Team Bright Orange
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Another orange newbie…..had to replace my perfectly lovely T5.1 Because the major of London didn’t like it!…..non ulez
bought this in august and have been busy putting in windows, insulation, electrics, sureterm diesel heater, lights, rear speakers…all done by the very reasonable Daryl at Unique Vans in st Neots
Then I fitted a u shape interior from Van furniture. Fitted my [swamper] wheels and tyres from my T5…and it rides great, but will probably come down a little at the rear.
The rear glass is a ‘blank” stuck on …. Had to buy the updated gas struts from transporter HQ after that……I’m going to signwrite and Goldleaf this as I’m a traditional signwriter and I use it for work.
any suggestions for rear springs? slight drop and less squeaking required!! Sorry for the photo bomb ..but it’s love already ..Mandy
bought this in august and have been busy putting in windows, insulation, electrics, sureterm diesel heater, lights, rear speakers…all done by the very reasonable Daryl at Unique Vans in st Neots
Then I fitted a u shape interior from Van furniture. Fitted my [swamper] wheels and tyres from my T5…and it rides great, but will probably come down a little at the rear.
The rear glass is a ‘blank” stuck on …. Had to buy the updated gas struts from transporter HQ after that……I’m going to signwrite and Goldleaf this as I’m a traditional signwriter and I use it for work.
any suggestions for rear springs? slight drop and less squeaking required!! Sorry for the photo bomb ..but it’s love already ..Mandy
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I swapped the uprated RAC resr springs for some standard t32 springs off ebay that had been taken off a delivery milage van
Love the plate!!!
That’s a good shout…
Think I paid about £65 then got the garage to fit whilst in for a service. So much better than the RAC springs
Yes there’s a fair few on eBay, did you do the front as well?
NachoT6
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What does swapping the uprated springs do James? Sorry if that’s a silly question I’m a total newbie
I asked about possibly replacing my rear springs as the back is quite high and a bit noisy….RAC fit updated heavy duty rear springs because of the heavy racking.. once removed the ride can be a bit choppy.
Amazing! Is this team RAC? What have you done/ added to the bumper? Looks fantastic!
Hi “orange one”… yes, ex RAC. Both front and rear bumpers are new, apparently the textured black factory ones flake after a while.
Added a gloss black grill, fog light inserts and splitter.
Like many others, I don’t like the bulky sportline front bumpers.
Have you started yours yet. ?
Added a gloss black grill, fog light inserts and splitter.
Like many others, I don’t like the bulky sportline front bumpers.
Have you started yours yet. ?
Hey there Mike - thanks for the info, where did you get the new parts from? Struggled to find them for startline models - yes like you I prefer this look to the sporty one!
Yes have started - interior is finished and looking fantastic. Not done anything on the outside - planning new @CRS Performance suspension and some bigger wheels. Will add pics when I get chance.
NachoT6
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Which bulbs did you go for. They look so much brighter compared to standardNew Bulbs Day -
One side done
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Both sides done
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Now for a test drive!
Osram Nightbreakers - got replacements for all 3 bulbs (each side) for £45 on Amazon.
