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  1. New Member Introductions
    For my senior project i want to turn my super slow 1.8t awm into decent sleeper I was thinking of upgrading to a t3 turbo, performance exhaust, weight reduction(dont know how far to go with the weight before it kills the sleeper vibe) and maybe a chip Opinions please
  2. B5 Garage
    Hey, I have recently discovered a passion for my 2000 Passat. Something about that 1.8 turbo engine and its five speed manual transmission, combined with the beautiful Audi-like body style, and those gorgeous blue gauge lights really got a hold of me, so I want to build it up. I'm in training...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey I have recently discovered a passion for my 2000 Passat. Something about that 1.8 turbo engine and its five speed manual transmission, combined with the beautiful Audi-like body style, and those gorgeous blue gauge lights really got a hold of me, so I want to build it up. I'm in training...
  4. New Member Introductions
    How's it going everyone? I have recently discovered a passion for my 2000 Passat. Something about that 1.8 turbo engine and its five speed manual transmission, combined with the beautiful Audi-like body style, and those gorgeous blue gauge lights really got a hold of me, so I want to build...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I plan on seeing a body shop for an estimate. Just wondering if anyone has an ideas as to what kind of body work I should expect. I was backing out of a parking lot and scraped the corner of a brick building. Can they knock the dents out? Replace the skin, or do I need a whole new door...
  6. Anything Auto
    Been noodling the idea for a few years, and frankly, the desert of options for small DIY projects related to S4 is driving me crazy. I need a long term something I can manage in my workshop and garden shed. I have other projects to complete first, but I think by spring I want to have at least a...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have a 2002 vw Passat 30v v6 4 motion tip. Occasionally, the car will idle somewhat rough, leading me to suspect the PCV. Ordered a pcv #077-103-245c to replace the valve as well as a new crankcase breather hose to replace the cracked one on the car. Install went smooth however, with the car...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    This is something I've been thinking hard about this year since my roof rack needs to be replaced. This project started since I need to haul 4-bikes on occasion. The commericially available hitches don't suggest running more than a 2/3-bike rack due to the torque induced on the spare tire...
  9. Mobile Electronics
    ok, i plan on building a ported box for 1 15" sub. the sq. ft of the box after driver displacment is 2.4 sqft. what i need help with is the port. i can up with the specs for the length, height, and width, for my desired hertz tuning (35HZ). see attched pic and tell me if that design will work...
  10. Mobile Electronics
    I have finished installing this 2 DIN after market Chinese GPS and DVD unit and thought it would be a great idea to somehow modify and mount my garage remote into one of the trim pieces. [Click thumb to enlarge] But not being very electronically gifted I was wondering if anyone has thought...
  11. Anything Auto
    MythBusters: Web Exclusives : Videos : Discovery Channel Awesomness
  12. Anything Auto
    Newborn, fresh off the lot. Welcome to the family. 2011 GTI w/ DSG The R32 and the 'ssat are still around. Passat is in the 100k club now, yes I took a picture. Unfortunately she needs two new cats and an 02 sensor job. In any case, this should do as a replacement. Keep rockin'...
  13. Anything Auto
    PSA: National Geographic Channel is running a show on the building of the Veyron: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/man-made/4237/Overview Next and only current scheduled showing is Feb 10 at 4pm Eastern. Set your DVRs.
  14. Anything Auto
    Picking up either Vulcan 800 Classic or Custom and gonna start chopping it up into a nice bobber in the next few weeks. Anyone with any experience or tips? End result will be similar to -
  15. Anything Auto
    http://tracgear.com/product/rc4wd/truck/sandStorm/g4/buggy2.jpg i have been contemplating building a dune buggy, something similar to the picture above (except for a full version, not an r/c model) Has anyone on here done this before? What price range am I looking at? Is it better to go with...
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkBIlmhrpIE
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