What have you done to your VWCV today??

[Sunny43.5]

Okay my latest addition to our T5 compare the high beam shot with spot lights wow what a difference .By the way the objects in the distance between the line of trees are over 500 metres away .

[SnowMotion]

Okay my latest addition to our T5 compare the high beam shot with spot lights wow what a difference .

Nice... What brand / model are the spot lights?

[Sunny43.5]

This is the actual light and the company on the Gold Coast who I got it from .The fitting was a bit fiddly as I had to remove the whole front grill and lower bumper once removed it bolted straight onto the heavy steel support bar . Cutting out the part of the plastic grill was done a small bit at a time to make sure it fitted neatly . wiring was a breeze just ran the main power wire up to the battery and then fitted a heavy duty relay and soldered on to the high beam wire for a trigger , The wire trigger wire is routed through a simple switch to allow me to leave it off around town its just too bloody bright ! 12V 24V 144W 22 Inch Cree LED Work BAR Dual Beam Spot Flood Light 4x4 Offroad | eBay

[Transporter]

Removed the bonnet holding rod and replaced it with the strut.



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[Sunny43.5]

Bloody good idea !!

[Transporter]

Bloody good idea !!

...and cheap mod as well. I have used a used bonnet strut from 1994 Wide body Camry, that I found in my shed. You can buy a new strut for around $30 with the 2 little ball joints (one only needed) that you screw in threaded hole that is already there, the thread is the same M8x1.25.

[Sunny43.5]

Thanks will do .

[SnowMotion]

Removed the bonnet holding rod and replaced it with the strut.
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Is this a sign you are spending too much time having to fix your van?
I looked at these but decided I want to spend little time under the bonnet.

[Transporter]

Is this a sign you are spending too much time having to fix your van?
I looked at these but decided I want to spend little time under the bonnet.

I was cleaning my shed and was about to throw that strut into the bin and the size of it reminded me that long time ago I looked at the option to replace that bonnet rod and the length was just perfect.
The last time I had to fix my van was 2-3 years ago, when the w/pump leaked.
The van is going so well now, that I want to keep it for another 10 years.

So, you may see a few mods to it.

[Syncrotek]

The last time I had to fix my van was 2-3 years ago, when the w/pump leaked.
The van is going so well now, that I want to keep it for another 10 years.

SHHHH... don't jinx yourself man !

[Transporter]

Haha, you're right. You never know, when the most reliable vehicle could go so bad that you wish you never bought it.

[Sunny43.5]

Amen to that Transporter .

[Pominoz13]

All in the last 10 days (decided to keep the T4 Velle instead of upgrading to T5 multivan)
-Audi Q5 17" alloys with new tyres fitted
-twin 9" DVD headrest system hard wired in.
-12v outlet fitted into the bottom of the auto gearstick casing, discrete and practical
-12l waeco fridge installed next to hand brake, mainly because it has cup holders
-timing belt, pump and pulleys changed at volks home. Great job, it sounds and drives 300% better
-ATF, Filter and gasket changed. No more shudder at cruising speeds.
-first layer of stone chip/scratch touch ups applied
-ordered FK street shocks and prints, should be arriving next week (I'll be looking for a fitter soon)

[Rebuild]

thread revival
Was doing the 150K oil change today, and thinking the front bumper was looking a bit run down.Gave it a refresh with Pot Belly Black
Below is half painted, half as is.
Also painted the (rusty) wheel rims

[Gold Coaster]

Have you used this product on car bumpers before ... looks great but just wondering about longevity?