turbodieseldyke
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My range shortened when i added the wire. It's like RFID with a push button now, and i haven't carried the fob in years.
best b4 modification?
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Mcgink
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- I-Red,"The Passat formerly known as Harlequin" 97 B4, a non VW GTDI too
When I had B4's, I think performance chips and E-code headlights were the best mods.
destdi
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I'm closer to Dry Ridge, Im right in between Lexington and Cincinnati. Who do you have work on your car?
thechoochlyman
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I've always done my own work. Have a pretty decent garage set up in my basement.
It's the same module as the Mk3 so same stock range. I did the same thing, drilled a hole in the case and ran a piece of wire up the A pillar.
JordanTr
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Where’d you get the parts? Find new parts or a good parts car? Keyless would be pretty darn nice!
Got them on EBay. I think total cost came to like $100 USD. It's the white box alarm module out of an A3. Make sure the fob FCC ID matches the module if you buy them separately
turbodieseldyke
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There are writeups for adding aftermarket keyless. You can probably get the whole system cheaper than finding an OEM banjo remote.
Ajlal24
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There are aftermarket remote options now that work identical to OEM.
I got my oem fob for $30 in mint condition haha. They're all over ebay for around that price but most look pretty worn by this point. Can just get an aftermarket fob like ajlal said, they work identical as long as the FCC ID matches. Plenty of aftermarket options systems too, can just splice into the vacuum pump wiring. For ease of install though I just went with oem, it's basically PnP save for 1 wire splice
Lug_Nut
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1Z TDi into a VR6 GLX. Factory four channel ABS, bigger front disks, factory EDL / traction control, 'sport' suspension, 15 inch, five bolt wheels, better foam in the seats, leather seat surfaces, factory MFA.
97 B4v Glx Tdi
Heavens, Help us! As much as I'd still like to obtain an automatic B4V TDI, it just ain't gonna happen this time either. I have a manual white 97 B4V GLX on deposit. 135k miles, one owner, receipts since new, beige leather, MFA, traction control, ABS, sunroof :(, CD changer, new struts/shocks...
thechoochlyman
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I've got a GLX I eventually want to swap the brakes from. I just installed new rotors all the way around not too long back so I'm putting it off for a little while.1Z TDi into a VR6 GLX. Factory four channel ABS, bigger front disks, factory EDL / traction control, 'sport' suspension, 15 inch, five bolt wheels, better foam in the seats, leather seat surfaces, factory MFA.
97 B4v Glx Tdi
Heavens, Help us! As much as I'd still like to obtain an automatic B4V TDI, it just ain't gonna happen this time either. I have a manual white 97 B4V GLX on deposit. 135k miles, one owner, receipts since new, beige leather, MFA, traction control, ABS, sunroof :(, CD changer, new struts/shocks...forums.tdiclub.com
IndigoBlueWagon
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The only feature the GLX has that I care about is the seats. I don't use brakes a lot, and value the simplicity of non-ABS.
I do have a B3 glove box that will go in the B4V. I'm looking forward to that.
I do have a B3 glove box that will go in the B4V. I'm looking forward to that.
thechoochlyman
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Wheels and tires. I think I thought of something that wasn't previously mentioned.
The stock wheel and tire combo (195/60/14) is obnoxiously small. They look too little on the car and your RPMs run really high in 5th gear. I think the perfect size is 195/65/15 if you can find a set of wheels you like. It will take noticeably more power in lower gears if you don't have a tune, but in 5th gear your RPMs are only about 60 off from what a .681 ratio 5th gear would give you with stock size tires.
The stock wheel and tire combo (195/60/14) is obnoxiously small. They look too little on the car and your RPMs run really high in 5th gear. I think the perfect size is 195/65/15 if you can find a set of wheels you like. It will take noticeably more power in lower gears if you don't have a tune, but in 5th gear your RPMs are only about 60 off from what a .681 ratio 5th gear would give you with stock size tires.
GTiTDi
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Yes, and I've done it, even implemented the stock VR6 lift pump and turned the filler neck into a fuel return/cooler. They still rot like crazy and have the same door handle and window regulator issues as other B4s though. I will say the B4 with its longer wheel base rides much nicer on the highway if comfort is your goal.1Z TDi into a VR6 GLX. Factory four channel ABS, bigger front disks, factory EDL / traction control, 'sport' suspension, 15 inch, five bolt wheels, better foam in the seats, leather seat surfaces, factory MFA.
97 B4v Glx Tdi
Heavens, Help us! As much as I'd still like to obtain an automatic B4V TDI, it just ain't gonna happen this time either. I have a manual white 97 B4V GLX on deposit. 135k miles, one owner, receipts since new, beige leather, MFA, traction control, ABS, sunroof :(, CD changer, new struts/shocks...
oilhammer
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They have a freakishly large (front to back) rear seat, too. Like a much larger car. No wonder they were popular in certain areas as taxicabs.
Mcgink
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As a member of the DDC, I'd keep the airbag