VW Passat B5 Tuning — Page 18

For the Volkswagen Passat B5 (1997–2005), DD Tuning offers stainless-steel chrome trims, wheel arch trims, wind deflectors, a hood deflector, fog lights with LED bulbs, a winter grille, a paintable spoiler, model-specific floor mats for the cabin and trunk, dash trim kits, armrests, and roof cross bars. Before choosing, determine two things: pre-facelift B5 or facelift B5+ (the changeover in listings is 2000–2001), and the body type—sedan or Variant wagon.

What depends on the facelift and body type of the Passat B5?

If your car is from 2000 or 2001, compare the front end with the photos in the listing: during this period, some parts already use the B5+ version, while others are still pre-facelift.

Which chrome trims and exterior parts are available for the Passat B5?

• Chrome trims made of stainless steel: for door handles (4 pcs, OmsaLine or Carmos, plus DECOR and flat ABS options), handle bowls, grille, turn signal surrounds, outer window frames, door moldings, and the sedan trunk strip. OmsaLine is Italian stainless steel, Carmos is Turkish steel. Moldings are decorative overlays that are applied over degreased OEM moldings—they do not replace the factory parts.
• Wheel arch trims (4 pcs): Max Chrome stainless steel or black ABS; the listing includes installation instructions for double-sided tape and for glass adhesive.
• Door sill trims: Carmos, Carmos V-2, and Flexill Sport or Exclusive (aluminum with plastic)—self-adhesive, for 4 doors.
• Meliset spoiler made of fiberglass, paintable; installed with glass adhesive/sealant (adhesive not included).
• Side repeater grilles “Oval” and “Rectangle” (ABS), Premium mud flaps V1 and V2 (4 pcs).

Wind deflectors, lighting, and badges

Wind deflectors for all 4 windows: for the sedan—HIC polycarbonate or Cobra; for the wagon—a separate set HIC Variant; all mount with double-sided tape. The HIC hood deflector fits B5+ 2001–2005 and comes with a mounting kit. GPlast fog lights with plastic frames fit the factory bumper locations on the B5 1997–2000. In the badges section you’ll find OEM-style emblems and Passat, TDI, SDI, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 lettering.

Mats, interior, and roof racks

Floor mats for the Passat B5 are the same for sedan and wagon, and for B5 and B5+: Stingray Premium rubber, Polytep and Polytep with a raised edge, Stingray 3D (4 mats plus a tunnel cover), Carsuit in four colors, EVA (black, gray, brick, beige, blue), and textile Classic, Premium, and Deluxe. Before ordering EVA, check your factory retainers—clips can be round or oval. Choose the trunk mat by body type: SD or SW, available in EVA, Stingray 3D, Carsuit, and textile.

In interior tuning you’ll find Niken Luxury V-1 and V-2 armrests, a leather shift boot and a knob with boot for 5-speed manual transmissions, and Meric dash trim kits in wood, carbon, aluminum, titanium, or “piano black.” A separate shift boot is glued to the factory frame after removing the old one. For the roof, there are cross bars for standard rails (Erkul with lock or without, Can V1, Skybar V1, Wizard V1, WingCarrier V1) and kits for a smooth roof without rails—Erkul and Oluksuz V4.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company knowledge base. We collected the most frequently asked questions and practice-proven answers.