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[CLTB]

Hi all

We placed our order for an Ocean a couple of weeks ago. No idea on delivery but the order document has a provisional date of June 2022 so we hope this is not too far wrong.

We are trying to forget about the order until next year but failing miserably.

Loving the forum, looking forward to learning lots in advance of delivery.

Chris, Laura and Ted

 

[jimwilson333]

Hi all

We placed our order for an Ocean a couple of weeks ago. No idea on delivery but the order document has a provisional date of June 2022 so we hope this is not too far wrong.

We are trying to forget about the order until next year but failing miserably.

Loving the forum, looking forward to learning lots in advance of delivery.

Chris, Laura and Ted

Hi there,

Congratulations on your order! I’m in the same boat. My order for an Ocean was put through yesterday. I’ve just been told to expect Q2 delivery next year. I’m not in any rush to be honest but am going to enjoy some research and trip planning. It’s nice to have something good to look forward to!
All the best
Jim

 

[BigJohn]

Welcome aboard! There are quite a few of us in the same boat - we ordered ours in April and have a provional build week of 7 - Feb, so hopefully delivery in time for camping season!

 

[Graham T]

 

[Saesneg Shaun]

What spec have you gone for?

 

[CLTB]

California Ocean 2.0 Diesel T6.1 150BHP 7 Speed DSG

Candy White Paint (we are planning a bottom half wrap)

Wooden Floor

80L Fuel Tank

Removable Tow Bar

17” Woodstock alloys

Comfort Mattress

Removable 5th Seat

Mud Flaps Front and Rear

Chrome Pack

All Season Tyres

Storage Compartment Pack

Power Sliding Door

Driver Assistance Pack

 

[markusschork]

Same here.. Ordered the Ocean a few days back. Now the waiting begins! (hence my new profile picture).

Similar specs as above:

California Ocean 2.0 Diesel T6.1 150BHP 7 Speed DSG

Candy White Paint (we are planning a bottom half wrap)

80L Fuel Tank
Removable Tow Bar
Removable 5th Seat
Driver Assistance Pack
4 keys (why not)
Sports Pack (I really wanted the black wheels, but more importantly it was the only way to get the glass upgrade!)

Now I have some time to think about:
Paint protection (wrapping, ceramics? interested in your thoughts)
Making the whole grill black?

 

[66tim99]

Same here.. Ordered the Ocean a few days back. Now the waiting begins! (hence my new profile picture).

Similar specs as above:

California Ocean 2.0 Diesel T6.1 150BHP 7 Speed DSG

Candy White Paint (we are planning a bottom half wrap)

80L Fuel Tank
Removable Tow Bar
Removable 5th Seat
Driver Assistance Pack
4 keys (why not)
Sports Pack (I really wanted the black wheels, but more importantly it was the only way to get the glass upgrade!)

Now I have some time to think about:
Paint protection (wrapping, ceramics? interested in your thoughts)
Making the whole grill black?

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Looks great. I’ve been around the houses and back to Azuri for ceramic (and ppf’ing the front end).
If you’re wrapping the lower half, suggest you just need to ceramic the top, though I know you can ceramic the ppf!
Making the whole grille black is a good idea, suits the sports pack. I’d love to hear about options as I have an Ascot grey sports pack Ocean on order

 

[Mr T]

Gloss Black Badged Grille (for VW T6.1)

Gloss Black Badged Grille for VW T6 1 Contains 1x Gloss Black Badged Grille Fits T6 1 models excluding models with startline front bumper Replacement grille from standard no drilling required Please note this grille does not come with a badge Click here to view the matching lower grille and inserts

www.leightonparts.co.uk

 

[markusschork]

Looks great. I’ve been around the houses and back to Azuri for ceramic (and ppf’ing the front end).
If you’re wrapping the lower half, suggest you just need to ceramic the top, though I know you can ceramic the ppf!
Making the whole grille black is a good idea, suits the sports pack. I’d love to hear about options as I have an Ascot grey sports pack Ocean on order

Haha, I had my order in for ascot grey first and changed it back to candy white! We should meet up in London when the vans arrive!!
I live in N16

 

[markusschork]

Gloss Black Badged Grille (for VW T6.1)

Gloss Black Badged Grille for VW T6 1 Contains 1x Gloss Black Badged Grille Fits T6 1 models excluding models with startline front bumper Replacement grille from standard no drilling required Please note this grille does not come with a badge Click here to view the matching lower grille and inserts

www.leightonparts.co.uk

Thanks, that is exactly what I need!

 

[markusschork]

The good part about the long wait is that I have time to make my license!

 

[66tim99]

Haha, I had my order in for ascot grey first and changed it back to candy white! We should meet up in London when the vans arrive!!
I live in N16

I’m E8
Would be good to meet and talk ceramics and Home Counties camping spots

 

[two-saabs]

Haha, I had my order in for ascot grey first and changed it back to candy white! We should meet up in London when the vans arrive!!
I live in N16

Just adding my own grey-to-white-to-grey-to-white again saga...

The reason for white now is it's my wife's 1st choice, and my 2nd choice, whereas grey is my 1st choice, and her almost last choice!

Plus we're looking (like the OP) to do a bottom-half wrap, and white gives many more options.

#loyality

Still, the grey is the reeeeeally cool "pure grey" which I believe is a limited colour and not available for all models or countries, ah well

 

[CLTB]

Just adding my own grey-to-white-to-grey-to-white again saga...

The reason for white now is it's my wife's 1st choice, and my 2nd choice, whereas grey is my 1st choice, and her almost last choice!

Plus we're looking (like the OP) to do a bottom-half wrap, and white gives many more options.

#loyality

Still, the grey is the reeeeeally cool "pure grey" which I believe is a limited colour and not available for all models or countries, ah well

I am glad we have a few months to decide on the wrap.
The colour choices are endless!
we currently favour a smart deal grey

 

[CLTB]

I am glad we have a few months to decide on the wrap.
The colour choices are endless!
we currently favour a smart deal grey

*dark

 

[two-saabs]

*dark

Cool, see if find some nice photos and post them here, I'm tempted to go for a fun half-orange or blue (old camper style), but not sure we can pull it off in modern times! So more subtle white/grey combo is more likely... Or the graphics which I really like too, like mountains etc

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Big advantage being is pretty low cost and easily reversible if we don't like it

 

[two-saabs]

This is too bold for me!

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But this I think is really cool:

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[two-saabs]

Embedding the images:

Too much...



... this is awesome:



and the fun one:

 

[CLTB]

The orange one is amazing.
Our current favourite

 

[two-saabs]

Orange... its definately fun! Perhaps a bit darker orange and I'd be more comfortable... although as my wife says, its a California, its supposed to be fun, and say "oi oi!" when you walk up to it

 

[66tim99]

Thanks, that is exactly what I need!

I can't make up my mind if yet more black plastic would improve it. It'd be more Mad Max, but maybe the chrome breaks it up a bit?

Gloss Black Badged Grille (for VW T6.1)

Gloss Black Badged Grille for VW T6 1 Contains 1x Gloss Black Badged Grille Fits T6 1 models excluding models with startline front bumper Replacement grille from standard no drilling required Please note this grille does not come with a badge Click here to view the matching lower grille and inserts

www.leightonparts.co.uk

 

[66tim99]

Also wondering if a bottom wrap would be better than PPFing the front.
I reckon pearl black would work well with Ascot Grey, but what about the cleaning?!
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...e-how-bad-are-the-scratches-and-swirls.41627/

Some who know their colours say 'secondary colours' like purple, green and orange would suit the grey. I'm just not sure they'd suit the black wheels...