What have I got ?

[g4gxl]

Still trying to work out exactly what we have on the Bongo that we bought a couple of weeks ago.

I think the body kit is from Chargespeed.
But what about this grill ?



I was considering trimming out one of the aluminium slats and inserting DRL LED strips - but before I do that, is the grill anything special ?

Here's a more general view of what I think is the Chargespeed rear panel, skirt and arches.

[daveblueozzie]

The quick answer is yes its a special grill and expensive to buy, do not cut out anything, find a different way to pimp the grill.
Lovely looking mota.

[bigdaddycain]

I'm inclined to agree with Dave... even if he is a year older now.

That grille, i believe is also one of chargespeeds more expensive alloy grilles The same as Rushmons. Great looking bongo by the way I'm sure a set of DRL's could be fitted BEHIND the grille...less is more and all that.

[nigelgibson]

Not seen a grill [ or a bongo ] like it - lovely.

[g4gxl]

Thanks all for the info.

Nice to know the grill is uncommon - the paintwork is a bit worn.
I might spray it black and then hand paint the leading edges in silver.

I'll carry on cleaning and polishing for a bit (have discovered detailing clay !)
Will postpone plans for mods and hacking until I've seen some other pimped Bongos.


Steve

[You've Been Bongod]

Rushmon has the same grille and i have only ever seen 3 of them in 6 years thats how rare they are

[dunslair]

Can we see some pictures of your rear end as well please? I like the look of your tail lights and tailgate

[Diplomat]

I've heard that the George Foreman Grill is very popular!


I would happily replace the jaded grille on my Bongo with one like g4gxl's. Simpler and better looking.

The front appearance needs widening. The factory grille draws the eye downwards, accentuating the Bongo's long face.


Frank

[g4gxl]

I'm getting all excited now

Surely the general body kit is fairly common - it's the one that kept coming up when I did some Googl'ing
I bought the van from my sister - it was imported in this spec via Wheel Quick.
As far as I know they did a service and cam belt but the body and wheels were done by the Japanese owner

Here's a slightly wider view of the front -



and here's the only view I have of my backside for dunslair -

[dunslair]

That looks great I like the 'slitty' rear light clusters definitely stick with the 'less is more look', but watch those speed bumps and steep drive ins

Thanks for showing us your rear...... very......white.... and err.....pert

[Germarchip]

[mikeonb4c]

That is SUCH a cool Bongo g4gxl

[You've Been Bongod]

I'm getting all excited now

Surely the general body kit is fairly common - it's the one that kept coming up when I did some Googl'ing
I bought the van from my sister - it was imported in this spec via Wheel Quick.
As far as I know they did a service and cam belt but the body and wheels were done by the Japanese owner

Here's a slightly wider view of the front -



and here's the only view I have of my backside for dunslair -

sex on a stick is all i can say about this bongo

[tezzer22]

nice looking bongo i want that grill , also your reg is only 9 before mine also from wheelquick so must have been imported in the same batch

[mikexgough]

You could always use a DLR module to run your headlights solo....so no LED DLR jobbies.....
DLR module would on run the headlights nowt more then when you turn on the parking lights and normal headlights the DLR module switches off.....