New Here - in WA

[soootiff]

Hey Everyone!
I'm new here - just got my 2002 Passat and SO in love with it! I'll get pics soon, definintely need to get my new wheels first. Recently got rid of my lifted Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, sad to see it go, but glad to not have to climb into a vehicle anymore. Instead, I have something lowered ;)
Wish I could have made the Leavenworth drive! Next year for sure, but looking forward to Waterwerks.

BTW, I'm in Everett. Hopefully I'll be able to meet some local peeps!


Tiffany

[Twelvizm]

Welcome! Now pics or GTFO! :P

[MicBicPic]

Welcome to PW there is tons of info here just become familiar with the search feature...

The PNW has lots of things going on.... Local get togethers cruises and as you know car shows.....

Look forward to seeing your pic!

What all do you have planned for you new to you whip?

[MicBicPic]

Double post :banghead:

[soootiff]

Thanks guys - I've def. been using the search feature.

As far as plans? Not sure yet, other than new rims and tires and a badgeless grill. Still trying to decide what to do with the lower portion but I've read painting sucks...It's already lowered (not sure how low) and has HID's. I had nav put in a few days after buying it. It has exhaust on it too...a few things I need to get checked out though (Squeaking sound when I go over bumps on the driver front side, it drives me crazy)...

[2k21.8T]

ooh, another Everett person. SWEET! I'll be looking for this new passat. Is it a waggie or a sedan?

- Matt
Everett/PNW

[soootiff]

ooh, another Everett person. SWEET! I'll be looking for this new passat. Is it a waggie or a sedan?

- Matt
Everett/PNW


it's a sedan - that weird blue/greyish color. Seems like there are a lot of events up here, I'm stoked!

[2k21.8T]

Right on. Same color as mine. Next month is waterwerks... July 17-18. Not too sure where, because I will be out on the ocean... Whether temporarily (1 month) or permanently (8-10 months) is still up for debate. The admirals In DC can't decide yet. And the weird color you're referring to is known as "anthracite pearl." Looking forward to seeing you around town.

- Matt
PNW

[soootiff]

ah sucks, you must be in the Navy? I was in, got out in 2006 though.
I'll be at Waterwerks, its in Tacoma at Cheney.
Do you have any pics of your car on here?

[l5gcw0b]

Hello! I'll be back in September.
What are the VW or any other local car forums?

[2k21.8T]

Nope, reserving my spot for when I get back and fix up where i f'ed it up. I'd be happy to show you. Currently got some wheels, euroswitch, and 5000K HID's. Wheels - running 18x8.5 on 235's. They're heavy though. Yea, in the Navy on the Lincoln. Funny thing is, they still don't know when we're leaving. (admirals in WA DC)

[soootiff]

that's what I was on (the Lincoln). what wheels do you have? that is going to be my next purchase, i can't wait but i swear i am going to go crazy trying to decide which ones i want!

[2k21.8T]

I got mine from another guy locally (still owe him $ for them come to think of it) They're madrus milleniums. its like a 15 spoke wheel. It would compliment my car better if it was a gunmetal grey.

[MicBicPic]

that's what I was on (the Lincoln). what wheels do you have? that is going to be my next purchase, i can't wait but i swear i am going to go crazy trying to decide which ones i want!

Might I recoment that you take a look in the show room.... and get a basic idea of what you are looking for..... or what your style may be,.... then go after that look..... there are many many diff set ups that look great on the B5/5.5 and if the wheels dont give you the stance you are looking for with the off set.... you may need to invest in some spacers to give you that poke you need..... anyhow hit up the showroom...and start picking some of those folks' brains as to what they are running that gives them that particular stance..... one last thing.... try and plan out your car vs doing it on the fly..... research things out ask questions and get it done right the first time if you can:salute:

and thank you for your service

[slodogg]

welcome to the club!

-don't don't buy black porsche lookin wheels, people steal those :(

see you at waterwerks or somethin :thumbup:

[larsj53]

Welcome to the club, I'll keep an eye out at waterwerks for it. Great choice on the blue anthracite for a color, same as my 02. How much is it lowered? I am going to second what Mic said, spend a lot of time in the showroom looking at pics, that is what i have done for hours and hours over the past years trying to decide what i like and don't like.

[VDub_Dave]

Welcome to sunny Washington

[2k21.8T]

SUNNY Washington... that's hilarious

[RAH]

Welcome to Passatworld :thumbup: