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Project "B5.5"
General Goal:
To upgrade the power-plant, suspension, stereo and looks of the vehicle to our liking, yet to be able to use the vehicle as an everyday driver.
Part I: The "Have To" Mods
Here you'll see and read about the list of what we thought were the crucial modifications that had to be done first! 
Part II: Further 1.8T enhancement  
Here you'll find out and read about how we squeezed a little more performance out of the 1.8T power plant.
Part III:  Mobile Audio
Here you'll find out and read about the mobile entertainment system that we installed in our project car at the Image Dynamics facility.

All work on Project B5.5 done at VW Specialties in Huntington Beach, CA. Give them a call at 714.848.3766 if you're in So Cal for any type of professional install for your Passat!

Specs

Vehicle: 2001.5 VW Passat GLS Sedan
Power Plant: 1.8 liter 20V 4-cylinder, turbocharged
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Exterior Paint:  Black
Interior:  Black leather
Modifications
Engine: Neuspeed 1.0 Bar ECU Upgrade
PES High Flow Intake System
PES Bypass Valve
Transmission: UUC Short Shifter
Exhaust: Neuspeed Cat-Back Exhaust
Suspension: Neuspeed Sport Springs
P&P rear sway bar
SPP front strut bar
Wheels: 18x8.5 Carlsson 1/5
Tires: 225/40/18 Pirelli P7000 Supersport
Brakes: Painted Brake Calipers (red)
Exterior: "Dark" tint all the way around
(soon) Kamei grille
Interior: AlienTech Window Remote Controller
Momo shift knob
Euroswitch
Heads-Up Display Boost Gauge and Turbo timer
Multimedia: Clarion VRX-935VD Receiver
2 10" Image Dynamics ID-MAX sub woofers
1 pair of Image Dynamics Component speakers for the front
1 pair of Image Dynamics Coaxial speakers for the rear
1 pair pf image Dynamics made horns
Arc Audio 1400 watt amplifier for sub woofers
Arc Audio 300 watt amplifier for speakers and horns
1 X-Static Capacitor
Custom built displays by Image Dynamics

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