on your car, or you are gonna wait until you get it lowered?

OrangeDUB

05-18-2008, 08:28 PM

Congrats man! The W8 is gonna have a whole new look. I think it's gonna be lookin pretty baller soon :tu:

SirRangeALot

05-19-2008, 01:16 AM

Now let's see these wheels on your car, or you are gonna wait until you get it lowered?

Noooo...I can't stand my wheel gapage now, 18's will make it look like a Touareg ! (As if it doesn't look that way now...) But looking at Owen's car makes me feel better...sorry bud! :laugh:

Congrats man! The W8 is gonna have a whole new look. I think it's gonna be lookin pretty baller soon :tu:

Thanks dude, but I think you'll have the baller status, not me. :)

c2plex

05-19-2008, 01:26 AM

SirRangeALot

05-19-2008, 01:29 AM

wow... i don't even know waht to say to that...

although i'd be willing to bet there IS like a 6" gap above my front wheels

and i have no idea how the hell it got taht way... because the rears are normal...?

Just giving you hell, man. :D That is weird though how the front sits higher than the back...? :dunno:

OrangeDUB

05-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Thanks dude, but I think you'll have the baller status, not me. :)

Aw you're making me blush :o

SirRangeALot

05-21-2008, 01:00 AM

Aw you're making me blush :o

Just being humble. :tu:

John2.0T

05-21-2008, 01:03 AM

congrats on finding a nice set of wheels!

they will definitely work well on your W8 and give it a nice "OEM+" look.

Can't wait to see it!

SirRangeALot

05-21-2008, 01:04 AM

Next on the list: straight pipes. kthxbye.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DPNeMyUUl5o

SirRangeALot

05-21-2008, 01:07 AM

congrats on finding a nice set of wheels!

they will definitely work well on your W8 and give it a nice "OEM+" look.

Can't wait to see it!

Thanks dude! I'm definitely happy with the purchase. They should be here in a few days along with my springs. Shocks arrived yesterday.

Not only will you see it but you may be able to participate if Dan is still up for helping me with the suspension... :D :D :D

SirRangeALot

05-26-2008, 01:46 AM

Couple more items to cross off my list...

-Chrome mirror caps (replacements, not the cheap stick-on type)
-Icelink Plus iPod adapter w/ Dension wiring adapter

Both should be in my possession within this week, and my suspension will hopefully be done on Friday! (Thanks again, Kevin!)

((That is if my springs would hurry up and get here already!!!!!!!))

OrangeDUB

05-26-2008, 01:51 AM

I cab;t wait to see your pasat Jeremy, after the wheels and drop it will be pimptastic :D

SirRangeALot

05-26-2008, 01:59 AM

Word, son. I can't wait! :yippee:

-JB-

05-26-2008, 03:11 AM

Post pics immediately after the surgery!! :hungry:

SirRangeALot

06-01-2008, 04:51 PM

Did some tinkering today...threw in the Icelink iPod adapter...I love it! (THANKS HAL!!) Now I need to make me some headbanging playlists... :rockon:

Then I put on my chrome mirror caps...they took a little more elbow grease than I'd thought. I hate taking stuff off like that because I'm afraid I'm going to break something...lol. I did manage to snap off a tab off my old mirror caps, but they won't be going back on anyway. :D

Pics:

These suckers get durrty underneath!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081519.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081519a.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081519b.jpg

Finished result:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081522.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081522a.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/0601081523.jpg

:yippee:

Now the dubya8 needs a :bath: from the rainy week...shiny caps and dirty car: a definite :td: for me.

07GTI

06-01-2008, 04:55 PM

Looks good Jeremy :tu:

Droid Conductor

06-01-2008, 05:45 PM

looking good man. :tu:

-JB-

06-02-2008, 01:21 AM

I likey! I a friend of mine had a blue S4 with the chrome mirrors and it looked really good.

I'm in the same boat about removing factory parts and being afraid of breaking shiat! :D

SirRangeALot

06-07-2008, 02:50 AM

A big, big, big, big thank you to Kevin, Damir, Dan, (and to John and Andy for spectating) for helping me out with my suspension. I could not be happier with the result.

:yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

Pics:

Starting out on the hoist...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0119.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0120.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0121.jpg

The goods...H&R shocks (which just arrived Thursday) and Koni yellows:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0122.jpg

Progress:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0123.jpg

Dan taking off the haze on my headlights while Damir finishes up taking off the old 4x4 apparatus...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0124.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0125.jpg

John leaving us...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0129.jpg

The result (I know, they're crappy pics and it's night-time...she will get a bath and will take some nice pics tomorrow (err...today?), weather permitting.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0131.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0133.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0134.jpg

THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!! I LOVE IT!! :tu: :tu:

Droid Conductor

06-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Looks real good Jeremy :tu: I cant wait to see some more pics, how low did you go?

berserker

06-07-2008, 11:56 AM

Looks awesome, Jeremy. :tu: :tu: :tu:

I bet you're glad to finally have a drop!

I also see you've got new plates.. I love them.. (GO HAWKS!) I wonder who came up with that sweet idea ;)

-JB-

06-07-2008, 12:17 PM

Amazing look! So the surgery went well? When you putting on the new shoes? Can't wait for the next GTG (is that next weekend??) to check this out in person. The new plates are awesome too!! :D

OrangeDUB

06-07-2008, 12:31 PM

Damn you beat me outta the 4x4 club :p

Lookin HOT Jeremy!!

dubrpwr

06-07-2008, 12:46 PM

looking good. Now on with the new rubbers.

07GTI

06-07-2008, 01:07 PM

looks awesome Jeremy, congrats :tu:

SirRangeALot

06-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Looks real good Jeremy :tu: I cant wait to see some more pics, how low did you go?

Jeremiah, the drop will eventually be 1.75 in the front and 1.5 in the rear. Once it settles it will probably be closer to 2" all around. The rear shocks are adjustable, so if I get sick of the "rake" look, I could lower it to match the height of the front. But I love the "hot rod" look! :D

Looks awesome, Jeremy. :tu: :tu: :tu:

I bet you're glad to finally have a drop!

I also see you've got new plates.. I love them.. (GO HAWKS!) I wonder who came up with that sweet idea ;)

Thanks Abby!! Yeah, I'm definitely lovin' the new plates. Needless to say I hated my old ones. :rolleyes: I'm ecstatic about the drop; I'm loving my car even more (if that was even possible... :))

Amazing look! So the surgery went well? When you putting on the new shoes? Can't wait for the next GTG (is that next weekend??) to check this out in person. The new plates are awesome too!! :D

The surgery went well for the most part. We started at 6:30 and were done by 11, but we took a couple of breaks in between. The rear setup was a b!tch to take out -- Damir had to mess with the sway bar (among other things) to take out the shocks/springs completely to get them out. Speaking of sway bar, John highly suggested I should upgrade my stock one. That will probably be added to the mod list. :tu:

Damn you beat me outta the 4x4 club :p

Lookin HOT Jeremy!!

Thanks dude! :tu:

looking good. Now on with the new rubbers.

After talking with the Waterloo gruppe last night, I'm going to wait with the new shoes until the suspension settles and I get it aligned. It would be better getting it aligned with the stock wheels since they're not in the greatest of shape (cosmetically). Plus it'd be easier to have the alignment, mounting, and balancing done all at once.

Thanks for the comments gang! :) Now off to get her a :bath: and snap some nice pics!!

Kelso

06-07-2008, 01:41 PM

looking good!!! :tu:

kastegir

06-08-2008, 12:29 PM

Looking great man! Glad to hear you got the tunes going and the chrome caps look great as well. I had them on my W8 and they're a nice touch.

SirRangeALot

06-11-2008, 07:56 PM

Looking great man! Glad to hear you got the tunes going and the chrome caps look great as well. I had them on my W8 and they're a nice touch.

Thanks again Hal! I eventually want to get the adapter plugged into the head unit...it's such a PITA to mess with the iPod in the trunk all the time.

I'm very happy with the progress...I'm in love with my car all over again. I'm turning heads 50x more than I did before, I freakin' love that too! :D

So let's update my to-do list, shall we? In order of priority:

-17mm anti-sway bar
-Badge-less grille (?)
-Smoked turn signals
-Smoked fender markers
-Chrome door handles
-(2) 4" SilverLine mufflers or Magnaflows :evil:
-Replace Bi-xenon headlights

John2.0T

06-11-2008, 09:50 PM

great to-do list!

all of that should be reasonably easy to do in the near future.

you will LOVE the improvement with the rear sway bar. Smoked sidemarkers are definitely a must also.

SirRangeALot

06-11-2008, 10:15 PM

you will LOVE the improvement with the rear sway bar. Smoked sidemarkers are definitely a must also.

Yeah. She handles like a dream now, I can't imagine what'll be like once I get that thrown on. :hungry:

I'm definitely going to be done by next year's Eurowerks, if not by the end of the year. (I'm going to have some KILLER overtime the next few weeks...) I'm really bummed I can't go. I was eager to show off the dubya8. :(

SirRangeALot

06-24-2008, 10:33 PM

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0272.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0273.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0276.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0277.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0278.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0279.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0280.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0283.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0284.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0288.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0290.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0294.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/HPIM0295.jpg

GetAwayFromMe

06-24-2008, 11:32 PM

Hell ***in yes, looks awesome dood!!!

SirRangeALot

06-24-2008, 11:41 PM

Hell ***in yes, looks awesome dood!!!

...thanks to you! :D

Mk4Gasm

06-25-2008, 11:00 AM

WINWINWINWINWIN

Next stop...wheel spacers and chrome door handles and badgeless chrome grill :D

SirRangeALot

06-25-2008, 12:27 PM

WINWINWINWINWIN

Next stop...wheel spacers and chrome door handles and badgeless chrome grill :D

Hehe! :D

I'm actually still debating on the badgeless grille...I want people to know what they're going to get passed by in their rearview mirror! :D

The next step is finding different center caps. I'm either getting VW or just blank ones. No cheap-stick on's here!

justin

06-25-2008, 01:16 PM

lookin good dude!

Mk4Gasm

06-25-2008, 02:23 PM

Hehe! :D

I'm actually still debating on the badgeless grille...I want people to know what they're going to get passed by in their rearview mirror! :D

The next step is finding different center caps. I'm either getting VW or just blank ones. No cheap-stick on's here!

That's what the HeavyW8 is for Jeremy ;)

Also, VW caps or nothing...represent mang!

07GTI

06-25-2008, 03:11 PM

RIMZZzzs! look sweet Jeremy :tu:

readimag

06-25-2008, 08:50 PM

NICE, love the new lower look, also love the helo hook up points :)

SirRangeALot

06-26-2008, 02:42 AM

Also, VW caps or nothing...represent mang!

That is if I can find them...I'll have to measure them so I can find an exact fitment.

Thanks for the compliments so far guys! :tu:

Kinda funny, I think I just realized now (after over 2 and a half years) that I am an "official" VW owner. One of the guys I work with was complimenting me, and his first question then was... "So, what's the next mod?"

I then realized that I've been sucked in. There's no such thing as being satisfied when it comes to owning a VW/Audi. You're always wanting to do MORE. It's like a disease! But SOOOO addicting... :D

vrjetta98

06-26-2008, 11:34 AM

You know what you could do jeremy get rid of the vw and keep the w8 badge kinda like what i did with the vr6 logo

SirRangeALot

06-26-2008, 12:27 PM

You know what you could do jeremy get rid of the vw and keep the w8 badge kinda like what i did with the vr6 logo

Actually, I thought about that. Someone posted up a picture over at the W8 Forum of someone that did just that to their W8.

http://www.spinner.dk/billeder/new_grill.jpg

And Mike (uu8) tried it our for himself also:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/bioplasmik/img559.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/bioplasmik/img560.jpg

Whattya think? :tu: or :td:?

twooly

06-26-2008, 12:36 PM

:td: Not a fan of badgeless for some reason.

readimag

06-26-2008, 01:23 PM

I think that if you decromed the grill then yeah or make a w8 stand out more some how.

SirRangeALot

06-26-2008, 09:10 PM

:td: Not a fan of badgeless for some reason.

Yeah, I'm not totally sold on the idea either. I'm about 50/50 on it.

I think that if you decromed the grill then yeah or make a w8 stand out more some how.

So this grille...

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj204/rstein35/passat.jpg

...with the chrome W8 badge? You might be onto something here. Hmmm...that might be dope...anyone want to do a quick photoshop?

OrangeDUB

06-27-2008, 02:32 AM

I like the new wheels aliot! I think your stock grillle looks beter than anything. Just because you can change things doesnt always mean its better :)

SirRangeALot

06-27-2008, 02:34 AM

Just because you can change things doesnt always mean its better :)

Very true, but I am considering the black grille/chrome badge idea.

SDKmann

06-27-2008, 02:38 AM

I kinda like the W8 badge in the grill, pretty cool. And when the **** did you car get so sexy?!? How did I miss both the suspension mods and the new wheels? Looks amazing Jeremy.

SirRangeALot

06-28-2008, 02:16 PM

So, Jason did a photoshop for me, and I think I like it. A LOT.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/W8copy.jpg

Thoughts?

Ey3doL

06-28-2008, 03:13 PM

:tu: for the badgless but keep the w8!

vrjetta98

06-28-2008, 03:15 PM

i think absolutely yes looks great and deffinetly leave the W8 to the side not really a big fan of the middle one i was thinking with the chrome grill looked better but then thought about it and deffinetly badgless then it looks better with the trim and mirror covers

John2.0T

06-28-2008, 06:17 PM

Very nice!

Definitely agree with having the W8 off to the side of the grill. Looks a lot better.

It's too small to be in the middle.

OrangeDUB

06-28-2008, 07:27 PM

Think about going nuts and color changing all that chrome to black.

uu8

06-28-2008, 08:41 PM

Whew! That was right after I went to the Redhook GTG in Seattle and my became an Interstate Bug Killer. And when I got home I started tinkering with the badge for fun....only lasted a few days.

Jeremy:

I like the badgeless black on your car with the W8 off to the side like the PChop photo. I wonder if it'd look good painting either the W or the 8 red, like a W8 or W8?

Or even this:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/bioplasmik/bry_300.jpg

uu8

SirRangeALot

06-29-2008, 01:06 AM

I think I'm going with the black grille...I want to make sure the badge will fit on the aftermarket grille. Everyone seems to get the chrome badgeless grille -- I want to be different! I think the black grille with the chrome badge will look dope; the black will diminish some of the chrome but the badge will still retain the flow of the rest of the trim. :hungry:

I can has mod bug bite!

MrFlippant

06-29-2008, 02:10 AM

Damn dude! The W8 is coming along pretty well! :tu: Nice choice with the B5 S4 wheels.

SirRangeALot

06-29-2008, 02:17 AM

Damn dude! The W8 is coming along pretty well! :tu: Nice choice with the B5 S4 wheels.

Thanks!

They're B6 wheels, though. :hide: :)

MrFlippant

06-29-2008, 02:22 AM

Meh same difference :D

SirRangeALot

06-29-2008, 02:43 AM

Meh same difference :D

By one inch! :D

MrFlippant

06-29-2008, 03:01 AM

^^ That's what *she* said.

SirRangeALot

06-29-2008, 10:39 PM

^^ That's what *she* said.

ZING! :D

swirlfree

08-05-2008, 11:32 PM

Im just gonna come out and say this...The car looks fucting sweet...everything flows very well, and plus a drop always does a dub good.
two :tu:s up

SirRangeALot

08-06-2008, 12:03 AM

Thanks...that means a lot! I try to stay humble because there are a lot of gorgeous Dubs and Audis within PKG. I'm just tying to keep up! :D :tu:

Mk4Gasm

08-06-2008, 12:12 AM

Next mod: SPACERS

FAT PASSAT

PASSFAT!!!!

WIN!!!

SirRangeALot

08-06-2008, 12:20 AM

PASSFAT!!!!

lulz :laugh:

SirRangeALot

08-31-2008, 03:04 PM

Update...

--> So Cody has me talked into spacers, I just dunno how big. I need to determine what my offset, measure the wheel well and go from there. I'm thinking 5mm will do the trick. I'd like to poke a little bit. ;) :D

--> The front end of my car needs to be repainted. Plus my lower grille (dark gray) needs to be matched up. The paint on the bumper and hood is all chipped and scratched. That's the thing with black -- damn sexy when it's clean but it's a bitch to keep clean. But for now, a thorough detail from Dan will do nicely, hopefuly before RFD.

--> Still need to locate "correct" center caps...

--> Ordered a set of Blizzaks (Thanks John!) for the winter wheels from TireRack on clearance this weekend. Less than $350 shipped for all four tires! :D

--> Black badgeless grille and smoked turn markers are in the works, again hopefully done before RFD.

SirRangeALot

09-12-2008, 08:38 PM

Just bought these bad boys for less than $40 shipped for both front and rear pairs w/ LED amber and red bulbs...

http://www.fototime.com/%7B226FCD22-2EC7-4873-A312-E5F9F2302C79%7D/picture.JPG

Next up, dark smoked fender marker lights, a black badgeless grille, and chrome door handles... :hehehmn:

Mk4Gasm

09-13-2008, 03:22 AM

A chromed out murderer! RAWR Next step is to get dual mag's on that beast. VROOM VROOM

redMKIV

09-14-2008, 11:35 AM

Been awhile since I have been on here, but just wanted to say your W8 looks killer. Very nice choices on the mods that you have done.:tu:

SirRangeALot

09-26-2008, 10:25 PM

So, Jason did a photoshop for me, and I think I like it. A LOT.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/W8copy.jpg

Thoughts?

:tu: for the badgless but keep the w8!

Sooo...JOM black badgeless grille, smoked fender markers and smoked turn signals were put on my car today. Pics will be put up after the Dubuque GTG on Sunday, so you'll either have to wait or come to the GTG to see for yourself! :laugh:

I tried putting the W8 badge on the JOM, but honestly it doesn't look as good as I thought it would, plus it doesn't even fit between the new grille's slats. So maybe it was meant to be -- ALL badgeless. :D But it still looks dope, I love the new "murdered-out" look!

Okay, I think I'm done with the modding bug for awhile. Maybe. :hide:

John2.0T

09-27-2008, 12:32 PM

Nice!!!

The black badgeless grill looks awesome - I'm sure there is a way to mount that W8 badge if you get craft enough ;).

jon102034050

09-27-2008, 01:07 PM

very nice looking w8. Respect for the nice mod list

Kelso

09-27-2008, 01:17 PM

Looking good!

SirRangeALot

09-27-2008, 03:58 PM

Thanks guys!

However... :mad:

...the fender markers DO NOT FIT. I got out of my car this morning when I got to work and the damn things were dangling out the side. The lenses are too small and do not fit correctly, so I'll have to send those back. It's actually not that big of a deal, it's kind of a win/win. The smoked markers went well with the smoked out theme, but the stock clear markers flow with the chrome trim. :)

And yes John, I am going to figure out a way to get the W8 badge on the JOM. My friend Mike has a chrome JOM and he was able to fit his badge with no problems. I'm just afraid of breaking something, lol.

Mk4Gasm

09-27-2008, 04:38 PM

And just when you think youre done modding for awhile Jeremy, any old pokemon gameboy players will get this:

A wild magnaflow exhaust appears!

Jeremy uses install-onto-his-car!

It's super effective!
:laugh:

SirRangeALot

09-27-2008, 04:54 PM

Behold the power of 4" Magnaflows in all their f*ckin' glory!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNeMyUUl5o

SirRangeALot

10-10-2008, 11:37 PM

Update...

Ordered some new bulbs...new D2S's. I made the mistake of just replacing one two years ago not realizing these bulbs color-shift as they age. So one is still bright white (the one replaced) and the other is blue. Sooner or later that one is going to go, so better to replace them both at the same time. I found them from the eBay seller store HID-CONCEPT (http://stores.ebay.com/HID-CONCEPT). VERY good deal, I picked up a pair for ~$110...these usually run $150+ per bulb if you get them through a dealership, parts store, etc. Check them out if you're thinking about running HID's. :tu:

Also have a pair of blue LED bulbs coming for my city lights. One city light has been burned out for a good month and has been bugging me, so I figure I better replace those while I'm at it. Picked those up for less than $20 through 42nd Draft Designs (http://www.42draftdesigns.com/). Here's how the city lights (#194) will look when lit:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/vwchop/Picture002.jpg

Crap -- just realized the LED's in the pic above are actually white bulbs and I ordered blue since that's exactly what the look like. Oh well, I guess I'll roll with it. :burnout:

I will also throw on the Atlantas along with the brand spankin' new Blizzaks on probably in a month. Although I'm not looking forward to going back to 16", I really want to try out the winter tires, I heard they're the shizz! :drive:

That's all for now. I'm heading to Rockford tomorrow for a PassatWorld GTG I arranged (mostly Chi-town 'ssaters.) Should be a good time, I can't wait to try out the new tripod!

SirRangeALot

10-11-2008, 10:43 PM

Ooooooooooooooh...just got some bonerrific news!!

Turns out I can go ahead with a K&N air filter now, there's another W8er that is holding a group buy for fabricated heat shields made by his mechanic. :yippee:

Here's what it looks like:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3491.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3492.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3495.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3496.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3489.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/100_3309.jpg

YES - finally, a performance mod I can actually put in the W8!! (limited to k&n, chip, and exhaust. That's about it. You 1.8T guys have it made! :laugh:)

John2.0T

10-11-2008, 10:47 PM

That guy was at the cruise to see Jake! I remember his euro plate ;)

Engine bay looks very clean with that intake!

cadwiz

10-13-2008, 10:08 AM

Marc Wolf is his name i believe . he works for Bosh. :D

lreven

10-13-2008, 03:38 PM

YES - finally, a performance mod I can actually put in the W8!! (limited to k&n, chip, and exhaust. That's about it. You 1.8T guys have it made! :laugh:)

Well, now that you are out of warranty you don't have to worry about that!

John2.0T

10-13-2008, 04:48 PM

Your gonna love the winter tires!

Have some AWD drifting fun in the snow ;)

SirRangeALot

10-14-2008, 01:05 AM

Well, now that you are out of warranty you don't have to worry about that!

lol - I remember I used to worry about if my warranty would be voided if I lowered my car...I just got to the point where I said "f*ck it" and did it anyway! :laugh:

I have been mulling over getting another warranty, because you know stuff ALWAYS happens when you're not covered under warranty. :rolleyes: But that would be pretty pricey as I'm over 81k miles now. Anything that goes over 100k is mucho dinero. :(

Mk4Gasm

10-14-2008, 01:34 AM

But that would be pretty pricey as I'm over 81k miles now. Anything that goes over 100k is mucho dinero. :(

So is hoisting your giant ass engine out to work on anything other than the air intake :p

SirRangeALot

10-14-2008, 01:56 AM

So is hoisting your giant ass engine out to work on anything other than the air intake :p

Thanks, Asshole of PKG. :finger:

Mk4Gasm

10-14-2008, 01:59 AM

Thanks, Asshole of PKG. :finger:

Alas! I must defend my title!

SirRangeALot

10-15-2008, 01:57 AM

I've been thinking about ordering a B6-look chrome grille mask but I'm not sure if it'd look right since I have a black badgeless grille and a black car. If I had the OEM grille or JOM chrome badgeless grille I might have been able to pull off the look, but I'm not so sure now. Thoughts?

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=1694

Although I do remember a photoshop done on Todd's car -- he blacked out his grille with the chrome mask and it looked dope. But that's on a B6, where it's supposed to be.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/slats.jpg

OrangeDUB

10-15-2008, 01:16 PM

I don't like the chrome mask on the B5 Jeremy. I bet it would peel and get lots of swirl marks over time too...

07GTI

10-15-2008, 01:18 PM

I don't like the chrome mask on the B5 Jeremy. I bet it would peel and get lots of swirl marks over time too...

I agree with Casey. just don't think it is the best fit on a B5

SirRangeALot

10-16-2008, 08:43 PM

Okay, x-nay on the mask-ay. :sly: I was on the fence with it, but I would just rather put a mod on my car if I was 100% "yes" as opposed to... "meh"...

Anywho, got the LED's put in today...but after they were in and spent ~$20 I realized that you aren't supposed to have any blue lights on the front of your car. But I figured if I have the bi-xenon's on, they'll blend in. ;) We'll see if I get sexy-taxed on them...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/1016081810.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/1016081810a.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/1016081812b.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/sirrangealot/W8/1016081812c.jpg

If I get pestered by Johnny Law, I guess I'll drop another $20 and get white LED's. The white still have a blueish hue to them, but not nearly as obvious as the blue.

Let me know what you think!

Kelso

10-16-2008, 09:00 PM

nice, white would be sexy!

SirRangeALot

10-16-2008, 09:19 PM

nice, white would be sexy!

Well, this is what white looks like:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/vwchop/Picture002.jpg

I really can't see a huge difference there between the blue and white LED's. Course, it might make a HUGE difference at night, too... We'll see.

cadwiz

11-05-2008, 09:19 AM

Car is lookin sexy mister:D the front end now looks like my cars big brother:tu:

SirRangeALot

11-05-2008, 10:41 AM

Thanks Chris!

So it turns out I'll have to replace BOTH headlight assemblies. Now my driver's side is starting to let in condensation. Rather than dropping over $900 in new HID head lights, I'm going with a different route. I know I'm a hypocrite, I've always said that BMW lights should stay on BMW, but I'd rather drop $300-$400 on a set of FK lights as opposed to nearly a grand.

Found a black W8 on eBay with black projectors, but I don't think they look right. Let me know what you think. When I do get halo projectors, I think I'm going with chrome.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/jl4punch2/Passat%20W8/DSCF7853.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/jl4punch2/Passat%20W8/DSCF7855.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/jl4punch2/Passat%20W8/DSCF7866.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/jl4punch2/Passat%20W8/DSCF7881.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/jl4punch2/Passat%20W8/DSCF7893.jpg

Pic of the chrome:

http://www.modbargains.com/images/VWFolder/FK-Automotive/chrome%5F3bg%2Ejpg

cadwiz

11-05-2008, 01:23 PM

Mine filled with moisture the first night. turned out the rear seals(where you put the bulbs in) were not closed al the way check that first. imo go black the chrome trim looks good but with your grill being black i think it would look better if they were black, and you kept the chrome to a min. for accent purposes.
it will look good with whatever decision you make though. gl.

OrangeDUB

11-05-2008, 02:30 PM

Just stick with the stock headlights... You'd be downgrading to a lesser quality oem look a like anyways. If you want black why just not joey mod yours and seal them up properly when you put them back together? It would be nearly free and you'd be fixing the problem AND removing that little stowaway in the passenger headlight.

Kelso

11-05-2008, 02:37 PM

John2.0T

11-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Amen casey...

If your scared to stick your $1,000 headlights into an oven, come on up to Cedar Falls.

I just happen to have done it to mine. Twice.

SirRangeALot

11-05-2008, 10:00 PM

If your scared to stick your $1,000 headlights into an oven, come on up to Cedar Falls.

I just happen to have done it to mine. Twice.

I'm going to have to take you up on that offer. ;)

OrangeDUB

11-06-2008, 02:32 AM

Jeremy your headlights suck balls to take apart though, just to warn you. I took the projectors out of B5.5 passat headlights and it was really heat resistant glue. So I think a heat gun in addition to the oven would be good. ;)

SirRangeALot

11-19-2008, 01:10 AM

Well I found an even better alternative tonight. You know the sweet-ass LED headlights on the new Audis? Well I found a pair of those headlights for my car.

Jason was nice enough (again) to give me a quick few photoshops. Tell me what you think. I think the black headlights and gloss black wheels look DOPE.

Pic of headlights:
http://www.international-trading-service.com/ebay_pictures/005_Angel_Eyes/SWV11GX.jpg

http://www.international-trading-service.com/ebay_pictures/005_Angel_Eyes/SWV11GXB.jpg

Chrome:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/headlights.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/headlights1.jpg

Black:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/bheadlights.jpg

Avuses in gunmetal:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/gunmet-1.jpg

Gloss black:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/photoshops/gblack.jpg

My car is going to be a whole 'nother animal come spring...new headlights, powdercoated wheels, and 3-3.5" exhaust? Mmmmmm. :hump:

SirRangeALot

11-20-2008, 12:58 AM

SDKmann

11-20-2008, 01:02 AM

Nice dude! By the way the black LEDs look SICK!

SirRangeALot

11-20-2008, 01:36 AM

Nice dude! By the way the black LEDs look SICK!

Thanks Seth! :)

Yeah the LED's are growing on me. I didn't think I'd like them, but once I saw them on photoshopped, they look dope. Good thing I'm going back to where the money's at (long haul trucking)...I'll need it!

LED devil eyes.........~$450
Heat shield...............$140
K&N filter...................$56
Powdercoat Avuses...~$75
3.5" exhaust............~$400

Looks like I need to plant me a money tree! :laugh: :hehehmn:

jettalvr41

11-20-2008, 02:57 AM

Thanks Seth! :)

Yeah the LED's are growing on me. I didn't think I'd like them, but once I saw them on photoshopped, they look dope. Good thing I'm going back to where the money's at (long haul trucking)...I'll need it!

LED devil eyes.........~$450
Heat shield...............$140
K&N filter...................$56
Powdercoat Avuses...~$75
3.5" exhaust............~$400

Looks like I need to plant me a money tree! :laugh: :hehehmn:

plant me one too!:laugh:

lenny

11-20-2008, 05:31 AM

Please DONT buy those headlights with the little "fairy lights" in them (quoting clarkson).
-Dan

SirRangeALot

11-20-2008, 10:34 AM

Please DONT buy those headlights with the little "fairy lights" in them (quoting clarkson).
-Dan

A) It's my car. If I want to put those lights in them I can/will.

B) I'm really starting to get sick of your bashing lately. That is all.

stollen

11-20-2008, 11:34 AM

A) It's my car. If I want to put those lights in them I can/will.

B) I'm really starting to get sick of your bashing lately. That is all.

You asked "What do you think?" when you posted up the headlights, sometimes people don't like it.

OrangeDUB

11-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Buy those headlights and give me your oem HID's Jeremy.

SirRangeALot

11-20-2008, 08:52 PM

You asked "What do you think?" when you posted up the headlights, sometimes people don't like it.

Understandable, but there's no need to make it derogatory. A simple "I don't like them," "don't get them," etc. would suffice. Different strokes for different folks I guess. /endtopic

Buy those headlights and give me your oem HID's Jeremy.

If I do, I'm not just going to "give" them to you. ;) Do you like those lights or no Casey? Are they too "fairy-ish"? :p

SirRangeALot

11-25-2008, 07:58 PM

I found a pic of what the lights look like on a B5.5. I like them even more now that I saw them installed...

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/petespassionpassat/pete%20and%20phil%20passat%20photoshoot/n507143445_999708_5971.jpg

Still contemplating taking apart my exisitng lights, but I love the way they look on a B5.5!

Kelso

11-25-2008, 08:01 PM

:tu: I like the new headlights my self.

SirRangeALot

11-25-2008, 08:04 PM

Yeah, it's hard to tell, but I'm pretty sure those are the clear/chrome version. I think I would stick with the chrome since I have a black grille now. I still want a little bit of chrome here and there. ;)

sic_A4

11-25-2008, 08:46 PM

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/petespassionpassat/pete%20and%20phil%20passat%20photoshoot/n507143445_999708_5971.jpg

Do it! That's an order! It looks great. Then try to get led lights for your fogs as well. If thats possible. :hump:

SirRangeALot

11-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Do it! That's an order! It looks great. Then try to get led lights for your fogs as well. If thats possible. :hump:

Never thought of LED fogs, sweet! Thanks! I also like how the LED lights in the headlights match up with the hood lines... :)

GetAwayFromMe

11-25-2008, 10:05 PM

I have to damit that i like the LED lights and even chrome would look good but since you have tinted tails it would look even better in black. Go for it Jeremy :tu:

twooly

11-26-2008, 04:35 AM

For some reason I just don't like them. :(

cadwiz

11-26-2008, 09:28 AM

I like them Jeremy, imo the black looks better , but they both look good.
Just do it already !!!!!!! lol
Oh and have a moon........:cadwiz:

Kelso

11-26-2008, 11:45 AM

Chrome! sorry, im a chrome person too....very little chrome but it looks good on some things.

cadwiz

11-26-2008, 11:53 AM

Chrome! sorry, im a chrome person too....very little chrome but it looks good on some things.

LOL HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE HAD THIS CONVERSATION .......
IMO ON JEREMY'S CAR THE CROME RUBS WILL BREAK IT UP JUST ENOUGH .
SMOKE EVERYTHING ELSE AND DO BLACK WHEELS MAYBE A CHROME LIP TO MAKE IT POP. AND IT WOULD LOOK SINISTER.:twisted:

Kelso

11-26-2008, 12:17 PM

yeah yeah but it would still look bad ass with a hint o chrome!

cadwiz

11-26-2008, 12:38 PM

yeah yeah but it would still look bad ass with a hint o chrome!
oh your car and his car, since they have chrome trim would look great with or with outchrome accents for sure, just depends on personal taste and how you spin it.
:D

Kelso

11-26-2008, 12:57 PM

:laugh:

SirRangeALot

11-26-2008, 08:46 PM

Lol...thanks for the input guys, I'll let you know what I decide! The money's a little tight right now, so my modding will probably be put off until the spring.

Wait, I think I've said that before...I can haz Deja Vu? :sly:

OrangeDUB

11-26-2008, 08:51 PM

If I do, I'm not just going to "give" them to you. ;) Do you like those lights or no Casey? Are they too "fairy-ish"? :p

I still say stick with your stock lights. I really believe you're going to catch yourself thinking "Man, the beam pattern was SO much better with my stock ones. And these aren't HID either. Dammit" :(

SirRangeALot

11-26-2008, 08:59 PM

Fair enough. Maybe that's why I'm not completely "sold" on them. That's probably a sign that I should keep my HID's...

twooly

11-26-2008, 09:24 PM

OEM or go home thats what I say :D

Mk4Gasm

11-26-2008, 09:30 PM

You can always put HID's in them...most of them are set up already you just have to wire them in me and bill did it to his E36 BMW and they work awesome and look great. The set of bulbs cost him 65 plus shipping.

SirRangeALot

11-26-2008, 09:41 PM

I already have bulbs to put in my existing lights. I'm just going to wait until I get them fixed to put them in.

SirRangeALot

01-10-2009, 06:14 PM

Time for an update...

So, I'm thinking about doing something with my grille. Either painting my existing one, or going with another one altogether. I REALLY like this one, it keeps with the flow of the rest of the chrome trim without being overpowering. Thoughts?

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/gotdropz/0043.jpg

And although it seems like spring is a ways off, it's never too late to start thinking about my next set of wheels. These (http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277361) beauties have been calling my name, but I'm still kinda leery about the whole staggered + 4mo risk. I'm pretty sure I want some lippage on my next set.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/Jayson13f/DSC01327.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/Jayson13f/DSC01328.jpg

Also thinking about these in 18 or 19:

http://www.wheelfire.com/imagesproducts/RUFFRACING_R281_MB.jpg

http://www.wheelfire.com/imagesproducts/RUFFRACING_R280_MB.jpg

Throw some ideas out there for me, at this point I'm open for anything -- as long as there's lip involved. :D

And I still need to pick up a microswitch...I'm sick of my car locking itself. :mad:

I'm also thinking about getting my front bumper repainted, there's a lot of chipped areas. I also need a couple spots touched up here and there, one on a fender, and a spot or two on the hood. I wonder how much that would run me. Anyone have a general idea?

twooly

01-10-2009, 07:27 PM

sic_A4

01-10-2009, 11:39 PM

Ok, well anyone who has tried going staggered on a 4Mo of Quattro will tell you 3/100th's or less on difference in overall dia.. Now if your talking 19's, that means even lower profile tyre's than normal, that way you can stretch the front tyre's to get the same dia.. There are only about 4 different tyre manufacturers that will make a 8.5 and 9.5 tyre's in 19's that can be made to the same dia. Toyo, Hankook, Some Jap no name, and I forget the fourth. Things could have changed a little in the year or so since I've done my search. Needless to say pot holes or even driveway curbs are not your friend. Not to scare you away from 19 inch staggered wheels, cause I love mine but, if your meticulous about road rash you must come to terms with the fact that buying wheels yearly might happen. Midwest roads aren't like southern California roads. Axis, TSW, and Raderwerks I think make a very good variety of staggered sets.

If you want the staggered look, Axis makes a "Maxis" lip wheel that will have a smaller lip wheel for the front and a larger lip wheel for the rear, all while having the same overall width. No problem for all wheel drive cars. Not sure how they do it but seems cool.

As far as showing you pics of what I like, I'm not. You will know what you like when you see it. You gotta picture it for yourself. I have had a lot of people show me some ugly wheels when I was shopping. Lips are awesome, but chrome is not, is the only suggestion I will give you. Everyone has different tastes.

SDKmann

01-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Im definitely feelin the grill Jeremy, it looks very at home on the car you posted. The first set of wheels you posted are nice too. I personally dont like those little flare-like-things that poke out from the spokes but Im a big fan of the size/shape/spacing of the spokes on that wheel, perfect IMO. But staggered wheels on a FWD/AWD car has always been FTL in my book...... Sorry Sean/Casey. :hide:

OrangeDUB

01-11-2009, 01:40 PM

What is you budget on wheels? That grille is very nice you should get it for sure.

Raderwerks P-90 18x8.5 or 18x10 $1150/set

http://raderwerks.com/images/wheels/image/RW_p90_b1.jpg
http://raderwerks.com/images/wheels/image/RW_p90_b2.jpg

05GLISU

01-11-2009, 01:47 PM

^^ You sir have good taste:tu:

SirRangeALot

01-11-2009, 02:08 PM

I'm nt feeling those, sorry Casey. I guess my budget depends on my tax refund... :D

stollen

01-11-2009, 02:14 PM

Staggered (different width) wheels don't matter to Haldex at all. Just don't have a difference in diameter of more than 3% front to rear.

SirRangeALot

01-11-2009, 02:19 PM

So what if I were to get those Vossens...the fronts are 8.5 and the rears are 9.5. So I would just have to get the tire sizes to match within 3%? I know Sean sent me a PM explaining it, I should go back and read that again. Still scares me though. :o