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The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:46 pm
by BenXCIV
And so it begins!

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2.0TDI - 102PS - DSG

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:59 pm
by dan@biali
Welcome aboard!

I edited the image code as it wasn't showing up. I right clicked on your image and selected 'copy image location' and the pasted that address in between [ IMG] [ /IMG] 'insert image'

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:36 pm
by BenXCIV
Brilliant, I wasn't exactly sure how to post an image.

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:47 pm
by BenXCIV
I've been browsing the forum for a while now and feel like I should probably stop lurking and just post already. Also the further I read, the more 'unavailable threads' are starting to be a pain!

So far I've sound-proofed the rear bed & walls with Silent Coat and foam. Fit a rear spoiler, side rail cover, and heko wind deflecters. Surprised me how a few simple bits can make such a difference!

Also got hold of some Mk6 GTI rims.
Getting all the cast-offs is one benefit of having a friend with a golf lol.
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On the to-do list is;
• Carpet the rear
• Personal Plates
• Front Splitter
• Reverse camera
• Seat swap, or just covers for now
• Tint the windows & lights
• Colour code the back & side plastics
• Remap
• Suspension

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:16 am
by Stedlocks
Good to see another blackberry!
I didn't know they did the colour on mk4's.......hmmmmm!

:lol:

Wonder how much I could get for mine and then start again! :lol:

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:58 pm
by BenXCIV
It appears I still don't know how to post an image...

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:18 am
by Doc
I have edited your post to show the photo.
When using IBB you need to copy and paste the "BBCode".

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:08 pm
by BenXCIV
Removed the bulkhead and fitted seat covers & arm rest.
https://www.gtecustomvans.co.uk/catalog ... at-covers/

Starting to take shape.
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Had my helper as usual..
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I've also got the front splitter sitting in my living room ready to be fit. Just waiting on a few extra hands.

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:43 pm
by tonyhill
Haha, cat pic.....brilliant :lol:
Love those seat covers, but can't justify £300 as it's my work horse.

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:17 pm
by BenXCIV
Yeah that's fair. I work in a design office so I've only got the van for tax reasons, at most I'll have my lunchbox in the back lol.

I'll eventually swap in some heated seats when I can muster the effort to sort out looms & heater controls, but for now I thought seat covers would be the easier option.

Fitted the front splitter this morning.

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:10 pm
by BenXCIV
Starting to peck away at the ever-increasing list...

Front-end;
• P plates
• Yellow tinted fogs
• Rline badge (for some extra bhp)
• Smoked dynamic side indicators
• Tinted rear & A-pillar windows

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:37 pm
by pixelxtreme
BenXCIV wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:17 pm Yeah that's fair.
I work in a design office so I've only got the van for tax reasons, at most I'll have my lunchbox in the back lol.

I thought seat covers would be the easier option compared to fitting other seats, and for £250 I don't think they look too bad.
Dude, this is some sick seat covers. Where does one find these? links?
Im from South Africa with a mk4 caddy, but we dont have half the cool things Europe has. :cry:

We buy the items and then have to pay roughly the same at customs(basically paying double). Its a nightmare. :mad:

SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:40 pm
by Caddyluv
I use to ask the sender to tick the box as a gift.... no customs. That still exists I think.


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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:55 pm
by BenXCIV
pixelxtreme wrote: Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:37 pm Dude, this is some sick seat covers. Where does one find these? links?
Thanks!
I bought them from GTE Custom Vans, they do a couple of styles/colours.
https://www.gtecustomvans.co.uk/catalog ... at-covers/

I'll add the link into the original post. 👍

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:43 pm
by pixelxtreme
Thanks guys, if I do get to the point of purchasing the covers, I'll definitely request it as a gift ;)