The Most Practical VW Transporter Possible | Wheels and Suspension - Episode 2 | Transporter HQ

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2021
  • In our quest to make the most practical VW Transporter possible, we fit new wheels, suspension and a few exterior details
    I'm not saying this is the most practical suspension, but I do think around this height is the best.
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  • @tdmtam
    @tdmtam 3 роки тому +2

    I really like those wheels. Works well with the black bumper and wheel arches 👍🏻 I’d drive around in that and be proud of it.

  • @d2cdl
    @d2cdl 3 роки тому

    The nicest looking commercial style Transporter I've seen.🤩 The blue looks so sweet against the all the black bits. Great job.😎

  • @andygta
    @andygta 3 роки тому +1

    Looks really good on those wheels and low. The colour is so good 👌🏼

  • @silverlinkz
    @silverlinkz 3 роки тому

    Great looking wheels/tyres and so the right colour..

  • @bretthamilton8658
    @bretthamilton8658 3 роки тому +1

    Killin it as always transporter hq !!!!

  • @adiehull
    @adiehull 3 роки тому +1

    Looks so much better. Love the wheels 👏🏼

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Yeah so please we switched wheels. I’m really liking these.

    • @mathiasjayson676
      @mathiasjayson676 2 роки тому

      i realize it's kind of randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch new series online ?

  • @peterwilding9744
    @peterwilding9744 3 роки тому

    Lots of data and like always thank you👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

  • @blindhowlingdrunk
    @blindhowlingdrunk 3 роки тому

    Wow! Fanatics in the best sense. My van is like a rolling skip with doors

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      That’s an easy fix with the right suspension 😊

    • @blindhowlingdrunk
      @blindhowlingdrunk 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive sus* is the least of her worries.

  • @Ricqu
    @Ricqu 3 роки тому +2

    I run these exact same tires, general grabbers at3's in 235/55-18 on my T6.1 150 4 motion manual and i found that the 3% speedo difference puts me spot on with actual speed and indicated speed so no need for me to calibrate it.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      Its very strange, I have seen this too. I have also seen other vans that seem to be out by 7% plus.

  • @chrissyb85
    @chrissyb85 3 роки тому

    Excellent, need a light upgrade. Just got a 6.1and fitted your sport comfort springs so I’ll be watching with credit card in hand!!!

  • @SuperLitherland
    @SuperLitherland 3 роки тому

    sick van

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it turned out good right. Looking forward to working on the inside soon.

  • @mancglb
    @mancglb 3 роки тому

    Now you’ve ditched the 18 coverts, I might just be the first with them on a lowered T6.1 (2 weeks to go) They’ll look mint with Indium Grey. Hadn’t give the arches much thought, but I like them. The most important thing of this build is the Ovano dog version. I need this 👌
    Top stuff Andy.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Looking forward to seeing that 👌

    • @mancglb
      @mancglb 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive 👍

  • @A5SEN.
    @A5SEN. 3 роки тому +2

    Headlights are finally coming? 🙌 I've got my money ready and waiting!

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +2

      Yep, what’s this space 😉

    • @A5SEN.
      @A5SEN. 3 роки тому +1

      @@THQAutomotive seriously can't wait for these!! I think I've only been pestering you since November! 🤣

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +2

      @@A5SEN. good things come to those that wait 😉

    • @grumpyoldman7225
      @grumpyoldman7225 3 роки тому +1

      Second this comment, can't wait to see these 👌👌 (and get some on the van ASAP!)

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      @@grumpyoldman7225 we’ll update as soon as the samples come 😊

  • @Antti79
    @Antti79 3 роки тому

    What brand of arch trims do you guys use? I need some for my T5. Any does and don't when it comes to arch trims?

  • @deimann-fahrwerktechnik
    @deimann-fahrwerktechnik 3 роки тому

    Bilstein Germany and also we found out many years ago that Monotube does not work on this platform at the front axle ! All the B6 + B8 which had intially Monotube damping at the front was switched to Twintube to avoid the trouble with terrible noises at the front transmitted directly into the cockpit ! Some had these problems from the first day and some had this problem after half a year/ year . Thats why the B14 + B14 KOMFORT for this platform has TWINTUBE at the front + Monotube at the rear axle. Therefore it is absolutely important that the front dampers are NOT monotube at this T5 T6 T6.1 platform !

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      We’ll see I guess. We just wanted to try this before we put it on the 1000 BHP Tesla van and before we sent it round the Nürburgring. Total overkill on this van but a good test mule.

  • @GreggCastree
    @GreggCastree 2 роки тому

    Hi THQ Team.......have you guys moved any further forward on the upgrade for the Startline lights? Reason being; I'm just about to look at ordering a new T6.1 (Pure Grey) and love the commercial look, but would like to have much better lights. I'm currently flipping my build on the VW website between Startline and Highline (with LED's), but think the HL won't look as great with the wheel arch/body mouldings, as it does with the commercial front and rear bumpers. Can't stretch to a 4Motion, but intend to lower and fit similar wheels as your project van, to give a me a versatile family bus!

  • @paulwardle1433
    @paulwardle1433 3 роки тому +3

    Looks 👌 & love sunstrip! They going on sale?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      Yes mate they are. We’ll add them to the website early next week

  • @jackalm1777
    @jackalm1777 2 роки тому

    How big offroad Tire on 16" rim can you fit on factery suspension

  • @thomasbutler3500
    @thomasbutler3500 Рік тому

    Any closer to completion on the flush windows??

  • @samituomisto106
    @samituomisto106 5 місяців тому

    What are the measures of the wheels and tyres?? Thanks!

  • @lmuk17
    @lmuk17 3 роки тому

    Looks spot on! 👌🏻 will these tyres effect fuel consumption much? I want this look but the van is already pretty thirsty! 😬

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Yes a little but not much at all

    • @lmuk17
      @lmuk17 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive improves the consumption though yea?? 🤣 Thank you for the reply!

  • @russelljones3702
    @russelljones3702 3 роки тому

    What width are the wheels please and offset

  • @russelltyler9363
    @russelltyler9363 3 роки тому

    Is this wheel and tyre combo available to buy from you guys?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Yes no problem. They’re on our website or email mikey@transporterhq.co.uk

  • @31Daca
    @31Daca 2 роки тому

    Can we buy these dampeners yet??

  • @dylanvans
    @dylanvans Рік тому

    Where’s episode 1? Would love to know the spec of the van itself.

  • @juanescalera1817
    @juanescalera1817 Рік тому

    Hi there,
    AS you fitted B14s to my t5.1 Can you supply these wheels and tyres. Need something we can use off road, as now living in Spain.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  Рік тому

      Yeah sure. Speak to transporterhq.eu if you are based in Spain

    • @juanescalera1817
      @juanescalera1817 Рік тому

      @@THQAutomotive still back and forth uk. Back last two weeks in September hoping to get a few things done. First is wheels and tyres

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  Рік тому

      @@juanescalera1817 If your in the UK, we can help no problem

    • @juanescalera1817
      @juanescalera1817 Рік тому

      Can you get this wheel set or similar

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  Рік тому

      @@juanescalera1817 Yes, we have some colour versions in stock.

  • @lleo100
    @lleo100 3 роки тому

    I want these wheels I want them now

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      In stock on the website 😉

    • @lleo100
      @lleo100 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive I know and so does the wife😬

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      @@lleo100 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @matthewlaw8268
    @matthewlaw8268 3 роки тому

    You say 275/40 are wrong, what should you run on 20" wheels for a T32?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      265/40/20 will give you the correct load rating and a better rolling radius. So many sell 275/40 as the are cheap.

    • @matthewlaw8268
      @matthewlaw8268 3 роки тому

      ​@@THQAutomotive Thanks good to know... I thought the 275 measurement was the wheel width? Wont that make the tyre look narrower than the wheel?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      @@matthewlaw8268 depends on the width of the wheels. 275/40’s normally look very balloon like and poke out from the wheels. The 40 part is a percentage of the width.

    • @matthewlaw8268
      @matthewlaw8268 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive ok thanks I thought that all wheels that took 275 tyres were the same width. I am about to purchase new wheels which come with 275/40 all round. They are staggered so 8.5 front and 10 rear. Are these numbers the widths and should they put 265/40 on the front wheels?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      @@matthewlaw8268 use willtheyfit.com as I guide. I would start with a standard davenport size 215/60/17 which it a 7” wide wheel. Then compare to your wheel and tyre choices.

  • @tim69_smcv
    @tim69_smcv 3 роки тому

    275/40 20 is wrong of course.
    275/35 20 is the way to go.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Correct. Or if it’s a T32 then 265/40/20

  • @stephenbrewis4010
    @stephenbrewis4010 3 роки тому

    Did you say ovano dog edition bed?!

  • @cedarcanoe
    @cedarcanoe 3 місяці тому

    Nice wheels but don’t like the lowering

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 місяці тому

      not everyones cup of tea. Lowering like this makes the ride, handling, comfort, sway and body roll soooo much improved though.

    • @cedarcanoe
      @cedarcanoe 3 місяці тому

      @@THQAutomotive I understand.

  • @project-overland
    @project-overland 3 роки тому +1

    First to arrive lol

  • @stephensansom1492
    @stephensansom1492 3 роки тому

    surely with MUD on the plate it should be lifted lol

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому +1

      It can still go on mud and its still got plenty of clearance. It just look away cooler because its lowered ;)

    • @stephensansom4794
      @stephensansom4794 3 роки тому

      @@THQAutomotive it does look cool, just amused me with the plate 😂

  • @alwishy2696
    @alwishy2696 3 роки тому +1

    Stop taunting us with unobtainium coil overs that are rareer than unicorn shite LOL.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  3 роки тому

      Haha, we are very privileged. Not actually practical at all but this is a good test mule. B14 komfort LOW would give you the same look.