Time to freshen up the look of my van

[Aidy P]

How about these for decals
Police van at the 1940’s day today in Harrogate.

 

[tuono001]

Here's another little mod I did.

Wanted something different but not bling

 

[cbdubs]

Here's my T5 - not quite a Cali. Factory fitted Sportline kit and sidebars, lowered 30mm on factory springs, black grill badge, different lower front grill, lower front splitter, lower side stripes and 20's. I'm lucky, I have twin side loading doors so can still put my awning on the correct (Cali) side!

 

[Volkywagen]

A guy posted this yesterday on another forum. It’s subtle modifications which look the best.

I think this is spot on and will do similar with mine over the next year.

Can you spot the mods...?

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Yes, I saw this and asked him about his wheels. They are vossen but I’m not sure what his offsets are etc. This set up makes this van look amazing. He’s certainly spent a few quid on it!
What size spacers are you going for?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Yes, I saw this and asked him about his wheels. They are vossen but I’m not sure what his offsets are etc. This set up makes this van look amazing. He’s certainly spent a few quid on it!
What size spacers are you going for?

Gonna see if I can get 20mm front and rear.
They look so much better with a tweak

 

[Ryemslie]

Yes, I saw this and asked him about his wheels. They are vossen but I’m not sure what his offsets are etc. This set up makes this van look amazing. He’s certainly spent a few quid on it!
What size spacers are you going for?

Maxton chin spoiler, bilsein b14’s, vossen VFS1 9.5 front 10.5 rear x20. Not sure on offset

It’s a very good looking van

 

[Volkywagen]

Gonna see if I can get 20mm front and rear.
They look so much better with a tweak

wouldn't mind seeing that if you go ahead

 

[Volkywagen]

Maxton chin spoiler, bilsein b14’s, vossen VFS1 9.5 front 10.5 rear x20. Not sure on offset

It’s a very good looking van

agreed. Im going to splash out and opt for the V1 Maxton i think - if i can find some ramps

 

[Aidy P]

How far can you go without having to declare it to your insurance company? Wheels, spacers, side bars, spoilers etc should be fine? What about lowering though?

 

[Stuart]

How far can you go without having to declare it to your insurance company? Wheels, spacers, side bars, spoilers etc should be fine? What about lowering though?

I would declare it all, although spacers might be a tricky one to explain to them! I've declared my lowering springs and wheels and there wasn't any extra charge.

 

[Volkywagen]

I declared my springs after Vw did them before I picked it up. Better safe than sorry if anything ever happens. You know what these inssurance companies are like for trying to get out of paying

 

[cbdubs]

Declare everything! The increase in premium is negligible. My Wife was involved in a very minor RTA at a petrol station forecourt and the other guys insurance wouldn’t cover the damage to his van as he had fitted sidebars and not declared them.

 

[Aidy P]

I wonder what the most costly modifications are from an insurance perspective?

 

[Mr_bluesky]

Going down the subtle line with mine. I would hate to over do it. Already added some trim to front grille wind deflectors which I think are a must and a rear skid plate to protect the bumper. Would like to add some new 18 inch rims and lowered suspension next and a splitter. Not sure how much further to go !

 

[BikerGran]

I want to put some steelies on mine with all terrain tyres cos I've had a couple of sticky moments on the muddy UK fields I tend to camp on.
But I'm going to have to wait till I know how much my sliding door problem is going to cost me!

 

[Mr_bluesky]

We kept it simple: replaced the wheels with some 17‘ Platin P69.

Those 17” rims look super nice !

 

[Mr_bluesky]

I want to put some steelies on mine with all terrain tyres cos I've had a couple of sticky moments on the muddy UK fields I tend to camp on.
But I'm going to have to wait till I know how much my sliding door problem is going to cost me!

Dare I ask ?