That old chestnut: Body kits

[andyb36]

oops - I somehow managed to post it twice

not on purpose !!

[BongoJonny]

yes mate its nothing special at the moment no parts are fitted as Im saving up for them all painting first.

[neilsayers]

Thanks all.
That's interesting about the other cars front which fit.
To be honest tho, I quite like the Bongo original front anyway... It's the sides mainly (and rear slightly less so).

Have considered doing the aero kit, but since mine is 1996 version it would need a lot of parts (and I don't really have the space to store them in my flat!)

[BongoJonny]

Thanks all.
That's interesting about the other cars front which fit.
To be honest tho, I quite like the Bongo original front anyway... It's the sides mainly (and rear slightly less so).

Have considered doing the aero kit, but since mine is 1996 version it would need a lot of parts (and I don't really have the space to store them in my flat!)

It does need a lot of parts I have 90 % of them if your going full aero you need....

Facelift Headlights
Facelift Grill
Underlight panels
Front bumper
Splitter
Sideskirts
Rear Skirt spats.
Latest Rear Lights
Back tailgate panel

[mikeonb4c]

yes mate its nothing special at the moment no parts are fitted as Im saving up for them all painting first.

To me, that is THE classic Bongo. Don't change it - one day they'll fetch top dollar

[BongoJonny]

yes mate its nothing special at the moment no parts are fitted as Im saving up for them all painting first.

To me, that is THE classic Bongo. Don't change it - one day they'll fetch top dollar

the pictures flatter mine better than it actually is. I bought it as a project and it needs a lot of work. Im trying to save up to get it all painted then ill facelift it as I have the xenon lights as well and I think they will be a nice upgrade.

[mikeonb4c]

Yea but no but - if you got it so it looked as good as it does in the pic, I for one would be slobbering with envy People may overlook it now, but in time the original look (with just a dash of tasteful improvement like those alloys) should attract increasing interest.

[Puma931]

Hi,
I fitted a VW black plastic bib spoiler to the front bumper. It only cost £25. Take a look at my thread in this section call Retrim and Paint.

Cheers
Mathew

Hello.

I am looking for a body kit for my 96 Bongo but they seem to be like gold dust.

I've tried a couple of breakers and I am on a couple of 'waiting lists' but I am not holding my breath! I am also pretty sure that custom-built ones will be way out of my price-range... In saying that, I am prepared to pay a little bit for something that looks good.

I don't even want some kind of mental sports kit or anything like that. Just some skirts and a bit of a 'chin' for the front - I still want to get over speed bumps around campsites!

Surely there is some other way to get a body kit for a Bongo? What about options like finding a generic kit or kit for a similar sized car that will fit?

Any other thoughts/ideas appreciated!
N

[neilsayers]

Ooooohh. Thanks for that - I quite like that idea. Simple, but effective! Would that be the same as this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-spoiler ... Sw~OdVZEHg

I saw that thread some time ago actually - Really nice job you did on that Bongo! I particularly like the videogame sticker trim! I am planning on integrating a Megadrive into my Bongo's centre console, so I might end up getting some of that too!

[BongoJonny]

decided im selling my genuine aero sideskirts and rear bumper extensions if anyone wants to buy them send me a message and ill tell you more about them. Really wanted to fit them but my racecar is falling behind schedule so Im going to sell them on.

[neilsayers]

Ok - Excuse my total ignorance, but according to some stats I have just read, the Bongo wheelbase is 2920mm. This is the same as a VW T4 (again what I have read just now). Would skirts for a T4 fit the Bongo?
Anyone have any experience of this?

[BongoJonny]

Ok - Excuse my total ignorance, but according to some stats I have just read, the Bongo wheelbase is 2920mm. This is the same as a VW T4 (again what I have read just now). Would skirts for a T4 fit the Bongo?
Anyone have any experience of this?

Maybe i imagine you won't find many thats tried though its an expensive mistake if they wont fit. Its not just the wheel base you have to think about either as the wheel arches might be a complete different shape and size therefore naking the sills linger or shorter.

[stuc]

Would there be any interest in this bodykit if I take it off? might help me decide what to do, leave it on or take it off.

I have just bought a project Bongo to fix up over the winter and sell on in spring, and guess what it has a bodykit on apart from the front skirt. I think I have decided to put it back to standard but if I do take the kit off I would be looking for good money as they are very rare. It is not an aero kit but some kind of aftermarket Jap kit.

[BongoJonny]

Would there be any interest in this bodykit if I take it off? might help me decide what to do, leave it on or take it off.

I have just bought a project Bongo to fix up over the winter and sell on in spring, and guess what it has a bodykit on apart from the front skirt. I think I have decided to put it back to standard but if I do take the kit off I would be looking for good money as they are very rare. It is not an aero kit but some kind of aftermarket Jap kit.

Id leave that on mate tbh I think there drilled into the sills so would leave holes in your van. would look decent with a mazda speed front bumper on it.

[stuc]

Where would I source one of those though, hard to get I'd imagine.