B7 R-Line... is there such a thing?

**dero** · 16-03-2015, 01:28 PM

Is there such a thing in existence where an R-Line "kit" of body attachments and other modifications that exist to give the Passat B7 a sportier look?

Looking at the current VAGAu cars which have the R-Line package as an option, it looks like a shorter set of springs, bigger wheels, body kit with the subtle R-Line badging and a change to the steering available to the car.

If there's no kit available, is there a list of parts and suppliers I can refer to in order to drag this sort of stuff together for my car?

**Passat R36** · 16-03-2015, 01:53 PM

Volkswagen Passat R-Line Package Hits European Market | The Motor Report

**dero** · 16-03-2015, 02:29 PM

Great! But as per the report, it's not being offered in Australia.... so how will I be able to access these sorts of parts and kit if I wanted to change the look of my car somewhat?

Is there an aftermarket specialised parts importer who can source and bring some of these parts in?

**tigger73** · 16-03-2015, 03:49 PM

What you would need is the VIN from one of these R-line equipped cars and a spare parts guy that is able to order it in for you. Most likely you would have to stump up the cash up front as the dealer won't want to be stuck with it.

Also most of these plastic body parts will come unpainted so you'll have to factor in painting into the price.

I know a guy that has a Jetta that did a similar thing. Wasn't an option locally but got the parts ordered in from overseas. He did also work in spare parts at a dealership which helped

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**passat123** · 17-03-2015, 06:52 AM

Not sure if it helps, but I just put Lugano wheels, H&R springs, front lip and a Scirocco MFSW.. made "my own" version of an R Line lol.

The xenon/DRL make it stand out more too

**Guest001** · 17-03-2015, 08:09 AM

Dont know how the bits fit to your car but I wanted the chrome strip across the bottom of the tailgate for my B7.

The B6 one is the same but the parts guy said it doesnt just stick on. Apparently the tailgate was drilled for clips etc so I didnt bother.

**passat123** · 17-03-2015, 08:37 AM

Yea there are clips that hold the trim in place, small square holes need to be punched out of the bar

**Guest001** · 17-03-2015, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by passat123

Yea there are clips that hold the trim in place, small square holes need to be punched out of the bar

So the clips are on the panel?? If so could it be attached with double sided tape if you didnt punch the holes out.

**passat123** · 17-03-2015, 09:14 AM

Yep, the clips are on the trim. I would just use good quality tape rather thab punch holes

**dero** · 17-03-2015, 09:21 AM

@passat123, how have you found the change to the ride with the new springs compared to the OEM ones?

I had a bit more of a look in last night and found a VW Taiwan video on Youtube documenting what the DCC does. 1 reading of the rotation and positioning of the wheels relative to the chassis and yaw of the body every millisecond and the valves inside the damper constrict and relax relative to the need. In Comfort mode, the speed and level which constriction of the valve to firm up the ride and keep level against the yaw is slowest, fastest on Sport mode. Sport mode, the valves are a little more constricted as a starter anyway.

In extrapolating this out, I'm guessing there might be a recalibration needed of the DCC so it knows the relative wheel height against the rim is shortened so the system needs to know this and perform its calibrations of what it does against the lowered ride height. I think I need to explore this area more and try and find some definitive answers to this before I go toward changing new springs.

Also, not knowing anything relative against my Passat, I don't have any comparison of what a Passat is like without DCC.

In terms of changes to making my car look a little sportier, I'm considering the following:
- A new steering wheel, one with a flat bottom and have shift paddles - I see one listed at JKU, says compatible with the B7 but is a mk6 Golf R wheel.
- Lowered springs - probably lowering it about the 15mm mark
- Headlights and tail lights - might be able to pick something up second hand from a wrecker. Probably should be some around what with a lot of Passats being used as taxis now.
- Might also get a R-Line decal or two to stick onto the grille and other areas.

The chrome strip at the bottom of the front and rear bumper might be a bit of a bugger to try and figure out.
Any other suggested parts I'm missing?