Chris`I Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 OK, so a few of you know, and a few of you have guessed, our beloved Zippy has gone to make way for a new beast! She wasnt getting half the use she deserves and when sunny weekends (or even rainy!) rolled around, we opted to go riding rather than cruising in the car now Amanda has been bitten by the MTB bug. Shes a VW T5 180ps bi-turbo. Currently partly converted to a camper by the previous owner, we plan to completely convert it, adding units down the off side and rewiring it all up to have sockets (12v and 240v), sink, cooker, the works. Idea is that we can now head out to the trails in style all year round. Already done, the owner has added windows all round, insulated and lined it, added LED lights and also a RIB seat bed (at £2k! ). Amanda is picking up some 18" alloys for it as I type Not everyones cup of tea, but we love her all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think your mental chris...... but I bet that you will make the vw look great. All the best with the happy camping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nice, are you going to do anything paintwise? It'll look smart with a colour coded bumper / mirrors etc. Oh, and you'll be needing a sticker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Looked at the T5 camper myself, they are pretty cool. Sad the Zeds had to make way though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Hehe, nice van marrow! Just needs those mirrors and bumper colour coded now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Chris, makes total sense as to why you bought the van, shame the Zed has to go but needs must... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Fantastic vehicles! You won't be disappointed. We have a t4 and a t5 as works vans. Infact I have probably turned up to more meets in the t4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Paint it black with a red stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sorry yes, should have said that the bumper and mirrors will be colour coded. Possibly the handles too. Want to fit a few sportline goodies too - thats their equivalent of NISMO. Amanda already went and collected the wheels so just need some tyres for them, then lowering springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 WTF Where was the for sale thread???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 ^^ there wasn't one i'll let chris post up if he likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's some change Chris - think it beats even my change to Ermintrude Happy camping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 WTF Where was the for sale thread???? +1! Very cool replacement though......I like unusual cars! Bet its quick too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 WTF Where was the for sale thread???? It went back to the stealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Some guys would kill to get a passion wagon like that! Sportline conversion is a must 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 WTF Where was the for sale thread???? It went back to the stealers. Yup, see the WLMG site to see what those jokers want for it They made me a pretty good offer, that plus selling on my extra bits, should net me effectively the same as selling privately without the hassle. Needed to shift it quick as face lift red T5's are like rocking horse poo, let alone 180 bi-turbos, and then having the seat/bed, lining, towbar etc sold it for us. Sportline conversions has already started, black sportline wheels are now sat in the garage. Will eventually get the front chin lip/spoiler, rear spoiler and colour coded. Oh and lowering springs of course, might need coilies eventually. Need to focus on getting the interior done though as its insured as a camper rather than a panel van (cheaper) on the proviso that the conversion is done in the next 6 months. Will be rather like this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That looks the business. One problem though.... You'll be in bed for a week everytime you detail it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 With your bones getting older, you need more than a tent after a day in the saddle. As said, when doing N Wales. Stop off so you and Amanda can have showers. (or just park up and stay in the guest room) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 That looks the business. One problem though.... You'll be in bed for a week everytime you detail it Aye, I've already been trying to work out how I can get the DA up and onto the roof The nice thing compared to the Zed though, is there's masses of flat panels, not all flowy and intricate, so should be able to do a good chunk at a time with a decent size pad. Never done German paint before so that will be interesting. Might need some stronger stuff than I had for the Zed. Had a look at the wheels properly tonight (same as the van above). They're pretty decent bit of kit considering they are from a main dealer and only £650 for the set (no tyres). Finish on them is a lovely matt back, should be easy to touch them in when we kerb them While we're on the wheel topic, whats the usual width for 8j rims? VW suggest 235 or 255, I'm thinking of going for 255 and get a bit of rim protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice Chris you will be growing your hair and getting a dog next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice Chris you will be growing your hair and getting a dog next That'll look good by the time you've finished with it, bi turbo is the dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Love it though mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice Chris you will be growing your hair and getting a dog next What you like Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice Chris you will be growing your hair and getting a dog next What you like Jim He's spent too long with SMD I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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