I'm As Excited As...

[Hinsley]

Insert forum appropriate ending...

On route to get my van. Longest 2 hour train journey ever!

After a few weeks as a member I've nearly joined the owners club. Been wanting a van for years - that long I started wanting a T5. Many years later I've had permission granted from the Mrs and I'm nearly there...

 

[StudleyGlass]

That will be one long train journey! very exciting .

Get some pics up when you can

 

[richi]

Know exactly how you feel,great feeling,I'm the same over this weekends surf forecast

 

[Hinsley]

We’re home!

Drove really nice but I’ve alredy got a few issues...

Drivers heated seat isn’t working
I’ve only got 1 key
The garage have to order me a satnav sd card
I’ve picked up 3 faults in Carista which I’ll need to look at.

Apart from that, really happy and looking to start tweaking it to get it how I want it.

 

[gal2009]

Nice looking van @Hinsley. Shame about the niggles you have had heated seats etc. Look forward to seeing the mods

 

[Hinsley]

Nice looking van @Hinsley. Shame about the niggles you have had heated seats etc. Look forward to seeing the mods

Cheers @gal2009. nothing major just means I’ve got to faff about with other stuff before I can do anything

 

[362bkr]

Looks lovely, what are your plans ?

 

[Hinsley]

Baby steps...

Roof bars first. Then maybe lower (probably just springs) fogs, bulb upgrade, sequential side repeaters, maybe change side bars to black. Speakers with sound deadening...

Another money pit!

she wants it re-trimmed!

 

[362bkr]

just looked up sequential side repeaters ........... now you’ve just cost me 50 odd quid !!!

 

[Northern Monkey]

Nice van fella and yes welcome to the money pit we will all help you spend your money for you, re fitting roof bars have a search on here for water leaking in as they are really prone to do so!
They ruined my last velle if they’re just cosmetic for me I’d give them a wide birth but that’s just down to my bad experience with them
And don’t knock the misses for wanting it re trimmed embrace it

 

[Hinsley]

just looked up sequential side repeaters ........... now you’ve just cost me 50 odd quid !!!

Smoked lens or clear?

 

[Hinsley]

Nice van fella and yes welcome to the money pit we will all help you spend your money for you, re fitting roof bars have a search on here for water leaking in as they are really prone to do so!
They ruined my last velle if they’re just cosmetic for me I’d give them a wide birth but that’s just down to my bad experience with them
And don’t knock the misses for wanting it re trimmed embrace it

Yeah, I might use them but mainly cosmetic (Mrs wants them). I've read a few nightmare stories regarding leaks but hopefully with the right sealant and rubber gasket/washer it should be ok???

 

[Urban Andy]

Very nice van!

 

[362bkr]

Smoked lens or clear?

Oh which ever is the dearest I suppose .............

 

[Lee newton]

Lovely looking van Hensly enjoy travelling in it.
I’m going to got through the same tomorrow picking my new van up as well lol.

 

[Hinsley]

Lovely looking van Hensly enjoy travelling in it.
I’m going to got through the same tomorrow picking my new van up as well lol.

Good luck getting to sleep tonight!

 

[Lee newton]

Hahah I haven’t slept since I placed the order on Monday lol

 

[Shredder]

she wants it re-trimmed!

Welcome to the club

Your post reminded that I recently saw Leighton Vans offering a very good deal on a custom full leather re-trim for anyone committing to but not necessarily having the work done, before the end of the month.