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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    anyone found it worthwhile to fit a top front strut brace to their V6? what type did u get? have to move anything for it? my car is 2002. its lowered with the eibach front lower anti-sway bar. what about a short shift kit? anyone fitted one to a 5 speed? is this just the same kit as for an...
  2. Group Buys
    FINISHED: PureMS Upper Strut Brace UPDATE-Pricing DONE. All bars have been shipped - Please contact PureMS directly with any further inquiries. Pricing Update 15-20 pcs $139.95ea + shipping 21-25 pcs $125.95ea + shipping Item weighs 5lbs For the GB we typically set up a hidden web page that...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    a few weeks back i saw a post that had a link to a website that makes this aluminum brace that bolts to the bottom of your (manual) transmission. does anyone else know the link/company that makes this, i was very interested but am now screwed cause i cant remember the name
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Can I put these (cross-tower brace & anti-roll bars) on W8?? they are from lltek... http://www.lltek.com/bars.htm http://www.lltek.com/images/suspension/frontrearsway_kit_9601Q_UHB5_01K_Z.jpg http://www.lltek.com/images/suspension/A4_S4_B5_9952003_xtwr_anthrct_LLB5_14_Z.jpg Thank you for...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    does anyone make a strut tower brace other than the one from SupremePowerParts.com?
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I need to find some info on where to buy and what modifications are needed to make work. Thanks.
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I hit a dead raccoon on the highway at about 80 mph. I thought I would clear it, but no, it hit the front air dam and banged around underneath like a cinder block. There's a strap brace of some kind on the under side of the car, just past the engine bay, dead center. It is bent and hanging...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Has anyone seen or installed a Pure Motorsport upper stress bar? A friend of mine who owns an A4 just bought one and the website says it will fit up to a 2003 VW. I was thinking of installing the A6 bar but this one looks easier to install. Take a look...
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey, Does anyone know how difficult it is to retrofit the A6 Strut tower brace into a B5.5? I have 2002 1.8T and I'm looking for a little more stiffness up front...Are there any templates out there for cutting and redrilling the holes? I was planning on buying it from Drew Parts. Any help or...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Subframe brace - a.k.a. Chasbar or Andybar I've been driving my car for the past two days without my Andybar and it sucks. The steering precision that I've become accustomed to is GONE. The ride is much harsher, because the undamped subframes are taking the subtle motions and springing them...
  11. Group Buys
    OK, as some of you know, I designed my own Subframe Brace. Simular to AndyA6's brace, but made out of Aluminium. I believe there are benifits to this brace being made out of Alu. instead of steel. 1) Aluminium is lighter than steel, much, much lighter! 2) Aluminium is more ridgid than steel...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Here are 2 pics, more over in the groupbuy section: Currently I have this on my '98 B5 1.8 Tiptronic, I will see whether it fits 5-speeds and V6's too. It should not be a problem since the bodies of our cars are the same, however......, I want to try first! It works like a charm Later,
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