Australian VW Caddy

Jocke · New Contributor Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 : Items

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Jocke · New Contributor Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 : Items

I need 5 posts

Jocke · New Contributor Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 : Items

I need 5 posts

Jocke · New Contributor Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 : Items

I need 5 posts

Jocke · New Contributor Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 : Items

11 kilometers at the odo, this should be fun.

VW Caddy 2,0 TDI-R 140 hp with 6 gears.

So I have to start.

This will go to the painter.

Rims and tires is here.

Just a teaser.

Nice size on a van.

Here we go.

I just get rid of things that I not need.

A lot of things to pull off.

Some electrical work.

There it is.

Here is the steering wheel as it looks from the start.

And with some personal touch.

This not looks nice.

So a few R-line details will help.

Then I got a package.

Mmmm, me like.

The first one on location.

Looks great beside the yellow.

The orginal.

Nicer.

Way to yellow.

Me like.

Notice the VW logo.

A little closer.

Time to get inside.

Here will the CD and navi be.

Out with the dashboard.

Then I will locate where the pulse cable to the navi should be.

Then I put it in.

Ready to rock.

A amp in matching color. LOL

Behind the seat will be fine.

And the subwoofer.

Melting with the interior.

Sounds like a dream. Bluetooth for the phone too.

Nice, the painter was here.

This is not nice.

So I order a rail from the version with glasses.

And the cover from the painter.

A lot better IMHO.

Then I put on extra lights inside the car.

Xenon bulbs so it will be interesting to see how it works in the dark.

More nice stuff.

Interesting.

Choose car and 10 minutes later I have add 40 hp's.

More nice things in my drawers.

Something is wrong here, the leaf spring is at the wrong side of the axle.

So I have to do something about it.

Nice to work with, no rust.

Now the leaf springs are at the front of the axle.

And here we are at the right side with them.

Adjustable too.

It's going in the right direction.

Shock absorbers in place too.

And the painted bumper.

So now the rear is finish.

A quality filter is never wrong.

Preoiled and ready.

In place.

Damn, now they have stop deliver the car with the engine cover.

So I have to buy one.

No dirt and no roadnoise.

Now we will have some more fun.

This one have to go.

I need the top bearing.

So I have to get it.

It's a little difference.

I start at the bottom.

And there we hit the ground.

I'm very satisfied with the result.

Or was it better before?

I have always been weak for low cars.

Then I go further inside and here I found the power outlet.

So what nice option can I get to that?

A rechargeable flashlight.

Me like.

Then I got a leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons.

Looks great IMHO.

Then I pull off a few things that I will get smoked.

And I have been at the painter again. LOL

It's the minor things that do it.

I have some trouble to get the back stay at the road so I have to do something about it. LOL

Damn it looks great.

The smoked light in place too.

I hope you find this interesting.

Jocke

Johnnie5 · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

looks fantastic . going to be sad to see mine go soon

DutchAussie · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:49 pm Post subject:

linds · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:05 am Post subject:

That is absolutely awesome, which I had the dosh to do even some of that... Sad

question though, how do you get on with your authorities about a commercial vehicle on non-standard tyres and rims?

Also, what brand of shocks are they? I've just replaced mine, my choice was Koni's that everyone said no to or the originals... sadly I've been conned into O.E. shocks.

Lams · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:04 am Post subject:

Hey linds do you mind telling me how much the Konis are?
shame they don't do the Sport for the rear, only for the front
I know there are lots of low Caddys running around

linds · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:25 pm Post subject:

Lams · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

Thanks Lindsay
The reason I ask, is mine's lowered about 70mm at the rear. (mine's a LIFE which I think is higher than the vans)

I used the Vmaxx kit. The front's busted so I replaced them with Koni Sport and H&R springs, the rear Vmaxx shocks are really noisy and annoying, so I'm looking at Konis but they only have Street.

I'll give the importer in Melbourne a call, see what he thinks
thanks