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Remember the early days of online forums? Wasn’t it great. Find a niche forum you were interested in, sign up and then go and chat with like-minded people who shared the same weird and wonderful interest as you. Heaven! Sadly, soon after came the online troll. They weren’t quite so great. In fact, until we all learned the best way to deal with them, they could be pretty savage!

Since the demise of forums, though, we’ve noticed a massive decline in the amount of people hating online, especially in our ‘scene’. In fact, we’d almost forgotten that was even a thing… until recently. I’m not sure whether Covid is to blame (that’s quite a common excuse these days), if it’s the fact winter is looming and the nights are drawing in or whether people are just bored of social media in general. Whatever it is, it needs to stop... today! We’ve recently seen people hating on this month’s incredible cover car, implying it’s all show and no go. If only they’d sat and read the feature on p8 first. Then people have been personally targeting contributor, Jamie Orr - we can only assume out of pure jealousy. Honestly! From the outside looking, it may seem like Jamie is living the VW dream, but shouldn’t we be happy for him? And besides, I can assure you that when your hobby is also your job, it can be extremely challenging at times. To get a taste of what Jamie does best, head to p42 for our coverage of his unique L’oe Show experience. He’s a good egg, this one. Come on guys, we’re all in this together. Whatever happened to positive vibes only, hey?

Moving on… Elsewhere in the issue we’ve a bagged Stage 3 Mk5 GTI, an R32swapped more-door Mk1 Jetta and a beautifully simple Mk1 GTI, plus coverage from Udderly Euro, Dubs at the Gap, Water Days and Euros on the Capital. Enjoy the issue.

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When Ryan Maretsky confessed ‘Why not?’ was the motto behind his car, that explained quite a lot to us. Looking at the photos on these pages, we’re sure you’re probably getting that similar vibe, too…

Blending classic performance styling with modern muscle, JP van der Horst’s Jetta is a homebrew hot rod with the details to match the best in the business.

COMPLETEDIT,MATE Dig beneath the clean lines of Jack Fanning’s Mk5 GTI and you’ll find a show-and-go car more thoroughly put together than you might first expect…

MILLIONDOLLAR QUESTION

Here at PVW Towers, we are frequently asked what it takes to make a feature car. There are no hard and fast rules to this. This Gorgeous Mk1 GTI with a select few period mods is proof that sometimes less is more…

SHOWS

ANEWL’OE

In 2021 Jamie Orr’s L’oe Show put a totally new spin on the conventional car show concept and the latest offering last year was just as refreshing.

Udderly Euro might be a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but the cars in attendance are certainly no joke… Seriously! 070 GAPYEAH!

Dubs at the Gap is branded by many as ‘The perfect summer sendoff’, and judging by 2022’s turn-out, we can certainly see why… 084

BIGINJAPAN

We focus a lot on VW events in Europe and North America, but it’s always great to see the aftermarket water-cooled scene being well represented further a field. Welcome to Japan’s Water Days gathering…

Let’s play a little word association game. We’ll tell you a word and you have to quickly say another that has some sort of connection to it. No, it doesn’t matter if you’re reading this on the bus and other commuters will shoot you funny looks. Ok, let’s start. Chewbacca… Tornado…Fender. If your word associated with the latter happened to be the R32 on these pages, then we’re here to help you look beyond those Berg Cup inspired protuberances to realize this MK4 is far more than meets the metal.

Ryan Maretsky, a 32-year-old clean room manufacturer hailing from the eastern end of Long Island, has owned the R32 you see here for a decade. “The first car I purchased

with the intent to build was a 2004 GTI,” says Ryan. “I knew what I wanted, and the general look it would take.” With six months invested, a friend of his father mentioned they were planning to sell their R32. “Knowing what the car was, I immediately called him back and told him I would buy it. I put the GTI up for sale right then, stripped it of all its work, and went to pick up the R.”

Ryan’s automotive history is somewhat short yet sweet, with his first set of wheels being a 1964 Mustang which was replaced with a more practical Toyota 4Runner for college duties. “My grandfather consistently drove off brands like Renault and Citroen when I was growing up,” Ryan tells us. “Plus, my father had a vehicle customization shop, so I’ve been into cars as long as I can remember, but have

always had a particular liking for Volkswagens.” We’re glad he does. Enter the R32.

We’re in an odd time right now where values of nearly everything are rising to levels that don’t make much sense. The term ‘survivor’ seems to have become synonymous with an instant premium on the bottom line, regardless of humble origins. Oh your grandmum has a taxi-spec 1.8 MK3 Golf with only 60k on it, but threadbare bolsters because she enjoyed Cornish pasties a bit too much? Yeah, that will be 10 grand, mate. You’re not going to find another like it. Sure. So while it may cause pain to some followers of the Cult of It’s Only Original Once, we are willing to bet most of our readership isn’t the type to wince at a hacked up halo. “To clarify, at no point do I regret anything I’ve done to or

WHYNOT?

When Ryan Maretsky confessed ‘Why not?’ was the motto behind his car, that explained quite a lot to us. Looking at the photos on these pages, we’re sure you’re probably getting that similar vibe, too…

Words: Bryan McCarthy Photos: Mike Burns & Ryan McKeon

with this car.” The man hath spoken. There isn’t enough space in this magazine to exhaustively recount the previous editions of Ryan’s R, but we’re going to briefly walk you down the winding path that leads to present day. By his own estimation, he’s completed nearly 95% of the work on his own. “I’ve had the car ten years now,” says Ryan, “and have changed it 7-8 times. I always enjoyed the car looking OEM+, but after taking it to X amount of events, I wanted something that didn’t follow many of the common Volkswagen paths.”

For those familiar with the R’s progression, please feel free to hit the Skip Intro button. He enjoyed the way it came from the factory for approximately one month before fitting air ride, ditching the Aristos, and canning

the back seat. Basic bolt-ons and minor aesthetic mods were periodically fitted over the course of the following few years. In 2014, the exterior lost the rear hatch handle, the emblems, bumper lights and other unnecessary body bits. Two years later, a set of BBS RS entered Ryan’s life that would change the R’s trajectory from mild to wild.

“In order to have the right style faces that fit with the R’s big brakes, with the correct disc size and PCD, I took a local set from a Subaru. They were the right wheels once rebuilt, but the offset put them sitting way outside the fenders. After test fitting the wheels to see that the faces were what I wanted, I got to thinking about a different path. Why make the wheels fit the car, when I could make the car fit the wheels?” And so it began.

Over the next two years, Ryan did enough personal R&D until he landed on the right style of overfenders and making them properly fit. He nonchalantly mentions menial things being addressed, such as some interior modifications and the air setup. But wasn’t until 2018 when the transformation to what you see here began.

“In summer of 2018 I decided to do some incredibly wide rears, the wing, and the shaved bay,” Ryan casually recalls. For many enthusiasts, one large project, be it bodywork or the like, is enough to separate the serial modifier from the Pep Boys accessory aisle crowd.

That shaved bay wasn’t as curious as it stands today. Sure, there are pieces that remain similar, such as the ruby red valve

cover and beige-coated bits. But top and center, devoid of any intake manifold and commanding every ounce of your attention, sits a pair of turbos.

“The fun current trend is the mirror image twin turbos that you see on LS swaps and other V8s. The V8 is obviously more conducive to the mirror image design, being an exhaust manifold comes up on each side, but I decided if I was going to do this much work, I was certainly not going to hide it between the motor and the firewall. It would be on full display. It didn’t hurt that my motto for this entire car is ‘why not?’”

The rest of the bay is easily as impressive, with nothing escaping Ryan’s detailed presentation. Hard lines are used everywhere and the colour coordination would make the Power Rangers proud. “All [the lines were] made specifically for each application by hand,” says Ryan. “I cut, bent and flared every single line for the entire vehicle.” The strut towers were also smoothed over, the tops presenting

a very unusual lack of strut top mounts. “I have my fitment and wheel alignment finely tuned, so it’s usually not a worry to have it covered,” Ryan informs us. “I have the strut damping and adjustable camber under there, so if I need to adjust I have to drop the top plate down, make my basic adjustments and then refit it. I have camber adjust on the lower control arms as well so I can fine tune. I enjoy the smooth look more than I mind having to do extra work for an alignment.”

You could spend half a day inspecting the engine bay and still not see it all, like visiting a museum on a class trip. “It was the definition of 10 pounds of potatoes in a five pound sack,” jokes Ryan. “The amount of planning and meticulous placement of parts, not only to ensure nothing interfered, but to simultaneously keep the shaved bay look, was to me, a triumph in itself. I specifically need to thank Jamie and Adam from Fabwerkz for all their help with the turbo setup, tuning, and time spent troubleshooting with me.”

Peer through the bay and you’ll see the lower suspension pieces and brake components have also been powder coated the same Edgewood Beige. “Kris and Kacper at KK Finishing Co powder coated every single part on this car that wasn’t a painted piece. They literally coated several thousand items, parts, beauty washers, you name it.” Take a look under the TCR-inspired chopped rear bumper and you’ll see the same level of detail for the rear undercarriage as well. Not one stone was left unturned. This is the real deal. Working your way around the exterior, setting aside the flares and the wheels for future examination, you’ll find an otherwise standard looking R32 in that Ryan’s left the taillights, side skirts and door handles alone. The DTM-esque door mirrors are BRAND and the rear and side windows have been replaced with polycarbonate pieces featuring little sliders for drive through access. The elephant in the feature hanging off the hatch is more than just a talking piece. “I built linear

“It was the true definition of 10 pounds of potatoes in a five pound sack”

actuators onto the rear wing,” says Ryan, donning his fanciest engineer cap. “They’re connected to a brain unit which I programmed using a gyroscope and an accelerometer, so as the car speeds up or brakes, the wing moves to adjust for better downforce or braking assistance.” While it hasn’t seen track time yet, Lime Rock Park isn’t too far and he’s not afraid of using it.

And with anyone that’s been on track before, the road racing version of “break a leg” is usually to keep the shiny side up. Have you noticed the intricacies of Ryan’s roof? This man left no canvas blank on his way to artistic perfection.

“I’ve always enjoyed lowriders and hoppers,” admits Ryan. “A lot of those guys do intricate paint designs and I enjoy the way that breaks up the main colour on a car.” By taking advantage of the roof’s real estate, the sea of solid red is tamed without the need for added graphics, stripes or a wrap. “We used old school method of lace table cloth to do my roof,” continues Ryan. “The paisley design is left behind after you lay a table cloth or sheet out and ghost paint into the open areas. When you strip it back and gloss it, you’re left with the transverse design of whatever was on your cloth. I actually bought the tablecloth the first year I had the car, it just took me 10

years to get around to it.”

Back to those wheels. The D-lng Designs turbo fans add a bit of flare to the fronts, while the rears are the beneficiaries of 7” lips. SEVEN. But one simply doesn’t just bolt a fifteen inch wide wheel to the hub and call it a day. Prior to the added width, Ryan relied on Clinched overfenders to cast a shadow over the poking tire. And if you think bolt-on means just that, think again. “They fit terribly when I got them,” says Ryan. “They’re actually my third different set of Clinched overfenders. They have several styles in their lineup, as I’ve changed wheel widths and ideas, I’ve changed over from one model to the next. They need

DUB DETAILS

ENGINE: 3.2-litre 24v VR6 with 8.5:1 compression head gasket spacer, ARP head studs, intake and exhaust port and polish, three-angle valve job, back cut intake valves, VW block and crank, 264/260 camshafts, Supertech hd valve springs, lightweight Ti retainers and seat locators, mechanical tensioner, new timing components, forged pistons, forged rods, hd main bearings, sp lightweight pulleys, OEM VW MLS head gasket, ARP main studs, custom 3” intercooler with 90-degree end tanks , 80mm throttle body conversion, custom floating motor mod with Mk3/Mk2 style mounts (solid mounts), solid rear diff mounts, lvlk5 hardened axles. Coolant feed/return hardline -an stainless steel, hardline -an oil feed & drain, 25row oil cooler with shroud & fans, thermostatic oil plate, custom brake booster delete, custom fluid reservoir, Mishimoto radiator with custom shroud and front side push fans, two Garrett turbos, Tial wastegates, Tial blow off valve, Velocity stacks for turbos, short runner intake manifold, 1200cc injectors, custom charge piping, twin hood exit exhausts and wastegate dumps, Ignition Projects coil packs, custom power steering reservoir, in tank fuel pump dw65, dual inline fuel filters, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, high flow fuel rail, surge tank, AEM 400lph, shortened and baffled oil pan, solid steering rack mounts, solid billet shifter end links, solid shifter mounts, Emu black custom tuned ECU, launch control, lambda add on,  LSD trans and rear diff, ARP hardware for gears, 4th gear support, new bearings, solid steel shifter forks, Clutch Masters FX500, Mk3 coolant flange, Mk5 R32 valve cover, WOT & 2 step rev limiter, Vacuum distribution block, custom dipstick pull, custom power steering lines, Snow Performance water/meth with custom reservoir, direct port nitrous system, all lines converted to aluminium with -an fittings (no more rubber or soft hoses), all new allen head bolts/beauty washers and arp hardware

CHASSIS: 13x18” and 15x18” BBS RS wheels with custom outer lips, powdercoated barrels and faces, spiked bolts, custom centre caps, custom front functional turbo fans, Toyo Proxes R888R 335/18 tyres and tyre stickers. Wide over fender setup. Air Lift Performance bags and V2 air suspension setup, Brembo calipers with large discs, front tubular control arms. Fully painted/ powder-coated engine and components, transmission, rear differential, all suspension parts, trailing arms, tie rods, control arms, brake calipers and parts, driveshafts, shifter box, subframe, rear diff cradle, axles. Hardline brake lines with -an, ABS brain relocated. Adjustable rear control arms upper and lower, custom rear roll bar mounts, uprated roll bar. All new bushing bearings, hubs, shocks, ball joints, tie rods, brake parts, etc. All bolts replaced with allen head/ beauty washers and arp hardware

EXTERIOR: Blasted to bare metal, full respray in original tornado red, bottom of car undercoated, shaved windshield wipers, custom rain tray cowl, Votex rear hatch spoiler, fully shaved engine bay, shock tower covers, custom paisley lace roof paint,  full plexi window set, window lift mechanisms removed, Nuke air jack setup (jacks frenched into shaved floor), custom front lip and skirt extensions, custom trimmed rear bumper, custom active aero rear spoiler, underglow, rear license plate rain light, single reverse light, led taillights, VW/Hella projector headlights, custom ¼ hood with shaved notch, nos FK badgeless grille, Mattig cup mirrors, all bumper/marker lights deleted, rear hatch handle and emblem deleted, hood hinges deleted, side rub strips deleted, hella air horn, front and rear custom centre jack points. All bolts replaced with allen head/beauty washers and arp hardware

INTERIOR: KM (no MPH reading) Mk4 R32 gauge cluster, custom dccd gauge cluster centre screen, shaved front floor, shaved driveshaft tunnel, shaved trunk floor, interior blasted to bare metal, full respray in Tornado Red, custom iPad dash mount with Bluetooth connect to ECU for engine status readouts, HVAC controls deleted, radio moved to HVAC control space below iPad, full Alcantara headliner, Alcantara pillars/door cards/rear floor, all plastic parts flocked black, twin turbo door sill plates from 911 Porsche, powder-coated Kirkey sprint car seats with custom seat mounts, powder-coated KDN shift tower, custom OBP handbrake, Momo Alcantara steering wheel with quick release, sun visors/grab handles/interior lights deleted, smart rearview mirror utilising rear camera, HPA Haldex touch-motion screen, air vents deleted, custom gauge pods and button pad in vent delete panels, interior led lighting, six-point powder-coated rollcage, rear X-bar, removable subwoofer box, custom audio setup, powder-coated fivegallon air setup with dual painted Viair 444c, two powder-coated NOS tanks with custom brackets and mounts, powder-coated pedals with custom accelerator heel extension, OMP powder-coated floor plates and custom foot braces, Crow five-point 3” racing harnesses, custom fire extinguisher mount, custom door pulls, custom Air Lift controller door mount, all hardware changed to allen head bolts and beauty washers

SHOUT: Litos Customs, KK Finishing Co, Zealous Mfg and DLNG Designs

to be trimmed cut widened, etc, but that’s not a big deal to me. I love the way they look.” Oh, and if Toyo made a tyre wider than 335mm for an 18” wheel, those hoops would find their way out back. Meaty.

There is one last thing to mention about the exterior, in case you haven’t been exposed to enough. The conventional floor jack was sent to the freecycle group and replaced with Nuke air jacks. That’s right, historic Le Mans technology has finally trickled down to the humble MK4 platform. “When [they] came out with their new style of air jack, which could run off my in-car air system, I knew this was the time. It was a significant amount of effort to plan them into the car, French them into the front floor, and set them to balance and actually lift the car. But to be able to pull a valve and have the car jump up makes it all worth it.” Talk about taking all the parking lot GTG points.

Open the driver’s door and you’re greeted by a fire extinguisher. It’s that doesn’t signal this guy means business, then immediately close the door and move on. There is a familiar shade of that Edgewood beige that covers the roll cage, the metal floor mats, and even the R32 pedal pads, something I’ve personally never seen before. The seats are another thing altogether.

“You want to know something?” Ryan queries us. “Of everything I’ve done on this car, all the things to love or hate on, all the radical modifications, the 'amazing details' or the 'ruining of such a pure car', the 'twin turbo comments', it's the 'where did you get

“Most of the things I did on this car were to draw attention”

that wing?', that's the number one question I'm asked! ‘How un/comfortable are those seats?’” Ryan tossed us an invite to test them out next time we’re in the same vicinity. “They’re Kirkey aluminum seats for dirt oval racing. After spending years at the track, I always had a love for these seats. They’re like a mix between a professional race seat and an all metal low bomber seat. And, in keeping with the fashion of this build, I’d never seen them in another car so…”

If you’re able to look beyond the bum holders, you’ll start to notice the anodized red highlights peeking out here and there. The washers, seat frames, shifter and e-brake handle, it all flows. This is not accidental. The HVAC system was deemed unnecessary so the vents were sealed. There are 3D printed R logos in the ones on top of the dash, and there is a multitude of gauges and buttons intentionally placed where the other vents once resided. Look down and the striking lack of carpeting will catch your glance. “The interior floor was completely shaved along with the driveline tunnel,” says Ryan.

Out back, two hefty NOS bottles are on display flanking the air tank. They’re plumbed in and fully functional, too, providing a respective 50 and 100 shot of the laughing gas when the button on the dash is prodded. It would be borderline offensive to use the car crash analogy to

describe Ryan’s R, but the more you stare, the harder it is to look away. It’s a project, that after so many reincarnations, is put together that well. “Most of the things I did on this car were to draw attention,” Ryan affirms, “to make them think about how I did it, why it was done that way, or just to make them say wow. I enjoyed building this car, hiding small details and important parts, just as much as I enjoy everyone who will really look, study and get into the build.”

The ultimate version was set to be completed in just under a year’s time. “I wanted to have it ready for the following 2020 season. Add exactly two years to that original estimate, plans change, life moves, things happen, but three years later, almost to the day, I finished the car to my standards around 2 a.m., packed up, drove to L’oe show in PA and reintroduced the car to the community for the final time.”

So will this truly be the way Ryan’s R lives out its days? And will it remain in his care or put on sale like yesterday’s milk? “The R will most likely stay with me for a long time,” muses Ryan. “It’s been such an extensive project that I am very invested in. I don’t see any need to move on the car, so it will just be used and enjoyed as is. This was the final change for this car and it’s everything I hoped it could be. I have a bunch of other projects to move onto. I’m looking forward to actually working on something else rather than this car again for the hundredth time!”

Why not, right? Because he can n

INTRODUCING

WESTERNMASS WATERWORKS CLOCKS

Covid was a pretty rough period for most of us, but there were some positives to come out of it, too. For old-skool VW fan, Nick Kramarczyk (whose own Mk2 Golf was featured back in PVW 4/00), having just finished building his wife’s Mk2 Golf, he began messing around with wood working to amuse himself during those long periods at home and then came up with the great idea of converting old Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 Golf tachos and speedometers into working clocks for your home. “I was really bored and had seen something similar to these on Instagram a while back and kind of wanted to take that idea to another level,” Nick told us.

“I’ve been making all sorts of things over the past couple years, but the clocks seem to be the most popular. I started by making a few to be sold at various Foundation Blue auctions, then just kept going. I even made one out of a coupe Quattro gauge face.”

We’ve not actually seen these clocks in the flesh, but if they’re as good as they look in the photos then they sound like a snip starting at just $120. Prices naturally can increase depending on the wood used and specification of the clocks you wish to use, but if you can’t quite stretch to the clocks, then Nick also offers a range of other cool stuff including these amazing gear knobs (below, right), which start at just $70.

WHAT'SNEW

JETTA GLI PERFORMANCE CONCEPT

Volkswagen of America recently revealed its Jetta GLI Performance concept at the recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Created by its Design Centre in California, the concept was built on a 2022 Jetta GLI Autobahn with six-speed manual, the GLI Performance concept features front and rear fenders that are 0.8 inches wider than stock, all with backside vents. The motorsportinspired flares are tied together at the profile through larger profile side skirts.  A custom front bumper boasts upsized grille intakes, while the rear bodywork sports updated grille inserts and a muscular lower valance that frames the car’s twin-exit sport exhaust. A custom hexagonthemed matte black vinyl wrap transitions to the car’s factory shade of Kings Red Metallic paint. RacingLine added its IS38 turbo-based performance package with an R600 Carbon Fibre Cold-Air Intake and Performance Intercooler deliver the necessary flow of cool air, while an oil management kit and oil cooler aid with thermal management of the motor’s oil.

To counter the 350 horsepower and 372 pound-feet of torque the car features a RacingLine Stage 3+ six-pot big brake kit with carbon-ceramic discs and TrackSport coilover suspension kit. Wrapping the concept is a set of forged GRZ 20” Rotiform wheels, with Aerodisc covers, plus pair of Recaro Pole Position ABE seats trimmed in a custom Texagon themed material.

PRICE: More than you can afford, pal!

CONTACT: www.volkswagen.com

KW VARIANT 3 T7 COILOVERS

UNITRONIC 2.0 TSI EA888 EVO4 SOFTWARE

Well, the wait is finally over as a number of tuner’s release software for the EVO4 2.0TSI engine. The first to drop into out inbox is from Unitronic who have released Performance ECU and TCU Software for the Mk8 GTI, R and 8Y S3 equipped with the 2.0TSI EVO4 engine and DQ381.2 seven-speed gearbox. With testing and validations completed, power outputs on the Mk8 Golf R and 8Y S3 are increased by up to 109hp (+100lb/ft) with Unitronic Stage 1+ 93octane/98ron Performance Software for a maximum of 446hp (410lb/ft). Currently Stage 1 software will cost you $650.00, but check out the website below for more details.

DRIVEWAY DETAILING WARRIOR

KW is pleased to announce the release of its K3 coilovers for the all-new T7 Multivan in front-wheel drive offering. The Variant 3 coilover is three-way adjustable and can reduce the vehicle’s ride height by up to 55mm. If you want to lower your van without compromise and still retain a factory feel and ride, then we can’t think of many better ways. Priced at £2450.00 the suspension kit will with the T7 Multivan without DCC and excluding the Plug-inHybrid. For more details head over to www.kwsuspensions.net

PRICE: £2450.00

CONTACT: www.kwsuspensions.net

Whilst we all dream of driving around in an immaculately clean car, sometimes life just gets in the way, or the costs to get the professionals in are too prohibitive. Written to enable us all to reconnect with the pleasure and pride that comes from a car that looks like it’s just driven off the sales forecourt, Driveway Detailing Warrior finds the author generously sharing his top ten money saving, technically accurate and inspirational detailing projects, along with sage advice and entertaining anecdotes that will put a smile on the face of every petrolhead. Informative, entertaining and with its contents even more pertinent as we lurch further into this cost of living crisis, Driveway Detailing Warrior is a stand out read and makes the perfect Christmas gift for the car proud man or woman in your life. Priced at £5.99 in Kindle format, £15.99 for paperback or £27.99 for hardback, what’s not to like?

PRICE: From £5.99

CONTACT: www.amazon.com

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BC RACING VWARTEON COILOVERS

BC Racing has just released its BR-RS Series coilovers for VW’s Arteon Shooting Brake 3H7. The BR-RS series coilover kits are supplied with aluminium camber adjustable front top mounts with rubber centres and aluminium rear top mounts with rubber centres or no rear top mounts. They feature inverted monotube damper bodies, 30-way adjustable damping, adjustable spring platforms, height adjustment via the bottom mount to retain full damper travel, bearing mounted upper front spring platform and a dust boot to protect damper seals. All this for just £999.00. What are you waiting for?

PRICE: £999.00

CONTACT: www.bcracing.co.uk

RACINGLINE AUDI B9 CATCH CAN SYSTEM

RacingLine has just announced its Oil Catch Can System for the Audi S4, S5, SQ5 B9 running the 3.0 TFSI V6T (EA839) engine. It’s almost too good to hide away in the engine bay! The system features a complete PCV replacement block feeding vapours to an internally-baffled can. Keep your intercooler and inlet tracts free from oil build-up and provide clean airflow through to the inlet manifold. The new PCV block also incorporates a beautiful billet oil filler cap – not only pleasing to use, but ensures no more oil 'weeping' from the factory plastic cap. The Catch Can itself is constructed from extruded aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium, then CNC machined before being coated in a unique ‘Liquid Titanium’ anodised finish. For more details head to the website below.

PRICE: £779.99

CONTACT: www.racingline.shop

HERITAGE Mk2 GOLF REAR PANEL

Is the back end of your Mk2 Golf letting the side down? Perhaps it’s sporting a few dents or has started to rust. Whilst we know original is best, sometimes you need to take the bull by the horns and fix the problem before it gets any worse, and that’s where these guys come in. Pressed in Europe, the panel extends to the top of the rear lights, takes in the badge plinth below and drops to include the lower valance too. It is suitable for big and small bumper cars but sadly isn’t suitable for Jetta models. Priced at £152.95 you can find them online at www. heritagepartscentre.com

PRICE: £152.95

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GDF SYNCRO Mk1 BILLET BEAM BRACKETS

Our old mucker Gary French at GDF Steelworks (we’re guessing his middle name is Dave) just sent us details of his latest product. Yes, you guessed it. These anodised billet aluminium adapter brakes are designed to directly bolt to a Mk1 Golf platform and allow for easy fitment of a Mk2/3 Synchro rear beam. Priced at £636.00 the kit includes mounting brackets, straps, bush bolts and strap bolts (bushes sold separately). Please note additional mounting hole will require extra reinforcement plate to be welded to inside of chassis rail for third bolt/stud. Also, modifications are need to the floor to accommodate Synchro hardware. For more details of what’s needed and all the other cool products head over to www. gdfsteelworks.co.uk PRICE: £636.00 CONTACT: www.gdfsteelworks.co.uk

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EUROS ONTHE CAPITOL

Back in May last year (I know, we’re a bit late to the party with this one), Scott Sayers of Deutschwurx fame, out of Eldridge, Maryland, decided to throw a little GTG at local Capitol Raceway and Europe on the Capitol was born.

With over 180 cars attending the maiden event, it’s safe to say this event was just what the local area needed. And despite an over cast day, thankfully the rain held out till after all awards had been given out. Despite the ‘Euro’ branding, the event was predominantly open to all VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles which were parked in either and air-cooled or water-cooled area.

While the main sponsor was Unitronic,

plenty of other companies supported the show including Liquimoly, ECS Tuning, Animated Car Audio, Lindsay Volkswagen, Solowerks,  Braum, Parts Authority, Auto tint king, Hurricane racing tours, CTS turbo and Techtonics tuning, and All About the Bounce (All about the what? – Ed).

There was a great array of cars in display including a Golf Rallye, Polo Harlequin and a wicked Mk1 Rabbit off-roader. “We had 5ft and 3ft tall trophies for Best paint/wrap, Furthest Driven, Best Audi, Best water-cooled and Best air cooled, Scott told us. They also awarded top 25 plaques for top Water- and Air-cooled cars. “We had planned to have all car winners

complete a parade lap down the drag strip, but sadly it rained,” Scott said. Despite the late downpour, the event was a massive success which Deutschwurx hope to repeat in 2023.

“I’d like to thank Dennis Rice, Elam Morales, Jeff Custer, Megan Stickell, Jonathan Klipa , Don Miner, Tim Keys, Larry Wentzel,  Andrew Ridgeway of Quickshot Photography, and my children Cailin and Kenzie for judging the kids colouring contest and always encouraging me. Special thanks to our sponsors, friends and clients for the continued support of Deutschwurx. We will continue to have a bigger and better show every year.” What’s left to say? Enjoy the photos.

MADETO MEASURE

Blending classic performance styling with modern muscle, JP van der Horst’s Jetta is a home-brew hot rod with the details to match the best in the business.

As much a perk of its diminutive landmass as its long history of building, customising and racing almost anything with an engine, the UK is hard to beat if you’re looking for engineering expertise on your doorstep. It’s a talent pool deep enough that there’s no shame in cherry-picking world-class names to bring your project to life, but that also makes it doubly impressive when something homebrewed muscles in on the best in the business. Especially when, like JP van der Horst,

that expertise isn’t rooted in an automotive background, let alone sheltered by a garage.

“I’ve always liked retro cars, but the mechanical side came later,” he tells us. “Most of what I had was newer – I’d buy them, clean them up, get bored and swap them – then in 2016 this white Mk1 Clipper Cabriolet popped up. I had an MX-5 and a few hundred pounds of cash saved, and the guy was quite happy to do a deal on it, but I didn’t have a clue. I drove it around for 20 miles with no water in it, and my mate asked what I was doing. He had a Mk1 as well, he got me the tools, showed me

what to do, and it all went from there.”

In some ways it was a natural progression. JP was a car-obsessed kid but channelled the underlying engineering interest into other forms of transport. The Mk1 came up during a stint in Portsmouth as part of a nine-year career as a Navy aircraft engineer, while later projects have been bankrolled by his current job maintaining Great Western Railway rolling stock at a depot in Swansea. Having started out with a basic toolkit, axle stands and a fearless appetite for mechanical work, he’s become increasingly ambitious in the

Words: Alex Grant Photos: Mark Rodway

meantime. The Cabrio eventually changed hands with a home-brew 20-valve turbo conversion, and his red lockdown resto-mod Mk2 16V made these pages last year.

“The 20-valve turbo swap was a bit daunting but, as my mate told me, it’s just nuts and bolts and there’s enough information out there to do anything you want,” he smiles. “I have a garage where I keep all my tools, and a fancier one on the other side that I had built for the Mk2 – which I said I’d never sell – but that’s just to keep the car dry. I built the Jetta on the drive, on axle stands, out the

front of the house. It’s just how I roll.”

Changing jobs had a hand in that process too. JP relocated to Aberdare in South Wales a couple of years ago, and the Jetta surfaced a couple of miles away from his house as an irresistible base for the next project. Originally a 1.3-litre C model, it had been treated to a recent DIY restoration including rolled arches, G60 steelies and a rebuilt 1.8-litre carb-fed engine. As logistics go, a two-mile convoy to drop it on his driveway and a return journey to take the previous owner home again is enviably straightforward – and JP already had

the next steps in mind.

“Everyone was doing 20-valve swaps and PDs were popping up too, but I couldn't find any Jettas with an R32 lump – there was a guy in Canada who had an R36 engine in his Coupe, but that was it,” he explains. “I’d helped my friend convert his Mk2 VR6 to an R32, and then bought it off him, and the principles would be the same. It’s a Mk1 chassis so it’s fairly straightforward – the difference is Jettas don’t come up very often.”

That R32-swapped Mk2 almost became part of the mix. Potentially a useful engine

donor, it dawned on JP that there was a limited market for the rolling five-door GTI bodyshell that process would leave behind. Instead, he parted ways with it as a complete car, taking the time not only to find an alternative but to invest in headache-free motoring further down the line. The new engine was torn down for a fresh head gasket, timing chains and guides, given a coat of paint and assembled while it was on the stand to avoid access issues once it was in place. This had one major downside – the Mk1 isn’t a generous engine bay, and it took five hours to manoeuvre that bulky powertrain into its new home.

“I’m very much into the OEM plus look – I like the idea of things looking like they’re supposed to be there, even though they’re not,” says JP, propping the bonnet open to talk us through the finished conversion. “When I was looking for an engine, it had to be from a Mk4 Golf. It sounds stupid, but it’s because you can fit an engine cover to them and you can’t on a Mk5. I wanted that look, I’d seen R32 swaps without the engine cover and it doesn’t look right.”

That’s not a criticism you can level at this one. The 3.2-litre VR6 puts power to the front wheels through a cable-operated Corrado

VR6 02A gearbox, but with the linkage from a Mk4-spec 02J for tighter, more modern-feeling shifts. It’s treading a fine line between factory and custom, retaining the Mk1 washer bottle and a visible coolant tank but with hand-coiled brake lines and a custom air intake running down to the Mk2 battery box behind the headlight. Any de-cluttering subtle, the slimline radiator and dual-fan setup is tucked away under the slam panel, and the top coolant hose is hidden underneath a Corrado radiator cover tray. It’s a tight fit, but you could almost believe it left Wolfsburg this way.

The Jetta took to that extra cubic capacity

surprisingly well, firing up with some fresh dino-juice to the hum of newly-upgraded fuel pumps and a steady rumble from the custom Trackslag exhaust system. Minor hesitation on early drives was traced back to a bad earth on the alternator bracket, and JP has the kit to diagnose other problems without even opening the bonnet. The ECU is mounted in the glovebox with the OBD port for downloading fault codes –something that’s helped track down an issue with the air temperature sensor – but it also means he can monitor real-time engine revs, temperatures and other information using a

DUB DETAILS

ENGINE: 3189cc VR6 from Mk4 Golf R32 (BFH), Eurowise short sump kit, Eurowise engine mount kit, hidden MAF intake, ECS Tuning filter, TT Tuning downpipe, Trackslag exhaust system, Facet fuel lift pump, 1.5-litre swirl pot, Bosch 044 in-line fuel pump, radiator hidden under slam panel, twin fans with manual override switch, Corrado radiator hose cover, Mk3 Golf VR6 02A gearbox with 02J shifter bracket and tower, custom driveshafts, hydraulic clutch kit

CHASSIS: AP coilovers with machined collars, G60 calipers with 280mm Mtec discs and EBC pads (front), Mk1 brake bar with Mk2 9-inch servo and T4 master cylinder, 16x8 ET35 (front) and ET25 (rear) B-STAR RA-1680 diamond-cut wheels, 195/40 (front) and 195/45 (rear) Falken Azenis FK510 tyres

EXTERIOR: Repainted Mars Red with rolled arches, modified GTI arch kit, black GTI waistline trim, clear indicators, Hella all-red rear lights, BBS boot spoiler, period-correct dealer number plates, Renewart custom badges

INTERIOR: Mk3 Golf Recaro seats with modified bases to fit Mk1 runners, full retrim in Mk2 GTI Series 2 red and black cloth, Mk1 GTI ‘spittoon’ steering wheel, custom VW Motorsport winders and gearknob, VDO rev counter

SHOUT: My ever-understanding wife, and the local VW boys for welcoming me into the community since I moved to Wales

JP arrived on our radar last when we featured his Mk2 GTI resto in PVW 5/21

Bluetooth dongle and smartphone app. It’s a useful feature for a car which still only has base-spec instruments.

Despite putting in the test miles without any visual upgrades, base-spec bodywork was never on the cards and the GTI-inspired visual upgrades are a subtle giveaway that this one is worth a second glance. The BBS bootlid spoiler was yet another lucky find – desirable enough to risk, because it would easy to re-sell if it didn’t work – but it’s the perfect finishing touches for a car that otherwise looks like the sports saloon Wolfsburg never offered. A blend of GTI waistline trim and side stripes, complete with the Golf’s plastic arch extensions.

This was no easy job, he says: “The

arches had already been rolled, so the kit fitted the front wings but the rears were trickier – it doesn’t help that the car has had a bit of welding. I kept offering them up and making small cuts everywhere until I was happy with how they looked. They’re riveted on so they’re not going anywhere, and I think they really look the part. Importantly, everything looks like it’s meant to be there.”

There are subtle updates throughout the build, including deleting all traces of amber lighting and commissioning the insanely talented Renewart to make a set of periodstyle R32 badges. With over twice the power of the most powerful variants on the Mk1 chassis, JP retrofitted a brake bar to add the Mk2 Golf 9-inch servo and T4 master cylinder,

then stepped up to G60-spec discs at the front – there’s no weight at the back to require further upgrades. That hardware is all tucked away behind diamond cut B-STAR RA-1680 wheels, stretching a classic GTI design to 16x8mm and filling the rear arches with a 10mm staggered offset. It’s purposeful, but doesn’t shout about the near-250bhp performance underneath.

Some of the interior upgrades predate the car. The Mk3 Golf Recaros were lifted from another project and had already been welded onto the narrower rails which would allow them to slot into the Mk1 floorpan.

Then, to match the ‘spittoon’ steering wheel and custom winders and gearknob, the front and rear seats were then bare and retrimmed

in matching Series 2 GTI fabric at Fine Line Upholstery in Ystrad Mynach. It’s one of a handful of jobs that couldn’t be tackled on a driveway, but that wrinkle-free, factory-quality trimming job was worth every penny. It’s the bit you the see the most, right?

“The interior is my favourite part of the car,” JP tells us. “It was a toss-up between the red and silver stripe GTI material, and originally I thought maybe the red would be too much. So I went with the silver then changed my mind at the last minute, because something was telling me they’d look good. I’m really glad I did.”

Every detail here is sympathetically executed. The 1980s audio gear was inspired by a car he’d seen at a show, and it’s on the

radar for some additional upgrades in typical JP style. Having found the speakers as new old stock for a bargain £45, the matching head unit appeared on Facebook Marketplace for another hardly budget-stretching £25. Plans for next year include modern speaker internals and a hidden Bluetooth receiver up front but, with some raw Wookie howls to enjoy in the meantime, there’s no great rush.

“It’s been a really simple build and I’m kind of surprised with how reliable it’s been. The only dodgy moment I’ve had was on the way back from Edition38, where it bucketed it down on the Penderyn to Brecon road, the fuse box got soaked and I lost my wipers and indicators. Otherwise, it’s just problems with the Mk4 sump being such a beast – and that’s not really mechanical. I have a 3mm thick steel sump from Eurowise which has taken a battering, but it does the job.”

And it does that job regularly, too. Weather permitting, the Jetta gets pulled out of the garage for at least one 100-mile commuting round trip, and it’s racked up thousands of miles picking up awards at shows across the UK since the bulk of the work was finished. With Brecon putting rolling hills and winding roads on the doorstep, it’s hardly surprising he’s making good use of it – who wouldn’t?

“It would be fun to supercharge the Jetta because I know I could tuck it all away neatly, but that’s a lot of money,” smiles JP. “I’ve enjoyed the build

and I love how it drives - it’s nose heavy and not really a car for haring around country bends, like a 205 GTI or a Golf 16V, but it’s amazing on the straight and you can’t beat that sound.

“However, I think I enjoy the build process more than ownership, and there’s always going to be something out there that I want to try. So who knows. It’s not for sale, but my mates would probably say I’d sell it if the money was right…”

In the meantime, there’s plenty to keep

him occupied. With hardly any mechanical headaches in the way of other projects, the Jetta has left space in the diary for a Mk4 R32 and a Mk1 tin-top that’s now part way through an increasingly intensive PD diesel swap. And yes, they’re all being executed in typical JP style; up on axle stands and exposed to whatever the Welsh climate throws at him. After all, if you’re looking for engineering expertise right on your doorstep, then is there anywhere better than, well, right on your actual doorstep? ■

“It’s been a really simple build and I’m kind of surprised with how reliable it’s been"

GO WITH

COMPLETED IT, MATE

It’s always good to have a rough plan in place when you’re starting out with a project, and building a breathtaking modified vehicle is certainly no exception to this rule. You know what they say: by failing to prepare, you’re ultimately preparing to fail.

Of course, we’ve seen countless builds come together on the fly over the years, but there’s something about cars that have been

developed to closely follow their owners’ rigid and detailed briefs from day one that gives them a complete and well-thought-out look that’s hard to beat.

One man that’s followed this systematic approach with his latest whip is Ireland-based Jack Fanning here, whose stunning Mk5 GTI is packed with killer touches that you just couldn’t execute without a whole heap of prior planning taking place.

“I’ve always wanted a grey Golf with a red interior,” Jack tells us with conviction. “It didn’t stop me from getting side-tracked along the way, though…”

Although the pipe dream of the car you see before you had floated around the back of his mind for some time, Jack’s first properly customised machine came in the form of a diesel Mk6 a few years ago.

Despite its impressive spec that included

Dig beneath the clean lines of Jack Fanning’s Mk5 GTI and you’ll find a show-and-go car more thoroughly put together than you might first expect…

Words: Sam Preston Photos: Ross Delaney

a full blackberry-colour body respray and re-trimmed interior complete with Audi wingbacks, there was still an itch that Jack just couldn’t scratch.

“I was actually getting that car shot by Ross Delaney after a Fitted UK show,” Jack recalls. “Ross had a Mk5 GTI at the time and let me have a spin in it while he was shooting my car. The noise and performance were both next-level and I knew one of these cars would

make a great base for my dream project. I needed one!”

The Mk5 from that fabled test drive happened to be a DSG model, with Jack initially starting his search for one of these semi auto-equipped hot hatches. Spotting this very example with its classy United Grey body, however, was enough to persuade him over to the three-pedal side.

“I initially wasn’t interested because of the

gearbox, but the colour grew on me and I knew it would be the perfect starting point to build up to the spec I had in mind,” Jack explains.

Although a lot of the goodies he’d added to his Mk6 would have bolted straight onto his newly acquired TFSI-powered pocket rocket, it’s a testament to Jack’s strict vision that only the air suspension system and front wingback seats made their way over to this new ride.

Talking of the seats, they may have been

shown off in his previous car, but Jack wasted no time in giving them, and the rest of the Mk5’s interior, the mother of all overhauls with the help of pal Baron Bedi – the first major step in the development of this build.

“Within a few months, the interior was red,” Jack laughs, touching on the sumptuously finished Bentley Hotspur leather and Alcantara

DUB DETAILS

that’s been applied to almost every visible surface of the car’s innards. This deep red colour works incredibly well against the cool exterior, especially on the wingback seats, giving off the effortlessly tasteful OEM+ vibes that you’ll be able to spot on almost all other aspects of the Golf as we work our way through them.

ENGINE: 1984cc, four-cylinder, TFSI turbo, stage 3 tune, BorgWarner K04 turbocharger, Revo intake, Revo intercooler, Revo engine mounts, runner flap delete, Audi R8 coils, Autotech high-pressure fuel pump, full Scorpion exhaust system, Racingline

CHASSIS:

EXTERIOR:

VALEO rear lights, Edition 30 rear bumper, carbon fibre wing mirrors, carbon fibre C pillars, carbon fibre front lip, carbon fibre front grille and panel, carbon fibre front VW badge, carbon fibre scuttle panel, carbon fibre side skirt extensions, optional quarter bonnet

INTERIOR: Full custom retrim in Bentley Hotspur leather and Alcantara, Audi RS4 Recaro wingback front seats, Alcantara/leather dashboard, Alcantara centre console, floor sills, roof and pillars, Mk6 GTI steering wheel, carbon fibre centre console inserts, half roll cage, Mk7 GTI gear knob, full custom boot build with air ride display

SHOUT: Thanks to the absolute legend Baron Bedi for the interior – the car wouldn’t be where it is today without trusting him with everything, Daltons.ie for the engine work and Joe Power for the mapping, KLC Wheels for the wheel refurb, and all the lads who ever gave me a hand and advice with the car throughout the years

The interior is complemented with a matching boot build that Jack proudly whipped up himself, showing off the Air Lift Performance suspension system in all its glory (which Jack proudly installed himself, along with most other upgrades you see on the car). There’s also a half cage, a Mk6 GTI steering wheel and a Mk7 gear knob to give

the cabin that extra-special OEM+ feel that never strays the wrong side of classy.

You’re probably not surprised to hear that Jack had equally as exciting plans for the car’s exterior, too. A self-confessed perfectionist, the Golf was promptly sent in for some panels to be resprayed in their original hue – a job which escalated to the extent that most of the

car received new paint bar the roof.

“I’ve always had a slight addiction with carbon fibre,” Jack grins, hinting at all the panels that are now shod in (fully genuine) swathes of the stuff, including the front grille and splitter, as well as several parts inside –subtly breaking up the smooth grey lines in just the right way.

Continuing his theme of adding parts from other VAG-group cars that we mentioned earlier, Jack next grafted on a significantly larger braking system to all four corners of the GTI, including iconic Audi 8-pot calipers

and wavy discs up front, which certainly looked the part under the OZ Racing wheels he was rocking at the time.

These weren’t just for show, though, with the next aspect of the build given some attention being the TFSI lump under the bonnet. You see, this isn’t just an all-show-andno-go build, far from it, in fact. Now sporting 370bhp thanks to a larger K04 turbo and stage

“I wanted to keep it reliable and manageable, and this state of tune seems spot-on for the job,” a satisfied Jack tells us. “Don’t get me wrong, it can still catch you out in the rain, though…”

But it’s the most recent upgrade to Jack’s

3 tune, Jack often enjoys exploiting the Golf’s new-found grunt with five switchable maps meaning he’s prepared for any situation.

“I’ve always had a slight addiction with carbon fibre"

Mk5 that he admits is the one he thinks ties his whole vision together – the Rotiform HUR split rims that now take pride of place under the curvy arches.

“If I get something into my head, I have to get it,” Jack admits, with this particular model of Rotiform’s rolling royalty being stuck at the forefront of his mind for some time. “I was tipped-off that there might be a set for sale in Scotland, and eventually managed to persuade the owner to sell them to me. What followed was a 33-hour round trip to pick them up!”

Dropping his shabby but perfectly-spec’d rims off near Belfast for a refurb on the way home, Jack is over the moon with the results now – the slinky spokes glistening in a bodymatched hue, as well as some incredibly

impressive finishing touches such as gold hardware and even red Rotiform logos to match the car’s interior.

With nine inches of girth all-round, however, getting them to sit pretty under each arch involved some SRS Tec wide wings being added up front, and a whole load of camber being dialled in out back. The results really do speak for themselves though, with the GTI being taken to the next level by this inspired choice of rolling stock. Jack eventually managed to get his pride and joy to a state that matched his initial vision just as Covid reared its ugly head,

meaning he’s not had much of a chance to show it off up until now. That’s all due to change in 2023, however, with plenty of trips over to both English and Scottish shows planned throughout the season.

Although it’s recently been retired from daily driving duties, it’s great to see Jack still using his hot hatch as intended. There might even be some track days on the cards in the nottoo-distant future, too, highlighting just what a great all-rounder he’s built for himself here. Just shows what you can achieve when you put your mind to it… n

“If I get something into my head, then I have to get it"

ANEWL’OE

Rotiform popped up all weekend at L'oe Show

L’OE SHOW2023

For 2023, we heard Jamie is looking to expand the L'oe Show downtown presence and offer a reverse USA to Wöthersee program to those in Europe who want to bring their vehicles abroad to the United States. Pottstown is close to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within driving distance from New York City and only 4300 km from Lake Worth, Austria. L'oe Show has a great upward trajectory and is an event to add to the VAG show bucket list. Stay tuned to @ loeshowofficial for more information about next year's show.

The L'oe Show was the breakout US VAG car show event of 2021. Jamie Orr, after years of describing an ideal show/ venue, finally put dreams into action and filled the struggling Coventry Mall in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and built the show the likes the scene was hoping for, the only catch the mall was redeveloping, and L'oe could not be welcomed back to continued success. So, what to do? Find another mall in the region? Take the concept on the road? Or continue to support the community that Orchid Euro had grown up in?

Orr doubled down on Pottstown, took the concept to its heart, worked with countless city and regional officials, local businesses, clubs, tastemakers, and local celebrities, and convinced the community that L'oe

was worth keeping in the region. L'oe Show would now be held downtown on the Sunday of Labor Day 2022, spread over eight city blocks, closed off to traffic, with eight unique pop-up stores, 22 outdoor vendors, and a 40-foot flag hefted by the political might of the regional state representative eight stories above the main road High Street.

L'oe spanned a four-day schedule with numerous activities, meetups, and functions. Sly Fox Brewing kicked off the weekend with a meetup at their facility. Nineteen66 hosted a breakfast with a drive out to the famous hill climb Reading Pagoda; Rotiform hosted a get-together behind a local nightclub establishment, and a lunch meet was held at the Red Horse Motoring club.

Jamie Orr worked with Volkswagen Classic out of Wolfsburg to import, for the first

Slammed VW Tiguan looked pretty savage

Our idea of heaven, a high street full of VWs

The famous hill climb at Reading Pagoda GTG

Wait, did they get the

Caddy van in the US?

If you look closely, you might see Mk8 TCR lurking in this photo

Wait, who let the American muscle in?

Pottstown town centre was littered with random Dubs

The holy grail Mk3 A59 all the way from VW Classic in Wolfsburg

time, into the US the rare 1993 mk3 A59 concept Golf and the never before seen or campaigned mk8 TCR Golf prototype.

Volkswagen of America chose L'oe Show to unveil the 20th Anniversary Golf R Special Edition for the North American market. Megan Closset, product manager Golf GTI, Golf R, and Arteon, and Hein Schafer, Senior Vice President Product Marketing – both of whom

own mk4 R32s - were on hand to pull the sheet off the new model and support the strong enthusiast community assembled.

Continuing from the fantastic store buildouts from the mall in 2021, several sponsors upped the ante and crafted unique pop-ups from the various available properties in downtown Pottstown. FCP Euro chose a former audio-visual store, Leen Customs,

a previous jewelry store. At the same time, SoloWerks redecorated an old paint store. Black Forest Industries also took over a vacant storefront. At the same time, Rotiform had the largest pop-up in an old wine and spirits store. Integrated Engineering and Nineteen66 took over active beer gardens. Each sponsor had limited edition drops scheduled

throughout the weekend to entice

Bagged Mk8 GTI was simple but so effective

Stay classy! Cream Bora was on point

Stunning Audi S3 on staggered Rotiform splits

So retro it hurts period perfect Mk1 Jetta

The main show on Sunday was capped at 400 registered vehicles. The featured model of the show was the Golf R32 / Golf R generations, of which 60 examples were present to celebrate the launch of the 20th Anniversary edition. Pottstown's High Street is the town's main artery, which is 80 feet wide and spans about five lanes, which was laden with show cars, vendor vehicles, and rarely-seen cars from Jamie Orr's collection. There was much to see and appreciate along the eight blocks, and pop into and visit the 30-some sponsors with locations along the route.

A stage was erected in the middle of the event where Orr and other VW personalities talked about vehicles on display; items were auctioned off, such as rare GRC Beetle parts, to benefit the Breast Cancer Society of Pennsylvania. Additionally, a school bus was donated by the Levy School Bus company that will be going to Ukraine to provide children with needed transportation in that conflict zone n

attendees to snap up one-off goods exclusive to the show.

Early pre-show meeting out of town was chilled

Quick, spare pallet display stand spot. Park up…

Bagged Mk7 was fresh to death, baby…

Show appealed to all generations of Dubber

Rotiform Wine & Spirits. Whatever next…?

IIf we had a pound for every time someone asked us how to get into the mag, we would be laughing all the way to the bank. Sadly we don’t but on a happier note, nothing raises the spirits more than a Goldilocks spec Mk1 (you know, “This Golf is just right” said Goldilocks excitedly). A Mars Red GTI

is a strong, iconic starting place for a build but this feature shows how, sometimes, it’s about knowing when to stop rather than pushing the boundaries.

Derbyshire-based William Hague (no, not that one, this guy is only 27) is more used to modern metal with a day job as a car sales executive. In his personal life, he is a

VAG man through and through, starting his driving career in a Polo 6N2. The plucky first car was upgraded with a Mk5 Golf TDI. It was with this car that the modifying bug really took hold: “It was an SE model so as standard it had the boring bumpers, seats, and pretty much everything else. The mods started with me fitting coilovers and I

MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION

Here at PVW Towers, we are frequently asked what it takes to make a feature car. There are no hard and fast rules to this. This Gorgeous Mk1 GTI with a select few period mods is proof that sometimes less is more… Words:

gradually developed it with GTI headlights, R32 rear, Mk6 GTD tartan seats, Mk7 steering wheel and AccuAir suspension. I had numerous wheels on it including genuine Helios alloys and BBS RS2 super concaves.”

Various other VWs have passed through William’s hands including a 9N Polo Vortex and both a Mk6 and Mk7 Golf GTD. An Audi

A4 2.0 TFSI now takes care of daily duties.

William started to get the retro car itch when he saw his best friend frequently swapping and working on cars. Various VWs came and went from his mate’s lockup including ‘breadvan’ Polos and Mk2 Golfs.

William's cousin owns a Mk2 GTI and another pal had started a Mk1 project that caught

his eye. “I always really loved old angular hot hatches and a red Mk1 GTI was a bit of a grail car for me. I originally found this Mk1 whilst looking on Car and Classic one evening. It was just what I wanted. I didn’t want to waste time selling my Mk5 so I asked the owner if they fancied a swap. Thankfully they were looking for a newer iteration so we

Graham Leigh. Photos: John Langley

did a deal. I was straight down to Surrey for the exchange.”

William’s plan for the car was always to keep it simple. The car originally came on steel wheels but after a year these were changed for Polo 6N2 GTI BBS wheels for a sportier feel. When a set of the coveted 15” Pirelli P Slots came up for sale locally though, they were duly snapped up. “I had heard they were quite rare and I always liked the OEM+ look. I bought the wheels and managed to find some centre caps which were an eBay bargain. I have kept the wheels since and I don’t think I will ever sell them. I have bought a set of BBS RMs for the show look but most of the time I leave it on the P slots as it drives much better and I love the look of it”.

The car came on old coilovers of unknown origin which were hard and seized. The decision was made over lockdown to upgrade to a set of MTS Technik/Eibach coilovers. These reportedly represent a sweet spot for

a combination of value for money, comfort, adjustability and improved handling. In keeping with the ethos of the build, the stance is enhanced, purposeful and usable.

Despite part of the charm of this car being its simplicity, the build and journey to making it a reliable classic have been anything but straightforward. When the Mk1 was picked up, it was impressively solid but oil consumption was an issue. It was hoped that the comparatively easy task of fitting new valve stem oil seals would save the day. An inspection revealed that it needed a full rebuild. The bottom end was stripped and cleaned and fitted with Wossner pistons, new piston rings, lightened crank and new rods. The head was machined, new valves fitted and a Kent KS2 cam and vernier pulley increases the urgency of the already peppy eight-valve powerplant. All new seals and gaskets were fitted to ensure another 40 years of reliability. “It took a couple of years to make it right. After issues with

"I always really loved old angular hot hatches and a red Mk1 GTI was a bit of a grail car for me"

ignition coils and timing, it is finally running amazingly thanks to the help of my dad and my mates”. A custom stainless exhaust is a nice visual upgrade and enhances that GTI engine note without being obnoxious.

The car came with retrofitted small chrome bumpers but these were at odds with the period look that William was aiming for. Tired-looking original plastic bumpers were

included in a spares package that came with the Mk1. These were refreshed and restored by a local specialist and fitted up. William has an eye for a bargain that puts David Dickinson to shame and the BBS front bib spoiler was another eBay triumph. Ordinarily, this is a sought-after period enhancement that is sprayed body colour. Initially, the part was duly painted in Mars Red and fitted.

The appearance wasn’t quite in keeping with the subtle package though. “I thought it was a little too much so I taped around an indentation and Plasti Dipped the lower end black. It changed the look massively and blends much more naturally into the black plastic arches, helping the car flow better in my opinion.” New Hella front lights further uplift the fresh front end. William also

has

"It is finally running amazingly thanks to the help of my dad and my mates"

a Hella rear spoiler and heckblende which are rare cool parts in their own right but he seems to have made the right call for this particular styling exercise in leaving them off.

William has exercised similar restraint with the interior. He has a Wolfsburg and two BBS steering wheels in his impressive parts stash but has opted to leave the iconic quad dimpled 1983 item in place. Optional VDO gauges allow him to keep an eye on the freshly built engine whilst the deckchair striped pews do their period thing. “The interior is pretty much standard. The car is used and the interior looks used. It isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t want it that way. I like

that it's honest and I don’t mind jumping in and out of it without being too careful.”

The build has taken four years to perfect and now William is keen to enjoy the fruits of his labour. William recalled with a smile that the car’s initial show was Fitted UK three years ago where it was belching oil and only selecting three gears. He cannot wait to put some miles on what is now a fully sorted example. With prices of Mk1s seriously on the up and the market demanding originality, could we be seeing more stock-looking cars with simple reversible mods becoming more commonplace? If they look as good as this, maybe that’s no bad thing n

DUB DETAILS

1983 GOLF GTI

ENGINE: 1.8-litre 8v original engine fully rebuilt with new gaskets and seals, Wossner pistons, new piston rings, new rods, lightened crank, head fitted with new valves and Kent KS2 cam, Kent vernier pulley, custom stainless exhaust

CHASSIS: MTS Technik/Eibach coilovers, 15” Pirelli P Slots, Hankook tyres

EXTERIOR: Mars Red, BBS front bib spoiler sprayed body colour with Plasti Dip lower section to mirror GTI bodykit

INTERIOR: Optional VDO gauges

SHOUT: Ellis Burton, Scott Burbridge, Josh Taylor, Luke Wilson, John Sherburn, Mick and my father, Chris Hague and anybody else who has helped along the way

"I like that it's honest and I don’t mind jumping in and out of it without being too careful”

Take it back to the old skool. 90's Corrado cool

TILL THE COWS COME HOME

Words:

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Dude, remember at Dub Dash when…,” Pat says. “Dude, nobody remembers what happened at Dub Dash,” Brad recalls, sarcastically, as everyone busts out laughing. Dub Dash was a huge party disguised as a car show back in the day.

“Need another?,” Brad asks, while reaching in the cooler for the perfect local brew worthy of their 20-year friendship built over moments like this. Pat holds the beer can up in the hotel parking lot lights, examining the label like a fine champagne and nods with approval.

Like car scene detectives we ask whatever happened to “that guy” or “that one Mk2 everyone had”. It’s funny, Volkswagens don’t die, they just become so & so’s old car. As the night creeps up on us like we weren’t watching our circle dwindles as some head in for the night. This is the sacred part of the night at any car show, when you know you should go to bed, but you want to get every minute in with friends. The show doesn’t start until 2:00pm the next day, so we all take full advantage and decide to stay for just one more… a few more times.

Wisconsin is peppered with dairy farms,

famous breweries and billboards for “the best” cheese curds in town, hence the name, Udderly Euro. The show takes place in Neenah, a tiny town between Chicago and Minneapolis surrounded by vast lakes. Seagulls and sailboats give an east coast vibe, but the friendly locals remind you that you’re in the Midwest.

The usual Birkenstocks and electric cars that slap the pavement are replaced by a rhapsody of colours, rumble of exhausts and filthy gorgeous patina as show goers flood the downtown streets. It’s showtime.

The show site is bordered by docks, the host hotel and historic buildings now occupied by breweries, restaurants and shops. The locals seem to stop and stare as we orchestrate hundreds of attendees. Air cooled, water cooled, who cares; just bring it! Every spot fills then it’s make-yourown spot parking only. Watching show goers wipe every single drop of water from their shiny 3-piece wheels, reuniting with friends and feeling the show come to life is my favourite part of the day. Title sponsors ECS Tuning, Fitment Industries, VL Performance and Eurotrash Apparel set up and prepare for the crowd. Traces of race gas, musty interiors from the vintage crowd and the smell of authentic street tacos fill the perfect 75-degree air, it’s a great day for a car show.

“Lifted” is the new trend we’ve been seeing recently. In the past, anything but framescraping low would have been blasphemous.

Udderly Euro might be a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but the cars in attendance are certainly no joke… Seriously!

Dinah Jean Volante Photos: A-Mann Media

APR in da house with some tidy new wave rides

Volvos, Atlas’s and surprisingly MK4s are some of the more common lifted vehicles at our shows. Patrick Thurston’s MK4 R32 is the perfect example. His inspiration came from the Mk2 Golf Country. The custom lift allows the R to utilise its full suspension travel, it’s also fitted with DOM bumpers, skid plates and tire carrier and sporting some pretty serious mud tires. The best part is he actually takes it off-road!

Jon Shelton’s diesel Porsche Cayenne is also a lifted favourite. Jon owns Drivers’ Gallery, a shop dedicated to creating and cultivating the art of vehicles. His Cayenne sits on the Eurowise 2” lift kit and is wrapped in Inozetek Chalk Grey. The Driver’s Gallery booth also showcased their technician’s (Alex Krieter) “RSFaux” B5 avant on custom 3-piece Rotiforms.

“Dude! Is that Andy’s old Corrado!?” I hear someone say as I see the British Racing

Green Corrado pull into a killer spot.

“No, man, that’s Andy! I haven’t seen him in forever” I hear the other guy say as they walk over to see the R32 powered Corrado that was a Midwest staple in the show scene. Andy Faulkner has owned the car for 15 years and built it from the ground up. This isn’t one of those builds that stays the same forever, it’s actually been under the knife for a few years now. The transmission, valve cover, timing covers (pretty much everything under the hood) and BBS RSs are copper and nickel plated. This one is a show-stopper.

Other crowd favourites would be Jesus Mondragon’s 3.6 24v Vr6 white MK3 GTI. Fully shaved, custom fenders, euro bumpers, sitting on BBS RSs of course, it’s just an amazing car. Balta Birruete is another standout with his white MK1 Jetta coupe with 3-piece P Slots with custom fans, drool

worthy. He also won the “Best Wheels” award.

Cars begin to slowly trickle into the grassy winners’ circle for awards. Edgar Carmona’s red RHD Mk3, Alex Martinez’s bagged Ferrari F430, Matthew Jensen’s e36 BMW M3 in Daytona Violet and some air cooled VWs are some of the winners. We always say, your car doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be cool. Best in Show went to a silver Porsche 356 Speedster.

Craig Daugherty from ECS Tuning and I handed out some “superlative” awards this year, as well. Being Father’s Day weekend, we gave out “Best Dad” (Mike Krahenbuhl), “Enthusiast Built” (Kyle Johnson), and the “Community Award” which went to Jon Shelton for his efforts in bringing the community together. We wrap up with raffles from Unitronic, ECS Tuning, Vyper Chairs and other sponsors. Fitment Industries even gave away

No cows grazing here, just the cream of the crop Dubs, yo!

Tidy Mk4 R32 on 18" BBS RCs, we think

BBS wheels still hugely popular after all these years no matter what geneartion Dub you drive…

When

"The Community Award went to Jon Shelton for his efforts in bringing the community together"

You know when the camber kids go too far?

I know we shouldn't have, but we loved battered Bora

we said 'off-road' that's not quite what we had in mind…

a custom set of novia wheels!

As the show concludes, cars and attendees simply relocate across the street to the hotel parking lot to pick up where they left off. It’s almost impossible to describe why this show is so special, like your favourite local coffee shop that you almost don’t want to tell anyone about. Groups flow in and out and we make our way over to the group of “old schoolers” to make one more playful jab at so & so for still not finishing his car. They’re all talking about the time “that dude’s tent caught fire at Dub Dash”, I guess some people do remember what happened at Dub Dash haha. And just like that, those memories come back to life. That's what it’s all about ■

SHOUT:

Huge thanks to our title sponsors: ECS Tuning, Unitronic, VL Performance, Fitment Industries and 1-OAK Eurosports. Thank you to our amazing volunteers: Matt, Scott, Jessica Krahenbuhl, Heather and Kyle Fink, Jim and Hannah Wilson, Patrick Thurston, Zach DeLong, Josh DeBolt, Collin Rankin, Craig Daugherty, Dave Siebert, so many more and of course Bradley Black my right and left hand man!

"Fitment Industries even gave away a custom set of Anovia wheels!"

Golf or Jetta, Golf or Jetta? We'll take the Golf

Red air-cooled Beetle parking to the left, please

GAPYEAH!

Flintstone, Maryland – In 1965, American folk rock band the Byrds released their version of “Turn! Turn! Turn!” in which there’s a purposeful, lyrical lament about seasonality and time marching on. Many car aficionados see the same inevitability through the show season, mornings get colder, the sun’s shadows get longer and longer. But before thoughts turn to the inevitable winter punch lists, tear downs, parts orders and winterizing, there’s one last show circled on the calendar – the perfect bookend to the season – Dubs at the Gap.

The show is the proverbial autumn – an opportunity to reflect and be thankful for the year’s bounty as one last flash of splendour allows participants to indulge in what they love. It’s a relaxed atmosphere, an opportunity for enthusiasts to take a breath after all the shows of summer.

Yet, it still retains the very best elements of the popular season opener and sister show, Dubs at the Lake, encouraging attendees to choose their own weekend adventure nestled in the rural, picturesque hills of Western Maryland and the backdrop of Rocky Gap State Park.

That’s the hook to these shows – a full slate of events all weekend long in destination locations. Attendees can tailor the slate exactly to what they want, and generous windows between events ensure folks have plenty of time to catch up with friends and strike out on their own adventures.

Dubs at the Gap was made up of five total events this year -- a cruise to Locust Post Brewery sponsored by Open Air Imports on Friday evening; a Dubs and Donuts cars-andcoffee style event on Saturday morning; an over-landing excursion presented by B2BFab midday Saturday; Cruising the Gap, a scenic drive around the rolling hills of the area that ended with more food and beverages Saturday evening at 1812 Brewing; and the show itself on Sunday.

The Friday evening event was relaxed, the sun lazily faded down the horizon casting a cinematic scene with a live local band to complement the Volkswagens and Audis that circled the grounds.

Before unwinding with the music, brews and on-site food, participants met about 20 minutes away for a cruise to the venue along a historic national road that went past

Well, which would you rather sleep in?

Dubs at the Gap is branded ‘The perfect summer send off’, and judging by 2022’s turn-out, we can certainly see why…

Words & photos: Zane Lacko Additional photos: Alex Lafferty

Erik Skursha's R32-swapped Corrado featured Recaro A8s and fully stripped interior…

That Rabbit's engine is either blown or diesel

One of the coolest settings on the North American VW scene

Above: We've seen some custom bonnets in our time but…

Ratty Caddy had the cleanest TDI swap

overlooks, up mountainsides and down valleys. Many came and went, the prime parking at the front of the brewery was on constant rotation as different groups cycled through the evening before heading off to their accommodations.

On Saturday morning, attendees gathered at the show field for the Dubs and Donuts event through heavy fog that was starting to burn off. A note about the venue itself, festivities were held at the Rocky Gap State Park amphitheater – a multi-tiered grass area flanked by a lake and an elevated stage served as a central focal point. It was more than a humble parking lot, and when the tiers were filled with vendors and show cars, it was quite the site to see!

Fresh faces entered the venue, and it was a true opportunity to start to understand the diversity of cars, from Volkswagen-based overlanders to the latest and greatest in the Audi RS6 Avant, the lot was filling out quite nicely.

From there, two different options for cruising unfolded – those with a spirit of adventure, off-road tires and increased ride height set out immediately for the overlanding adventure led by B2BFab and some of their shop cars. The group set out for the Green Ridge State Forest to spend about three hours through a scenic off-pavement drive

through some rougher terrain and small river crossings. The adventure lasted about four hours and after it was over, they reunited with the rest of the group at 1812 Brewery later in the evening.

Those with more traditional cars hit Cruising the Gap -- a 24-mile circuit cruise that plunges down twisty hills, shoots across harvest-ready farmlands and around a couple area lakes, much to the awe of local fishermen. More than 175 cars joined in, once again emphasizing a diverse offering. A sample lineup included everything from air cooled Volkswagens through brand new Mk8 Golf Rs-- both looking equally at home and photogenic on the paved back roads with leaves scattering about as they drive by.

Cruising the Gap ended at 1812 Brewery with in-house brews and food trucks available for hungry enthusiasts. At 1812, it’s an inclusive, family-run venue. Hops grown on the farm provide the flavour for the beers, and the ample outdoor seating venue is dotted with monolithic grain silos and barns. It’s one of the more picturesque places in Western Maryland, especially when Volkswagens, Porsches and Audis fill the lots and a Grateful Dead cover band starts up to enhance the friendly atmosphere.

The Dubs attendees had the entire upper pavilion to gather, eat, drink and catch up

1812 Brewery is a great GTG setting

Panning shots always look cool, especially when roads covered with leaves…

Below: Has event organiser Jonathan grown or has his bike shrunk? Answers by email

before the show. Friends and families gathered as the sun set and night slowly crept in as people unwound before the show the next day.

Sunday was show day. Roll in opened early to avoid excessive queuing and allowed the early birds to get in and set up to take on the sunny and uncharacteristically warm day – perhaps an homage to the memories of summer. More than 354 participants registered, and all show proceeds go to a local animal shelter.

As lots filled up, and groups of people milled

around, the vibe was very laid back – a perfect complement to the Dubs at the Lake show, and the appropriate amount of energy after a long season. The venue saw little picturesque pockets of cars all around the hills.

More than anything though, the genuine connection between people and the collective behaviour is refreshing. It transcends social media, and those in attendance embrace everything good that we’ve all come to love about the Volkswagen scene.

Sponsors of the show included FCP Euro,

Lindsay Volkswagen, ECS Tuning, Unitronic, UroTuning, New German Performance, AWE, Redline Motorworks, LiquiMoly, Country Style Mobile, Hengst Filtration, Rowe Motor Oil, Black Fly Industries, Open Air Imports and Steel City Society.

All in all, the show series continues to sustain and grow the community in the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia area. Next up is Dubs at the Lake in May 2023 – make plans to join the high-energy season opener! n

90's themed Mk3 on Abt wheels - still stunning!

Supercharged Vento (Mk3 Jetta) VR6 was feature worthy…

Best of Show award went to Johnny Schaitman who owns the stunning Mk3 Jetta VR6 (below). We need to hunt him down for a full feature very soon…

REWIND

1YEAR AGO

JANUARY

2022

Wow, what an issue. A Super Bug inspired by the car in Gran Turismo and a Tesla-swapped Mk2 GTI sleeper. If this is the future of car modding then I don’t think we need to worry. Inside, we featured a Stage 2 bagged Audi S3 and Jamie Orr’s Atlas GT concept Enthusiast Build. We also looked at contenders for our Car of the Year competition, checked out HP Tuner’s Mk7 R’s body mods and brought you coverage from L’oe Show and Dubs at the Gap across the water.

5 YEARS AGO

JANUARY

2018

How can it be five years since David Lee’s RS3-powered 640bhp Golf R took cover, followed closely by Karl Ellis’s 755bhp all-wheel-drive Mk2 Golf. Carrying on the performance tip we had Darkside’s 437bhp Ibiza TDI, plus a company profile on the Barnsley-based tuner. PVW regular, Stuart Shellard was next up with his Ocean blue Mk1, plus Peter Krenmayr’s 800bhp B5 RS4 and finally Patrice Zend’s bagged Mk4 R32. We also looked at ST Suspension’s uprated chassis options for the Mk7 Golf platform. Finally, we had coverage from Westside’s tenth anniversary show, Tatton Park and the Dub Fiction Spain event.

10 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 2013

It’s a decade since Jay Mac’s revised Mk1 G60 stole cover, while inside we featured a Dutch OEM+ Golf Rallye, smooth German Mk6 on static suspension, Foose-inspired New Beetle, 500bhp MTM Clubsport Audi A1 and asked which was your Car of the Year 2012. In terms of event coverage we had reports from H20 International, Cult Classic, Modified Nationals, Euro Hangar, Players Show and Meguiar’s BBQ.

20 YEARS AGO

JANUARY

2003

Another bonkers car from 20 years ago in this tripleturbo Mk3 VR6 Caddy from Canada. Inside, Franco Parisi returned with his reworked Mk3 TDI and we also featured a Mk2 1.8T from Essex, wide-body New Beetle, a pair of Mk4 Polos built by two brothers, plus Mick Clements made-over his Mk4 1.8T. Finally, there were also highlights from Club VR6’s rolling road day, Waterfest and VW Action.

25 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 1998

Simon Dodson’s Pistachio Green Mk2 graced the cover back in ’98, its big bumpers, 17” five-spokes and VR6 lump ticking all the boxes at the time. Projektzwo hit us up with the first modded Mk4 around, while a 387bhp Audi Quattro and a big-power Bug gave us our power fix for the month. A couple of home-grown Mk3s battled for space inside with a motorsport-themed Belgian Mk1 Cabrio with a ton of ICE to boot, as well as a UK-spec white Mk2 and a Euro-style Mk1 from Awesome GTI. We also got the spanners out to show you how to fit some snazzy aftermarket lights to a Mk3. Nice!

We may not have always been so finely polished, but we’ve always been at the forefront of the modded dub scene. Ah the good ol’ days…

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HOLYMOLY

It’s been a slightly slower month on Tom’s project this time, but progress has still been made you’ll be pleased to hear.

Is it bad it made us feel quite happy when Tom admitted progress had been a bit slower this month with his Mk2 Golf project? It’s not that we don’t like to see the car progressing or wish for Tom to not reach his debut deadline of Ultimate Dubs in March, but it just makes us feel a little bit inferior seeing the car come on so well each month when our own projects are all currently standing still.

While Tom isn’t exactly getting his hands dirty with the build, he is project managing the whole thing pretty damn well. This month, Matt at Reflex has finally finished welding up all the unwanted holes in the engine bay and bulkhead. Yes, all 55 of them (not that he was counting - Ed). Tom did joke that 55 wasn’t

quite enough and that he might go and cut a few more holes in the shell, but thankfully he came to his senses and left the thing alone.

In terms of restoration or repairs to the shell, as we said before, Tom managed to source a pretty damn straight car here: “The lower rear panel did have some scabby bits on it so, we (the Royal ‘we’ - All) have trimmed them off completely,” Tom admitted. They decided that basically it no longer needs to be there as the bodykit actually covers that area any way. Let’s call it a weight saving mod, yeah?

While at the bodyshop, Matt then set about building the inner arch extensions for the rear arch to sit on properly, rather than simply fixing the kit to the car and leaving it unsupported. It’s okay to fit the kit this

all

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

That's a wrap. Well,

55 holes have now been welded up, at least…

Above: Rear beam sent off to JTtech for some magic Below: Trial fit of carbon roof. Nom! Now gotta fit it…

Not gonna lie, even without the bodykit fitted the bodyshell is looking pretty aggresive already.

Mad Max look, anybody?

Rust cut out of rear panel. No need to replace as kit will cover new opening…

Reinforced inner wing means bodykit mounting far more heavy duty…

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SHOUT: www.meguiars.co.uk

way for a regular application, but as Tom intended to use the car on track, in anger, then it made sense to make a more heavy duty job of it in this case. As you can see for the photos, one side is complete and the other is almost there.

Once Matt has finished here it will be time to work out how the new carbon roof will be grafted into place, but for now (and your viewing pleasure) Tom had Matt drop the new panel in place. All we can say is, wow! Obviously there’s a sizeable weight saving gain to be made here, but visually, too, it just looks so good. Let’s hope Tom intends to keep the panel bare carbon. We’re sure he does…

Next up the rear beam was sent off to J-Tech for the guys there to work their magic on before it can be reinstalled. We’re presuming this will be blasted, powder coated and a rear disc set-up installed for good measure.

Finally, Tom was pleased to get an update from Kawkes Autoworks to say the trimming

Masking and filling and repeat. Holes filled for smoother look…

NEXT TIME

Super-size me! Tom's plussized Cobra buckets are sent to Kawkes for trimming

filling… “Max has filled some of the vents that aren’t needed across the top and also where the choke mount normally sits. This will make it nice and smooth. The pattern for

the dash has started to take shape, but more on that next month!” We’ll also have details on the plus sized bucket that Corba have prepared for Tom and sent across to Max for trimming ■

Choke holes also filled as we won't be needing that any more, hey, Tom?

Mk2s were the most popular platform at show…

BIG

INJAPAN

We focus a lot on VW events in Europe and North America, but it’s always great to see the aftermarket water-cooled scene being well represented further a field. Welcome to Japan’s Water Days gathering…

Ethos of show is very much people before posing…

Hill top setting was very picturesque

Regular readers may recognise the name, Minoru Matsunaga, for we featured his awesome Mk3 Cabrio in our Readers’ Rides pages last year. A hardcore water-cooled VW fan (and an OG PVW reader, too), come 2020 Minoru took it upon himself to launch his first water-cooled VW meeting, called Water Days. Sadly, the global pandemic hit pretty soon after,

and those plans were put on hold until 2021, but that initial event proved such a success with friends that it didn’t take Minoru much persuasion to repeat proceedings in 2022.

Now, Minoru is quick to point out that this isn’t a show but rather an enthusiast meeting. So, there is no Show ’n’ Shine, no trophies and no trade stands (other than a small one from his friend selling VW-related stickers). “We don’t have trophies, but value things

that other car shows don't have. The watercooled VW fans from young people to old men gather from all over to talk. We place great importance on human connection and communication. I think it will expand the world view of VW and lead to long-term liking for water-cooled VW,” Minoru explained.

What you will ind at Water Days is lots of enthusiasts and over 100 modified watercooled VWs of varying ages & stages of tune.

Car park GTGs are always the best kind, right?

Mk6 Golf R on BBS Super RS had sweet GT3 style interior

Organiser, Minoru with his Mk3 Cabby and PVW collection (below)

“I did have five staff members helping me park the cars this year, as it’s quite hard to do on your own,” he laughed.

The weather for the 2022 event, held in mid-October last year, was glorious, and the car park location, in Nagano Prefecture (central Japan) offered plenty of space and great views being located at the top of a hill. The event officially runs from 9am until two in the afternoon, after which attendees are allowed to move their cars to park in groups and take extra photos.

In terms of styling, it was great to see the guys favouring a clean look, with plenty of rare wheels and motorsport themes as well. Stand out cars included, of course, Minoru’s own silver Mk3 Cabby which features a chromed VR6, Kamei grille, twin-headlights and Kinesis split rims, plus his good friend, Renta Tan’s white Mk2 Golf parked alongside on Porsche Teledials. “He has been a fan of Mk2s for almost 30 years and is an old friend of mine.” Other head turners included Yasunobu Fukuda’s Imola Yellow Mk4 Golf on

Yasunobu's Imola Mk4 on new rims with matching wheel inside…

Bagged Passat R36 had VIP feel

They sure do like their new-wave 'wagens in Japan

Old-skool

also well accounted for, though…

Inbe's Mk3 killing it on dished Modern Lines

new BBS split rims and Inbe Asanao’s black Mk3 Golf running twin Abt headlights, Schmidt Modern Lines and DTM mirrors. We were also quite fond of the blue Mk6 Golf R on Super RSs and the purple Vento running Rotiform splits and Wilwood callipers. In fact, 99% of the cars at the show were modified in a tasteful fashion, which can’t be said for most global car shows we attend.

It’s clear that these Japanese guys are very passionate about their cars and the global scene, so it’s great we were able to report on the event for them. In fact, I think it’s about time we featured a few more of their cars. Right, who owns that blue Mk6 Golf R we mentioned earlier? We’re coming for you…

SHOUT: @_waterdays

2023 EVENT: October 15

Harlequin Touran was fully rainbow'd out

Stunning Vento was one of our favourite cars on show

EVENTSDIARY 202

JANUARY

12-15th

AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL NEC,Birmingham www.autosportinternational.com

FEBRUARY

3-5th

VDUB CAMP FEST Warmbaths, A Forever Resort, S.Africa www.vdubfestival.com

3-4th

EUROTRIPPER 10 Fort Myers, FL, USA www.eurotrippershow.com

24-26

THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW Olympia, London www.theclassiccarshowuk.com

MARCH

12th

ULTIMATE DUBS

Telford International Centre www.ultimate-dubs.co.uk

18-19th

VOLKSWORLD SHOW Sandown Park, Surrey www.volksworldshows.com

26th

THE FAST SHOW

Santa Pod Raceway www.santapod.co.uk

APRIL

1-2nd

DUBSHED Eikon Centre, Lisburn, BT27 5RF www.dubshed.com

15-16th

OFFSET SHOW

Royal Cornwall Events Centre www.wgnuk.com

18-21st

TUNING WORLD BODENSEE Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany www.tuningworld.be 19-21st

DUBS AT THE LAKE McHenry, MD, USA www.dubsatthelake.com

20th

FORGE BRUNCH CLUB Forge Motorsport, GL2 5EU FB: Forge Brunch Club 20-21st

RETRO RIDES WEEKENDER Goodwood Motor Circuit www.retro-rides.org

28th

PETROL BROTHERS Wielsbeke, Belgium www.petrolbrothers.be

JUNE

4th

PLUS FOUR FOUR AUTOMOTIVE Hartham Park, SN13 0RP www.plusfourfourautomotive.co.uk

9-11th

VW TUNING SHOW Karlovwac, Croatia www.vwtuningshow.com

10-11th

VACATIONLAND Brunswick, Maine, USA www.vagfair.com

11th

DROPPED AT THE BORDER 10 Maaseik, Belgium

FB: Dropped at the border #10 11th BHP FUEL FEST Westpoint Arena, Exeter, Devon www.bhpshows.com 17-18th

PLAYERS CLASSIC Goodwood Circuit www.players-show.com 18th

RETRO SHOW Santa Pod Raceway www.retroshow.co.uk

25th

VAG NATION RELOADED Zele, Belgium

FB: Vag Nation Reloaded

29th-2nd July

DUB EVENT DENMARK Skanderborg, Denmark www.dub-event.dk

JULY

1st EUROTREFFEN Blue Circle Sailing Club,

2nd

BEACH EVENT ’23 Hoogeveen, Holland www.vwauditeamhoogeveen.nl

13-16th

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED Goodwood House, Chichester www.goodwood.com

15-16th

VWT FESTIVAL Kent County Showground www.vwtmag.com

21-23rd

BUG JAM Santa Pod Raceway www.bugjam.co.uk

21-23rd

MODIFIED NATIONALS

Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA www.modifiednationals.co.uk

23rd

THE REUNION SHOW 2023

Staffordshire Showground www.maxpowerreunion.co.uk

28-30th

DUBTOBERFEST

Cheltenham Racecourse www.dubtoberfest.co.uk

AUGUST

4-6th

ULTIMATE STREET CAR Santa Pod Raceway www.santapod.co.uk

6th

TATTON PARK Tatton Park, WA16 6QN www.tattonparkshow.com

11-13th

VW FESTIVAL Harewood House, Leeds www.vwfestival.co.uk

12-13th

VAG FAIR YORK York Fairground, PA, USA www.vagfair.com

13th

RETRO RIDES GATHERING Mallory Park www.retro-rides.org

14-15th

WOOKIES IN THE WOODS Fontana Dam, NC www.wookiesinthewoods.com

18-20th WEEKEND AT JAYS Bath and West Showground www.weekendatjays.com

25-27th

CAR FEST Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire www.carfest.org

26-27th GRAVITY NEC, Birmingham www.gravityshow.co.uk

27th GOT THE DROP Waterside Campus, Northampton www.still-static.com

27th EUROBUILT Vermont St Fairgrounds, VT, USA www.eurobuiltvt.com

31st- September 3rd L’OE SHOW Pottstown, PA, USA www.loeshow.com

SEPTEMBER

31st- September 3rd L’OE SHOW Pottstown, PA, USA www.loeshow.com

1-3rd

VW ACTION Santa Pod Raceway www.santapod.co.uk

1-3rd

VANWEST CHILL OUT Redruth Paddocks, Cheddar Gorge www.vanwest.co.uk

2nd

FORGE ACTION DAY Castle Combe, Wilts

FB: Forge Action Day

8-10th

ROOTS CLASSIC 2 Wildwood, NJ, USA www.rootsclassic.com

8-10th

GOODWOOD REVIVAL Goodwood Circuit www.goodwood.com

Check details before attending

15-17th DUBS AT THE GAP Flintstone, Maryland, USA www.dubsatthegap.com

23rd EAST COAST MK3 MEET Clifton, NJ, USA IG: @eastcoastmk3

24th NORTHEAST UNITY Turners Falls, MA, USA IG: @northeast_unity

30th

DEUTSCH COLLECTION Scarvagh House, BT63 6NS www.gtini.com

30th BIG SOCAL EURO 2023 Irwindale Speedway, CA, USA www.big-euro.com

OCTOBER

1st

DAS GTI AUTO SHOW Santa Pod Raceway www.santapod.co.uk

7th EURO DISTRICT Jeffersonville, IN, USA

FB: Euro District

15th

WATERDAYS Nagano Prefecture, Japan IG: @_waterdays

31st-Nov 3rd

SEMA SHOW Las Vegas Convention Center, USA www.semashow.com

NOVEMBER

5th

ULTIMATE STANCE Telford International Centre www.ultimate-stance.co.uk

SPECIALIST

AMD TUNING

Unit 6, Cliffside Trade Park, Motherwell Way, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3LE

Tel: 01708 861827 Web: www.amdessex.com VAG tuner, performance parts, styling, fitting, servicing, rolling road, software specialist

APR MOTORSPORT

Awesome GTI, Unit 1 Siemens Road, Manchester, M44 5AH Tel: 0333 240 6823 Web: www.goapr.co.uk

VW Group OE supplier and motorsport company that develops and distributes VAG and Porsche ECU upgrades for petrol and diesel engines. Turbo, exhaust, intercooler, brake and fuel pump upgrades through its UK European HQ

AUTOGLYM

Letchworth, Herts Tel: 0845 130 4536 Web: www.autoglym.com Car cleaning products, car care products, car valeting, car detailing

AUTOLOGIC

Autologic House, London Road, Wheatley, Oxon, OX33 1JH Tel: 0845 338 1992 Email: info@diagnos.co.uk Web: www.diagnos.co.uk Independent vehicle diagnostics

AUTOPART WHEEL AND TYRE

Prestige House, Sopwith Crescent, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YU

Tel: 01268 560126 Email: sales@autopartuk.com Web: www.autopartuk.com Supplier of trade alloy wheels

AUTOTECH SPORT TUNING 29 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA Tel: +1 (949) 362 8700 Email: sales@autotech.com Web: www.autotech.com VW performance and OEM parts

AWESOME Unit 1, Siemens Road, North Bank Business Park, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5AH Tel: 0161 776 0777 Web: www.awesomegti.com VAG servicing, ECU upgrades performance parts styling, diagnostics, rolling road

BAHN BRENNER MOTORSPORT

17239 Tye ST SE, Ste D, Monroe, WA 98272, USA

Tel: +1 (541) 388 1202 Web: www.bahnbrenner.com

VW/Audi parts and specialist in forced induction

BLACK FOREST IND 1000 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511 USA

Email: sales@blackforestindustries.com Web: www.blackforestindustries.com

Established in 2001 and producing bespoke aftermarket VW/Audi products

BM TOWN Liverpool  Tel: 0151 548 8565 Email: bmtown@aol.com web: www.bm-town.com

Audi parts and accessories specialist

BRANDZ

1522 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2NW Tel: 0845 180 1245

Email: sales@brandz.co Web: www.brandz.co

Graphic wraps, colour changes

CAR AUDIO SECURITY

Bilton Way, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NF Tel: 020 8561 9485 Email: support@caraudiosecurity.com Web: caraudiosecurity.com

Car audio supplier, distributor of Rotiform and Air Lift Performance products

CHESHIRE AUTOBODY

Unit A, Longdridge Trading Estate, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8PR

Tel: 01565 652817

Email: andrew@cheshireautobody.co.uk Web: www.cheshireautobody.co.uk

Accident repairs, bodystyling and modification, custom paint

CTS TURBO 19720 91A Ave, Langley, British Columbia Email: sales@ctsturbo.com Web: www.ctsturbo.com Industry leading performances parts manufacturer

CUSTOM-CODE

Whitting Valley Road Old Whittington, Chesterfield Derbyshire, S41 9EY

Tel: 01246 455 004 Web: www.custom-code.co.uk Chip tuning/remapping specialist

DC CUSTOMS

Unit 12B Central Park Ind Est, Halesowen Road, Netherton Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9NW Tel: 01384 636459 Web: www.dccustoms.co.uk

Custom and standard paint and body work, custom fabrication, mechanics and restoration

DEMON TWEEKS

75 Ash Road, South Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, North Wales, LL13 9UG Tel: 01978 664555 Web: www.demon-tweeks.com Performance and tuning equipment plus motorsport supplies and spares

DPM PERFORMANCE

Oakwell Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7BD Tel: 01207 561606 Web: www.dpmperformance.co.uk Email: damian@dpmperformance.co.uk

VAG specialist DUBZ-BY-DAN

Gould Farm, Duckend Green, Rayne, Essex, CM77 6DF Tel: 07939 305341

Web: www.dubz-by-dan.co.uk Specialist in bodywork, custom fabrication, general mechanics and Mk4 chassis chops

ELITE DIRECT 136/138 New Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8DE

Tel: 01780 525577

Web: www.elitedirect.com

Tyres, wheels, suspension, exhausts, brakes

EURO CAR PARTS

Fulton Road, Wembley Ind Est, Wembley Middlesex, HA9 0TF

Tel: 0208 956 5049

Web: www.eurocarparts.com

Tyres, wheels, suspension, exhausts, brakes

EUROTEK Unit 1-187, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HD Tel: 0208 771 9878

Email: sales@eurotek-online.com Web: www.eurotek-online.com

Exclusive UK importer for Stroeve Motorsport and DSP

FORGE MOTORSPORT

1A, Ashville Trading Estate, Bristol, Gloucester, GL2 5EU Tel: 01452 380999 Web: www.forgemotorsport.com

Alloy parts and tuning accessories

GOBLIN AUTOMOTIVE

Northfield Business Park, Lower Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 4BZ Tel: 01825 840713 Email: enquiries@goblinautomotive.co.uk Web: www.goblinautomotive.co.uk

Engine conversions, performance & tuning, diagnostics, minor and major repairs

GSF CAR PARTS Units 21-27, The Fort Industrial Park, Dunlop Way, Birmingham, B35 7AR Tel: 0121 626 7981 Web: www.gsfcarparts.com Mail order parts and styling

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING Salt Lake City, UT, 84115, USA Tel: +1 (801) 484 2021 Web: www.intengineering.com Con rod, engine component specialist

JBS AUTO DESIGN

Whitting Valley Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9EY Tel: 01246 455005 Web: www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk Big turbo specialist, VAG servicing diagnostics, online shop, Custom Code

JETEX EXHAUSTS

Unit 25, The Waterways, Stratford-UponAvon, Warwickshire, CV37 0AW Tel: 01789 298989 Web: www.jetex.co.uk Exhaust systems

KW AUTOMOTIVE

Tel: 0870 990 7536 Email: info@kwautomotive.co.uk Web: www.kwautomotive.co.uk

Suspension supplier

LK PERFORMANCE

Spenbeck Business Park Cleckheaton, BD19 4EW Tel: 01274 936040 Email: wheels@lkperformance.co.uk Web: www.lkperformance.co.uk

Wheels, tyres, tuning, suspension accessories, hardware and more

V-MAXX AUTOSPORT

Unit 11, Twigden Barns, Brixworth Road, Creaton, Northampton, NN6 8NN Tel: 0845 060 3020 Web: www.v-maxx.co.uk Sports suspension

MEGUIAR’S

3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8UF Tel: 0870 241 6696 Web: www.meguiars.co.uk

Automotive surface care products

MILLTEK SPORT

Units 1-3, Belfield Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Tel: 0845 200 8150 Email: info@millteksport.com Web: www.millteksport.com

Performance exhausts

MJ INTERIORS Unit 2, Brewery Works, Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1BD Tel: 01274 533370 Web: www.mjinteriors.co.uk

Custom leather interior retrimming

MK2 SPARES UK Unit 23, Marriott Way, NR24 2BT Tel: 07917 400498 Facebook: Mk2SparesUK Web: www.mk2sparesuk.business.site USA-based import/exporter of European and US-spec VAG parts

MOUNTUNE52

Prospect House, Prospect Way, Hutton, Essex. CM13 1XA Tel: 01277 226666 Web: www.mountune52.com VW/Audi performance hardware and software

MT RE-FINISHING BODYSHOP

Unit 4, 755 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3NW Tel: 01274 834222 or 07989 354730

Specialist in custom paint, cars and vans, accident and repair

NEUSPEED

NOTHING

NS

ONLY CHARGED DUBS

PIPERCROSS

Web: www.pipercross.net Tel: 01604 707750 UK manufacturer of high performance air filters and air intakes

PSI TUNING Unit 5, Winpenny Road Parkhouse Ind. Est. East, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7RH Email: info@psituning.com Web: www.psituning.com Engine tuning, bespoke engine conversions, custom fabricated parts, ECU upgrades

REVO TECHNIK

37 Lanchester Way, Royal Oak Ind. Estate, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8PH

Tel: 01327 301901 (UK) Tel: +1 (770) 271 4726 (USA) Web: www.revotechnik.com Performance software specialist, automotive software tuning, performance & service centre

REGAL AUTOSPORT

72-82 Belgrave Road, Southampton, SO17 3AN Tel: 02380 558636 Email: sales@regal-auto.co.uk Web: www.regal-auto.co.uk Performance tuning, servicing and MoT centre RENOWN San Francisco, USA

Email: renownusa@gmail.com Web: www.renownusa.com Producers of high-quality bespoke steering wheels, shift knobs, boots and other interior parts

RESTOR-A-BLAST LTD Unit 6 Hyde farm, Hyde lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 8SA

Tel: 0783 0072635

Dustless blasting system for removal of paint, rust, under seal etc

RICCI CONCEPT Unit 11, South Orbital Trading Estate, Hull, HU9 1NJ Tel: 01482 322446

Email: enquiries@ricci-concept.com Web: www.ricci-concept.com

VAG performance mods and engine building, remapping and servicing

RIMSTYLE Units 16-17, Connect 10, Foster Road Ashford, Kent, TN24 0FE Tel: 01474 814469

Email: sales@rimstyle.com Web: www.rimstyle.com

Automotive styling and tuning

SD AUTOTECH Unit 51c, Hobbs Industrial Estate, Newchapel, Surrey, RH7 6HN

Tel: 01342 837083

Web: www.sdautotech.co.uk

Fabrication, engine tuning, conversions and mapping, parts restoration, polishing, plating and coating services available

STEVENS VOLKSWAGEN DISMANTLERS

Drakes Lane Industrial Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3BE

Tel: 01245 362020

Email: info@vws.me.uk

Web: www.vws.me.uk

VW spare parts and vehicle breaking, specialist vehicles bought and sold

STUDIO INCAR

Sheardley Lane, Drotford, Hamps, SO32 3QY Tel: 01489 877987 Web: www.studioincar.com

ICE specialist and full car signature builds

SWG MOTORSPORT

Old Engine House, Dolcoath Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8RR

Tel: 01209 613033

Web: www.swgmotorsport.com

Exclusive automotive styling

SWT

Britannia Way, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 6QH

Tel: 0870 428 5050 Web: www.wheelsworldwide.co.uk Alloy wheel specialist

THE ENGINE SHOP

Unit 2A, Darenth Works, Ray Lamb Way, Erith, Kent, DA8 2LA Tel: 01322 350022

Email: info@theengineshop.info Web: www.theengineshop.info

THE PAINTBOX

Rayne Croft Farm, Colchester Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RP

Web: www.thepaintbox.co.uk Tel: 01376 563859

Email: info@thepaintbox.co.uk 25 years of custom paint and bodywork. Straight paint and insurance work

THE PHIRM

Unit 2, White Hart Industrial Estate, London Road, Blackwater, Surrey, GU17 9AD

Tel: 08454 505760 Email: boss@thephirm.co.uk Web: www.thephirm.co.uk Engine tuning,conversions, servicing

TH PERFORMANCE

Pendle Performance main agent, 17 Bridge Industries, Broadcut Wallington, Hampshire, PO16 8SX

Tel: 02392287127 or 07765918384

Email: thperformanceltd@gmail.com Web: www.thperformance.co.uk

Remapping specialist, servicing, MoTs, TDi conversions, diagnostics, dealer for Forge Motorsports, Wolfrace Wheels, PPTuning and Milltek exhaust systems. Discounts for forum/club members. The south coast’s leading T4, T5 and Caddy tuning specialist

TOYO TIRES

Toyo House, Shipton Way, Rushden, Northants, NN10 6GL

Tel: 01933 411144

Web: www.toyo.co.uk World-beating tyres - world-leading brand

TUNINGWERKES

40 Haling Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS

Tel: 020 8681 0208

Email: enquiries@tuningwerkes.com Web: www.tuningwerkes.com Cult society and DSP importer

TUXAUTO

Unit B3, Spen Beck Business Park, Cleckheaton, BD19 4EW Tel: 01274 864457 Email: enquiries@tuxauto.com Web: www.tuxauto.com Wheels, Armytrix packages, interior and exterior styling products

UROTUNING

9836 Currie Davis Dr, Tampa, FL 33619

Tel: (813) 444-7021 Email: sales@urotuning.com Web: www.urotuning.com Performance and OEM parts for VW/Audi/ BMW/MINI/Porsche

VAGNOSTICS LTD Unit 4A, Roxby Road Ind. Estate, Winterton, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9SU Tel: 01724 854769 Email: sales@vagnostics.co.uk Web: www.vagnostics.vo.uk Servicing/repairs, retrofitting (cruise control, multi-function etc), VW T5 tailgate conversions, Pendle Performance agent

VARA TECHNIK Spelthorne Lane, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 1UX Tel: 01784 557010 or 07985 423810 Web: www.varatechnik.com VAG restoration, modification, servicing, repairs and engineering

VENOM MOTORSPORT Unit 1, Clarendon Garage, Church Street, Ribchester, Lancs, PR3 3YE Tel: 01254 820006 Web: www.venommotorsport.com or www.stanceplus.com

VOLKS BITS

800 Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7NG Tel: 0121 472 4285 Hotline: 0870 5143 397 VW styling products

VOLKSMINE

Unit 1, Crusader Works, Elder Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2HD Tel: 01782 833585 Email: sales@volksmine.co.uk Web: www.volksmine.co.uk Quality new and used VW parts

HERITAGE PARTS CENTRE

47 Dolphin Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PB Tel: 01273 444000 Email: esales@vwheritage.com Mk1, Mk2, Scirocco, T4 and everything aircooled parts specialist

VWS 111c Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 8JA Tel: 020 8735 9996 Web: www.vw-s.co.uk VW/Audi specialist, parts, servicing

VW 2000 1 Mill Close, Peakirk, Peterborough, PE6 7PA

Tel: 01733 253362

VW breakers, old and new models

WHEEL POWER Unit 2, Magdalene Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AF Tel: 01803 293139 Web: www.wheel-power.co.uk

Alloy wheels bought, sold and exchanged, Eurostyles wheel specialist

YOUNGS GARAGE Unit 1, Gasoline Alley, London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RR Tel: 01732 887000 Web: www.youngsgarage.biz VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda service and repairs

XTREME TUNING Nieuweweg 11, 2685 AP Poeldijk, Holland Tel: +31 (0) 174 246482 Email: info@xtreme-tuning.nl VAG tuning, conversions, servicing ADMIRAL Tel: 0800 052 4448 Web: www.admiral.com

INSURANCE

ADRIAN FLUX

Tel: 0800 505 3000 Web: www.adrianflux.co.uk/pvw

BARRY GRANGER

5 Chapman Way, Tunbridge Wells Tel: 0800 781 9559 Web: www.barrygranger.co.uk

BRENTACRE

Tel: 01792 650933 Web: www.brentacre.co.uk

DIRECT LINE Tel: 0845 246 9045 Web: www.directline.com ELEPHANT Web: www.elephant.co.uk GREENLIGHT Web: www.greenlightinsurance.com

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CURRENT LISTINGS

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1995, 7000 miles, £1,200. Dank Blue, Cloth Interior, 1781 cc. Full service history. Mot. Good condition For year. Please call 07774 420364, South East. 116821

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

1996, 67000 miles, £3,500. Golf Mk 3 Cabriolet auto in red / charcoal cloth interior. Comes with box full of history inc original servicepack,rearwindowstickerandnumber plates. Recent MOT, no advisories. Bodywork and electric hood in excellent condition. Please call 01652 678417 , Yorkshire and the Humber. 116041

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MKII

1996, £5,995. 1996(P) Volkswagen Golf VR6 5-door automatic. Rare in Candy White with Black Recaro cloth interior. Power steering, rare factory electric glass sunroof, ABS, electric front and rear windows, factory BBS cross-spoke alloy wheels, air-conditioning. Please call 01277365415, East of England. (T) 117297

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

99000 miles, £5,000. Touareg 6cyl, 3.6 V6 auto trip. Bratislava built on same line as CayenneandAudiA7.Hadpropshaftreplaced at 75k, usual centre bearing issue. 57 plate, cat c ten years ago. no sign of any repair whatsoever, Drives very well and is open to any inspection. No rust and bodily excellent save one small trolley ding in n/s rear door. Please call 07780704731, West Midlands. 116002

£23,995. This fantastic, showroom condition

VW Golf GTi G60 spent its first ten years in Munich before coming to the UK in 2000 with 64,000 miles. The VW spent two years owned by a Nottingham based Doctor and then twelve years with one owner in Warrington who spent some serious money on mechanical upgrades and maintenance. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T) 115287

1992, 76000 miles, £2,000. 1992 VW Polo CL Saloon. 1.1ltr with just 76000 miles. Not a common car with a lot of mechanical areas addressed; Cylinder Head and Gearbox refurb, new Clutch, cam belt, alternator belt, new petrol tank, new engine and gearbox mounts. Was a project car but the owner has sadly passed away so not looking to continue. The bodywork has some dents and spots of rust as expected for age, paint to the boot and roof needs addressing (see pics) Please call 07774754741, West Midlands. 116159

VOLKSWAGEN BAY CAMPERVAN

VOLKSWAGEN BAY CAMPERVAN

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN

1972, 60000 miles, £12,000. 5 birth Westfalia. Excellent bus. Tax and MOT Exempt. Had lots of welding done. Runs really well. Comes with loads of equipment and some spares. Please call 07879453837, East Midlands.

115752

VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE

1978,14900miles,Hattieisintrulylovely condition.I have driven Hattie for a number of weddings last year and she attracted a lot of attention with very flattering comments. She is a beautiful van that will appreciate in value due to her fantastic condition and is priced sensibly at £26,500. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate Hattie, any inspection welcome. Please call 07780974617, Wales.

116565

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN

2012, 98500 miles, £9,500. 2012 Volkswagen transporter T5.1 The van is finished in black with Sport line front bumper and 20” alloys .Ice cold air conditioning and electric mirrors MOT until January 2023. Pioneer double din stereo, upgraded speakers and kenwood reversing camera, Conversion consists of :Insulation and sound deadening , Fully carpet lined, Altro flooring , Curtains, Units made from lightweight plywood .Please call 07376442342, Greater London.

116158

VOLKSWAGEN SPLITSCREEN PICK UP

2003, 153000 miles, £7,000. VW caravelle campervan 12 months mot , serviced 14/7/22, erberspacer heating system (was told it works but never used it as it needs a new plastic pipe ) comes with a driveaway awning with rail fitted and a blow up bed that goes over the front seats , small age related scratches and dents. Please call 07973832367, West Midlands.

115756

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN

1972, 30175 miles, £14,000. 1972, left hand drive Californian import 30175 miles, maintained well with good service history.

Original Westfalia interior. 2 litre engine. Pop up roof, rock and roll bed. Side step retro fitted. Like new awning breathable cover included. a good runner which has completed a number of trips to Scandinavia. Please call 07515798957, South West.

115844

1973, 80000 miles, £15,750. My beloved VW crew-cab for sale. I am only the second owner. It is very solid, and has had all the major works done, including all nos doors. The gates do need some welding (which ones don’t!). It has been properly lowered, including adjustable plates and dropped spindles. The interior is by Bernard Newbury. Original paperwork from when it was first brought from VW in Reading. Please call 07971816066, Greater London.

115239

REGISTRATION PLATE

£40,000. LHD 15 window deluxe. Imported and rebuilt by Graham from California at FBI VW Swansea Complete build in 2006. I have a complete comprehensive portfolio on the bus, as well as receipts on parts bought since build. Please call 07855 356517, South East.

115991

Private plate perfect for any PVW reader , offers over £300 - call Sarah 07377359860