Passat Hi-Def Build thread by AE2058

4 minute(s) of a 55 minute read

Fresh wash

1/24/11

With the baby now on board I ended up raising the car to 25" (center of wheel, top fender to ground). I prefer slam and tucking tire, but the wife win's this time.

2/3/11

While on vacation in SoCal, a dog ran out in front of me last night and survived. Too bad my front bumper did not. From the looks of everything, all the damage was only in the front bumper and under paneling.

2/7/11

Prepped and ready for the drive back to AZ, Progessive already cut check for the damage. All part should be on order by tomorrow.

2/11/11

Stock vs. In-pro smoked mirror turn signals

2/13/11

How sad is this, both bumper and Hella smoked turn signal were put on order a week ago. Turn signal just showed up from tmtuning.com

3/3/11

Dropped the Passat off at the dealership to have the front bumper changed. Hella smoke bumper signal will be going in. Also having the Alignment done.

Mechanic found a cracked driver side sideskirt, waiting on the insurance adjuster.

3/22/11

Finally got a chance to install the Best VW steering ever made. Very simple and easy install, took about 25 minutes start to finish. Major update styling for the interior. One day I'll buy one for my MK4 GTI.

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3/27/11

Just snagged the bad boys from Craigslist in Phoenix, $50 brand new.

4/8/11

Winter wheels for Germany

2 down and two more to paint.

4/22/11

1. So The Insurance company did not want to cover the cracked side skirts. Dropped Progress and moved back to GEICO.

2. Got Hit on the driver side at a Wal-mart Parking lot. Old man backing out hit the drivers and passenger side door. Nice die size dent on the driver door and scratch on the passenger door. 

3. Ordered new Hi-Def side skirts from ECS Order#: 104-441-675, Going all white, no more black lower door molding.