I never like to buy conventional vehicles, so when my wife decided she wanted a van I decided to comply and do something people don't see everyday. Luckily, I picked something with the same bolt pattern as the replaced Mercedes ML and was able to swap the 22s over.
The 2001-2003 models with electronic stability control also already come lowered from the factory, about as low as a 1993-2000 with H&R springs installed. That plus adjustable front suspension made it pretty easy to get this sitting right.
To complete the outside, I added a badgeless JOM factory-style grille, Kamei headlight blends, In-Pro headlights with BMW Z4 Bi-xenon retrofit, clear corners, black In-Pro tails and Zender front spoiler. Tint was already applied by the previous owner.
Wheel update May 2013 - Installed staggered Mercedes AMG 20" staggered wheels with 245/35/20
Wheel update: Just replaced the Lenso LS7 wheels with TSW Holsten 22x9 and 22x10. Still running 255/30/22 on all four corners...
Headlight Project:
Just completed the headlight retrofit. Aftermarket headlights were imported from Germany. Hella Bi-xenon projectors courtesy of Bayerische Motoren Werke Z4.
My collection of shroud candidates (I opted for the E55 ones):
The bi-xenon Hella projectors (I removed the electrical tape):
The InPro jewel headlights when I started:
And the finished project (the front side anyway):
Older Pics
Vehicle Details:
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan Weekender, aka Multivan California in Germany
24V VR6 (201 BHP)
Chassis and Wheels:
Now TSW Holsten 22x9 ET35 and 22x10 ET45 with 10mm spacing in back
Then 22x9.5" ET35 Lenso LS7 - Chrome for now, but I want to powdercoat them silver metallic
Falken 255/30/22 tires
Front is lowered 2"
Rear suspension is lowered 1"
Exterior Mods:
JOM Badgeless Grille
Zender Front Spoiler, originally designed for Golf 3
Kamei Headlight Blends
In-Pro Clear Corners and Full-Black Taillights
Smoked Rear Bumper Lights
Color-matched door handles and slider track
H4 Retractable HID kit
20% Tint
Interior and AV:
Weekender Package with factory pop-top, fridge and table
Sleeps 4 - and we use that feature about once per month
Recaro car seats for the kids
17" flip down LCD Monitor
Hideable Zune install with Zune base in the factory ash tray
JVC DVD Headunit
Clarion SVR303 Subwoofer
Full campsite stowed ready at all times
