VWt Issue 120

Hello and welcome to issue 120 of VWt magazine. The VW van scene can be a mixed place when it comes to builds, to those rolling in newly converted big bucks T6.1 campers and Crafters to those in T4s with a budget that wouldn’t even cover a deposit on a new van. We try to cover a bit of everything at VWt, as inspiration can come in many forms. Maybe there’s some tech on a new build you want to add to your older van or maybe there’s something about the soul of an old camper you want to inject into a newer build. Anyway, as I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, it’s not what you spend but how you spend it, and this is an issue that…

You know the deal. Every now and then, something comes along that just takes things to a different place. Well, this is one of those moments. This is an every now and then and it’s all Lyndsay McEwan’s fault. I mean, not entirely but he certainly has a lot to answer for! With his encouragement, energy and downright goading the boys at Van Haven in Dorset have created what they effortlessly describe as automotive art - and who can argue? Aside from all those previous qualities we mentioned, thankfully Lyndsay also showed up with rather deeper pockets than average. Always useful when your custom, hand polished wheels alone set you back a cool £16,000. Yes, you better strap yourself in for this one. It’s special. “I’m like a kid! If…

The Vossen wheels on this van are the things dreams are made of. This particular 3-piece forged design is taken from the M-X series and is known as the M-X6. Available in diameters ranging from 18” - 24”, widths from 8.5” - 16” and a mind-boggling 48 different finishes, the chances of rocking up at a car show to see a set the same as yours is very low - particularly if you have had them made load rated for your T6.1! Vossen has developed a proprietary forging technique at their Miami factory that allows a deeper dish than most wheels of a similar width that proves very popular with low-riding vehicles.…

Engine: 2.0 TDI 204bhp DSG, complete stainless steel shadow chrome exhaust with carbon fibre tips Chassis: Full air suspension with E level 3P management, custom 20” load-rated Vossen M-X6 wheels with P Zero tyres Exterior: Comfort Line Pack, blended and tinted carbon fibre kit consisting of: ten component wide arch kit, six section side skirts, our element aerodynamic rear diffuser, tinted carbon rear spoiler, three part front end, shadow chrome bright work, carbon mirrors, full external black optics, Bentley Viridian Green Interior: Re-trimmed and re-shaped T6.1 front seats in hand-stretched Italian leather, Alcantara headlining, flat-bottomed steering wheel, digital dash, Ovano drawer system, carbon fibre pop-top with roof bed, LED disco lighting, Kombi conversion 1 + 1 + 1, factory Kombi floor, integrated water tank, jet wash, compressor, 25lt fridge integrated…

Fancy a fun packed day of Transporters? We thought so! Then why not get yourself and your Transporter to the first ever Vee Dub Transporters Open Day. All types of Transporter are welcome and the crew at VDT tell us they are expecting well over 100 Transporters at their Loughborough based site. There’ll be the opportunity to chat vans and products with the Vee Dub team, meet van fans and the chance to enter giveaways and competitions throughout the day. There’ll also be a barbeque, drinks, entertainment, games and product showcases from top brands including Bilstein, Auto Finesse and Forge Motorsport. Vee Dub Transporters was founded in 2010 and began life in a garden shed. A decade on and lots of work later they now have a team of over…

In May 1992, Klaus Wohlfarth created the foundations for his retail business KW Tuning. Three decades later, KW is a world-renowned manufacturer for coilovers, motorsport dampers, and alloy wheels. The heart of the KW automotive group is the Fichtenberg-based suspension manufacturer KW automotive, which Klaus, together with his brother Jürgen and many dedicated employees, has turned into a global leader for vehicle suspension. The KW automotive Group employs 1,200 people worldwide in addition to the alloy wheel manufacturer BBS and many other well-known brands. Happy 30th anniversary KW! Save us some cake please... oh and a set of Variant 3 coilovers.…