2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Looks well mate! Did you replace the shocks at all?
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Yeah, rear shocks came with the kit, and they are done also.Brutus1989 wrote:Looks well mate! Did you replace the shocks at all?
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Few more not so fun bits and bobs..
Both of the coolant temperature sensors are done, and the thermostat is replaced.
Coolant flushed and fresh coolant put in! (No pictures as was pretty much dark by then)
Didn't get any drop links with my suspension and when I removed mine I realised they had loads of play in them and after taking advantage of gsfs discount, it was around 20 quid ish for 2 new ones.
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Both of the coolant temperature sensors are done, and the thermostat is replaced.
Coolant flushed and fresh coolant put in! (No pictures as was pretty much dark by then)
Didn't get any drop links with my suspension and when I removed mine I realised they had loads of play in them and after taking advantage of gsfs discount, it was around 20 quid ish for 2 new ones.
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Looks great what you have done, what about getting a side rail cover? Just to finish it off and give you that smooth clean look
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Hi mate, thanks a lot.Rk24 wrote:Looks great what you have done, what about getting a side rail cover? Just to finish it off and give you that smooth clean look
I will be getting it soon. A couple of exterior upgrades to go first as the covers are an easy fix.
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Another day, another part/parts
So, I picked up some touran lights/front bumper and doorcards yesterday.
Lights I've cleaned. Polished and sealed ready to be put on with the bumper once I've painted it.
And just fancied putting a pic of my dirty caddy on here...
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So, I picked up some touran lights/front bumper and doorcards yesterday.
Lights I've cleaned. Polished and sealed ready to be put on with the bumper once I've painted it.
And just fancied putting a pic of my dirty caddy on here...
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
The stance is looking perfect, I love how they look when they are lowered, what other plans do you have for the exterior?
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Getting the wheels painted next week, front bumper lights and probably skirts.
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Bit of more progress.... suede?
I saw some people doing this and thought it looked relatively easy... well its not as easy as it seems and then I thought it would be a good idea to also suede where the window switch goes and I've never thought I'd made a bigger mistake in my life.
One side down, one to go
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I saw some people doing this and thought it looked relatively easy... well its not as easy as it seems and then I thought it would be a good idea to also suede where the window switch goes and I've never thought I'd made a bigger mistake in my life.
One side down, one to go
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
The Drivers' side is complete, just waiting on the double switch cover, and they're going straight in.
I'm really happy with the drivers side, I wouldn't wanna be doing that again, though
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I'm really happy with the drivers side, I wouldn't wanna be doing that again, though
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Looks epic mate nice job
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Thanks mate, ready for when I buy the alcantara seats.Damo2k wrote:Looks epic mate nice job
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
Thanks mateGmancan1 wrote:Looks sooo well tho
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Re: 2008 Ravenna blue caddy build
So another big day.
The 2 switch panel for the drivers card came today, so these door cards can be fitted when I get a minute.
My wheels have finally been painted in a porsche platinum silver, which I haven't gotten a decent photo of the van yet as it was getting dark when I picked it up.
On the bad note, I had 3 buckled wheels that needed straightening, and one cracked, but it's all sorted, and it looks spot on, more photos to come!
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The 2 switch panel for the drivers card came today, so these door cards can be fitted when I get a minute.
My wheels have finally been painted in a porsche platinum silver, which I haven't gotten a decent photo of the van yet as it was getting dark when I picked it up.
On the bad note, I had 3 buckled wheels that needed straightening, and one cracked, but it's all sorted, and it looks spot on, more photos to come!
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