Team Bright Orange
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needsmust
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A rare pic of a clean van.
New white wheels thanks to eBay and TotalWheelWorks in Nottingham (thanks @Ragster13 for tip) for less than the cost of 2 tyres.
Lowered an inch or so by CRS and on Koni shocks; ride is transformed. For more than the cost of 5 tyres.
@needsmust that looks the business 
and clean lol
and clean lolGave it a wash today.
Finchester
New Member
My first post
Folks, meet Victor Whisky Tango...
Was a bit apprehensive going for bright orange at first (my god its bright), but now I love it. Here's the lowdown:
Next mods? Thinking of maybe going for a semi-swamper look with some black arches and sidebars. Was going for sporty look, but those wheels and the ride height ended up looking a bit more chunky than I expected.
What do you think?
Folks, meet Victor Whisky Tango...
Was a bit apprehensive going for bright orange at first (my god its bright), but now I love it. Here's the lowdown:
- Ex-RAC T6 T32, 117k miles with DSG box (so good!)
- Colour-coded bumpers, spoiler and sportline splitter. Bit cliched, but had to be done..
- Calibre Five 18" matt black with 235/55 Falken all seasons. Love the extra profile height - works better on 18s with the big arch gap
- Ezee Grey Hex seat covers - pricey but worth every penny
- Heko wind deflectors - they work well
- Kept the bulkhead in, penny rubber flooring in the back with sound deadening and carpeting on walls and ceiling
Next mods? Thinking of maybe going for a semi-swamper look with some black arches and sidebars. Was going for sporty look, but those wheels and the ride height ended up looking a bit more chunky than I expected.
What do you think?
needsmust
Member
Needs matching shoes and luggage. Not a joke.My first post
Folks, meet Victor Whisky Tango...
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Was a bit apprehensive going for bright orange at first (my god its bright), but now I love it. Here's the lowdown:
I've been lusting after a Transporter for ages. I've kept it 'utility' so I can stick toys in the back (bikes etc.). So chuffed with it! Looking forward to many adventures together..
- Ex-RAC T6 T32, 117k miles with DSG box (so good!)
- Colour-coded bumpers, spoiler and sportline splitter. Bit cliched, but had to be done..
- Calibre Five 18" matt black with 235/55 Falken all seasons. Love the extra profile height - works better on 18s with the big arch gap
- Ezee Grey Hex seat covers - pricey but worth every penny
- Heko wind deflectors - they work well
- Kept the bulkhead in, penny rubber flooring in the back with sound deadening and carpeting on walls and ceiling
Next mods? Thinking of maybe going for a semi-swamper look with some black arches and sidebars. Was going for sporty look, but those wheels and the ride height ended up looking a bit more chunky than I expected.
What do you think?
Hello!
I've just bought myself a bright orange ex-RAC T6 at auction. Been browsing the forum quite a bit in the run up to getting it, so thought it'd be rude if I didn't register and say hi!
Had a few self conversions over the years, but never a VW. I've always done all the conversions myself, but as I have a toddler this time, I thought going with VW would open up the massive range of aftermarket parts to make my life easier.
Really wanted a euro 6 to try to keep ahead of any LEZ changes that may come in the future as it's going to be our forever van so went for a 2017.
After browsing around at some partially converted and not-converted ones, I worked out that I can just grab any from auction and be in with a good chance it's been well looked after. Ended up with a 2017 with 140k on the clock, and an incredible service history.
Already stripped everything out and ordered a few bits of trim that the RAC had butchered. Also spent far too long at cool bits it doesn't really need as well...
Adventure awaits!
I've just bought myself a bright orange ex-RAC T6 at auction. Been browsing the forum quite a bit in the run up to getting it, so thought it'd be rude if I didn't register and say hi!
Had a few self conversions over the years, but never a VW. I've always done all the conversions myself, but as I have a toddler this time, I thought going with VW would open up the massive range of aftermarket parts to make my life easier.
Really wanted a euro 6 to try to keep ahead of any LEZ changes that may come in the future as it's going to be our forever van so went for a 2017.
After browsing around at some partially converted and not-converted ones, I worked out that I can just grab any from auction and be in with a good chance it's been well looked after. Ended up with a 2017 with 140k on the clock, and an incredible service history.
Already stripped everything out and ordered a few bits of trim that the RAC had butchered. Also spent far too long at cool bits it doesn't really need as well...
Adventure awaits!
Thanks @racT6busWelcome to #TeamOrange and good luck with the conversion
Got it booked in for a pop top and a big service next month. Gives me chance to tidy up all the missing trim etc.
I have slowly replaced some of the worst bits of trim in my RAC van. A new dash storage thing turned up today to replace the one full of rivet holes!
Gave it a clean and put the new badge on after I lost the original.
Hi All
I am just register on this forum and I would like to say hallo to everyone a huge thank you to accept me on this fabulous forum.
I have just purchased on Monday on auction a beautiful bright orange ex RAC reg. 2017. I have a bit of feeling that this one had some issues in the past and log book only until May 2022.
After first day a service light and oil change on the dashboard come out. This is my first project to convert it onto a van.
I am an optimistic as I own a Golf 2011 and after few bypass on the engine heart it runs smoothly and 250.000miles on the clock!
I am starting the complicated disassemble process of the racks. And then I will see what I can do to convert it into a camper.
I will be please and don’t hesitate if you would be able to share your experience and address me on the right direction during this project!
Thank you
Fed
I am just register on this forum and I would like to say hallo to everyone a huge thank you to accept me on this fabulous forum.
I have just purchased on Monday on auction a beautiful bright orange ex RAC reg. 2017. I have a bit of feeling that this one had some issues in the past and log book only until May 2022.
After first day a service light and oil change on the dashboard come out. This is my first project to convert it onto a van.
I am an optimistic as I own a Golf 2011 and after few bypass on the engine heart it runs smoothly and 250.000miles on the clock!
I am starting the complicated disassemble process of the racks. And then I will see what I can do to convert it into a camper.
I will be please and don’t hesitate if you would be able to share your experience and address me on the right direction during this project!
Thank you
Fed
hillbillees
New Member
I'm trying to find the RAL colour code for Bright Orange. Anyone here point me in the right direction? Cheers
My new bumpers and spoiler are in the paint shop now. They tried a mix on 2 different scanning machines using the code under the dash LH2L but wasn’t close enough. Just picked up a litre from a supplier who supplies it regularly, this is the pot… it looks a good match. Hope this helps
hillbillees
New Member
Brilliant! Thanks
Hi all, I think I missed a trick here as have been a member for over a year and been really enjoying all the great info and posts on this great forum but, wasn’t sure how to become a member of Team ex RAC or Team Bright Orange so hopefully I am in the right place?
