VW T6.1 Soft-Close Door and Badboy Wheel Installation
This VW T6.1 rolled into our workshop ready for a transformation—and it left with not one, but two serious upgrades. First, a VW T6.1 soft-close door upgrade for smoother, quieter entry. Second, a complete steering refresh with our custom reshaped Badboy wheel. Together, they’ve redefined the entire driving experience. 🛠️🚌
Ever tried closing your van door gently—only to have it bounce awkwardly or require a second slam? Or maybe you’ve gripped a factory steering wheel and thought, “This could feel so much better”? You’re not alone—and this customer had both those thoughts. So we got to work.
The VW T6.1 soft-close door upgrade we installed on this van is a serious quality-of-life improvement. No more slamming—just a gentle pull and the system takes care of the rest. Clean. Quiet. Premium. Meanwhile, the new Badboy custom steering wheel completely changes the feel behind the wheel, with an ergonomic grip and reshaped contour that gives it a sportier, more confident stance.
As always, we didn’t just fit and forget. Both the soft-close system and the steering wheel were integrated using full VAG diagnostics. We coded them properly using VCDS and VCP, ensuring complete CAN-bus compatibility—no warning lights, no limp modes, just flawless performance. That’s the level of vag retrofits we stand by.
Installing the soft-close mechanism meant carefully removing the side door card, rerouting harnesses through factory grommets, and securing everything with Tesa loom tape for a rattle-free finish. The steering wheel installation? That involved safe airbag removal, custom wiring alignments, and coding adaptations to ensure all controls functioned exactly as they should.
These aren’t just visual upgrades—they genuinely enhance the feel of the van. The soft-close side door adds a touch of luxury, while the custom wheel reconnects you with the road. Together, they make every drive feel like a step up from standard spec.
We regularly carry out vag retrofits like this across a range of VW platforms, but it’s always satisfying when a T6.1 leaves feeling this dialled in. Whether you’re daily driving, touring, or building your dream camper, these upgrades make a real difference.
Thinking about doing something similar? We often welcome van owners from all over the UK—whether you’re in Coventry, Redditch, Nuneaton, Leicester, Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester, or Edinburgh. If you’re ready to elevate your VW T6.1 with a soft-close door upgrade or a Badboy custom steering wheel, this might be your next move.
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