Side Bars

[tapsy]

seen some nice side bars on T5's on the brickworks site, anyone know were you can purchase these in Australia? like the ones without the steps. stainless?

[WEDEL.1]

In one word no.

I am having them custom made by an Engineering firm that does alot of VW custom work.

Made from stainless steel, then polished, or powder coated black are the two options I will be examining.

Cost will be between $700 -$1000.

Maris

[tapsy]

these are the ones i seen on brickyard

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/ka4564/002.jpg

[rob64981]

Will Simon(owner of brickyard) not post them out to OZ?

No idea what it would cost so sorry if its a daft question.

Rob

[tapsy]

In one word no.

I am having them custom made by an Engineering firm that does alot of VW custom work.

Made from stainless steel, then polished, or powder coated black are the two options I will be examining.

Cost will be between $700 -$1000.

Maris

Hi Green t4 maybe we could go x 2 reduce the price?

[tapsy]

have a look at these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/acatalog/Safety_Sidebars_Vw_T5_Transporter_Van_Caravelle_Chrome_End_Caps.html

about 260 pounds

[WEDEL.1]

Hi Green t4 maybe we could go x 2 reduce the price?

Yes, that's a good idea.....but with one t4 & one t5, I don't think we'll do any good.

Maris

[shogun2]

I'd also be interested.

[WEDEL.1]

Mmmmmm, is this going to a group buy?

[shogun2]

It's probably worth talking with the guys on the Brick-yard site to get some recommendations on suppliers.
I found this one as well:

http://www.vangadgets.co.uk/VW_transporter_T5_accessories.htm

Or this from Germany

http://www.vmaxx.de/en/public/?fz=31

And here:

http://www.rdcracing.myby.co.uk/

[tapsy]

Hi Shogun2

are you interested in the sidebars without the steps ? i would prefer no steps...
I've sent an email of to UK i'll let you know, combining postage may be a good way of getting some here. for a good price

[rob64981]

One of the UK dealers is

http://www.t4srus.co.uk/

He does free post on thing over £150 in the UK.

Send him an email telling him you are a T4forum member and see what he will do for you!

Hes always trying to help us here in the UK.

Rob

[tapsy]

One of the UK dealers is

http://www.t4srus.co.uk/

emailed him and he says he does not do them anymore?

[shogun2]

Hi Tapsy,

Any word on this?
Just driven to Alice, and I think my main concern is the wildlife. I had no issues with the cattle and kangaroos, but I nearly took out a flock of sheep that I came across traveling at the speed limit. The lights on the T5 are soooooo poor that I did not see them until I was just about on top of them. There was a small gap I managed to fit the van through without hitting anything.
So now - looking for bull bar and driving lights - a must for Oz nightime conditions in the outback.

[tapsy]

No havn't heard a thing, I've been looking everywhere for sidebars in Australia with no luck . Yet.

by the way i did here about upgrade globes that are supposed to make a big difference, I ask again about them...........