OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
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OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Hi guys,
I'm new to the caddy world but always been in love with the VW's. Recently sold a Mercedes C220 for something more practical and what better could I have chosen then the caddy maxi 2.0Tdi Highline! It's such a dream to drive and I'm very happy with the purchase..
Anyway enough of the chat here are some pics.
Here it is freshly picked up from Bristol:
Back home next to the Mercedes:
Had to remove the grandad features (roof bars and tow bar):
RS6 Reps fitted this weekend.. went with 18" but I wish I had ordered 19's now! Vmaxx coilovers were meant to be delivered but apparently there is a shortage right now? Hopefully fitting next weekend as it desperately needs lowering!!!
Private plate fitted:
And most important the OEM+ sticker:
I am a big fan of keeping things OEM (ish) so looking forward to trying to upgrade this van to some of your standards.
Plans:
Lower on Vmaxx
R Line MFSW
Audi S1 vents
Audi S-line seats
Caddy 4 rear light conversion
Caddy 4 rear bumper if I can source and fit
Fully insulate/ carpet rear
Install leisure battery/ inverter for camping and charging drone
Potential front bumper change
All pretty standard mods but looking for the OEM+ look!
Let me know what you think and keep posted!
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I'm new to the caddy world but always been in love with the VW's. Recently sold a Mercedes C220 for something more practical and what better could I have chosen then the caddy maxi 2.0Tdi Highline! It's such a dream to drive and I'm very happy with the purchase..
Anyway enough of the chat here are some pics.
Here it is freshly picked up from Bristol:
Back home next to the Mercedes:
Had to remove the grandad features (roof bars and tow bar):
RS6 Reps fitted this weekend.. went with 18" but I wish I had ordered 19's now! Vmaxx coilovers were meant to be delivered but apparently there is a shortage right now? Hopefully fitting next weekend as it desperately needs lowering!!!
Private plate fitted:
And most important the OEM+ sticker:
I am a big fan of keeping things OEM (ish) so looking forward to trying to upgrade this van to some of your standards.
Plans:
Lower on Vmaxx
R Line MFSW
Audi S1 vents
Audi S-line seats
Caddy 4 rear light conversion
Caddy 4 rear bumper if I can source and fit
Fully insulate/ carpet rear
Install leisure battery/ inverter for camping and charging drone
Potential front bumper change
All pretty standard mods but looking for the OEM+ look!
Let me know what you think and keep posted!
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Great start, look forward to following your build
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OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Hi Guys,
Quick update on the Build from this weekend..
Just a few needed modifications, nothing special but she is sitting much prettier now!
Before:
Backs Down:
And finally the front down! (ran out of light by this point )
Got very lucky with how it sits from guessing the adjustments! I went with the Vmaxx coilover kit. Very happy with the quality and ride comfort.
Few from this evening although it was raining:
And some lary LED drls
Ordered a load from TPS so look out for more updates this weekend!
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Quick update on the Build from this weekend..
Just a few needed modifications, nothing special but she is sitting much prettier now!
Before:
Backs Down:
And finally the front down! (ran out of light by this point )
Got very lucky with how it sits from guessing the adjustments! I went with the Vmaxx coilover kit. Very happy with the quality and ride comfort.
Few from this evening although it was raining:
And some lary LED drls
Ordered a load from TPS so look out for more updates this weekend!
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Wouldn't like to go up and down that curb now lowered
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
It looks worse in the photos, not that bad matetorque777 wrote:Wouldn't like to go up and down that curb now lowered
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Looks a nice height, mine is slightly higher I think as I kept hitting stuff underneath
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
torque777 wrote:Looks a nice height, mine is slightly higher I think as I kept hitting stuff underneath
Have you fitted a sump guard?
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No not yet but need to, I've been running lowered for 18 months now and been lucky, well I've had to instant metal my sump!
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Quick update from this evening's jobs:
Facelift rear lights fitted
OEM Rear bumper guard fitted
Other parts collected from TPS:
Sportline spoiler
Rail covers for both sides
Grey clips for carpeting the interior
Has anyone got any photos of grey Caddy's with bump strips/ rear handle (above number plate) colour coded? Undecided as I think these items look quite good standard.
And a pic with all the lights illuminated
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Facelift rear lights fitted
OEM Rear bumper guard fitted
Other parts collected from TPS:
Sportline spoiler
Rail covers for both sides
Grey clips for carpeting the interior
Has anyone got any photos of grey Caddy's with bump strips/ rear handle (above number plate) colour coded? Undecided as I think these items look quite good standard.
And a pic with all the lights illuminated
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Very nice
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Thanks Slipperjake you've changed my mind!slipperjake wrote:
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
absolutely amazing van, love the colour and all the mods.
Can I ask where you got the led drl's from?
Can I ask where you got the led drl's from?
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Yeah think colour coding is a must!Robelliott wrote:
Thanks Slipperjake you've changed my mind!
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Re: OEM+ Caddy Maxi Camper/ Day Van Build
Everything about this is seriously amazing! Definitely need to be upgrading my rear lights