Team Bamboo Green

[CRS Performance]

Now lowered. Can't quite believe how different it drives now! Next to no roll in corners or braking, 40mm lower with adjustable rear springs due to the various loads I can take when using the van. I totted it up and was knocking on 400kg additional with all camping gear (bikes, awning, kids etc)

@CRS Performance lived up to expectations I've read others on have had here. First class, very quick.

I'm no expert but Steve asked all the questions and specced to suit.

Very happy and thanks!

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I forwarded an e mail; to your converter last night. Look forward to hearing from them. Glad you like that kit it is quite different in subtle ways and will certainly make a great addition to any camper or converted vehicle due to its flexibility to adapt to all types of van and weight .

 

[Gmac77]

Haven’t posted a pic in a while… been running 20” touareg alloys for about 3 months now, very happy with them oem+ look.

 

[dandan88]

Yes it’s a modified ‘badboy’ bonnet

Got it from DJH customs, not sure if he’s on here or not but you can find him on Facebook

His service and bonnet are fantastic

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What sportline splitter have you got on that bus dude?

Cheers

 

[TheBambooBus]

New bamboo green owner…. From a panel van to the ultimate weekender hopefully!

 

[Halo0608]

Thought I’d share my before and after pics, bodywork carried out courtesy of Works Renovations Works Renovations

 

[david173]

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My contribution to TBG. On a journey with stylings so will post some more when I get around to doing it (sorry for it being mucky ish)

Alloys done recently with wolfrace X10X 18inch

Thinking new lights (front, side, back) and sidebars up next.

Lowering after.

looks lovely! What colour alloys did you go for the gunmetal or polar silver?

 

[JamieCkombiT6]

What sportline splitter have you got on that bus dude?

Cheers

It’s a cappa splitter, came with van but it’s this one from

Cappa Gloss Black Sportline Lower Lip Splitter - VW T6 15-19 - Vanstyle

www.vanstyle.co.uk

 

[chugglet]

Evening all.
Recently joined the forum as I picked up my new to me T6 Highline in the beautiful Bamboo Green last week.
Should be getting some new 19" wheels this weekend.
I love this colour!!

 

[moomin-j]

Evening all.
Recently joined the forum as I picked up my new to me T6 Highline in the beautiful Bamboo Green last week.
Should be getting some new 19" wheels this weekend.
I love this colour!!

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Welcome @chugglet to Team Bamboo Green - the best colour of all, in the whole wide world,
Don't let the grey loving folk tell you otherwise.

Apart from 19" wheels, what else is on the cards for improvement?
Suspension?
Lights?
Pop top?
Kitchen?
Bed?
Bigger, colour code brakes?
Sidebars?
Upgraded sounds?
It's a deep money pit when lurking on here.
Don't forget the Forum rules of applying the -50% discount code when discussing Vw orientated purchases in front of wives / girlfriends / partners etc.

 

[chugglet]

Welcome @chugglet to Team Bamboo Green - the best colour of all, in the whole wide world,
Don't let the grey loving folk tell you otherwise.

Apart from 19" wheels, what else is on the cards for improvement?
Suspension?
Lights?
Pop top?
Kitchen?
Bed?
Bigger, colour code brakes?
Sidebars?
Upgraded sounds?
It's a deep money pit when lurking on here.
Don't forget the Forum rules of applying the -50% discount code when discussing Vw orientated purchases in front of wives / girlfriends / partners etc.

Thanks Moomin

The want list is endless at the moment.
I sold my totally sorted T5.1 SWB to get a LWB so I am starting again.
The plan so far is:
19" wheels in bronze
Lowered
Front splitter
Trapezoid side bars
Sound deadened and insulated
Carpeted
130cm rock n roll
Slimline units
Etc, etc

But the first thing I need to do is find out why the sliding door is not opening from the outside!!!

 

[moomin-j]

Thanks Moomin

The want list is endless at the moment.

At the moment?
It's always like that
I've had my Bus for 5 years now and the "want list" is bigger today than when I started on the T6 journey.

 

[chugglet]

Afternoon all
Has anyone had any issues with getting items such as spoilers or splitters painted in this colour?

 

[Steview]

Afternoon all
Has anyone had any issues with getting items such as spoilers or splitters painted in this colour?

A decent Bodyshop should be able to do them for you. Apparently there’s only one shade of the colour and when I had all mine done the match was spot on.

 

[Alan Croft]

Hey all, I have just got a sportline front bumper for mine after an age of deciding if I like them. I need to get it sprayed but my question is does it all want to be one colour or do I do the middle lip thing a contrasting colour (black or gun metal maybe). Just wondered what looks best on our colour? Thank you

 

[Rfkdemon]

I had my sportline bumper and spoiler sprayed but when I offered them up I decided it didn't suit the Bamboo colour so sold them.

Mat

 

[TheBambooBus]

I have designed what I think to be an excellent solar panel mounting method that I first fitted to an old T5.1 I had a few years ago (see attached picture)...

I have since improved the idea and made it more polished by neatly integrating it with Dakine roof pads which makes the whole set up look like a real high end purpose built solar mounting method. The mounting rails are secured to the roof rails with four high quality Rivet Nuts in each.... then the high quality 175 watt solar panel is mounted on the rails in a stealth yet practical manner... the cable is ran via the rear light grommet meaning no holes need to be drilled into the roof / panels of the van. All in all I think its a pretty neat solution... and great if you want to use the roof to carry a surfboards or paddle boards.

I have a 110 amp leisure battery with a mini LG fridge that in summer is left on 24/7. The 175 watt panel & MPPT combination is absolutely QUALITY and keeps the battery fully charged whilst under a reasonable load even in poor sunlight.

Essentially the kit consists of :
1 x high quality black 175 watt solar panel
1 x Victron solar MPPT
10m of solar cable
1 pair of Roof Bars
1 pair of Dakine Roof Rack Pads
1 pair of powder coated mounting rails

I am tempted to offer the kit for sale and instillation on a low volume basis or even make up a batch of DIY 'Kits' which would consist of Roof Bars, Solar Panel Rails & Dakine Pads intended for self instal.

Let me know what you think?

Cheers!

 

[Sackmycook]

That looks very smart. I take it the actual panel doesn't touch the roof? How much of a gap is there under it?

 

[TheBambooBus]

That looks very smart. I take it the actual panel doesn't touch the roof? How much of a gap is there under it?

Cheers

Exactly the panel is floating & has good airflow (it's not getting burnt to a crisp like the surface mounted glue variety!) ... I'd say there's around 2 inches between the panel and the bodywork... But you could pack it higher if you really wanted...

In my opinion it's the ultimate solution to a solar install...even with a pop top you could fit the rails and bars but the drawback is the extra height may catch you out in some carparks`!