What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Footy69]

Nice rims, we have the bi-colour sportlines

They’re very smart, thanks for photo as we have a set of these for ours too. Nice !

 

[Bizzycali]

On Saturday afternoon I treated my 2018 Cali beach to 50 quid of petrol for her Diesel engine. She didn’t like petrol very much and had a adverse reaction. Called VW assist and a flatbed loader took her to the local dealership hospital. She spent Sunday night resting and Monday morning ( today) they pumped her out. All Ok. Collect her tomorrow. No more treats for her ! 430 quid bill , ungrateful Cali

 

[Jenny H]

I bit the bullet & ordered my Second Skins from the club shop - pressed the button very quickly cringing at the price of them but done now!

 

[66tim99]

I bit the bullet & ordered my Second Skins from the club shop - pressed the button very quickly cringing at the price of them but done now!

Thought I’d do similar Jenny, but maybe from the U.K. supplier so I can omit the vw embroidery and spec the colour. But then saw the leather re-trim posted on here recently and am thinking I might just use the factory seats until they need retrimming, and do it in leather (about twice the cost of the skins?)

 

[Jenny H]

Thought I’d do similar Jenny, but maybe from the U.K. supplier so I can omit the vw embroidery and spec the colour. But then saw the leather re-trim posted on here recently and am thinking I might just use the factory seats until they need retrimming, and do it in leather (about twice the cost of the skins?)

Ive gone for the Brandrup exactly same material second skins as I want to keep it all original as actually really like the material in the Coast - I personally dont like leather seats, love their practicality but dont like sitting in them! I also just got my fire stick delivery today - went for the 50 second one as didnt think the 25 second long enough, really like the compactness of it & put that through the business so made a small saving there!!

 

[WelshGas]

On Saturday afternoon I treated my 2018 Cali beach to 50 quid of petrol for her Diesel engine. She didn’t like petrol very much and had a adverse reaction. Called VW assist and a flatbed loader took her to the local dealership hospital. She spent Sunday night resting and Monday morning ( today) they pumped her out. All Ok. Collect her tomorrow. No more treats for her ! 430 quid bill , ungrateful Cali

You need one of these.

The Fuel Angel - The Misfuelling Prevention Device

As a result of misfuelling, the engine could carry on running until you reach a major road or motorway which might, at the very least, result in the car’s

www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk

Stopped the attendant, at a garage in Italy, putting in petrol.

 

[Jenny H]

You need one of these.

The Fuel Angel - The Misfuelling Prevention Device

As a result of misfuelling, the engine could carry on running until you reach a major road or motorway which might, at the very least, result in the car’s

www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk

Stopped the attendant, at a garage in Italy, putting in petrol.

Thanks for the link - something else to add to the list!!!

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks for the link - something else to add to the list!!!

I think the Forum shop used to sell them.

 

[Vagophile]

Stopped the attendant, at a garage in Italy, putting in petrol.

Ioannina, Greece.
The fuel station had a young lad to do the filling. I parked at the pump and went into the shop to buy sweets. Looked out to see van being filled with petrol. Much consternation.
Proprietor apologised profusely and summoned a mechanic to deal with the problem.
Remedy: fuel tank has a drain plug, so undo and drain tank into as many plastic buckets as could be found. Once completely drained add diesel additive with a small amount of diesel to the tank and start van. It started and ran without any spluttering or ill effects, so after about fifteen minutes we were on our way with a full tank of free diesel.
There were no long term effects, but it taught me a lesson!
Edit: Looking at the photo, health and safety, what's that?

 

[Jabberwocky]

On Saturday afternoon I treated my 2018 Cali beach to 50 quid of petrol for her Diesel engine. She didn’t like petrol very much and had a adverse reaction. Called VW assist and a flatbed loader took her to the local dealership hospital. She spent Sunday night resting and Monday morning ( today) they pumped her out. All Ok. Collect her tomorrow. No more treats for her ! 430 quid bill , ungrateful Cali

Ouch! Expensive lesson!!

 

[andyinluton]

£430 is a bit of a let off - Mates BMW X5 it was about 14k as BMW insisted on replacing complete fuel system, it was on a personal lease so didn't have a choice. You should never ever take it back to the dealer, they will use it as a get out of any future warranty claim.

 

[Algor]

Expensive day today but all worth while! Paid for the 2 year warranty extension and agreed a price with a local company for supply & fitting of -30mm VW lowing springs, angular side bars and front splitter. I am hoping that along with the fitment of the 18" wheels it will satisfy me for while.

 

[Bizzycali]

£430 is a bit of a let off - Mates BMW X5 it was about 14k as BMW insisted on replacing complete fuel system, it was on a personal lease so didn't have a choice. You should never ever take it back to the dealer, they will use it as a get out of any future warranty claim.

Yes total let off, dealership told me that if I had driven the Cali it would be a complete replacement of the fuel system and engine replacement. £8000 +
And it’s unlikely that my insurance would pay.

 

[Romke]

-30mm VW lowing springs, angular side bars and front splitter

Potholes here we come!

 

[Corradobrit]

Special knife for a special Cali. A handmade Japanese gyuto. Shorter than the blades I use at home so perfect for the more confined space in the Cali. Aogami Super core steel and easy care stainless steel cladding.....

 

[sapto]

Bought this as an alternative to a speaker for our son. He loves it. Works of grid and there are diff stories to take with on ou next trip.

 

[johnyboy]

Upgraded the 3 MiFi we've had for 5 years - more data and lower cost, new device may or may not be faster

 

[subthree]

Today I have bought..... Autowatch Ghost 2.

 

[LRGS253]

Expensive day today but all worth while! Paid for the 2 year warranty extension and agreed a price with a local company for supply & fitting of -30mm VW lowing springs, angular side bars and front splitter. I am hoping that along with the fitment of the 18" wheels it will satisfy me for while.

How much was your 2 year extension and I assume it was a VW one? Mine is coming up in June. Do the write to you?

 

[Scoobz1]

How much was your 2 year extension and I assume it was a VW one? Mine is coming up in June. Do the write to you?

if it is the original manufacture's warranty you want then I believe that has to be taken within 3 months of the van being new. A more expensive version with less cover is available after this date.

 

[Calimili]

M6 x 50mm bolt, thread 1.0.
Pan head to avoid someone trying to remove the bolt with pliers.
I used stainless bolts to avoid any rusting issues. Just make sure the bolts are threaded all the way up the shank.
4mm hex socket, so 4mm Hexlox required.
I didn’t need to even open the tailgate to remove and replace the bolts.
Certainly worth it if you’re keeping your rack on the van!

Just got the m6x50 bolts. Stainless steel. Hexlox says you need a magnetic insert if bolts are stainless steel.
Did you have any issue? How do they stick inside the head of the bolt?

 

[El Greco]

You need one of these.

The Fuel Angel - The Misfuelling Prevention Device

As a result of misfuelling, the engine could carry on running until you reach a major road or motorway which might, at the very least, result in the car’s

www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk

Stopped the attendant, at a garage in Italy, putting in petrol.

Can't understand why vehicle manufacturers don't install these devices.

 

[Perfectos]

£8k parts and labour each time someone makes a mistake!

I can’t think why they would fit a part that would prevent it ever happening

 

[Virgil van Bike]

Just got the m6x50 bolts. Stainless steel. Hexlox says you need a magnetic insert if bolts are stainless steel.
Did you have any issue? How do they stick inside the head of the bolt?

Yep, the stainless bolts are magnetic - it’s magic!

 

[GrahamB]

Just got the m6x50 bolts. Stainless steel. Hexlox says you need a magnetic insert if bolts are stainless steel.
Did you have any issue? How do they stick inside the head of the bolt?

Hexlox won’t work with stainless steel bolts. I know because I tried it as an experiment. So I got some high tensile steel bolts and they work.