[crtolson]

This is posted under the W8 engine hoping someone with more forum knowledge may direct me to suitable forums.

We own a 2003 W8 Passat Wagon (165k miles). I am trying to locate someone who may be willing to sell us the W8 lettering off the front grill, or possibly the entire grill itself.
Someone walked off with the unique lettering and none of the custom lettering companies will touch making a new set because of the copyright issues.
The car is running great (perhaps surprisingly to some) and my wife is so bummed; really loving this car. It would be a nice stocking-stuffer for Christmas.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Curtis

 

[R32_Man]

I found this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203025114308?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=203025114308&targetid=1068323850430&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9006934&poi=&campaignid=11612431353&mkgroupid=114626995633&rlsatarget=pla-1068323850430&abcId=9300456&merchantid=223113096&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImIfJpOfx7gIVU-DICh29zw45EAQYAiABEgI4N_D_BwE

I was lucky enough to get one from a member on this site, who was parting out a W8!

Best,

Takeo

 

[crtolson]

I found this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203025114308?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=203025114308&targetid=1068323850430&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9006934&poi=&campaignid=11612431353&mkgroupid=114626995633&rlsatarget=pla-1068323850430&abcId=9300456&merchantid=223113096&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImIfJpOfx7gIVU-DICh29zw45EAQYAiABEgI4N_D_BwE

I was lucky enough to get one from a member on this site, who was parting out a W8!

Best,

Takeo

Takeo,

Wow, I appreciate your reply. Very spendy option but it's good to know there may be a couple remaining in the world. May be a lot better then the other path of creating a mold off the rear W8 logo and making it myself!
Thank you -crtolson

 

[R32_Man]

This is posted under the W8 engine hoping someone with more forum knowledge may direct me to suitable forums.

We own a 2003 W8 Passat Wagon (165k miles). I am trying to locate someone who may be willing to sell us the W8 lettering off the front grill, or possibly the entire grill itself.
Someone walked off with the unique lettering and none of the custom lettering companies will touch making a new set because of the copyright issues.
The car is running great (perhaps surprisingly to some) and my wife is so bummed; really loving this car. It would be a nice stocking-stuffer for Christmas.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Curtis

Hello again Curtis,

I just found this listing on ebay for the grill badge, as well as the "W8" letters from the trunk. It is $25 with free shipping!! Just wanted to let you know...

2002 2003 2004 VW PASSAT W8 B5 TRUNK GRILL EMBLEM BADGE SET | eBay

<p>Up for sale are two emblems out of a VW Passat W8. One is for the grill and the other one goes on the trunk. Both are used.</p><br><p>Front emblem:</p><p>All mounting clips and pins are in great shape. The “W” portion was reglued. It is not perfectly straight. There are some streak marks and...

www.ebay.com

Best,
Takeo

 

[crtolson]

Hello again Curtis,

I just found this listing on ebay for the grill badge, as well as the "W8" letters from the trunk. It is $25 with free shipping!! Just wanted to let you know...

2002 2003 2004 VW PASSAT W8 B5 TRUNK GRILL EMBLEM BADGE SET | eBay

<p>Up for sale are two emblems out of a VW Passat W8. One is for the grill and the other one goes on the trunk. Both are used.</p><br><p>Front emblem:</p><p>All mounting clips and pins are in great shape. The “W” portion was reglued. It is not perfectly straight. There are some streak marks and...

www.ebay.com

Best,
Takeo

Takeo, I can't thank you enough! I grabbed them moments ago! My wife will be so happy and surprised!

I was just about to build a mold and try to recreate my own but 'chroming' plastic is not easy as you probably know.

Thank you for the help!
Best regards,
Curtis

 

[R32_Man]

Takeo, I can't thank you enough! I grabbed them moments ago! My wife will be so happy and surprised!

I was just about to build a mold and try to recreate my own but 'chroming' plastic is not easy as you probably know.

Thank you for the help!
Best regards,
Curtis

Glad I could help...we W8 owners need to stick together! Parts can be hard to find anymore.

Best,
Takeo