Subtle mods?

[s2bear]

Our last California b14s 275/35/20s load rates alloys

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Very nice!


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[LemonDrop]

Has anyone had the standard cascavel wheels power coated or painted in a matt black?

No but we got our standard 16" Claytons done in satin (was a cheap fix as not a big fan of the Claytons)

 

[Sandyvan]

No but we got our standard 16" Claytons done in satin (was a cheap fix as not a big fan of the Claytons)View attachment 51154

I'm going to get our 18" Bi-Dakar's done satin black and get rid of the diamond cut look.

 

[soulstyledevon]

No but we got our standard 16" Claytons done in satin (was a cheap fix as not a big fan of the Claytons)View attachment 51154

Bamboo is a great colour

 

[No_heroes]

No but we got our standard 16" Claytons done in satin (was a cheap fix as not a big fan of the Claytons)View attachment 51154

Really like that

 

[Mr_bluesky]

Hi All,

Found 1 or two threads on mods to the cali but interested on peoples thoughts on doing exterior mods. Got my T6 Cali a couple of weeks ago, love it but i can't help but think it would look a lot better slightly lower with different wheels and some side bars.
Does this effect re-sale value on a Cali? is it best to keep standard? Also, i wouldn't want to effect my warranty.

I was thinking maybe keep relatively standard looking by doing just a 30mm drop at VW, sportline wheels, black sidebars etc, maybe black out the pillars.Think my white Cali would look good with that. Any suggestions or pics of what you've done?

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awww thanks @westfalia !
Ok, I reckon one of the most aesthetically pleasing things you can do, and it's VERY subtle, is to put the black decal on the 'B' Pillar - makes the van look lower and longer/sleeker. Here's a few of mine (came standard with black B pillars). I have Bilstein B14s (-70mm which is more than I want) and 20" Vossen CV7 wheels in Matte Graphite. 18" concave wheels with a wider offset than standard would be a cool mod - fill the arches outwardly without sacrificing ride quality etc. In danger of rambling here so:
BEFORE:
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HALFWAY
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AFTER
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See what I mean about the black B pillar? View attachment 51125View attachment 51130

Absolutely love those Vossen alloys, I was considering putting graphite wheels on my Beach Edition as everyone seems to go for gloss black. Yours look the business ! , so that is definitely the way for me to go.Great pics.

 

[Mr_bluesky]

Hi All,

Found 1 or two threads on mods to the cali but interested on peoples thoughts on doing exterior mods. Got my T6 Cali a couple of weeks ago, love it but i can't help but think it would look a lot better slightly lower with different wheels and some side bars.
Does this effect re-sale value on a Cali? is it best to keep standard? Also, i wouldn't want to effect my warranty.

I was thinking maybe keep relatively standard looking by doing just a 30mm drop at VW, sportline wheels, black sidebars etc, maybe black out the pillars.Think my white Cali would look good with that. Any suggestions or pics of what you've done?

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I agree with tuono001, just enjoy having the California. I’m not keen on white vans they look a bit plain, but I must admit with the right mods they can look very different. Since I bought my Candy White California beach, I have spent a fare bit on mods and essential bits and pieces.Still have more to do to but it’s an ongoing project as I hope to keep mine for some years.
At present I’ve added a rear ABS carbon effect rear bumper skid plate.
Orange bumper trim and mirror trim, front gloss badge.
Wind deflectors, and. screen cover thanks to Fuellagoon.
I think the trim breaks up the white a little bit, springs, wheels and splitter to come next hopefully..
Happy shopping !!

 

[Mr_bluesky]

awww thanks @westfalia !
Ok, I reckon one of the most aesthetically pleasing things you can do, and it's VERY subtle, is to put the black decal on the 'B' Pillar - makes the van look lower and longer/sleeker. Here's a few of mine (came standard with black B pillars). I have Bilstein B14s (-70mm which is more than I want) and 20" Vossen CV7 wheels in Matte Graphite. 18" concave wheels with a wider offset than standard would be a cool mod - fill the arches outwardly without sacrificing ride quality etc. In danger of rambling here so:
BEFORE:
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HALFWAY
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AFTER
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See what I mean about the black B pillar? View attachment 51125View attachment 51130

Hi @s2bear
Can I just ask ? We’re those 20’ Vossen a straight fit or did you have spacers fitted too.

 

[s2bear]

Hi @s2bear
Can I just ask ? We’re those 20’ Vossen a straight fit or did you have spacers fitted too.

Hi, they’re a straight fit but need spiggot rings as the centre bore on the wheel is slightly larger than on the van. No spacers.

There’s about 1mm clearance between tyre and door card when you open the sliding door.


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[Mr_bluesky]

awww thanks @westfalia !
Ok, I reckon one of the most aesthetically pleasing things you can do, and it's VERY subtle, is to put the black decal on the 'B' Pillar - makes the van look lower and longer/sleeker. Here's a few of mine (came standard with black B pillars). I have Bilstein B14s (-70mm which is more than I want) and 20" Vossen CV7 wheels in Matte Graphite. 18" concave wheels with a wider offset than standard would be a cool mod - fill the arches outwardly without sacrificing ride quality etc. In danger of rambling here so:
BEFORE:
View attachment 51126
HALFWAY
View attachment 51129
AFTER
View attachment 51127View attachment 51128
See what I mean about the black B pillar? View attachment 51125View attachment 51130

Hi, they’re a straight fit but need spiggot rings as the centre bore on the wheel is slightly larger than on the van. No spacers.

There’s about 1mm clearance between tyre and door card when you open the sliding door.


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Thanks for the info,
I’ve looked at that many different styles, still not decided ! Love your Cali, matte graphite definitely the right colour with a white van looks stunning, so much better than gloss black and it’s nice to be different ! Cheers

 

[Vwcaliforniajapan]

awww thanks @westfalia !
Ok, I reckon one of the most aesthetically pleasing things you can do, and it's VERY subtle, is to put the black decal on the 'B' Pillar - makes the van look lower and longer/sleeker. Here's a few of mine (came standard with black B pillars). I have Bilstein B14s (-70mm which is more than I want) and 20" Vossen CV7 wheels in Matte Graphite. 18" concave wheels with a wider offset than standard would be a cool mod - fill the arches outwardly without sacrificing ride quality etc. In danger of rambling here so:
BEFORE:
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HALFWAY
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AFTER
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See what I mean about the black B pillar? View attachment 51125View attachment 51130

You just need to get a black bike rack then your setup is perfect.

 

[tuono001]

Found this one of the grill, still to do the lower one.

 

[Mullaghroe]

Hi All,

Found 1 or two threads on mods to the cali but interested on peoples thoughts on doing exterior mods. Got my T6 Cali a couple of weeks ago, love it but i can't help but think it would look a lot better slightly lower with different wheels and some side bars.
Does this effect re-sale value on a Cali? is it best to keep standard? Also, i wouldn't want to effect my warranty.

I was thinking maybe keep relatively standard looking by doing just a 30mm drop at VW, sportline wheels, black sidebars etc, maybe black out the pillars.Think my white Cali would look good with that. Any suggestions or pics of what you've done?

How far do you want to go?

 

[LemonDrop]

What shall we do next? Thinking black out the B pillar, black side stripes like on the edition...but would that look weird on a dark van?

Edit: Also considering front splitter and lowering a touch.

Thoughts?

 

[sapto]

What shall we do next? Thinking black out the B pillar, black side stripes like on the edition...but would that look weird on a dark van?

Edit: Also considering front splitter and lowering a touch.

Thoughts?

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Window tint at the same time?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Roof spoiler...

 

[B J G]

Mine keeping 17" wheels but 7.5" instead of 7" width. 1320kgs load rated. winter grade paint.
On Bilstein Air suspension with H&R ARB's. Front & rear spoilers.

 

[Vwcaliforniajapan]

You can buy silver or red side decals for A better contrast. Air suspension

 

[haydnw2]

Any suggestions on how to - as per thread title - subtly perk our 'new' T5.1 up a bit? I'm definitely not looking to turn it into something off Pimp My Ride, but I think there's room for some improvement.








At the moment I'm thinking of some chrome strips for the wing mirrors (presumably the Cali mirrors are the same as stock T5.1?) and the same for the bottom of the tailgate, although the VW pricing is making me wince at bit about the latter.I'll be putting a VW bike rack on the back at some point, so I think that will preclude a spoiler? I will almost certainly be driving around fields in it, so don't want to lower it and have a splitter 10mm off the floor.

 

[WelshGas]

Any suggestions on how to - as per thread title - subtly perk our 'new' T5.1 up a bit? I'm definitely not looking to turn it into something off Pimp My Ride, but I think there's room for some improvement.
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At the moment I'm thinking of some chrome strips for the wing mirrors (presumably the Cali mirrors are the same as stock T5.1?) and the same for the bottom of the tailgate, although the VW pricing is making me wince at bit about the latter.I'll be putting a VW bike rack on the back at some point, so I think that will preclude a spoiler? I will almost certainly be driving around fields in it, so don't want to lower it and have a splitter 10mm off the floor.

Don't forget the Radio Antenna are in the wing mirrors and some covers etc: can play havoc with reception.

 

[Moore288]

We decided

to wrap our white van first. Great thread, loads of ideas what to do next. Starting with the b pillar back out - looks fab


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[LemonDrop]

Window tint at the same time?

Yeah we’ve got the factory tint but it could be darker...

Roof spoiler...

Love a roof spoiler - but doesn’t that mean the tailgate bike rack has to go?

 

[B J G]

Love a roof spoiler - but doesn’t that mean the tailgate bike rack has to go?

This type allows a rack to fit. shown on a van, cali roof is higher so not so much up in the air plus I believe about the same as folded bike rack.

FITS VW T6 TRANSPORTER 15> TAILGATE REAR WING SPOILER GENUINE ABT GERMAN PU | eBay

This particular ABT product is only suitable for tailgate model vehicles. Genuine ABT Rear Upper Wing Spoiler - VW T6 Tailgate Transporter & Caravelle 2015>. That is the ABT philosophy not just an empty theory but the results of decades in the hard school of international motorsport.

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[soulstyledevon]

Love a roof spoiler - but doesn’t that mean the tailgate bike rack has to go?

Sounds like a win win senario...

 

[slidingaround]

Posted on the what have you bought for your cali today thread but thought i would update here too. Cascavel wheels and a Maxton gloss black splitter added.