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Gas van build

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Got myself an ex BG gas van last summer and after reading so many build threads I thought I’d start my own. It may not be as fast paced as some of the others! This was the van when I purchased her. Image


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Started off by adding the sun strip Image

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Also replaced the radio with the rcd330. Was really unsure of this radio as it was so cheap but after reading as many posts on the forum as I could find I decided to go for it. Image

When removing the parrot kit that was installed by the previous owner I found this glorious hole in my dash.


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Next up was pressed number plates. Thought these made a huge difference Image

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Treated myself at Christmas to a set of 18’s

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A week later I took her in for lowering with H&R front spring and darkside rear kit. Sits much better.

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The next day I took her in for a remap which I was told took her up to 152BHP which I can fully believe. The difference is brilliant... the fuel consumption is not. Haven’t decided if it’s the map itself or if it’s me being a lot more throttle happy now that it responds.


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That’s just how mine looked when I picked mine up 15 months ago.
I’ve had fun doing mods to and still not finished 😂
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Sean I have followed your build for some time. It looks great. You are a few steps ahead of me with your build. I have done a bit to my van and will update this thread as I can.... a bit new to this still


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Forgot to mention the heko wind deflectors.
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Thanks Tommy.
Yours is looking a good build
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Finally fixed the largest cup holders ever installed with a brilliant 3D printed insert.

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May have to colour match it in time
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Also fitted my led DRL’s and fitted a HID kit.

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The blue headlight is a lot more white in person
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Upgraded the indicator repeaters with these LED’s. Had to fit resistors to stop the fast flash bulb warning when indicating.

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Upgraded the interior light unit to a Passat unit and fitted blue LED’s

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Last of the goodies from the weekend was the auto headlight switch. It flashes the headlights four times when I turn ignition on and then works flawlessly on auto but does not flash if I just leave it set to the headlight position. Not sure I have the right switch.

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