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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I recently put on some 18 x 8 rs6 reps on my 2004 passat. I'm trying to figure out which springs will give me the lowest drop, or I should say close the "suv gap" the most. I cant afford coilovers right now so that would be out of the question. I hear neuspeed gives you 2"? thanks in advance!
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Anyone know what the stock ride height on a 2000 B5 1.8T would be? I'm trying to figure out how much of a drop I currently have. Thanks in advance,
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Well, mine will be here before the end of the week, and I'd like some info from present V-Maxx coilover owners. I'd like to get them adjusted as close to where I want them while they are being installed. Here is a pic of my car with the Neuspeed springs, and for me the height is just about...
  4. B5 Garage
    My passenger rear is lower than driver side rear and my driver side front is lower than passenger front and these are noticiable height differences:crazy:. I have no idea why it would be like this. my car is a b5.5 with h&r springs and bilstein shocks. Anyone have ideas as to why it would be...
  5. B5 Garage
    Can anyone tell me what is the stock ride height front & rear for a 2004 1.8T passat wagon? if not, how about for any other B5.5? Thanks, -ted
  6. B6 Garage
    mod, please delete. posted in wrong forum.
  7. B5 Garage
    I have searched and cannot find a DIY about control arms that includes setting the car at ride height before tightening everything up. I apologize if I missed it. The upper CA's are set at 43mm from the top strut housing correct? And the lowers I guess you just set the car on ramps to...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Just wondering as I'm going to enter the last step of my interior makeover. thanks
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I just put them on last night after having additional grooves cut on my Koni yellows to lower it more. I put them on and instead of a 2.5 finger wheel gap, I have a 1 finger gap now. Which is OK, but the tops of the wheels tilt way in and the control arm is like 1/8" of an inch from my tires...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello to all, just discovered this forum and think it's great! I have a 2001(B5) wagon GLS V6 that I am thinking about lowering and putting wheels on. What do you guys think is the perfect ride height that is practical? I was thinking of going with 18" wheels and lowering it 1.5" to keep it from...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I just had a set of new ( but used ) Hella HIDs ( original owner bought Hella HIDs but never installed them so they were still in the factory boxes when I got them ) installed and both lights were adjusted basically into the ground ( am assuming dealership did not adjust them at all , or else...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey everyone, I recently installed neuspeed sport springs on my 05 1.8T and Today I noticed that my front passenger side ride height is about .4'' lower than the drivers side? What do you all think could be the problem? I called Neuspeed and they said it was most likely a bumpstop issue, but...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi guys, Nice to know u all,,,I hav been told by my mate to ask u guys anything if i hav any questions on my passat, so here's my first post: I have a 2004 B5.5 1.9TDI in Thailand. I already have Oettinger body kits and 18" wheels ordered for my baby but still not so sure about suspension....so...
  14. Wheel and Tire Forum
    I'm getting kwv1s in the mail soon as well as new wheels. They're 18x8" with a et35 and I'll be running 8mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. I know I'm getting 215s cus I want a slight stretch, but my question is should I get a 35 or a 40 sidewall? I'm going LOW so if any of you...
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I know there's a ton of susp threads, but here's one more. I've read through oodles of suspension posts, but can't find what I want. I'd like to keep stock height but have a bit stiffer springs. Closest I've seen is H&R OE Sports, I believe, but they do drop an inch or so. Is there another...
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2004 B5.5 1.8T/AWM, Tiptronic, 45,000, black paint, grey cloth interior, 35 psi, enjoys running, movies, hanging out, long walks on the beach, etc... I took measurements but forgot to write them down. :banghead: We took measurements afterwards and after some quick math the drop came out to 2"...
  17. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Wow. I had the Eibach suspension kit installed a couple of weeks ago and just measured everything now. I'm going to measure again tomorrow to make sure I'm not just tired or something, but ... Distance from level ground to wheel well, running 205/55-16 wheels and tires. Before: Front -...
  18. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    currently on neuspeed sofsports and the neuspeed bilstein shocks from the sklass gb... car rides great but it's a bit harsher than i'd like. when originally installing the shocks, i had them put on the neutral height but i'm wondering if raising them a notch will soften up the ride. i'm good...
  19. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I know there is a thousand threads on suspension, but I am just trying to see which spring strut combo you think will give the height on the audi a4's.
  20. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    '98 V6 Tip cream on black. So I'm about ah where I wan to be with the car. Lights changed, DVD install, Kamei grille, debadged. The last thing I am going to do is drop the hight and space out the wheels. Here's the thing. I have some nice OEM six-spoke 16s right now that I rally like. I've...
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