What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Carista arrived this morning. Made a few minor tweaks (needle sweep, switching off key in ignition ding, folding mirrors, lane change flashes etc). No faults detected 
Was expecting to have the ability change instrument display (and headlights?) to European settings for upcoming trip but seemingly no longer an option in Carista for the T6.1 - even with the bonnet open. Looks like I’ll be relying on GPS detecting I’m in Europe and/or the flat beam of LEDs.
Was expecting to have the ability change instrument display (and headlights?) to European settings for upcoming trip but seemingly no longer an option in Carista for the T6.1 - even with the bonnet open. Looks like I’ll be relying on GPS detecting I’m in Europe and/or the flat beam of LEDs.
I used that handy threaded hole to mount a bracket for a water filler in the same position. Anyone know what the OEM use for it is?
Was it where the emissions cheat device was mounted?
Is that a kit for the T6 or a DIY job? Is the horn noticeable better?
It’s a diy job, eBay for the horn, relay and wiring all in the same kit. I then extended some wires.
It’s wired in so that the OEM horn sounds immediately and then very very shortly afterwards the air horn kicks in. This way can just detach airhorb power if needed and still have a horn.
I understand that the leds don’t need to be changed over so that’s why you don’t have the option I’m sure an expert will come along and confirm shortly.Carista arrived this morning. Made a few minor tweaks (needle sweep, switching off key in ignition ding, folding mirrors, lane change flashes etc). No faults detected
Was expecting to have the ability change instrument display (and headlights?) to European settings for upcoming trip but seemingly no longer an option in Carista for the T6.1 - even with the bonnet open. Looks like I’ll be relying on GPS detecting I’m in Europe and/or the flat beam of LEDs.
I’m sure I saw a setting for miles/km in the driving data area however I use an external sat nav so might be wrong on that.
Also useful if you want a friendly beep for a mate, rather than scaring the sh** out of them.
looks smart, what drop did that kit give?
This is what is there on a 2009 t5 velle
Having read multiple threads, there doesn't seem to be an absolute definitive answer on this albeit most things point to not having to do anything with the lights.
Correct - there's a setting to change the Speed Display units to km - but others have previously had a setting choice of Australia/Europe/US which maybe captured other things as well. Things have evidently changed in Carista and/or the T6.1.
Make sure you have some "spare" door card clips - you're bound to break a few
@moomin-j Yeah I have plenty. Learned from previous experiences.Make sure you have some "spare" door card clips - you're bound to break a few
Temporarily fitted the bonnet led strip for my Paris trip. It probably needs re adjusting as sits a bit high into the bonnet so only a glow during the day and a bit wonky as wasn’t concentrating lol. Let’s see how it is at night.
Longer term plan is it have it on unlock and on ignition on as well I’d like to see it myself
Longer term plan is it have it on unlock and on ignition on as well I’d like to see it myself
Koni spec 35mm. But measured closer to 40mm. But had 3/4 tank of fuel. So to the last millimetre is anyone’s guess. I didn’t want it sat on its arse. It needs to be fully useable for camping trips and bike Trackdays.
Could you give a link to the quick release water connection you used?
