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I am tearing out my factory head unit and replacing with something more modern i was thinking a single din unit . I have a 2003 vw passat gl 1.8 turbo with the monsoon sound system . i would like to hook up the new head unit to the amp in the trunk , i guess its called the monsoon amp ? bye the...

I'm currently buying a 1999 Passat GLS! The girl's speakers don't work and need to be replaced. Can any help with size and suggestions for speakers?

Sup guys, Im seeking out an exhaust system in Cali. I want to be able to hear that V6 roar while im pushing it. Since German engineering is so great, I can barely hear it inside the cabin atm. Seeking something that sounds solid and not extremely loud and crisp... I want it to actually sound...

Ok so I need help choosing which rims to put on my car. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have a 2003 GLS and if you think there would be any problems with either set. Car looks like this and front and back rub strips are black now too I want these: 18" PRIVAT Rims and tires REDUCED...

Hey fellas, recently found some spare coin, and decided to go lower, which is a must, now i was pretty set on the koni sport kit, but then I stumbled across koni FSD's, now it says to pair the FSD's with eibach springs for a 1"-1.5" drop, my question is if i wanted to go with a 2" drop would the...

Here is what I am thinking so far- Alpine IVA-D106 DVD head unit Alpine SPR-17S Speakers in the door JL Audio 13W7-D1.5 (X2) in the trunk Alpine MRP-M2000 Amp for Subs (X2) Alpine MRP-F300 Amp for Speakers (X2) Alpine TME-M780 in headrests and visors

Im trying to choose a passat. My 03 passat just got totalled on new years and now im in the process of buying another one. I found 2 passats, one has no reverse, new flywheel, 90k miles, and new clutch. He wants 2500 but i wont pay that much. I need advice on this one because i heard its hard to...

i wanted to get some help with choosing a suspension for me v6 passat. i just found out about adjustable cup kits from eurotuner. i also wanted to know who makes them for the passat and how low they go? i want to be atleast 2.5in lower then stock. please help out a new pw brother. FYI im not...

So the day has finally come. The 98 B5 is finally showing it's age, the engine still runs, but I think the cam tensioner is going out, it makes wierd noises randomly, and the interior is just starting to fall apart. The air conditioner vent in the middle is gone, the trim is deteriorating, and...

Alright so my new wheels will be here tomorrow and im looking to find what size tires to run. The wheel specs are 18x8.5 et 32 in the front and 18x9.5 et 35 in the rear. I'm pretty certain i'm going to run 215/40's in the front but not quite sure what size in the rear. Its between 225/40 or...

i just picked up a 99 vw passat 1.8t im just wondering what kind of exhaust system to put on it. I was going to do 2.5 from the catback no resonator in to turbo muffler and stock tip. Would this work good? But whats the difference between a catback and a turbo back exhaust? what is better and...

Greetings from Providence, R.I.- We just bought our second Passat Wagon, a 2002 V6 AWD with 80K miles which is replacing a '98 Passat wagon with 160K. I've worked on "foreign" cars (out of necessity) since I bought my first car at 16 in 1972, a '67 Volvo 122s. I have always preferred and bought...

I have had my passat for about two years, and I am now looking for a blow off valve. Does anyone have any opinions on which is better? Also what are the pros and cons of each, is there a brand that is best? I was thinking Greddy, or HKS bfv. Any info is appreciated, thanks.

I got these jack stand pads that fit over the business end of the stand with about a one inch deep pocket on the underside of the pad. They will work but they don't fit snugly, they sort of wobble around. What I need is something to fill them with that will dry hard when I plunk it down on top...

I'm stuck between 2 choices : Huffs Or Privat Reserv In both cases I'm sure I'd have to get some spacers, since Huffs are some mid-50s ET, and the Reserv's are ET 40. I'll try to get some a good sideways picture of my '03 Wagon to try and photoshop the wheels on the car, or if someone...