T6 - Front Upgrade - In for a penny ??

[nodecentral]

Hi all, having picked up a (2018 LWB) T6 at the very end of last year, I’m on a quest to upgrade sections of it over time.

I started with the most important part (the stereo ) but I really want to upgrade the front, now I’m not looking to alter the body work / add a front spoiler etc. as I like what I have; what I’m mainly looking to do is the following.

1) Add fog lights & front sensors - (Vagtec - link) - £400
2) Replace headlights with LED DRL ones - (link) - £500

The reason for the ‘in for a penny’ comment is that I’m going to need to take the front off to install the above, so while I’m doing that what else should be considered at the same time ?

 

[Sasquatch]

This makes me chuckle. I have a 6.1 but actually prefer the tidier styling of the 6!

 

[Pauly]

Vagtec are terrible, check out carsystems

New 2015 VW Transporter - Multivan - T6 - Park Pilot Front Upgrade w. OPS

www.carsystems.eu

VW T6 - Fog Light Wiring Harness - Retrofit -

www.carsystems.eu

 

[Stay Frosty]

Headlights maybe, especially if you're doing any driving at night and need to see where you're going which is the only time those stock H4s might/will be found wanting.

 

[TallPaul_S]

If you're going to be changing headlights I'd highly recommend looking at the newer full led options, as above the H4 headlights are terrible. You might regret just upgrading for led DRLs and end up upgrading again to full led lights.

Keep an eye on this thread for full led headlights

THQ Full LED Headlights for T6

Heads up for anyone interested. Looks like these are starting to become available :thumbsup: Link to Insta below:

www.t6forum.com

 

[nodecentral]

Thanks @Pauly for the heads up on Vagtech - what are their issues ? I take it you’ve had good experiences with carsystems?

With VAT it’s looks like it’s over £500 delivered via carsystems ? Am I missing something with Vagtec ?

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[Pauly]

They just tell porky pies and pretend to be in the uk when they are not, any issues and they dont help
Have used carsystems many times and always quick to ship etc

If you take the foglight loom off and pay by BACS its 356 euros so not such a huge difference in price, its up to you thats just my experience

 

[nodecentral]

Thanks @Pauly , I appreciate any and all advice.

As you added the fog light loom option, I assume that is not included in the Vagtech bundle then either. So that is something to add to the list.

Is there anything else you can think of ?

I’m hoping installation is straight forward for these parts..

 

[Pauly]

I only put it on there as you mentioned adding foglights
Think you can buy complete fog kits online to retrofit which might be easier

 

[nodecentral]

Hi @Pauly , just checking up on what I need..

New 2015 VW Transporter - Multivan - T6 - Park Pilot Front Upgrade w. OPS

www.carsystems.eu

VW T6 - Fog Light Wiring Harness - Retrofit -

www.carsystems.eu

It looks like I will also need the fog light/lamps themselves ? Any recommendations on where to get those ?

 

[Pauly]

You can get complete kits for retrofitting foglights but you would be duplicating parts so not sure the most cost effective way to do it ?

You can get kits like this

Fog Light Kit Auto Switch With Front Parking Sensor VW T6 15 19 - Vanstyle

www.vanstyle.co.uk

 

[nodecentral]

Hi @Pauly, was just looking at an old posts you were involved in (trip down memory lane) - I’ll leave here for future reference..

Front parking sensors retrofit OEM

Thanks to @Pauly it made fitting my front parking sensors a breeze, purchased from the reliable T6 shop. Fitted this afternoon 2 .5 hours start to finish. The worst bit i thought was swapping the foglight panels. Paul i took ambient light feed from the heated windscreen switch next to it works...

www.t6forum.com

Fog-Light retrofit guide

When I got the fog light bits off @Pauly, he said ‘take some photos’, so I’ve finally got around to writing up the fog light install for my Beach. I’ve put links to other videos and threads which explain things better than I can. Bumper removal Described many times on the forum and best shown...

www.t6forum.com

By the looks of it I need to add the fog lights/lamps to the list too..

What about these auto headlight upgrade switch too, I don’t think I have that now, so is that something to add to the list ?

T6 Auto Headlight Upgrade Switch & Module

Designed for T6's without auto headlight function. Very easy upgrade completeley plug and play. Once installed your headlights will automatically come on at dusk. Quality OEM type switch Module with light sensor Great quality & design Error free Plug & play design Free trim removal kit

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk

 

[nodecentral]

For aesthetics, maybe this too..

T6 Front Bumper Splitter - gloss black

VW T6 ABS plastic gloss black splitter This is a great enhancement for any T6 Transporter. It gives the front end a completely different sportier look and being gloss black it is s quick and easy upgrade. Because it’s made from ABS plastic it can with stand our harsh weather and roads. Unlike...

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk