What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Seaview]

Easy fill cap for fresh water tank, works well. Just over a tenner from eBay.

Is there a mechanism to alert when the tank is full?



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[sapto]

Back from (169k km) service (incl oil) and ready for MOT/MFK, changed starter battery, checked my CO2 sticker (every 3 years), some filters and clima service and in the end a bill around CHF 1700.-. Took them 1 day, I was well informed about the costs and what they do and recommend to do or what we could leave (the battery) away. Great personal service

 

[Redrover]

New cups and plates put a smile on my face.

 

[pjm-84]

Ta-da

 

[Perfectos]

Ta-da

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Your wheels need cleaning ! Hehe

 

[larrylamb]

@Seaview When the tank is full water will start coming out of the cap through an overflow" valve". Works well.

 

[larrylamb]

Ta-da

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Lowered as well?

 

[pjm-84]

Yep with the 30mm Sportline springs. What a difference. As soon as I drove away from SMG it was noticeable and I thought it rode better.

 

[Sandyvan]

Yep with the 30mm Sportline springs. What a difference. As soon as I drove away from SMG it was noticeable and I thought it rode better.

They do And look better too.

 

[Billywizz]

Ta-da

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Great improvement, cool bus

 

[pjm-84]

For the benefit of those who are thinking about lowering.

Original dimensions from centre of wheel to arch was 455mm front / 420mm rear. With the 30mm lowering springs the dimensions are now 415mm front / 400mm rear. (So 40mm lower on the front hence the more planted feel on the road).

 

[MartG]

Has it improved cornering / roll and has it made it firmer / crashy? Had you looked into uprating the anti-roll bars? Thanks

 

[Sandyvan]

Has it improved cornering / roll and has it made it firmer / crashy? Had you looked into uprating the anti-roll bars? Thanks

I have had standard vans but the last three Calis have all been lowered on -30mm VW springs and can say its an improvement, not crashy but firmer and more planted. It also looks better IMO especially loaded ready for the holidays. I don't think the anti roll bars need changing but that's my opinion, others may differ and that's great. Plus its my birthday so feeling chilled.

 

[MartG]

Plus its my birthday so feeling chilled.

Happy Birthday!

 

[pjm-84]

Mines a T5 and I thought the HD roll bars was an upgrade option as part of the old travel pack which my vehicle has.

The improvement is instantly noticeable. Wife thinks the ride is better even as a passenger. It's driving it that you notice the difference. Hard to explain without being overly critical on the OEM setup. The question that needs to be asked is why this is not the default option from VW. 100% recommended.

 

[Sandyvan]

Happy Birthday!

Cheers Dude.

 

[gvick]

After reading about all the instances of locking your self out of your Cali when on site by locking via drivers door and exit via the sliding door - I bought a magnetic key holder (actually managed to get one from key shop in Saffron Walden but same as in picture)

 

[Louis II]

Vinyl wrap for table & worktop, should provide some protection + reduce slide.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Vinyl wrap for table & worktop, should provide some protection + reduce slide.
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Louis, looks great.
Loving the design. Where did you get it from...?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Maximising storage.
Before and After...

 

[Jason wallace]

Maximising storage.
Before and After...

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They are quite handy......where did you purchase?

 

[soulstyledevon]

They are quite handy......where did you purchase?

Got them from a company called MudStuffUK.
Always worth having additional storage

 

[Lorri]

Maximising storage.
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Great idea - where purchased from please

 

[Lorri]

Cadac Safari and couple of umbrella folding chairs (ones supplied with van not quite comfortable enough for a chill out session).

 

[Louis II]

Louis, looks great.
Loving the design. Where did you get it from...?

Thanks, from voodoo vinyls via amazon. 2m length just enough for small table + worktop.