Ben Lim - Union City, CA

[FastPassat]

F A S T P A S S A T
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/DroppedwithMAEs4.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/MAEKWPassat_filtered.jpg
Latest Pic:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/DSC00115.jpg
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TQDiApYX05ua9v6E5%210kKN79uvYYZlvw9FYnEXvXtdO1SS% 21ZymT%21esbqpwf%21yZatW2eiS6uOhQ73Tk2GK5HV2N0yNU9 %21QFndXrgWB2ZlzBurJ0MYmULjYQ/KW%20installed2.jpg?dc=4675461507922341904
1999 VW Passat GLS
1.8L 20V Turbocharged inline 4
Nebio Blue Metallic paint, Gray/Black interior
5-speed Manual w/ Neuspeed short shifterEngine and Driveline
Garrett 1.0bar chip
LLtek intake w/ K&N air filter
HKS Supersequential BOV :P w/ silicone vacuum lines
SAMCO Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose
Evolution Racewerks 3" Testpipe w/ Neuspeed 2.5" Downpipe
Greddy G2 2.5" Exhaust System
APR Snub MountWheels and Suspension
KW Variant II coilovers
Removed front sway http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmilep.gif & O-bar rear sway bar
Chas-bar driveline stabilzer
18 x 8.5" MAE Monoblocks w/ Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S 225/40/18
18 x 8.5" VW Challenge (Phaeton) wheels w/ General Exclaim 225/40/18
Mintex Red Box pads - front and rear
Zimmerman X-drilled rotors - front and rear
Stoptech Stainless steel brake lines - front and rearExterior
Deitrich Tuning RS4 Front Spoiler
Kamei badgeless grille
Zender rear spoiler
P A S S A T badge repositioned
20V & TURBO badges on front fenders
Painted lower valences (Needs to be repainted)
Hella HID Xenon Headlamps w/ FER crystal clear corners & sidemarkers
Rear fog light/brake light modificationInterior

Katzkin 2-tone Leather with Suede Inserts
Isotta Steering wheel cover
Momo Sphere Shift Knob w/ shift boot
Sparco Aluminum Pedals w/ Audi TT Dead Pedal
Euro headlight switch & NB sunglass holder
Autometer Dual Pod (painted grey)
Autometer Ultra-lite Boost Gauge & Air/Fuel ratioICE
Alpine CDA-9815 CD/MP3 headunit
JL e4300 4-Ch amp & JL 250/1 Mono Amp
JL High-Output box w/ a 12W3
Alpine Type-R 6.5" Components-Front
Alpine Type-S 6.5" Coaxials-Rear

[FastPassat]

Interior shots:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/Upgrades/Katzkinfrontseats.jpg
http://tropics.eastwindgraphics.com/html/newboard/html/emoticons/djsmall.gifhttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/Upgrades/Katzkinrearseats.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/Upgrades/MomoSphere.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/Upgrades/Sparcopedals.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/Upgrades/JLtrunk.jpg

[gufi21]

ben nice too see you got the leather in!!! ride looks bad ass..

[shnizep]

Damnn looks good. I need to get a custom sub box like that so I can put it on the side instead of just chilling in the trunk http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif

[FastPassat]

Thanks James...the install was very time consuming. All my fingers were sore from trying to take off the factory cloth....but the end result is excellent. http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthup.gif I still need to add more padding on the back seats though. Where did you get the padding for yours?

shnizep- That sub box is a Stealthbox made by JL. You can probably order it from any authorized JL dealer. I got it through a group buy here at clubB5

[HermanH]

Ben, looking good as usual!
Hey, do you ever see Timmy Ma??? He still has my dial indicator and was wondering if perhaps you guy's get together once in awhile? If he could hand it off to you, I think it'd be a shorter trip to your house than to SF.

[glxpassat]

Very nice and great job with the unique badge placement. I do like where you put the VW logo. Love to see some pictures of the inside.

[FastPassat]

Thanks for the compliments.

I think I'm done with mods..........for now. It's SUMMER and my bike needs some attention.

Herman, I haven't seen Timmy since the Costco GTG a few months back. I have his cell phone # if you want it.

Becca, my second post has pics of the interior. http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif

[Pil]

Damn...nice bike! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthup.gif

Oh the car looks sweet too!! http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif

[mistertam]

Man. I LOVE YOUR BIKE!!!!

I wanted to do an emblem type of license plate on the front bumper too, but dind't know how it would look. Now i know it looks GOOD! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif

How's your make-shift exhaust hanging? I'm going to modify mine to free up some power. See you at the next gtg.

[mnelson]

Dunno how this got to be on page 3, but get back up to the top. Sweet car!

[FastPassat]

Whoa, I haven't check this page in a while.

Thanks for the compliments. My car is all bruised up, needs to go to the bodyshop hopefully before summer. My Fiberglass front bumper is a mess and so are my sideskirts. http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/mad.gif Anybody know of any good body shops that can paint the rubber sideskirts no problem? WetWorks is too far.

My Hybrid Exhaust is doin fine. The counter parts are on 1Edysons car. Car sounds good but I definitely notice a loss in power with the SuperSprint muffler compared to the Neuspeed muffler. It was just too damn noisy and I didn't like the DTM tips.
I just need to get a 2.5" downpipe and relocate the cat to complete the system.

[1EDYSON]

Yeah i didnt like the tips either, so i cut them off! Yeah its a lil louder then i'd like, but i've learned to live with it, it acutually sounz nice, good rumble, but with the tips cut u'd believe it was some factory sport exhaust. Hey ben who makes the Hood Xtsn, and how much was it, i think that would look hot with my new lights...

<![CDATA[Yeah i didnt like the tips either, so i cut them off! Yeah its a lil louder then i'd like, but i've learned to live with it, it acutually sounz nice, good rumble, but with the tips cut u'd believe it was some factory sport exhaust. Hey ben who makes the Hood Xtsn, and how much was it, i think that would look hot with my new lights...

[Modified by 1EDYSON, 11:05 PM 2/25/2003]

[FastPassat]

Hey Edison, I bought the Hood extension from TuningZubehor, but it's made for the B5s, I don't think it will fit the B5.5s since your hoods aren't straight across.

PnP Motorsport rear apron is on order and my stock side skirts will finally be repainted.
And I'm finally getting some KWs...Oh yeah http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/cool.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/thumbup.gif
Just sucks cuz I have wide azz RIMZ with wide azz TIRES so I can't lower it much http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/cry.gif

I need a front Euro plate, just don't know what it should say http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/crazy.gif any suggestions

[1EDYSON]

i went with 1EDYSON cuz its my acutual plate number...I've seen some europlates with more than 7 letters so why dont u get FASTPASSAT on it. I got mine from Dani at Bugformance. Cant wait to see the painted aprons, we should get a passt gtg in the near future.

<![CDATA[i went with 1EDYSON cuz its my acutual plate number...I've seen some europlates with more than 7 letters so why dont u get FASTPASSAT on it. I got mine from Dani at Bugformance. Cant wait to see the painted aprons, we should get a passt gtg in the near future.

[Modified by 1EDYSON, 10:58 PM 3/20/2003]

[DanielFromTtown]

LOOKS SPACY! weird but....if you like that kind of thign im all for you! Nice Cycle.
I got a new R6 and maybe you could show me how to really ride http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biggrin.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biglaugh.gif

[DanielFromTtown]

NICE..... Looks like a space mobile. But hey if you like that look im all for yah!
Nice cycle i just bought a new R6. Maybe someday you could show me how to really ride.! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/rolleyes.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biglaugh.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biggrin.gif

[SeeWinston]

It looks great. Nice job on the interior.

[FastPassat]

Finally have a digital camera, so here's pics of my other rides:
1997 Suzuki GSX-R600
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TgAfA7oXpa9OOAMLpF0rR82DmdGm98WZLozRV73VG74czqhLb aCkto1hZOG8z4CHMAoU1BtsLLMI78iflML23m1cMxXyJdoj0IG QK0sLytsJaTEDivOUaQ/Fastpassat%20015.jpg?dc=4675459355270442043
1992 Toyota Celica GT coupe
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Latest Pic of the Passat
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/KW_INSTALLED.jpg

[SeattleReign]

Love that color man! :thumbup:

[mdtoney]

DAMN!! That is a sweet ride!! You have a LOT of time and effort put into that! :thumbup:

[B5in925]

BAD BAD @$$ RIDE!!! Seen it last night at the Pleasanton meet!!! :bow: :thumbup: :lol: :heart:

[1EDYSON]

bump

[FastPassat]

Updated picture links to show off some Nebio Hotness :cool: :thumbup:

[RG3]

how many MM spacers u put in the back with ur MAE ?
thanks

[senseless1707]

love the color! don't see much of nebio blue anymore:thumbup:

[FastPassat]

how many MM spacers u put in the back with ur MAE ?
thanks

My MAEs have 32mm offset and I'm using an 8mm spacer. You could probably use a 10mm for a little more poke. The backpads of the front wheels are also shaved so they have a 35mm offset.

[toneman]

still so awesome!

btw, did you sell the MAE's?

[erod_vwpassat]

Dam looks bad ass was car two toned befor?

[FastPassat]

This car is now a Frankenstein car. Most of my mods are from other well known members here.
My MAE's and KW V2 Coilovers were originally from Passart's wagon.
I got my Deitrich RS4 bumper from Wunderwagen, although he never installed it on his car.
The Greddy G2 Exhaust is from HvyDrnkr23
I forgot who I bought my HIDs from, but it was from ClubB5 too.
Now I have HermanH's Porsche Calipers and BBS RKs.

And since I now have a son, I don't think I'll be dropping any big money on a new car, so I'll continue to maintain my Passat until my company's stock splits :lol:

Oh, and the MAE's will be going on sale since they don't have enough clearance for the new brake calipers.

[mojackson2390]

CRAZY we have the same front bumper and live in some-what the same area...(I.E.) nice ride bro..we should meet up some time as i am new to this area and dont know where the meets and stuff are at..

[B5B4YOU]

This car is now a Frankenstein car. Most of my mods are from other well known members here.
My MAE's and KW V2 Coilovers were originally from Passart's wagon.
I got my Deitrich RS4 bumper from Wunderwagen, although he never installed it on his car.
The Greddy G2 Exhaust is from HvyDrnkr23
I forgot who I bought my HIDs from, but it was from ClubB5 too.
Now I have HermanH's Porsche Calipers and BBS RKs.

And since I now have a son, I don't think I'll be dropping any big money on a new car, so I'll continue to maintain my Passat until my company's stock splits :lol:

Oh, and the MAE's will be going on sale since they don't have enough clearance for the new brake calipers.

Wow bro, i thought u sold this, im still rollin mine too. bout to make some updates tonight!! wee need to do lunch, I work in Palo alto, are you close?

[petes passion passat]

this car is very very very nice. A mate of mine has the MAEs of his ssat but he has 11.5 inch rears which are mental. Il try find a pic for you

[FastPassat]

CRAZY we have the same front bumper and live in some-what the same area...(I.E.) nice ride bro..we should meet up some time as i am new to this area and dont know where the meets and stuff are at..

Saw your other posts and looks like you are in SoCal. I don't drive down to L.A. much and if I do, I take my wife's S.U.V. since it has LCD monitors for the passengers.

Wow bro, i thought u sold this, im still rollin mine too. bout to make some updates tonight!! wee need to do lunch, I work in Palo alto, are you close?

Haven't seen you in ClubB5.....I mean Passatworld in a while. I thought you sold your Silver passat already. I live in Fremont which is just on the other side of Dumbarton. I heard SFBAVW Gruppe is getting ressurected. I'll try to go a GTG if they have one.

[FastPassat]

New wheels and finally repainted and installed my brake calipers.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/fastpassat/P1030145.jpg

I'll get more pics after I clean the car.

[ktyl2469]

boo ya

[L's4motion]

more pics:thumbup:

[slodogg]

legit. :thumbup: