The most Practical VW Transporter possible. What we've done inside. Halo roof, Vanshades, Seat trim

[@quench1234]

@ 10:13 that bloke is a master at his trade well impressed

[@THQAutomotive]

Neil, he's a legend 🫶

[@grumpyoldman7225]

I love how much coverage you guys have with the sound proofing. My 6.1 is very similar to this (startline+air con but ascot grey rather than flannel) but the idea of doing less than maximum coverage for sound seemed nuts to me yet so many people recommend 50%. It's cheap enough that you might as well do the job properly! Just nice to see professionals doing it, I know there's a lot out there who don't put nearly as much in, safe in the knowledge the customer won't ever know any different!

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevebennett6727]

Absolutely not mate... 40% is more than adequate 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@conlon861]

This video is awesome, music is chilled aswell. Good word Andy and team 👏

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks, Danny does a great job of editing my rambling 😂

[@conlon861]

@@THQAutomotive epic work 💪

[@mattduffy1319]

Brilliant job on the seats. What a skill!

[@THQAutomotive]

Yeah Neil is brilliant.

[@jessejameson154]

Fabulous van , fabulous build and a fab vid to present it to us also......well done , great work 👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterwilding9744]

As always loads of detail very helpful the vinyl in the back is a very good idea 👍👍👍👌👌👌 Stay safe everyone

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful 😊

[@joelbiggen]

Do you power your halo/ spotlights from the factory courtesy light feed or run a permanent feed from the fuse box? TIA

[@THQAutomotive]

The spot lights off the courtesy, the halo off a new feed.

[@ashleydoughty1129]

Does the halo kit work with a standard bulkhead behind the rear seats?

[@adiehull]

Think this is going to be my favourite build you've done! Ticks every box!

[@THQAutomotive]

Awesome, glad to hear. Some nice features still to come yet :)

[@Outdoor_Swagger]

Im currently saving for my first ever transporter. But in two minds to go with a diesel due to the current state on diesels in city's. Plus having 4motion or not, wanna jave a swamper design! Could you please help me with my choices. Many thanks, also love the content you guys do

[@THQAutomotive]

I would go with Diesel for sure unless you live in the centre of a city.

[@Outdoor_Swagger]

@@THQAutomotive I live in Brighton. If I don't go for the 4motion due to the lack of petrols. Which one would you recommend for better off road compatibility FWD or the RWD?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@Outdoor_Swagger They isn't a RWD, only FWD or 4Motion

[@richardworton999]

Hi there, this is amazing. Do you stock the LED light strip?

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, no we don't. We buy it from Leicester LED lighting. The are the unit next door to us.

[@richardworton999]

@@THQAutomotive :) That's handy ! Thanks for your speedy reply.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@richardworton999 If you call them (search detail on google) and tell them you're after the lights Transporter HQ use, they'll know exactly what you need.

[@richardworton999]

@@THQAutomotive Thanks again, I didn't realise you were in Leicester. I spent my hazy Uni days on Braunstone gate :)

[@abigailwalters9608]

I’ve tried to look up their details on Google but the listed phone number doesn’t work! Do you have any details for them?

[@paulwardle1433]

Halo roof is something I need to look into! whole van just looks so good though. ….. PS the hat 👀

[@THQAutomotive]

I promise when we re-stock 😉

[@dylanvans]

I’m thinking of buying a set of the panels. Can you tell me the colour that is in this van please?

[@THQAutomotive]

I can't remember sorry, I was so long ago 😕

[@DJD8RR]

Jolie travail C’est splendide 😊👌

[@THQAutomotive]

Je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles. Je suis content que tu l'aimes

[@Nick-po4qp]

Does anyone know what colour Dinamica this is, guessing it's either vaypour - 0800 or the Nickel - 8330? Also wondering where I can buy those spotlights and some of that grey vinyl trim. Interior looks good... simple but practical.

[@THQAutomotive]

Drop me an email and I'll check Monday when I'm back at the office. [e-mail]

[@mick.5382]

Upholstery guy fantastic job.👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes he does and amazing job.

[@keanMechanic]

Who’s your upholster?

[@davidhills542]

Brilliant video and thanks for all the info. What's the name of the tablet mount you used? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Rokk mini tablet mount. They’re on our website 😊

[@Maxrom]

Could you let me know what colour Dinamica you used for this please? I'm looking to try and colour match the front head liner on my 6.1 like you have done here. Cheers.

[@THQAutomotive]

I'm currently in The Netherlands at out European depot. Drop me an email and I'll check and let you know when I'm back next week [e-mail]

[@Maxrom]

@@THQAutomotive Will do, thanks!

[@Maxrom]

In case it helps anyone else, it's Dinamica 8010 Ghost available on UK Hide. Thanks to Transporter HQ for the info

[@keithskelton2287]

Hi Last winter I bought a T5 LWB 130 Sportline conversion recently had the traction control warning light come up at service they could not fix and suggest it is a wiring fault? I am interested in fitting the Bilstein suspension struts reg is AO60 FPX any advice on both items Thanks great vids keep it up Keith S

[@THQAutomotive]

Hi Keith, drop me an email with details and I'll see if I can help [e-mail] Thanks

[@Maxrom]

I noticed that when sound proofing / insulating, you went for the deadening mats, and then the fleece over it. Some people also put the closed cell foil backed sound and thermal insulation between those two layers. Is that really necessary, or is it fine how it's done on this van? Not sure whether to skip that step or not. Thanks.

[@THQAutomotive]

Its personal choice but I think thats overkill. Its just the extra expense.

[@paulengland8388]

Love the build guys. I don't suppose you have a link for the arm rests do you? Will they go on any t5 seat?

[@THQAutomotive]

I don’t sorry. They come up from time to time on eBay. T5 have different plates on the seat so just make sure you get the early version.

[@krimke881]

Where did you get the tablet mount, or what is the brand and model ?

[@THQAutomotive]

Awesome bit of kit. We sell them transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transporter-parts-styling-accessories/mobile-media-accessories/rokk-mini-universal-tablet-mount-kit-with-screw-down-base/

[@Woofdog]

Where can we source the dinamica from fella?

[@THQAutomotive]

A company called hides uk

[@nickpalmer2574]

Great, informative video. Look forward to the halo roof feature. Where can I get the tiny led roof lights from?

[@THQAutomotive]

Try rayne automotive. I don’t think they’re on their website, but if you call them up, they do sell them.

[@lgates_]

Any Updates on the flush sliding windows? Pls!

[@THQAutomotive]

Still not happy with them ☹️ back to the drawing board.

[@lgates_]

@@THQAutomotive hopefully soon... from down under 🤞🏻👍🏻

[@daniellunn799]

Why do the back headliner so beautiful and then leave the cab headliner looks so much better when it matches.

[@THQAutomotive]

Thats was the whole idea, make the back match the OEM front. If you're doing the front properly with Dynamica / or alcantara, you have the stitch the front around the curves, that gets expensive. The fake stuff stretches ok but we don't like how cheap it looks and fades. This dynamica matches so well, you can hardly even tell its not the same as the cab. This build it about practical with some luxury without blowing the bank. Check out our flatbed build, that has A LOT of trimming done. We wanted this one to look special without going OTT. I'm really happy with how well the rear matches the front, without the expensive of trimming and stitching the cab lining.

[@mattsedgley693]

I think in the last episode you mentioned a trick black bike rack? Any update on that? Excellent video as always!👍👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes they’ll come in the next few weeks. Thanks 😊

[@xrayhead]

Suprise Suprise its raining in the UK - Nice build BTW

[@THQAutomotive]

Yep, good old uk weather 🌧

[@ian_morg]

Very smart! Another informative video 😎👍🏻

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks :)

[@markmclean4897]

Good work

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks :)

[@stevenmassey3369]

Do offer this as a service? Lining and seats ect? Kombi conversion? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

No we don’t sorry.

[@craigwatkin4721]

Great wee build 👍Guy's are you selling the small spotlights?

[@THQAutomotive]

Try rayne automotive. Call them up if they aren’t on their website.

[@craigwatkin4721]

@@THQAutomotive 👍

[@bigeein]

I think you missed a trick with the TV/Media unit. Could you develop a head liner with a recessed area. For the tv unit to fold away flush with the head liner. A motorised fold away tv. Making it flush with the head liner would mean not having to remove it every time you leave the van. 🙂👍🏻 BTW, you touched your baseball cap more times than an F1 driver trying to promote his sponsors 😂😂. Obviously you have good marketing advisors. 👍🏻 I like the channel it’s giving me good ideas for my own day/overnight van. I’m looking for a van that can work between a work horse practical van with a Rib in the back , heating and media. Keep up the good work 🙂👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@THQAutomotive]

😂😂 the hat touching is not intentional, it’s normally because I notice it’s not straight on the camera screen 🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m not sure on tv’s in vans. Tv’s come in too many different shapes and size. Tablets are so small and affordable now, plus can pretty much do everything a TV can do. Glad you find the videos useful 😊

[@bigeein]

Thanks for the reply. Do you offer modification services to customers who source there own vans ? Depending on your labour rates and lead times for getting into your workshop. I would be interested in using your company when I get my van. I like the detail you have went into over suspension and I’ve watched previous videos of it.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@bigeein we do lots of customer suspension work but don’t offer customer conversion work I’m afraid.

[@JakeM240]

@@THQAutomotive no power socket next to the tablet bracket is a let down tho !

[@THQAutomotive]

@@JakeM240 we’re actually waiting for a new charging port from scran strut. It will feature in this build when we get the prototype.

[@familyguyfanboy2]

What van roof up-lights did you use?

[@THQAutomotive]

I don't know what you mean sorry

[@familyguyfanboy2]

@@THQAutomotive the lights that shine upward onto the roof lining? That go all the way round the van

[@familyguyfanboy2]

What brand / manufacturer are they?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@familyguyfanboy2 They are from Leicester LED lighting. Give them a call and ask for the 6000K LED tape Transporter HQ use.

[@yellowbellytravels7943]

Cracking video as usual 👍 is this van coming up forsale please? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Not for 9 months I’m afraid.

[@delararesadv9140]

Great video 👍🏻 When you do the front deadening can you go in-depth as a how too....I only ask because I wanna do mine but worried I'll drop a window or something! 😂

[@THQAutomotive]

We will, I promise 😉

[@Retirement_Life]

Cracking job

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks 😊

[@cornishbiker01]

Top job as always 👏

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you sir :)

[@dannicklin4727]

Great work as usual, that halo roof - what lighting tape did you use please?

[@THQAutomotive]

It’s 6000k white solid tape.

[@MichaelWilliams-sy5dp]

Where did you get the 6k tape please or do you supply this yourself?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@MichaelWilliams-sy5dp We don't supply it. I'm pretty sure you can get it on Amazon. Our next door neighbours are called Leicester LED lighting. We got it from them.

[@MichaelWilliams-sy5dp]

@@THQAutomotive brilliant, thanks for the quick reply, top quality content 👍

[@rallyeroamer3371]

@@MichaelWilliams-sy5dp Hi, did you manage to find any of this LED tape please? Grateful for a link if you did.

[@frankoreilly1592]

Who is Dave the seat trimmer? Does he have his own company?

[@THQAutomotive]

Neil. Search Hadley trimming

[@frankoreilly1592]

@@THQAutomotive Thanks……..but to me, he’ll always be Dave…..

[@THQAutomotive]

@@frankoreilly1592 fair enough 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@THQAutomotive]

@@frankoreilly1592 check out ‘Dave the trimmer’ google search him. He’s another great trimmer.

[@stevebarker1302]

Where can I get arm rests from, they seem as rare as rocking horse 💩

[@THQAutomotive]

They come up from time to time on eBay.

[@lesvoyagesdelouis6574]

Joli !!

[@simoncoe7872]

Arrr the vw transporter the van of choice for those with no imagination

[@THQAutomotive]

If you knew what we’ve done, I’m pretty sure you’d see imagination isn’t something we lack. Might be worth looking at some of our other work before piping up.

[@chrissmith6478]

Arr the comment of choice from someone who is jealous they can't afford one

[@spacepodstudio]

Expensive mini bus.

[@THQAutomotive]

It’s hardly a mini bus, it only has 5 seats 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pauldavies7251]

Why the need of such an arsey comment!? Spacepodstudio