Our 1.9 tdi VW T5 Flatbed needs more power so we took it to Darkside Developments. MORE BHP!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2021
  • I love the way this looks, inside and out. The whole vehicle now looks and even smell's like new but man it drove like s**t.
    This thing was so under powered, it needed something sorting before I drive it to The Netherlands for the launch of Transporter HQ Europe. There was only 1 thing for it, a trip to ‪@DarksideDevelopments‬ for more power!!
    Be sure to follow them, Darkside Develpoments will also have a video of the work they did on this for us.
    / darksidedevelopments
    transporterhq.co.uk
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  • @forgottenknowledge8917
    @forgottenknowledge8917 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like it. Would be more fun going the offroad approach, but still cool

  • @paulwardle1433
    @paulwardle1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the turbo flutter 😍 awesome video as always! Been a while

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’ll try and get some more out, we’ve just been so busy.

  • @leightonwatkins7253
    @leightonwatkins7253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it 😍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So do we. I actually want to drive it now. Before it looked awesome, but i hated driving it.

  • @darrenrichardson6803
    @darrenrichardson6803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best tuner in uk in my opinion wouldn't use anyone else !!!! Revo couldn't wipe there arse !!

  • @bretthamilton8658
    @bretthamilton8658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ya work transporter hq and dark side!!!!!!!!

  • @leeedwards7721
    @leeedwards7721 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been watching Darkside for a while and they do Brilliant work. Glad you took your VERY NICE TRUCK of there for Those Guys to sort the Power/Gearbox Up-Grade out. Very Nice Truck you have Buddy [Love that Rally Car Flutter].

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Yes we're big fans of darkside

  • @cornishbiker01
    @cornishbiker01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome 👌🤙

  • @drgrowuk8830
    @drgrowuk8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t wait to see it at camper mart ✌🏻👍🏻

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s there with Josh. Pop over and say Hi 😊

  • @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601
    @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice love it I think I was one of the 1st to hear it on the road as it came back the day you where all doing my led headlights abs drove pass me as I was going for a walk. ❤️👍👍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I remember driving passed you as you pointed and smile :) The villagers will be complaining again about the noise!!! They hated my TSI and even sent a threatening about it! haha

    • @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601
      @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive it was so cool 😎 man. No way. I will have to bring our SQ7 up next time they can complain about that. And once again thank you all so much for the great work and making me feel so welcome and looked after ❤️👍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 our pleasure ❤️

  • @cameronbennett9881
    @cameronbennett9881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beast

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally! Such a transformation. I love this thing so much now.

  • @grantbell9521
    @grantbell9521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need that turbo sound!

  • @peterwilding9744
    @peterwilding9744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video but it’s been too long where is the caddy I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting👌👌👌👍👍👍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s sitting on development Solow Suspension and we’re waiting on some body styling we’ve been designing

  • @rummelboxer3564
    @rummelboxer3564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice work. From which car are these knobs for the heating and ventilation. Locks nice instead of the original ones.

  • @Metal05
    @Metal05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never seen this guy without a cap on, 🤣 Great work THQ.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a very good reason for that… 👴🏻😂

  • @SimonGreenway
    @SimonGreenway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really interesting. Some idea of cost for the engine mods would be good 👍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Speak to the guys at Darkside Development’s. I’m not actually sure what their charge for this job is.

    • @RWL2012
      @RWL2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@THQAutomotive you don't know how much they were paid for it or...?

  • @JosipM333
    @JosipM333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💪💪💪👏👏👏

  • @Dan23_7
    @Dan23_7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just subbed to you, is so badass (I don’t say sick 😂)
    Edit: I thought it only had 1 side exit

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, no twin exit, one each side 😊

    • @Dan23_7
      @Dan23_7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THQAutomotive Credit where credit’s due, it’s an awesome looking piece of kit….. individual !!
      Edit: And that turbo flutter sounds brilliant

  • @deegsy
    @deegsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Andy, what front splitter have you got on the flat bed? Struggling to find one for the T6.1!

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, its this one :) transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transporter-parts-styling-accessories/vw-t5-t6-exterior-styling/t6-1-spoilers-20/vw-t6-1-lower-splitter-for-t6-1-standard-bumper-with-fixings-mb/

  • @chrisirie69
    @chrisirie69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To compliment that interior,, could I suggest perhaps getting the seat belts redone in the pink🧘🏼‍♂️

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not pink, it’s salmon 🍣 😂

    • @chrisirie69
      @chrisirie69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive I like salmon 🤣

  • @ert2203
    @ert2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At Last... more juice under your right foot !💪👌 I've always wanted to ask VW what they were thinking when they put such a wimp under the bonnet of a van🤔🙈 Some kind of bad joke ? What can you seriously carry in the back, helium filled balloons????
    THQ Europe goes to the Netherlands? I was hoping you would come to Germany 😥 Wouldn't surprise me if the German TÜV scared you off 🙈😱😂
    Keep up the good work 👌👍

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 yeah 85bhp was pretty pointless. This can carry lots of weight if we wanted to. The air suspension can easy take its maximum laden weight. We have friends in the Netherlands who are already Transporter enthusiasts so it was the best place for us. Yes TÜV would put me off German. We wouldn’t get away with half the stuff we do there 🤭

    • @ert2203
      @ert2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive Yes,the weight is definitely not a problem now, for that wimp turned beast... it gets interesting when you load up and try to pull off with 85 HP 🙈😂😂😂😂 They probably thought it would be funny 🤔😫😂
      So,THQ goes continental, means LHD headlights too, i guess 😜👍 The ones I find here aren't really convincing, and I'm not sure if they're even European.
      Will THQ Netherlands be offering the same service as you do in the UK, or just deal with the parts ?
      If you need help on the German side, I would be happy to help you out. I'm half German, and a mechanic, so I know my way around the technical side in both languages.
      Looking forward to new footage 👍,best wishes, Rob

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ert2203 This is very true! It'll never carry weight anyway. Its just to pretty for that! haha Yes 100% LHD lights are on the way. We'll be supplying and fitting from the Netherlands.

  • @richpedley3022
    @richpedley3022 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve just got the same truck ,so I’m wondering how much would that cost a normal customer for 3 days labour + parts ….. I’m guessing 2.5k ish
    I’m a bricklayer actually using it for carrying heavy loads. My next question is for a suspension upgrade … what you’d recommend and cost?

  • @mattclarke6773
    @mattclarke6773 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it BRS engine code engine!? did Darkside supply and fit 6 speed box too?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually don’t know which engine code it is, Darkside will know. Yes the supplied and installed the 6 speed box.

  • @thefamilyrobbo
    @thefamilyrobbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Darkside. Not done business with them but it's a great channel for anyone not familiar with them. 👍
    Darkside for mechanical upgrades and turbos and Revo for remapping perhaps?

    • @mandismith89
      @mandismith89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      darkside are a much better tuner than revo

    • @thefamilyrobbo
      @thefamilyrobbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mandismith89 I agree but THQ already have a business relationship with Revo as they feature in a number of previous videos. Was trying to suggest multiple suppliers rather than dumping Revo in favour of Darkside. My personal preference would always be DD. Talented engineers and appear very ethical. ,😀👍

  • @trimportersvanconversions6973
    @trimportersvanconversions6973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beaut! The 'ALL SHOW & NO GO!' label has been removed!
    Hows the Crafter coming man?

  • @pj6857
    @pj6857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice, what’s the damage to get it to that power level?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t know actually. Drop darkside a message.

    • @pj6857
      @pj6857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive well have to ask them, interested to know more, thanks

    • @RWL2012
      @RWL2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THQAutomotive how do you not know how much was paid...?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RWL2012 no I don’t know how much they normally charge

  • @guvnor0011
    @guvnor0011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi been eagerly waiting for the after market led headlights for the t6.1 what’s happening with them ? The date keeps moving forward? When we likely to see them and buy em? Cheers

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When we are happy with them. I hope before the end of the year but they need to be 100% right before we'll release them.

    • @guvnor0011
      @guvnor0011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive do you have an image of them them to what they will look like?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guvnor0011 No sorry, last time I need that, another company copied my design exactly. We want to wait until they are ready

    • @guvnor0011
      @guvnor0011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive ok Kool will be waitin for them hopefully you got my money, there’s another chap doing them verturra lighting or something but can’t seem to come to terms in buying from them, he only offering 6 month warranty and they use your lights to modify them.

  • @emircosic7860
    @emircosic7860 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what infotainment system do you have installed?

  • @mcjjordan
    @mcjjordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is the dmf the weak point in the 5 speed?

    • @ryanp6138
      @ryanp6138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes and the box itself

    • @mandismith89
      @mandismith89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      and the gearbox, its cant handle much over 140 and most tuners tune the torque too aggressive

  • @maudeko93
    @maudeko93 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spot the transporter yesterday in the Netherlands. Why is it here?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the launch of transporterhq.eu based in The Hague

  • @HotPlates.
    @HotPlates. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any updates on the Tesla Transporter?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it’s currently having a test frame built for the batteries and motors.

    • @HotPlates.
      @HotPlates. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive shit yeah can’t wait!!

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HotPlates. I promise it’ll be worth the wait.

  • @497adam
    @497adam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why was it so down on power ?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Older injectors / turbo etc.

  • @BrotherMoses72
    @BrotherMoses72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Random Q, but can anyone tell me what wing mirrors are fitted?

    • @ryanp6138
      @ryanp6138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are stock chassis cab mirrors

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah as Ryan said, there mirrors came as standard on this vehicle. People have asked us why we’ve not swapped them for regular mirror but we really like these. Especially with the commercial look.

    • @BrotherMoses72
      @BrotherMoses72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive definitely keepers 😎

  • @mcjjordan
    @mcjjordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What engine is it?

  • @steve61098
    @steve61098 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you informed the insurance company!….🥴

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      No need, we have traders insurance. We have blanket insurance on everything regardless of what we do to them

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      No need, we have traders insurance. We have blanket insurance on everything regardless of what we do to them

    • @steve61098
      @steve61098 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive wow!… The rest of us only have to put go faster stripes on to load insurance!….🤢

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steve61098 believe me, you wouldn't want my insurance premium 😳

  • @thedrvn
    @thedrvn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    63hp at the fly! Wtf?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i know right 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @richardnembhard487
    @richardnembhard487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think he owns a Tesla by any chance?

  • @jpee9088
    @jpee9088 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate don't waste electricity