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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:14 pm
by BenXCIV
Have been toying with the idea of upgrading the headlights to the Xenon models, but the price/reviews have been quite critical.

A few days ago I stumbled across some LED strips intended to be used in headlights, and for ~Β£20 I can't actually complain!
Obviously it's not the same quality level as OEM πŸ˜… but it gives me the desired effect of a DRL, and dynamic indicators for a bonus.
Just need to find some canbus LEDs for the side lights now.

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:10 pm
by craigb78
Love that colour

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:30 pm
by tek199
The undertray you mentioned a while ago would help with airflow under the car improving cooling, fuel economy and as a bonus help with noise.

Love your "War on Noise". :)

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:58 pm
by BenXCIV
craigb78 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:10 pm Love that colour
Once I'd seen the colour option, I knew it was that or nowt!


tek199 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:30 pm Love your "War on Noise". :)
I fear it'll never end πŸ˜…

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:21 am
by tek199
BOSE QC35ii .....

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:18 am
by BenXCIV
Uprated the front brakes to mk.6 gti callipers on 312mm disks (more inherited parts πŸ˜…)

Desperately needs lowering... Next update hopefully!

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:03 pm
by BenXCIV
Finally, it's low!
BC Racing set to 70mm drop - wanted to keep some functionality.
Whilst down there I fitted the slightly larger maxi RARB, not sure I can feel the difference but it was cheap and easy to fit, so... πŸ˜…

I've also swapped the front grille to the alltrack style grille, and got rid of the original dumbo wing-mirrors for the mk4 'aero' mirrors. Looks better IMO and gets rid of the horrendous whistle!

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:39 pm
by Ripley55
Nice work @BenXCIV
That’s a lovely looking SWB, credit to you πŸ‘I’m a Maxi, and the 24mm ARB going on next week πŸ€ͺ it’s been highly recommended.

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:35 pm
by BenXCIV
Thanks!

Is that the whiteline one? I might be tempted to upgrade to that at some point.
I considered it originally but then found a maxi one on ebay for ~Β£40 so it was hard to argue with.

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:47 pm
by Ripley55
That’s right the Whiteline from Darkside mate, as I said it’s been highly recommended by others on here, and at my local VW independent, stops the wallowing πŸ˜‚ apparently, perhaps someone who’s done this can chip in ? πŸ€”

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:36 am
by BenXCIV
Fitted a Darkside intake, many turbo noises now πŸ˜…
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Also can't rate their customer service highly enough!
I ordered a set of their rear shackle support blocks but unfortunately couldn't fit them due to the hole spacing on the BC kit (I knew this may be the case when ordering them). So I just emailed them asking if anything could be done and they immediately offered to return the original set and fab me a custom set for no additional cost. πŸ™Œ

Stock blocks misaligned:
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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 3:18 pm
by BenXCIV
Just a small tid-bit update.
Finally found a bulkhead for a sensible price, and the time to cut & carpet it. Also took the ply down and carpetted the skin instead, not sure if I prefer it tbh 🀷

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Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:58 pm
by Katiecaddy
Hi, Just a quick question, how do the extra door seals fit?
Is there specific clips for them? Or are they bonded into place?
What sort of price were they from VW?
Thanks katie

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 10:00 pm
by BenXCIV
From memory they were ~Β£40, and they just stick on with a pre-applied 3m tape.

Probably could have just ordered a reel of the stuff for way cheaper and done it myself, but like you I didn't know if the VW seals clipped in or something.

Saved me measuring I guess πŸ˜…

Re: SWB - Blackberry

Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 10:14 pm
by Katiecaddy
Thanks for the quick reply, will order some when I call into VW this weekend, will ask if they do some for my sliding doors as well, :D