Team Chestnut Brown

[Warren Hoyte]

I wouldnt say I'm normally the biggest fan of brown but I really like that mostly because it's a tsi but partly cuz it reminds me of my grandads metallic brown mk1 escort .

Great to hear and his mk1 escort sounds sweet! The TSI is awesome and I’m trying to keep it as ‘OEM’ as possible

 

[JumpShip]

How long you had it and any plans ?

 

[Warren Hoyte]

How long you had it and any plans ?

Since September ‘24. Put it on air annd added the 20” Rotiforms. Running some performance upgrades to (software/induction/exhaust). Enjoying it for the summer then I’ll probably do a few more upgrades

 

[JumpShip]

Well it looks cracking mate , enjoy . ..and carry on the good work

 

[T6 Cumbria]

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Same colour as mine. Look really nice clean don’t they.

 

[T6 Cumbria]

Mine in all its Glory just sat waiting for the ferry on return from the Dutch F1

 

[Stay Frosty]

Did you win, also what wheels if you don't mind?

 

[T6 Cumbria]

Did you win, also what wheels if you don't mind?

Unfortunately not, Lando retired with 4 laps to go

I can’t remember what the wheels are, they’ve been on since I bout it a few years ago, thought Ivan had the re cut and finished over last winter.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

An updated one of mine…

 

[gra555]

Here’s mine freshly washed and waxed

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Realize this is an oldish post but what alloys are what size are those? i have the same color van and looking for something similar. Thanks

 

[BigSouthernJesse]

About time I got around to a proper hello, as well as general "Thank you" to all who have offered advice and answers to my early questions. Been a very happy owner for nearly a year now, with only a few small changes along the way. The wheels are new, swapped out some tatty 20s for these 18s, plus added a little more tyre too, we're on 235/55s. Not so perfectly planted as the 20s, but still absolutely fine cruising at 80mph, and definitely a huge amount more comfortable over the bumps and potholes. Added comfort via Seat Surgeons for an excellent rebuild of out front seats - that was a real game changer. And my first major service and chckover revealed a pretty ropey remap in place, so had the Revo map in to replace it. A much better drive after that change. This is the replacement for my much loved, 2001, 225,000mile T4, so a world of difference. Basically, it's awesome.

 

[david173]

Welcome, wheels looks great colour combo

 

[BigSouthernJesse]

Welcome, wheels looks great colour combo

Thanks - I like them. Went back and forth quite a bit over different designs, and whether going bronze on a chestnut van was too "try hard", but I've really liked them, dead happy!

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Just an update after fitting my spacers. Van needs a good clean but what the hell.

 

[Stay Frosty]

Just went and checked mine was still on the drive...

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

Just an update after fitting my spacers. Van needs a good clean but what the hell.

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What size spacers ..??

 

[ChestnutBrown]

What size spacers ..??

I believe that they are 23mm and 28mm, front and back respectively, but will check the box and update if not. I got them from a fellow forum member, unused, and they have been in the garage for months hence my uncertainty.

 

[david173]

I believe that they are 23mm and 28mm, front and back respectively, but will check the box and update if not. I got them from a fellow forum member, unused, and they have been in the garage for months hence my uncertainty.

21mm and 25mm

 

[ChestnutBrown]

21mm and 25mm

Awesome, thanks for confirming. I tried looking back for the for sale page and failed. Plus my other half got rid of the empty boxes I just found out.