What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[pchmlk]

Some of these from eBay to improve the dismal reversing lights from this


To this (terrible example in bright daylight but will hopefully make a big difference at night) :

 

[pchmlk]

For some reason it doesn’t like taking a picture of the led light. It’s bright and white, you’ll have to trust me.

 

[Californication69]

For some reason it doesn’t like taking a picture of the led light. It’s bright and white, you’ll have to trust me.

You have to time it just right as the frequency is similar to a helicopter blades on a video.
They flash on and off and a camera image can take a pic whilst they’re off

 

[Deskman]

For some reason it doesn’t like taking a picture of the led light. It’s bright and white, you’ll have to trust me.

I think you used your flash.

 

[pchmlk]

You have to time it just right as the frequency is similar to a helicopter blades on a video.
They flash on and off and a camera image can take a pic whilst they’re off

Yes I know what you mean, weirdly the pic on my phone shows it ok, but the upload doesn’t. Even when I screenshot the image, the screenshot is with it off. Bizarre.

 

[Maidment_Ocean]

Rear bumper protector after starting to get some minor marks due to my own clumsiness. It covers the marks and will hopefully be a bit more forgiving!

 

[kurienp]

Something I did sometime ago and posted here, but can see that not too many people visit the electricals section - this is called a Cali light mod.

A very unique leisure battery status indicator from https://www.shieldsworkshop.co.uk/

Read the writeup here. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...lution-to-your-leasure-battery-worries.53312/





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[MollieCalifornia]

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The mats look good. Where did you get them? Do they attach with velcro or similar? Thanks

 

[Bryan2411]

No my so much bought as ‘had a go’ making a hob chopping board using IKEA board as a starter.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

No my so much bought as ‘had a go’ making a hob chopping board using IKEA board as a starter.
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That’s great, you could sell those

 

[Bryan2411]

That’s great, you could sell those

Kind of you to say, just trying to save many pounds. Can’t believe how much some Cali accessories cost!

 

[wildslammer22]

Kind of you to say, just trying to save many pounds. Can’t believe how much some Cali accessories cost!

Indeed, I paid £75 for something very similar! I don’t own a router or the skills to use one so I can sort of justify it on that basis. You’ve done a great job


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[lohr500]

Ordered a few weeks ago, but delivered and fitted today.

A set of seat covers from Ukatex for Euro 237 = +/- £202, including delivery from Germany.
Then £59 for duty/VAT and Parcel Force Clearance Fee, on arrival in the UK

Very pleased with the look, quality and fit, although I'm sure they will need a little bit of adjustment once they settle in. It took around an hour to fit the full set and was pretty straightforward.
The outer edges of the upper covers on the driver and passenger side are designed to allow the airbags to deploy in an emergency.

Not waterproof but they should protect the standard seats from everyday dirt and grime. I have a pair of fully waterproof front seat covers in the boot anyway for times when they are needed.

 

[RyanT6Cali]

Finally went for it and replaced the awful bog standard flooring and as we’re spending a week in the lakes took the plunge and bought a driveway air awning, was a great offer on at our local camping store and got it for £460! £700 on the Vango website.

 

[JollyGoodShow]

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Finally went for it and replaced the awful bog standard flooring and as we’re spending a week in the lakes took the plunge and bought a driveway air awning, was a great offer on at our local camping store and got it for £460! £700 on the Vango website.

Your red leather seats are lovely, an inspiration. They look stunning in the overall colour scheme, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing the photos.

 

[CaliforniaCylus]

Ordered a few weeks ago, but delivered and fitted today.

A set of seat covers from Ukatex for Euro 237 = +/- £202, including delivery from Germany.
Then £59 for duty/VAT and Parcel Force Clearance Fee, on arrival in the UK

Very pleased with the look, quality and fit, although I'm sure they will need a little bit of adjustment once they settle in. It took around an hour to fit the full set and was pretty straightforward.
The outer edges of the upper covers on the driver and passenger side are designed to allow the airbags to deploy in an emergency.

Not waterproof but they should protect the standard seats from everyday dirt and grime. I have a pair of fully waterproof front seat covers in the boot anyway for times when they are needed.
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Looks good. Are they on top of the "Art Velor" seats?

Regards the waterproof covers, what do you have and are they very quick to fit?

 

[lohr500]

Looks good. Are they on top of the "Art Velor" seats?

Regards the waterproof covers, what do you have and are they very quick to fit?

They are on top of the standard Palladium seats.
I thought about the Art Velor option when we put our order together but decided it would be wasted as I planned to put seat covers on anyway.

The waterproof covers are these. At £14 a pair they are cheap as chips but do the job. I've used them in the past on several different vehicles. Over time with extended use, the waterproof membrane layer on the seat bases wears out and cracks but at the price they are cheap enough to replace. The material is nice and thick, unlike some other low cost waterproof seat covers I've had in the past.:

Shield Autocare © Black Heavy Duty 100% Waterproof Car Van Seat Covers 1+1 | eBay

Shield Autocare. Here at Shield Autocare we specialise in accessories for nearly anything with wheels! Caravan Covers. The easy fit seat cover set comprises of two heavy duty single seat covers which have hook & loop openings on both sides to accommodate for arm rests.

www.ebay.co.uk

You can't use the armrests with them as the seat covers go over the raised armrests.
They have velcro down the sides allowing the airbags can deploy.
If anything, they are perhaps an inch or so short in the seat back length with the headrests raised to the correct positions, but there is enough material in the base section to compensate.

 

[CaliforniaCylus]

They are on top of the standard Palladium seats.
I thought about the Art Velor option when we put our order together but decided it would be wasted as I planned to put seat covers on anyway.

The waterproof covers are these. At £14 a pair they are cheap as chips but do the job. I've used them in the past on several different vehicles. Over time with extended use, the waterproof membrane layer on the seat bases wears out and cracks but at the price they are cheap enough to replace. The material is nice and thick, unlike some other low cost waterproof seat covers I've had in the past.:

Shield Autocare © Black Heavy Duty 100% Waterproof Car Van Seat Covers 1+1 | eBay

Shield Autocare. Here at Shield Autocare we specialise in accessories for nearly anything with wheels! Caravan Covers. The easy fit seat cover set comprises of two heavy duty single seat covers which have hook & loop openings on both sides to accommodate for arm rests.

www.ebay.co.uk

You can't use the armrests with them as the seat covers go over the raised armrests.
They have velcro down the sides allowing the airbags can deploy.
If anything, they are perhaps an inch or so short in the seat back length with the headrests raised to the correct positions, but there is enough material in the base section to compensate.

Thanks, I'll grab a pair - be useful for tip runs etc

 

[calibusje]

Now two years and a good 42,000 kilometers later, I have replaced the front tires: Continental 215/60-17C VanContact A/S Ultra TL 109/107T 104H
Quite a mouthful, but I was actually satisfied with the predecessors, so I bought them again. Only the word 'ultra' has been added and this means that they are more durable. I was a Michelin fan (also for their all-season tyres), but after the experience of the past two years I no longer have a preference for them. Price is almost the same here with us. The rear ones are of course still good for a while.



Years ago I moved away from summer tires and winter tires separately, each to their own preference of course.

 

[TripleBee]

Now two years and a good 42,000 kilometers later, I have replaced the front tires: Continental 215/60-17C VanContact A/S Ultra TL 109/107T 104H
Quite a mouthful, but I was actually satisfied with the predecessors, so I bought them again. Only the word 'ultra' has been added and this means that they are more durable. I was a Michelin fan (also for their all-season tyres), but after the experience of the past two years I no longer have a preference for them. Price is almost the same here with us. The rear ones are of course still good for a while.

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Years ago I moved away from summer tires and winter tires separately, each to their own preference of course.

Did you put the rear tyres at the back?
If you can wear your rear tyres within 6 years it's no problem. Otherwise it's better you use the older tyres first, and put the new tyres at the back.

 

[pchmlk]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FX1ZZ59/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Has to be used upside down but works a treat.

 

[JohnCalifornia]

So today I was in Lidl and saw these battery push lights for £1.59 (I think) They are on special offer and seem very good quality, especially for this price. I’ve fitted them in the wardrobe under my shelves . They come with 3m tape attached so we will see how long they last stuck to the side wall of the wardrobe.

 

[calibusje]

Did you put the rear tyres at the back?
If you can wear your rear tyres within 6 years it's no problem. Otherwise it's better you use the older tyres first, and put the new tyres at the back.

yes indeed, I also used to do that but they will all be gone in 6 years. I asked the tire fitter about it, but since they are the pulling tires at the front and they wear out much more than the rear ones, they did not swap front-rear.

 

[temporarysecretary]

An external plug socket for the shed to make leisure battery charging / jet wash duties easier. Next I shall make up a hook up cable that covers the distance just right to reduce the coiling up too for complete minimalist monthly slickness.

 

[Kev56]

Rear bumper protector after starting to get some minor marks due to my own clumsiness. It covers the marks and will hopefully be a bit more forgiving!

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Rear bumper protector after starting to get some minor marks due to my own clumsiness. It covers the marks and will hopefully be a bit more forgiving!

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Hi, may I ask where you got this from.