[Hudsons]

Hi all, just got my first astro after a long time wanting one. Absolutely love it. Currently sound deadening and insulating it and upgrading the sound system and eventually want to add a rock n roll bed and storage unit/kitchen as it currently only has 2 bench seats in the rear.

Hopefully there are a few members here from the UK as astrosafari.co.uk doesn't appear to be working?

 

[OldSchoolNoe]

I love that bumper! Is that made by Sarona?

 

[bryancraftyhands]

Very nice look.
Don't know about specifically UK, but there are members in Europe that show up occasionally.

 

[copperhead]

Nice looking van. How about some more info about it. Mileage, year, etc..and if it's not being too nosey, how much you paid? Any specific plans on the sound system? I was on the fence about installing a DD due to the dash trim cutting, but glad I did. Love that with appleplay I've got my nav. system right on the "big" screen. I converted my van to include some of what you're planning. There are pics in the build thread section that might give you some ideas. And oh yeah, welcome.

 

[Hudsons]

Its registered 1995 and was imported to the UK in 2001. Only has 46000 miles. I have an alpine touch screen head unit with 9 inch screen. Pull down tv/dvd player in the back (will add pics soon). Boyd coddington alloys. Barnstormer dual exit exhaust system. Wax oiled underneath, upgraded front halo headlights and upgraded rear lights. Xenon body kit, well i assume is all xenon as its stamped on the side skirts but not the bumpers?
Paid £4500 for it.
I'm changing all the standard speakers to components and will probably add a subwoofer or 2 .

 

[Hudsons]

I love that bumper! Is that made by Sarona?

I believe it's a xenon kit

 

[sixsix]

Very nice Van - Welcome - We Love Pics - preferably of your Van.

 

[markmitch]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy the show!

 

[Hudsons]

Nice looking van. How about some more info about it. Mileage, year, etc..and if it's not being too nosey, how much you paid? Any specific plans on the sound system? I was on the fence about installing a DD due to the dash trim cutting, but glad I did. Love that with appleplay I've got my nav. system right on the "big" screen. I converted my van to include some of what you're planning. There are pics in the build thread section that might give you some ideas. And oh yeah, welcome.

This is the stereo I have, rather than installing a DD.

Alpine Halo9 ILX-F905D 9" DAB+ Digital Radio Apple Carplay Android Auto DAB USB

Car DVD/Navigation ILX-F905D Alpine Halo9 ILX-F905D 9" DAB+ Digital Radio Apple Carplay Android Auto DAB USB - Alpine Halo9 – 9-Inch Media Receiver, featuring DAB+ digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilityThe iLX-F905D Alp

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

 

[AstroWill]

Hi all, just got my first astro after a long time wanting one. Absolutely love it.

Fan-freaking-tastic looking van!!
Welcome to the site!

 

[Hudsons]

Thanks for the welcomes. Will give her a good clean at the weekend and add some more pictures.
Does anyone know why the www.astrosafari.co.uk site no longer works? Or is not affiliated with astrosafari.co.uk?

 

[AstroWill]

Not affiliated at all, probably just shut down due to lack of interest. There are a few members from across the pond but not sure how many are currently active on the forum.

 

[Hudsons]

Ah I see, that would make sense.

 

[Ruh-Roh]

Its registered 1995 and was imported to the UK in 2001. Only has 46000 miles. I have an alpine touch screen head unit with 9 inch screen. Pull down tv/dvd player in the back (will add pics soon). Boyd coddington alloys. Barnstormer dual exit exhaust system. Wax oiled underneath, upgraded front halo headlights and upgraded rear lights. Xenon body kit, well i assume is all xenon as its stamped on the side skirts but not the bumpers?
Paid £4500 for it.
I'm changing all the standard speakers to components and will probably add a subwoofer or 2 .

Really nice! I think that was a great buy at that milage and with those extras. Love the wheels on that van. I was really into lowered astros when Truckin' magazine used to cover them in every issue, Yours has the classic look. Awesome.