Off to Germany, who wants a chip?

[AGO41T]

Guys and Girls,

I am off to Germany and whilst I am over there I am going to get a chip for da Passat.

If anyone is looking to get a chip in the near future and might want to save on postage/shipping let me know. It would be good if there are a few people that want chips so I can maybe get a bulk buy saving too.

I have booked and will be leaving mid to late August so if anyone is interested let me know. If anyone has any other ideas of things for me to get while i'm over there just let me know. I will be back November so good to give your car an early xmas pressie.

[BL33SU]

i'v been told you cannot use the chips overseas, different maps for fuels n stuff and by the time you convert them and get it put in, you could have bought one here... otherwise i would of bought 1 off passatworld, heaps for sale used.

and have a great holiday over there :cool:

[syncro]

I have a friend that had a Passat and bought a chip overseas. The first one wouldn't even start the car. Luckily they exchanged it for another but it was really never any good. You will need to know the exact computer part number, not just the engine number.

[DaveMack]

Can you bring a container back? :D I've got quite a shopping list ... but sadly, no cash. :( So I guess that's an end to that idea.

Dave

[MK2 GTI]

Guys and Girls,

I am off to Germany and whilst I am over there I am going to get a chip for da Passat.

I am going over there in september too!

[pommy_golfer]

when in germany, where do you go to get all this stuff? i wouldnt have a clue? and how do you communicate?

[phaeton]

What about VW Brochures :o ::drools:: ?

[h100vw]

when in germany, where do you go to get all this stuff? i wouldnt have a clue? and how do you communicate?

Dude, Most Germans speak better English than the majority of Aussies. Communication won't be a problem/

Gavin

[syncro]

Communication won't be a problem/

Gavin

It is a problem with car people.

[h100vw]

It is a problem with car people.

I worked in Frankfurt for 9 months and never had a problem getting car stuff sorted.

Quick lesson, edelstahlauspuffanlage is stainless steel exhaust system.

sportlenkrad is a sport steering wheel

4 loch alurader is a 4 stud wheel

3 oder 5 turig is 3 or 5 door

5 gang getriebe is a 5 speed box

Nockenwelle is a camshaft

See dead easy. Any biggish tuning place in Germany would have someone who speaks English on the staff for sure.

Gavin

[syncro]

In the car places I usually went straight to the secretary or girl at the cash register. The parts people that I came across could not speak English at all. I still was able to get everything that i wanted though.

[pinzvidz]

I'll have a "schnittstelle" please! :D

(USB memory stick kit for centre console)

[AGO41T]

No problems Schnitzel coming straight up, just tell me when your coming for dinner.


I'll have a "schnittstelle" please! :D

(USB memory stick kit for centre console)

I fly out Aug 17th and so far dreams - front bar with spottie inserts to come back in surfboard bag, no clothes in the suitcase just adjustable coil overs and clutch kit.

Dunno still looking into what i can bring back in suitcase.

I am looking into shipping costs but to bulk buy it is alot cheaper.

[BL33SU]

badgeless grill :D intercooler kit :?

[gpk_gti]

hold on,something wrong here!! a woman going on holidays with a empty suitcase??? I thought the norm was 4 outfits and 6 pairs of shoes per day = 2 suitcases for 2 week holiday!!! hahahahah

take care with customs bringing any bits back,they are a pain and will try to charge you tax!!!

[DubSteve]

I would like a short shift kit, badgeless grille, Keskin KT4's and some OEM MK4 look a light headlights for the vr:D

[syncro]

Don't forget, you can only bring 20kg in luggage. Excess luggage is very expensive. If you can get it out of Germany the postage will be cheaper.

[DubSteve]

Don't forget, you can only bring 20kg in luggage. Excess luggage is very expensive. If you can get it out of Germany the postage will be cheaper.

Yeah mine would only way about that much thats a suitcase full ;)

[Kenji]

I'll tell you a smart ass thing I did when I last went to japan
I brought back 2 subs 2 amps 4 6inchers and a md head unit and heaps of other stuff lol.

what you do is pack the suit case to the max weight you can check in
and load all the heavy stuff in your hand luggage but It can't be too big though

In my situation my check in luggage was 30kg
and my hand luggage was 40kg lol

when you walk thourgh you lust need to smile and make the
hand luggage seem light

and another thing is when you bring back parts you should never leave them in their packaging coz there will be more of a threat of getting taxed put, some grease and dirt on the parts and say they were a gift you friend, uncle or whom ever gave them to you

hope this helpsj:

[BL33SU]

few weeks til u go 4 ur holiday,
soo..... have you got the list of what to buy? j:
i would like a k04 turbo and a wife from anywhere in europe thnx :D

have a good holiday n safe trip http://tambayan.1.forumer.com/html/emoticons/tambayan/dance2.gif

[static1800]

i want a VR6 Corrado a G60 limited and a Rallye while your at it. That should all fit in your personal luggage. :D

[gpk_gti]

what I want doesnt fit in a bag,,it has its own seat!! 6foot blond,blue eyes 36-24-36 !hahahaa,

[VW Convert]

i would like a k04 turbo and a wife from anywhere in europe thnx :D


what I want doesnt fit in a bag,,it has its own seat!! 6foot blond,blue eyes 36-24-36 !hahahaa,

You blokes have picked the most expensive items! j:

Stick to playing with cars........costs a lot less! ROFLL j:

Cheers

George

[gpk_gti]

Stick to playing with cars........costs a lot less! ROFLL j:



and less headaches...........:D

[VW Convert]

and less headaches...........:D

My car never nags me, never drags me from shop to shop for hours on end, doesn't complain if I want to watch the motor racing, bike racing, footy etc on TV, doesn't make me watch Big Brother :mad:, Australian Idol or Biggest Loser.

When I tell my car to go, it goes, when I tell it to stop, it stops, when I tell it to go left, it goes left.....when I tell my wife what to do she lets me know who's boss!

Wonder how much trade in I can get for her on a R32? j:

Cheers

George

PS Ladies, before you inundate me with abuse, it's tongue in cheek, I love her dearly! LOL

[gpk_gti]

Wonder how much trade in I can get for her on a R32? j:



I have often asked her this!!!!! :D

[DaveMack]

Wonder how much trade in I can get for her on a R32? j:

If you ever find out George ... let us know, OK? :D

Dave

[BL33SU]

what goes harder, the r32 or the wife j: ;)

[VW Convert]

what goes harder, the r32 or the wife j: ;)

There are some things a gentleman never discloses! ;) j:

Cheers

George

[gpk_gti]

what goes harder, the r32 or the wife j: ;)

you want me to get a deathwish or something like that???

when are you getting married so you can also enjoy the benefits??:rolleyes: just ask steve!! hahahhaa

[DubSteve]

when are you getting married so you can also enjoy the benefits??:rolleyes: just ask steve!! hahahhaa

I ain't there yet:) I need to fix my car up first:D:D

[static1800]

I'm staying out of this one

[VW Convert]

If you ever find out George ... let us know, OK? :D

Dave

You got one to trade in too Dave? Maybe we could get a package deal for a pair of R32s. j:


Cheers

George

[AGO41T]

Okay so I am bringing back two clones of me but one with blonde hair and a little taller.:D
You trying to tell me something Ray????:rolleyes:

I don't complain when the car racing is on! I wish I was on the screen though.
I don't go shopping unless I know the one shop i have to go to and what i want.
My suitcases are empty, so 3 K04's, 2 intercooler kits, 4 HD lamp kits, a couple of R32's anything else lol:?

Well guys and girls I am off next Friday but some how I think I will be stopped at customs as I think I will need a whole shipping container not a bag or two.

I am going for a last cruise this Friday night so whoever can make it I would appreciate it. Just maybe Lapa or Bondi or maybe we can do a photo cruise. I have found a whole lot of great photo spots.

[gpk_gti]

If you get a chance Biance,go to this SUPER MODDING STORE,they are everywhere in Germany and stock everything!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.duw.de/

might try to catch you guys fri night!!!

[DaveMack]

You got one to trade in too Dave? Maybe we could get a package deal for a pair of R32s. j:


Cheers

George

Why not, George? :D If you find the market ... let me know. (God ... it's a good thing my wife doesn't know how to log on to this forum. :confused: )

Dave

[VW Convert]

(God ... it's a good thing my wife doesn't know how to log on to this forum. :confused: )

Dave

Ditto! ROFLL j:

[belle]

Thats the best advice Kenji!

Ive done this a few times coming home from london via tokyo or osaka.

I wear my heaviest pair of shoes (I take thongs for on the plane to stay comfy), if its colder where your going to or from take your biggest jacket out of your bag as its not counted as hand luggage!

But the most important is to keep that smile no matter how heavy the bag is! I brought back 30kg in hand and 40 in checked in (JAL and most of the asian airlines seem to be more generous with luggage allowances)

Have a great trip ago41t & mk2.

Also agree with Germans and English!

My boyfriends neighbour has been in Germany for 9 months on a internship with BMW and he didnt now any German before going there!




I'll tell you a smart ass thing I did when I last went to japan
I brought back 2 subs 2 amps 4 6inchers and a md head unit and heaps of other stuff lol.

what you do is pack the suit case to the max weight you can check in
and load all the heavy stuff in your hand luggage but It can't be too big though

In my situation my check in luggage was 30kg
and my hand luggage was 40kg lol

when you walk thourgh you lust need to smile and make the
hand luggage seem light


hope this helpsj: