So I think its about time I posted on here as I have been lurking around for a long time gaining valuable information over the last few years I have just completed a self build day van. So I ordered a new short wheel base 204 DSG Panel van in May 2022 with as many factory fitted options I thought was necessary soft close doors, assisted main beam, uprated sat nav, uprated alternator captains seats, LED lights front and rear etc the van turned up in January 2023 and that's where my journey begins
I Drove it home with a idea on how I wanted it to look so started with de badging the rear and wanted to change the the front bumper for a LV lower bumper with splitter a de badged grill and a small lip spoiler on the rear door
After a lot of research and a phone call with Steve at CRS performance in Cannock I opted for for some H&R coilovers and shock absorber package
Then I ordered a set of Judd 20 inch staggered 311r wheels from Tamar Wheels
Now the fun really starts I decided to install my own windows after many you tube videos and research about installing them opting for a flush slider on the drivers side and a fixed pane on the sliding door from THQ so I was cutting holes in my new 52K van thinking measure it 10 times and cut once really easy to be honest just need sharp jigsaw and hole saw bits
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At this time I stared to install sound deadening to all the inside panels where possible I used DODO professional matting this was the black stuff then I put a 4-6 mm insulation blanket over the sound deeding later I used a dodo fiber wadding in the large spaces before fitting the panels back
Then it came to carpeting the interior I used a 3 way stretch that I got from Harris trimmings colour black and anthracite I used a 6 mm ply for the sides that I purchased from Plyworx but TBH the ply was a bit on the thick side i should have gone with the thinner ply as the hidden clips were a struggle to fit
Now for the ceiling I wanted a halo type of LED lights and recessed spots I had decided at the start of the build that I didn't want a pop top as I only want it as a day van and not for camping in for a long period of time I might change my mind one day and have pop top but for now I am happy as it is
I covered the ceiling with a sponge backed grey velour and then removed the cab ceiling and covered this with a stretchy grey velour also from Harrisons trim the halo kit came from Ply worx
Now for the rear seats I wanted a seat that I saw at the camper show and they were a REIMO 3000 on a sliding track system but its not a self fit system it has to be fitted for crash testing etc so I got in touch with Neil at Volksnorth Bradford they had the van for a day and supplied and fitted the seats
So now I had to build up the floor so the tracks were recessed more ply wood and insulation I also dropped in some flexible conduit for future wire runs from the side of the van to under the drivers seat
Next its the floor covering that again came from Harrison Trim Supplies a grey amtico lino again measure twice and cut once
Part 2 coming ran out of spaces for the attached photos
I Drove it home with a idea on how I wanted it to look so started with de badging the rear and wanted to change the the front bumper for a LV lower bumper with splitter a de badged grill and a small lip spoiler on the rear door
After a lot of research and a phone call with Steve at CRS performance in Cannock I opted for for some H&R coilovers and shock absorber package
Then I ordered a set of Judd 20 inch staggered 311r wheels from Tamar Wheels
Now the fun really starts I decided to install my own windows after many you tube videos and research about installing them opting for a flush slider on the drivers side and a fixed pane on the sliding door from THQ so I was cutting holes in my new 52K van thinking measure it 10 times and cut once really easy to be honest just need sharp jigsaw and hole saw bits
]At this time I stared to install sound deadening to all the inside panels where possible I used DODO professional matting this was the black stuff then I put a 4-6 mm insulation blanket over the sound deeding later I used a dodo fiber wadding in the large spaces before fitting the panels back
Then it came to carpeting the interior I used a 3 way stretch that I got from Harris trimmings colour black and anthracite I used a 6 mm ply for the sides that I purchased from Plyworx but TBH the ply was a bit on the thick side i should have gone with the thinner ply as the hidden clips were a struggle to fit
Now for the ceiling I wanted a halo type of LED lights and recessed spots I had decided at the start of the build that I didn't want a pop top as I only want it as a day van and not for camping in for a long period of time I might change my mind one day and have pop top but for now I am happy as it is
I covered the ceiling with a sponge backed grey velour and then removed the cab ceiling and covered this with a stretchy grey velour also from Harrisons trim the halo kit came from Ply worx
Now for the rear seats I wanted a seat that I saw at the camper show and they were a REIMO 3000 on a sliding track system but its not a self fit system it has to be fitted for crash testing etc so I got in touch with Neil at Volksnorth Bradford they had the van for a day and supplied and fitted the seats
So now I had to build up the floor so the tracks were recessed more ply wood and insulation I also dropped in some flexible conduit for future wire runs from the side of the van to under the drivers seat
Next its the floor covering that again came from Harrison Trim Supplies a grey amtico lino again measure twice and cut once
Part 2 coming ran out of spaces for the attached photos
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