Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Looking to lower it, with all the proper stuff. links to kits etc would be great. also looking for some wheels for my customer on this one. any easy power upgrades for these? thanks lmk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 w8 passat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I would really read this thread. The W8 is a horrible engine. I was considering one 2 years ago but immediately crossed it off of my list after about 2 minutes of reading through vortex. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3943349 Of course this does not help you or your customer as a current owner, just some info. Because of this info, I would not mod the engine AT ALL. If the engine does fail, mods that aren't reversible by the owner in short notice with factory parts would result in 100% denial of help with repairs by VWoA. With that said, you can use any suspension kit made for a B5 Passat, as well as wheels. Here is the parts classifieds from vortex, might be able to scrounge up a good deal on suspension. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=820 Here is the wheels and tires classifieds, the W8 takes a 5x112 with an offset of 35-45 which is most popular for Audi, not VW http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeromain?id=88 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 well he wants it lowered. so the main thing is getting drop springs and the camber caster kits i need to do it. i really dont want to mod it, it does have a extended warranty, but just getting him to change oil normally is like pulling teeth from a chicken! not really looking for used stuff, cause franky at this point i dont even know what all ill need. havent even starting digging for parts. or any info. i figure this thing was mostly audi after looking the brake and the rest of it over today. but cool. ill start reading thru some stuff on that forum.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 just getting him to change oil normally is like pulling teeth from a chicken! This and the W8 DO NOT MIX. lol Bear in mind that the W8 will have slightly different spring rates ect. as apposed to the other passats, but hey, he probably doesn't care how it rides or corners anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 This and the W8 DO NOT MIX. lol Bear in mind that the W8 will have slightly different spring rates ect. as apposed to the other passats, but hey, he probably doesn't care how it rides or corners anyway. no and the sludging issue dont do any of them any good. suppose to change with full synthetic arent you..lord knows he isnt doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 no and the sludging issue dont do any of them any good. suppose to change with full synthetic arent you..lord knows he isnt doing that Ouch. lol. Good luck. Set him up with a good set of H&R springs and some bilstein shocks. Not sure of parts numbers though. The MKV GTI, B6 passat, and most audi's use the 5x112 bolt pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 It doesn't say its specifically for the W8, but I am not sure you will find any W8 specific cup kits or coilovers http://www.allsprings.com/catalog/vw-passat-hr-cup-kits.htm W8 specific springs http://www.allsprings.com/catalog/vw-passat-w8-hr-sport-springs-2002-05.htm bbs ch wheel looks great on ALL Audi/VW cars http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=Passat+W8+Sedan&autoYear=2003&autoModClar= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i was just looking at h&r springs.. what about camber caster kits tho? i dont want it being a tire eater. he may not care till he eats a few sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i was just looking at h&r springs.. what about camber caster kits tho? i dont want it being a tire eater. he may not care till he eats a few sets. No idea. Most of the time you don't have to do much unless you lower it >2" and I am pretty sure those wont. Not many people are having issues on the MKV cars, so I don't know much about that. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i dont see any prices on those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Wow, I took a look on Autotrader, those cars are way cheaper than I thought they would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 hatfield pounded him in the ass on this one tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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