My T6 “edition” Kombi !

[PetroHeed]

Some of you may have seen my post in the new memebers area a few weeks ago. Now I've done a fair few things to the Transporter I thought Id put up a sort of progress thread!

Its a 2018 150 manual “Edition” model and here it is standard as purchased;

First of all it got genuine VW (Eibach) 30mm springs as they are so high standard;

Then VW spoiler and towbar (VW Westfalia)

Towbar wiring is something else!
Well worth it for the setup it gives;

Lowered, spoiler and towbar fitted. VW mudflaps were next but wheels sticking far too much inside arches- looks silly!

So mudflaps fitted and H&R wheel spacers ordered. Before spacers;
After;

By this time my private registration was on the van. Really wasnt keen on the diamond cut on the wheels, just didnt suit the theme VW had on the van with all the black. So wheels refurbished in gloss black;

So how it stands now after just a week and a half of ownership, looks how it should come from the factory I think!

Away for a wee tour up North this weekend, so will get to use it and be happy how its looking!

Next Id like to do something with passenger compartment door cards to get rid the crap cardboard things, and I will carpet the plylining in the rear!

 

[Toad]

Nice work !

 

[Dellmassive]

Looking Good . . . . . =]

 

[steveo1986]

Looking very good!

What size of spacers did you use? Also did you get new bolts etc with them? I am looking at using spacers for my winter wheels and your setup looks spot on!

 

[PetroHeed]

@steveo1986 I have used 25/30mm H&R spacers as I had seen pictures elsewhere on the forum with that setup and looked good. Originally after fitting I thought it was maybe a bit too much, but I think it was the diamond cut wheels I was just really not liking because now I've had wheels done in Black I think it looks perfect!

Edit- Yes they come as a proper kit with bolts. Not cheap though (£244!!!)

 

[Cherokee]

Some of you may have seen my post in the new memebers area a few weeks ago. Now I've done a fair few things to the Transporter I thought Id put up a sort of progress thread!

Its a 2018 150 manual “Edition” model and here it is standard as purchased;
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First of all it got genuine VW (Eibach) 30mm springs as they are so high standard;
View attachment 29213 View attachment 29214
Then VW spoiler and towbar (VW Westfalia)
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Towbar wiring is something else!View attachment 29216 View attachment 29217
Well worth it for the setup it gives;
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Lowered, spoiler and towbar fitted. VW mudflaps were next but wheels sticking far too much inside arches- looks silly!
View attachment 29220
So mudflaps fitted and H&R wheel spacers ordered. Before spacers; View attachment 29223
After;
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By this time my private registration was on the van. Really wasnt keen on the diamond cut on the wheels, just didnt suit the theme VW had on the van with all the black. So wheels refurbished in gloss black;View attachment 29226 View attachment 29227

So how it stands now after just a week and a half of ownership, looks how it should come from the factory I think!

Away for a wee tour up North this weekend, so will get to use it and be happy how its looking!

Next Id like to do something with passenger compartment door cards to get rid the crap cardboard things, and I will carpet the plylining in the rear!

That’s a smart looking van you have there. Keep up the good work.
Team White rules!!

 

[steveo1986]

@steveo1986 I have used 25/30mm H&R spacers as I had seen pictures elsewhere on the forum with that setup and looked good. Originally after fitting I thought it was maybe a bit too much, but I think it was the diamond cut wheels I was just really not liking because now I've had wheels done in Black I think it looks perfect!

Edit- Yes they come as a proper kit with bolts. Not cheap though (£244!!!)

Yeah thats not the cheapest, I have looked at ones on eBay etc but I am not convinced, at least with H&R you know the quality!

 

[Zagora]

The wheels look great PetroHeed, how much to get them sprayed?

 

[PetroHeed]

They are powder-coated rather than painted. I get trade price of £160 but probably standard price to expect would be more like £200 if you drop van off..

 

[Mavis628]

Some of you may have seen my post in the new memebers area a few weeks ago. Now I've done a fair few things to the Transporter I thought Id put up a sort of progress thread!

Its a 2018 150 manual “Edition” model and here it is standard as purchased;
View attachment 29209 View attachment 29210 View attachment 29211 View attachment 29212
First of all it got genuine VW (Eibach) 30mm springs as they are so high standard;
View attachment 29213 View attachment 29214
Then VW spoiler and towbar (VW Westfalia)
View attachment 29215
Towbar wiring is something else!View attachment 29216 View attachment 29217
Well worth it for the setup it gives;
View attachment 29218 View attachment 29219
Lowered, spoiler and towbar fitted. VW mudflaps were next but wheels sticking far too much inside arches- looks silly!
View attachment 29220
So mudflaps fitted and H&R wheel spacers ordered. Before spacers; View attachment 29223
After;
View attachment 29224 View attachment 29225
By this time my private registration was on the van. Really wasnt keen on the diamond cut on the wheels, just didnt suit the theme VW had on the van with all the black. So wheels refurbished in gloss black;View attachment 29226 View attachment 29227

So how it stands now after just a week and a half of ownership, looks how it should come from the factory I think!

Away for a wee tour up North this weekend, so will get to use it and be happy how its looking!

Next Id like to do something with passenger compartment door cards to get rid the crap cardboard things, and I will carpet the plylining in the rear!

How much was the tow bar fitted

 

[PetroHeed]

How much was the tow bar fitted

Fitted myself. Bought from PF Jones. Not cheap.

 

[PetroHeed]

Few pictures from weekend trip! Included doing the Old Military Road up here in Scotland. Rated as one of the best driving roads in the world.

 

[Pootle23]

@PetroHeed I'm loving the black wheels, finishes the van off perfectly....actually I'm loving the whole van. Team White rules

 

[PetroHeed]

Thanks, Im happy with it now. It really should come from the factory looking how it is now! Especially the Black wheels, the Edition really doesnt suit the Diamond Cut!

 

[PATRICK KINNEY]

whats the ride like with the 30mm springs ? the van looks so much better with the black wheels and lowered .

 

[PetroHeed]

I never think about the comfort which means it must be good

Remember they are VW springs so I assumed they would be good. Its not exactly low either!

 

[PATRICK KINNEY]

I never think about the comfort which means it must be good

Remember they are VW springs so I assumed they would be good. Its not exactly low either!

thanx petrolhead im waiting on mine coming then get stuck into it

 

[Apretext]

Was wondering what mine would look like with just the VW lowering springs!

Looks much better, how much were the spacers?

 

[PetroHeed]

£244. Discussed above.

Yours would look cracking in red with same mods.

 

[Apretext]

£244. Discussed above.

Yours would look cracking in red with same mods.

Ahh, missed that, thanks!

Yes, it would indeed I'm thinking of black spoiler, black splitter and black sidebars too.