Jay's V5 Passat

[Jay]

Just remembered to upload the RR print out, making power spot on




Still loving the V5 roar at 5K+ it's damn addictive

[Jay]

Got a few bits to fit tomorrow (how romantic, first valentines off in 9 years and I'm playing with the car ) Thanks JV for the quick delivery and tax disc holder, muchos appreciated   

I'm thinking of Velcro in the recessed areas and number plate tape on the flat areas as prescribed, best places to get Velcro is a sewing shop I guess?

[RandomJord]

oooh, i need plate holders!!!

[Jay]

Get it done then Jord
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/shop/golfgti-co-uk-number-plate-frames/

Just wondering if I've got the correct screws in my many pots jars ( rear has some proper screw holes already ) or if I have to make a trip to Halfords, blud.

Other things to sort out in time are:
Replace Front bumper with new/good condition unit, got a scuff and a few clips are broke, but still sits fine.
Passenger side head lamp, a bit old and "foggy", OEM (£100+) or cheaper ebay unit (£60) 
O/S/R door sticks a bit when opening, think it's the door card loose at the bottom and catching, hopefully it's the yellow clips which I've got a few of.
Bonnet release mech

and a good old service 

[JC]

or even DONT replace your headlights

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/3m-headlight-lens-restoration-system.php

and if you havent already

ukpassats WILL be a useful addition to your favourites  you might even recognise a handful of peeps

[Jay]

That stuff looks good, ta Now do I trust myself with a drill near the car?  'course I do!

On UKP too, not a lot on the V5 from what I can see, but sure it'll be useful for other bits and general info

need to find my damn bluetooth OBDII dongle for some fun logging.

[dom]

That stuff looks good, ta Now do I trust myself with a drill near the car?  'course I do!

On UKP too, not a lot on the V5 from what I can see, but sure it'll be useful for other bits and general info

need to find my damn bluetooth OBDII dongle for some fun logging.

Take the headlights off the car first

I know if it was me I'd slip and end up destroying my bodywork!

[Jay]

Then I'd have to get it reaimed  I was contemplating on doing it that way though as the thought of damaging the car with a drill and sand paper isn't at all appealing.

Managed to do the front number plate, but not the rear as the anti theft lugs on the boot lid are a PITA and my corldless drill ran out of juice with 1 battery (hadn't been charged up since it was last used 2 weeks ago) and the other battery I thought was on charge, but wasn't  So the number plate is sitting in the rear window for the time being, will try to get it sorted tomorrow at work if I have time and if my cordless drill has the grunt to make a hole in metal 

Also got the tax disc holder in.

[clipperjay]

Jay I've got a K&N performance airfilter from my old Passat V6 2.5TDI 2000 plate not sure if it will fit mate if you cover postage I'm more than happy for you to have it mate!
I bought it from GTI international for like £60 back in the day its just sitting in the garage doing nothing!

[Jay]

That's very kind of you mate is the part number 33-2125 ? According to their website it's the same filter for the 2001 2.3 V5 and 2000 2.5 V6.