New T6 about to go on order

[Josh Brown]

Hi all!

I am just about to place an order on a T28 PV 150PS SWB Highline in the morning, and wanted to know if anyone could let me know if I have missed some options which are worth getting?? (If it isn't too late to change once ordered?!)

Model: Transporter T28 Swb Diesel
Vehicle: 2.0 TDI BMT 150 Highline Van DSG
Options:
Adaptive cruise control including front assist and city emergency braking
Discover media navigation system
Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensor
Side scan with cruise control
Media Control and App Connect
Delete model designation
Electric latch for sliding door - Left
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Heated rear window and wash wipe
High beam assist + rest assist with Multi-function display plus and Lights
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights with LED tail lights
Tailgate with heated rear window
Cab carpet
Fresh air intake system with activated charcoal canister
Heated front seats
Programmable parking heater with radio remote control, auxiliary heater and second battery
Rubber load floor cover with step light
Single front passenger seat
Swivel seats - bulkhead delete
4 remote control folding keys
80L fuel tank
Additional dust seal outside
Smokers pack
Tyre repair kit

Colour: Special Pearl - Oryx white
Trim: Simora cloth - Titanium black

Any feedback is really appreciated, I am new to the Van scene but have always owned VW's (currently in a MK7 GTD) and want to know if I am missing anything you could recommend.

I am going to be using this daily for work, and due to working all over I am looking to do a partial conversion to occasionally spend the odd night in it when working too far from home - hence the parking heater. So any pointers on the conversion process is also really appreciated!!

A couple of questions I also wanted to ask if anyone could give me any advice:

The dash - I have seen a few people carrying out the comfort dash conversion, which is something I am really keen on doing.. why VW don't give that option for a van I have no idea! But has anyone on here attempted a cali dash conversion?? If so is it a real headache? I am unsure if the clocks line up and I understand the A/C controls are completely different (same setup as in my golf) but if it is possible I may keep an eye out for a complete unit

Wheels - I have a set of 18" OEM MK7 GTI Austins which I was hoping to fit (with adaptors), but I am concerned about the load rating of the wheels themselves. Has anyone fitted genuine VW/Audi car alloys to their T6 and know of the load ratings?

My final question (for now) is seats, I have been looking at changing the front seats for Recaro CS sportsters (re-trimmed in MK7 GTI Clark cloth) but because of the higher ride I don't know if the seats would be actually quite uncomfortable? Has anyone changed their seats for the same or similar?


Thanks in advance!

Josh

 

[Sturge]

I have just picked up something very similar this week (options wise) and the only one missed is acoustic pack which I specced (but still not sure wat it gave, but believe it is additional noise insulation on bulkhead). I also ordered a PV and added the heater unit, and seems effective to me, but only had it two days. I wanted it for when I spend hours sat in a vehicle trying to work in cold weather!

Check out Vision Upholstery - they are adapting my seats to become recaros, and I am copying something that @StudleyGlass (i think) did. Vandoc have already sorted some windows, so highly recommend them.

Enjoy the process..!

 

[Chrisfraser05]

Oryx is the best

 

[Josh Brown]

Hi Sturge,

I can’t see the acoustic pack on the options list.. maybe it isn’t available on the new pricing list? I will ask when I get to the dealer though and ask what it is, if it is bulkhead insulation though that won’t be necessary as I am not having a bulkhead fitted.

Thanks for the heads up with vision upholstery, I will check them out, I am just concerned with the seats though that if I go ahead and buy the cs seats they might not be as comfortable I am imagining they would be in a car due to the shape and the fact a van position is probably a good 20cm higher than a car? Hopefully someone has carried this mod out though and can give some positive feedback!

Thanks for your help!

 

[Josh Brown]

Oryx is the best

It definitely is.. I wouldn’t get any other colour!