Table of contents for September 2024 in Performance VW

When it comes to engine conversions, we’ve seen them all over the years. From Tesla-swapped Mk2 Golfs to twin-engined Lupos, it’s safe to say the water-cooled VW scene pretty much leads the way when it comes to putting odd and unusual engines in older models. If we had to pick the most common engine swap, though, then it would undoubtedly be the trusty Mk2 VR6. Never owned one? Well, you’ve been missing out. I’ll be honest, I used to wonder what all the fuss was about until I swapped my old Porsche 928 (don’t even go there) for a tidy Tornado Red Mk2 VR6 that had been lightly breathed on. The car was an absolute beast, would seemingly pull in any gear and hold its own against most modern performance…

It’s hard to believe that we have wrapped up the 8th Eurobuilt Car Show and Charity Auction. So much has changed in the industry, the world, and in our lives since the decision was made to hold the first show in 2016. Some things that have not changed…. worrying about the weather, wondering if the people and cars will show up and if there will be enough volunteers to give the people the show they deserve. Eurobuilt has steadily grown through the years and the people requested we add a second show, which we did in 2023. The first Eurobuilt Spring Show & Shine took place in May 2023 and was a success, but it also brought some concern as we were leading up to our “regular” Eurobuilt Car Show…

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QUALIFYING: With Carey Lewis being quick straight out of the box in his immaculately prepared Golf 5, Adam Marshall was on the chase just behind getting to grips with his freshly wrapped car, only to have his driver’s window pop out on lap three! Another driver suffering problems was Karl Greenfield in his TT Cup car, whose boost pipe decided to exit stage left on lap one. Meanwhile behind was Steve Watson in his freshly rebuilt Audi A3 TFSI, after the engine let go on their pre season shakedown a week before the race. Donald Dewar was also using the qually as a test session, as his engine had not even been run up. Neil Oakley was flying in his old Beetle until running into carburettor problems. Ken Lark also…

I've always said I’d love to have been a fly on the wall the day Jay Mac and Carl Taylor walked into the meeting with the Duke of Richmond and tried to sell him on the idea of throwing a modified car show at his iconic Goodwood Circuit. Racing legends have been born (and sadly lost) over the years at this hallowed ground, which also plays host to high-brow events such as the Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting. What were the chances of the Duke giving these two glorified boy racers the thumbs up? Pretty slim, we’d have said… Okay, lets be realistic. Chances are the Duke himself wasn’t even present at that initial meeting, but you know what, I bet he personally had to give Players Classic the finally…

OCTOBER 2023 Cover Story: Widebody Polo Inside: Custom Amarok, bagged Corrado, reworked Mk2 VR6, T5 pick-up, Project Caddy AUTUMN 2023 Cover Story: Rat-look Mk2 1.8T Inside: 500bhp daily driver Mk7R, sleeper-look T5.1, remapping tech, Bora VR6T NOVEMBER 2023 Cover Story: R32-swapped Lupo Inside: Carbon-coated B7 RS4, Swamper T6.1, Mk2 Jetta VR6, German Car Festival report DECEMBER 2023 Cover Story: Mk1 Golf 16vT Inside: The Ultimate brake guide, Mk3 1.8T, Mk2 R32, T6.1 Swamper, ID GTI, '56 Bug JANUARY 2024 Cover Story: Mk2 Scirocco 1.8T Inside: Tuned 1.9 TDI Mk4 Polo, bagged Mk7 R Estate, Mk7 TDI Estate, guide to Resto Modding FEBRUARY 2024 Cover Story: Zonker Mk2 16vT Inside: Mk4 Golf 24vT, drag RS3, 387bhp Berg Cup Mk1 4x4, Water Days show, Japan MARCH 2024 Cover Story: 2.5T Mk7.5 R…

FROM £246 When it comes to wheel design, its generally the motorsport inspired designs that stand the test of time, and Rotiform’s latest cast wheel, the multi-spoke GRZ, looks set to go down as another classic. With it’s 30-straight spokes and flat-faced design, Rotiform claims it makes the GRZ for enthusiasts seeking a luxurious take on a classic motorsport style. We can’t really argue with that. With the recessed lug bowl and hex-nut centre cap cover (that hides your fixings), the wheel screams pure class, whether you plan on fitting it to your Golf GTI or Q-series Audi. Available as a 8x17” and 8.5x19” or a staggered (or square) 20” (8.5 or 19” wide) or 22” (10 or 11.5”) wheel, 5x112 and 5x120 PCDs are offered with VAG friendly off-sets.…

In association with The MQB platform is renowned for its versatility, underpinning over 32 million vehicles across the VAG brands. One of the key features in the MQB platform is its use of multi-link suspension systems on older 4wd vehicles or in the rear of higher horsepower models. We take a closer look at how the system works and the benefits of running polyurethane bushes throughout. WHAT GOES INTO THE MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION ON THE VAG MQB PLATFORM? The MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten or Modular Transverse Matrix in English) platform’s multi-link suspension includes a combination of upper and lower control arms, a trailing arm, and a toe control link. • Upper and Lower Control Arms: These arms control alignment through the arc of suspension travel. They are connected to the wheel hub…

1 YEAR AGO SEPTEMBER 2023 An 1100hp daily driven Mk7 Golf. Yes, it sounds just as bonkers 12 months on as it did back then! Elsewhere in the mag we featured a 770hp 2.5T Golf Rallye, a show-stopping Mk1 Golf VR6, a Euro-look T5.1 Transporter, plus 1969 Bay Window fire bus. For the tech-heads we compiled the definitive gearbox guide and if you like show coverage, then we had reports from Players Classic and the Corrado Club’s 35th anniversary bash! 5 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 2019 Five years ago Brandon Trumble’s stunning 1.8T stole cover in style, while inside we snagged a slammed Arteon from Germany, a 1200bhp drag racing Mk2, a tweaked Mk3 Golf TDI Estate, plus a 1.8T-powered Lupo with over 500bhp. Then we headed to the desert to…

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,…