The modification bug

cymatty · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:06

Freefaller said:
I'd never modify a car - such a waste of time.

And money.

wolvers · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:08

Firestar_3x said:
Needs the Cam chain tensioner doing next

My cupra needs one of those.......any idea how much they cost?

Liverpool-Lad · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:09

TT arche liner? just drill the mofo!

ethos · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:11

Liverpool-Lad said:
TT arche liner? just drill the mofo!

Was only £15 and I wanted to do it properly, mud / crap on the intercool isn't something I'm so keen on

Freefaller · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:19

cymatty said:
And money.

I know! Erm... I mean I'm sure!

rG-tom · 23 Jan 2008 at 00:14

modding is stupid. really. ESPECIALLY on run of the mill cars like passats, or god forbid, mondeos....the owners must be stupid.

divine` · 23 Jan 2008 at 00:19

Firestar_3x said:
18" RS4 Wheels

On a Passat?

loltim · 23 Jan 2008 at 00:24

I've probably spent £1000-1500 on exhaust, de-cat, alloys, air filter and other small mods.

Not as much as some. I'm about done though, might get an exhaust manifold (£250-400) but that's definitely it!!

[TW]Fox · 23 Jan 2008 at 00:57

divine` said:
On a Passat?

I dont think there are many 3+ year old VW's left in this country without fake Audi wheels on

divine` · 23 Jan 2008 at 01:04

Inferiority complex maybe?

-westy- · 23 Jan 2008 at 01:05

I think I approach things different - when things break, I try to find better parts. Like for example, if my car fails the MOT on a worn brake hose or something, then I'll fit braided hoses - seeing as they'd be off anyway. Same for the front brakes - once the pads are knackered on them, I'll fit different calipers

Firestar_3x · 23 Jan 2008 at 07:55

[TW]Fox;10950567 said:
I dont think there are many 3+ year old VW's left in this country without fake Audi wheels on

Who said anything about them being fake?

Firestar_3x · 23 Jan 2008 at 07:56

wolvers69 said:
My cupra needs one of those.......any idea how much they cost?

Depends if the engine has VVT or not, they range from £400 - £100 just for the part.

Firestar_3x · 23 Jan 2008 at 08:04

divine` said:
On a Passat?

Its the same idea as people fitting Porsche wheels to Mk2 Golfs or Porsche calipers to whatever, the VAG parts bin is so big and you have such a good selection of high quality OEM parts it would be silly not to select the best thing from the group just because the OEM fitted it to one car.

Thats the way i see it anyways

wolvers · 23 Jan 2008 at 08:12

Firestar_3x said:
Depends if the engine has VVT or not, they range from £400 - £100 just for the part.

I'd better find out then. Only need the part, I'll fit it myself.

I hope it's the 100 quid one but I bet it's not. :rolleyes:

Bear · 23 Jan 2008 at 08:12

People that modify thier cars are gay

Firestar_3x · 23 Jan 2008 at 08:26

wolvers69 said:
I'd better find out then. Only need the part, I'll fit it myself.

I hope it's the 100 quid one but I bet it's not.

You seen the guide on how to do it?

Google 1.8T cam chain tensioner with your engine revision and you should get some results

Freefaller · 23 Jan 2008 at 09:32

Bear said:
People that modify thier cars are gay

Tell me about it :rolleyes:

wolvers · 23 Jan 2008 at 09:55

Firestar_3x said:
You seen the guide on how to do it?

Google 1.8T cam chain tensioner with your engine revision and you should get some results

Doesn't look too bad chap. I do this for a living anyways.

TripleT · 23 Jan 2008 at 10:14

[TW]Fox;10950567 said:
I dont think there are many 3+ year old VW's left in this country without fake Audi wheels on

A bird in work has them on a Seat Toldero

Still with the Audi centres caps too

Please tell me you've got VW centre caps fire