Because I was replacing the brake cables, which requires the exhaust to be dropped, and figured I'd see what it sounded like without exhaust. And in person it sounds pretty incredible. Several people have said it sounded like something exotic like a lamborghini, especially in the upper RPM range.
Basically the engine is unique to the W8 passat, but all the other chassis/mechanical "upgrades" the W8 gets over other passats is from a C5 A5 with the V8 (so brakes and suspension). Also all B5s and C5s share the same style engine and tranny mounts, rear diff mounts same as C5, front snub mount same as b5 s4. Anything that's not an upgrade can be found on any similar Passat (similar as in same transmission as yours, and 4motion is anything dealing with the rear.)
Aha, I see. Yea I noticed a lot of Audi parts when I changed my brake rotors. Thanks a lot for the info. I never even knew about that. Do you know if there is any available performance upgrades for the motor?
Only real performance upgrade is a tune. Most major companies. Speedtuning USA, though as a whole not well known, is pretty popular amongst the W8 community. That's what I've got. Puts it, theoretically, around 295 hp.
Like I Said. I own one. Crazy about that car. Over two years already. I know how she sounds. And indeed, she sounds different to a V, I will also admit that it is more 'exotic' than an American V8. Try an Audi S4/old S6, BMW M5 or any other European V8. That is more reasonable. The W engine has a smoother sound than a V, like the VR engines VAG makes. But a V10 or a V12 sounds different all together. The engine notes are to far apart. Still, thank you for making that movie, I did enjoy that.
Style bite all you want, just sold the wheels a month or so ago for something else this spring. They were Miro 111 19x9.5 +40. There's quite a few companies that sell the same exact wheel just branded differently, but they're all about the same price too.
It's been my only car for 2.5 years now. Haven't had any real problems aside from normal wear items and things I caused myself. I want to buy another. They do seem to be hit or miss, so ensure you find a good one.
So I understand with the W8 that some of the parts are interchangeable with Audi.. Would B5 S4 springs be compatible with the W8? Because I don't want to get coils. All I want to do is get 1.5 inch lowering springs
A Passat, though labeled a "B" chassis is actually more like a "C" Audi chassis. The suspension is shared with a C5 A6. All 4 motion Passats use the same suspension set up at Quattro A6 (A W8 would use the same as the V8 A6 quattro). S4 springs would fit the front, but not the rear, and would likely be too soft for the heavier W8. A6 quattro springs fit front and rear, and the V8 A6 is closest in spring rate to the W8 (my coilovers are actually labeled as being for Passat W8 and C5 A6 V8).
Sean Davis I see. & buying V8 A6 springs should be completely safe? Also, do I need anything else for the suspension? Like a camber kit or anything? Because I want the job to be done right.
Sounds nice dude. But however told you it sounds like a Lambo must be completly daft. Any one who confuses a 8 cylinder soundtrack with a V10 or 12 doesn't know cars. I own a Passt W8 to (Euro 2001 sedan) and like the car a lot. But doen't over do it mate... Just tell'em it's half a Veyron (The engine is infact, check the technical data, multiply by two and add 4 turbo chargers. Job done ! Wishing you loads of fun on loads of miles with this car. Greetings from Holland.
You must have never heard a W8 with open exhaust in person. Not all 8 cylinders sound the same, this isn't no pick up truck or muscle car sound, it's distinctly more refined and truly is much like an exotic. Look up other videos of W8s with exhaust, they are much different than any other V8. Or just unbolt your own exhaust. And trust me, I know about the "half a veyron" stuff, dimensions wise sure, but they are not made the same nor out of the same materials. Hope you enjoy your W8 and can learn some more stuff about them, they are great cars, and in my opinion one of the best sounding exhaust notes.
Sean... Great video. I currently own a 2002 W8 and just bought a 2003 6 Spd model. What size wheels and tires did you have on your W8 in this video ruclips.net/video/7MxAHAdFdlg/видео.html ?
Those are 19x9.5 et40, both sets of wheels I've had have been the same specs. (aside from the stock wheels obviously). The current ones (Avant Garde M550) have 245s on them, the previous ones (Miro 111) had 235s.
Sean Davis Thanks Sean. I actually just found your build thread and was reading through it when you replied back. I hate to say it but I am going to have to copy you on the wheels tires and coil-overs. Great job on the car. It is beautiful. I have also always been a fan of straight pipes.
JAKE W JONES I don't think the wheels will fit with stock W8 brakes, the stock HP2 calipers are a weird shape. If you're looking at my build thread look how I had to modify them to fit the Miros. But definitely copy the coilovers, the BC Racings are way nicer than anything else out there. My daily is a 94 Mercedes E420 and I think the Passat is more comfortable of a ride.
+Sean Davis You can't argue that what you spent on the W8, gopro, rims, exhaust, and other mods wouldn't equal out to 3.5% down on a modest 3-4 bedroom home. The car was $40k new, is that something people aren't aware of?
Jay Fitzgerald You realize this car is tons cheaper now, yes? I got a W8 for 1500 a week ago, let me know where i can put a down payment on a house for that much, please.
Because I was replacing the brake cables, which requires the exhaust to be dropped, and figured I'd see what it sounded like without exhaust. And in person it sounds pretty incredible. Several people have said it sounded like something exotic like a lamborghini, especially in the upper RPM range.
I can't believe you have the stereo on with that sound!
There's a lot of interchangable parts with B5 A4/S4 and C5 A6/S6/RS6/Allroad. But it depends on the parts.
That's a badass ride you got there thinking about getting one myself.
Sounds gnarly. Id like to see a takeoff and flyby with the camera off the car somewhere. Gotta love VW motors.
Sick ride, man. Wheels are spaced out perfectly. Any rubbing issues?
Basically the engine is unique to the W8 passat, but all the other chassis/mechanical "upgrades" the W8 gets over other passats is from a C5 A5 with the V8 (so brakes and suspension). Also all B5s and C5s share the same style engine and tranny mounts, rear diff mounts same as C5, front snub mount same as b5 s4. Anything that's not an upgrade can be found on any similar Passat (similar as in same transmission as yours, and 4motion is anything dealing with the rear.)
It's even lower now, but usually doesn't rub unless doing some sharp quick turning, or pulling into steep driveways.
Aha, I see. Yea I noticed a lot of Audi parts when I changed my brake rotors. Thanks a lot for the info. I never even knew about that. Do you know if there is any available performance upgrades for the motor?
Only real performance upgrade is a tune. Most major companies. Speedtuning USA, though as a whole not well known, is pretty popular amongst the W8 community. That's what I've got. Puts it, theoretically, around 295 hp.
And this is at the wheels I'm assuming? And one more question: what wheels is the w8 sitting on? They look good.
Did you use springs or coils to lower your w8? And what brand are they? I've been looking at the ST performance coilovers for my w8.
Like I Said. I own one. Crazy about that car. Over two years already. I know how she sounds. And indeed, she sounds different to a V, I will also admit that it is more 'exotic' than an American V8. Try an Audi S4/old S6, BMW M5 or any other European V8. That is more reasonable. The W engine has a smoother sound than a V, like the VR engines VAG makes. But a V10 or a V12 sounds different all together. The engine notes are to far apart. Still, thank you for making that movie, I did enjoy that.
Hahahahah had mine w8 done same as your. Only cats and dp and than from middle joint to back no any thing. That was just amaizing on high rews!!!
Sounds great!
The parts for the exhaust? Got a 16mm wrench and unbolted 2 couplers. That's it.
Probably at the crank. The wheels are Miro 111 19x9.5
God I love those wheels.. .001's too.
Sounds great I'm considering buying one....I don't wanna bite u style to hard but the rims wat kind r they?
Style bite all you want, just sold the wheels a month or so ago for something else this spring. They were Miro 111 19x9.5 +40. There's quite a few companies that sell the same exact wheel just branded differently, but they're all about the same price too.
Nice thanx I just seen ur lowdown labs page I think its called nice rele nice
Is this car reliable enough for a daily driver? I always hear that they aren't so what is your experience? I'm not sure I can live without that sound!
It's been my only car for 2.5 years now. Haven't had any real problems aside from normal wear items and things I caused myself. I want to buy another. They do seem to be hit or miss, so ensure you find a good one.
Sean Davis people say the transmission isnt reliable enought: too much power from W8
***** so, if i buy a stick i wont get too many problems?
nope... not a single stick W8 in USA... damn it
edward beknazarov They sold 424 stick W8s in the US. Which this one in the video (mine) is one of.
What kind or design of wheels does your car have.?
So I understand with the W8 that some of the parts are interchangeable with Audi.. Would B5 S4 springs be compatible with the W8? Because I don't want to get coils. All I want to do is get 1.5 inch lowering springs
A Passat, though labeled a "B" chassis is actually more like a "C" Audi chassis. The suspension is shared with a C5 A6. All 4 motion Passats use the same suspension set up at Quattro A6 (A W8 would use the same as the V8 A6 quattro). S4 springs would fit the front, but not the rear, and would likely be too soft for the heavier W8. A6 quattro springs fit front and rear, and the V8 A6 is closest in spring rate to the W8 (my coilovers are actually labeled as being for Passat W8 and C5 A6 V8).
Sean Davis I see. & buying V8 A6 springs should be completely safe? Also, do I need anything else for the suspension? Like a camber kit or anything? Because I want the job to be done right.
What wheels are that man? They look sick!
I have a w8 and I need a lowering kit what is your set up?
What parts would be interchangeable?
Sounds nice dude. But however told you it sounds like a Lambo must be completly daft. Any one who confuses a 8 cylinder soundtrack with a V10 or 12 doesn't know cars. I own a Passt W8 to (Euro 2001 sedan) and like the car a lot. But doen't over do it mate... Just tell'em it's half a Veyron (The engine is infact, check the technical data, multiply by two and add 4 turbo chargers. Job done ! Wishing you loads of fun on loads of miles with this car. Greetings from Holland.
You must have never heard a W8 with open exhaust in person. Not all 8 cylinders sound the same, this isn't no pick up truck or muscle car sound, it's distinctly more refined and truly is much like an exotic. Look up other videos of W8s with exhaust, they are much different than any other V8. Or just unbolt your own exhaust. And trust me, I know about the "half a veyron" stuff, dimensions wise sure, but they are not made the same nor out of the same materials. Hope you enjoy your W8 and can learn some more stuff about them, they are great cars, and in my opinion one of the best sounding exhaust notes.
The w8 form definitely produces a v10/v12 sound at low rpms very easily. At higher rpms no, but when its bogged down taking off it definitely does.
They are 19x9.5 Miro 111. If you search "srdavis872" on w8fourm, vwvortex, or passatworld, you'll probably find some more pictures of my car.
Nice wheels dude :)
Nice! I love it!
Nice wheels :)
where did you get the parts?
just to make it that loud?
Yes it is.
Nice Rims :P
Any chance you're the Passat owner in the video from SoWo 2014?
Most likely, which video are you referring to?
The one by Krispy Media
+Scotty Ingham At around the 6 minute mark? Yes, that's me.
Thing sounds badass, I dig it.
These were Miro 111 19x9.5
This in omaha?
Cool, thank you very much for the information man.
How rare are these in the U. S.? I've got a rabbit.
+Cipeboyy Only about 400-500 6 speed W8s were brought into the US.
Is that the engine audi b6 b7 have ?
Audi s4
paski502 possner nope , audi s4 has the 4.2 v8 but that engine in passat is a w8 4 liters
Sounds like God clearing his throat
PS I heard MGMT at 2:37, good stuff lol.
Sean... Great video. I currently own a 2002 W8 and just bought a 2003 6 Spd model. What size wheels and tires did you have on your W8 in this video ruclips.net/video/7MxAHAdFdlg/видео.html ?
Those are 19x9.5 et40, both sets of wheels I've had have been the same specs. (aside from the stock wheels obviously). The current ones (Avant Garde M550) have 245s on them, the previous ones (Miro 111) had 235s.
Sean Davis Thanks Sean. I actually just found your build thread and was reading through it when you replied back. I hate to say it but I am going to have to copy you on the wheels tires and coil-overs. Great job on the car. It is beautiful. I have also always been a fan of straight pipes.
JAKE W JONES I don't think the wheels will fit with stock W8 brakes, the stock HP2 calipers are a weird shape. If you're looking at my build thread look how I had to modify them to fit the Miros. But definitely copy the coilovers, the BC Racings are way nicer than anything else out there. My daily is a 94 Mercedes E420 and I think the Passat is more comfortable of a ride.
ST coilovers.
ST Suspension Coilovers
bit of mgmt kids :)
Sweet W8, but lives in an apartment complex haha nice life choices bro
Lol, that was my friend's apartment bro. I also love when people think this car costs way more than it did. 😂
+Sean Davis I love how people think it costs way more than it does to get approved for an FHA loan to buy a house :D
+Sean Davis You can't argue that what you spent on the W8, gopro, rims, exhaust, and other mods wouldn't equal out to 3.5% down on a modest 3-4 bedroom home.
The car was $40k new, is that something people aren't aware of?
Jay Fitzgerald You realize this car is tons cheaper now, yes? I got a W8 for 1500 a week ago, let me know where i can put a down payment on a house for that much, please.
Miro 111