Performance VW

The World's best loved magazine for the modified Volkswagen scene

Performance VW2 min read
Badly Dubbed
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 olde
Performance VW1 min read
Performance VW
EDITOR: Elliott Roberts ([email protected]) ART EDITOR: Lorna Mansford SUB EDITOR: Tony Taylor WORDS: Elizabeth deLatour, Alex Grant, Scott Herdling, Penny Inglee, Tony Taylor, Bryan McCarthy PHOTOS: Lennart Dijkstra, Joe Austin, Rob Schav
Performance VW1 min read
Next Issue
Subscribe to Performance VW Magazine for great savings! Turn to p88 (for UK/ROW), alternatively head online at shop.kelsey.co.uk/pvw or call 01959 543747 (UK) Use our store finder seymour.co.uk/storefinder (USA & ROW) SUBS HOTLINE +44 (0)1959 543 747
Performance VW5 min read
Roy wonder
There are very few six-pot-powered hot hatches that you'll find if you trawl through the world’s motoring history. Alfa Romeo had a go, BMW made a few, and Renault, too. And, of course, the VAG back catalogue has a handful of six-cylinder offerings.
Performance VW1 min read
Introducing Rotiform Cast Grz
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-
Performance VW3 min read
What’s New
Another month, another new intake. This time it’s an Open Intake System from APR for VW’s 2022+ 1.5T Jetta (and Taos) running the fruity EA211 motor. Claiming to improve performance by around 10 ft/lb of torque and 6hp at the wheels, the intake is sa
Performance VW3 min read
CLASSIC VW CUP ROUNDS 1 & 2 - SNETTERTON
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! Ano
Performance VW8 min read
Take 2
In today’s crossover-obsessed world, it’s easy to forget just how ubiquitous coupes were 30 years ago, not to mention how good buyers had it at the time. Back in the early 90s, most manufacturers offered a more style-focused alternative to their usua
Performance VW12 min read
The Ultimate Curtain Call
In the Broadway version of the following tale, a character would burst on scene in a workshop and present the proprietor with a challenge he couldn’t refuse, one worthy of its stage presence. “I don’t know you, but the townspeople tell me your talent
Performance VW4 min read
True Players
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 legend
Performance VW5 min read
MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION HOW IT WORKS & THE BENEFITS OF POLY BUSHES
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
Performance VW9 min read
3rd TIME LUCKY
Let me introduce you to Brian Jensen. Brian, and his wonderful Golf can be found cruising the streets of Dover, home of the famous white cliffs and some ferries (No, Dover New Hampshire you clown! – All) Sorry, my bad, but in my defence, it is named
Performance VW4 min read
A Good Grilling
What’s better than grilling out with friends surrounded by some of the country’s nicest Volkswagens and Audis? Not much. That’s where the idea of the Eurotrash Apparel Company/Performance VW Cookout Tour was born. The idea was to travel around to aut
Performance VW3 min read
Project Mk2 Jetta Gti
PART SIX There are a lot of false dawns when it comes to resurrecting a classic car that’s been sitting in a barn for 20 years. When we got the engine running it felt as though we were four fifths there, but of course, in reality we’d actually done a
Performance VW5 min read
Built To Last
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 change
Performance VW2 min read
Rewind
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. Fo
Performance VW1 min read
Back Issues
Cover Story: Widebody Polo Inside: Custom Amarok, bagged Corrado, reworked Mk2 VR6, T5 pick-up, Project Caddy Cover Story: Rat-look Mk2 1.8T Inside: 500bhp daily driver Mk7R, sleeper-look T5.1, remapping tech, Bora VR6T Cover Story: R32-swapped Lupo
Performance VW1 min read
The World’s Best Loved Magazine For The Modified Volkswagen Scene
Why waste time - and fuel - driving to the shop when you can sign up for a year’s subscription to Performance VW and have the latest issue delivered to your doorstep - saving money in the process? Join the Performance VW family and you’ll be part of
Performance VW1 min read
Events Diary 2024
VW FESTIVAL Harewood House, Leeds vwfestival.co.uk VAG FAIR York, USA vagfair.com RETRO RIDES GATHERING Mallory Park Circuit retroridesgathering.com EUROFEST MAGGIE VALLEY Maggie Valley, NC, USA southeasteuromotorsport.com CARFEST Laverstoke Park Far
Performance VW7 min read
Specialist
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 Awesome GTI, Unit 1 Siemens Road, Manche
Performance VW1 min read
Next Month
• Latest new products • Pull-out poster • Specialist • Show reports • Events Diary • Rewind • Classifieds Don’t miss it! To Subscribe visit here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/pvw ■
Performance VW2 min read
Badly Dubbed
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 olde
Performance VW1 min read
Performance VW
EDITOR: Elliott Roberts ([email protected]) ART EDITOR: Lorna Mansford SUB EDITOR: Tony Taylor WORDS: Elizabeth deLatour, Alex Grant, Scott Herdling, Penny Inglee, Tony Taylor, Bryan McCarthy PHOTOS: Lennart Dijkstra, Joe Austin, Rob Schav
Performance VW1 min read
Next Issue
Subscribe to Performance VW Magazine for great savings! Turn to p88 (for UK/ROW), alternatively head online at shop.kelsey.co.uk/pvw or call 01959 543747 (UK) Use our store finder seymour.co.uk/storefinder (USA & ROW) SUBS HOTLINE +44 (0)1959 543 747
Performance VW5 min read
Roy wonder
There are very few six-pot-powered hot hatches that you'll find if you trawl through the world’s motoring history. Alfa Romeo had a go, BMW made a few, and Renault, too. And, of course, the VAG back catalogue has a handful of six-cylinder offerings.
Performance VW1 min read
Introducing Rotiform Cast Grz
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-
Performance VW3 min read
What’s New
Another month, another new intake. This time it’s an Open Intake System from APR for VW’s 2022+ 1.5T Jetta (and Taos) running the fruity EA211 motor. Claiming to improve performance by around 10 ft/lb of torque and 6hp at the wheels, the intake is sa
Performance VW3 min read
CLASSIC VW CUP ROUNDS 1 & 2 - SNETTERTON
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! Ano
Performance VW8 min read
Take 2
In today’s crossover-obsessed world, it’s easy to forget just how ubiquitous coupes were 30 years ago, not to mention how good buyers had it at the time. Back in the early 90s, most manufacturers offered a more style-focused alternative to their usua
Performance VW4 min read
True Players
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 legend
Performance VW5 min read
MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION HOW IT WORKS & THE BENEFITS OF POLY BUSHES
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
Performance VW12 min read
The Ultimate Curtain Call
In the Broadway version of the following tale, a character would burst on scene in a workshop and present the proprietor with a challenge he couldn’t refuse, one worthy of its stage presence. “I don’t know you, but the townspeople tell me your talent
Performance VW9 min read
3rd TIME LUCKY
Let me introduce you to Brian Jensen. Brian, and his wonderful Golf can be found cruising the streets of Dover, home of the famous white cliffs and some ferries (No, Dover New Hampshire you clown! – All) Sorry, my bad, but in my defence, it is named
Performance VW4 min read
A Good Grilling
What’s better than grilling out with friends surrounded by some of the country’s nicest Volkswagens and Audis? Not much. That’s where the idea of the Eurotrash Apparel Company/Performance VW Cookout Tour was born. The idea was to travel around to aut
Performance VW3 min read
Project Mk2 Jetta Gti
PART SIX There are a lot of false dawns when it comes to resurrecting a classic car that’s been sitting in a barn for 20 years. When we got the engine running it felt as though we were four fifths there, but of course, in reality we’d actually done a
Performance VW5 min read
Built To Last
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 change
Performance VW1 min read
Back Issues
Cover Story: Widebody Polo Inside: Custom Amarok, bagged Corrado, reworked Mk2 VR6, T5 pick-up, Project Caddy Cover Story: Rat-look Mk2 1.8T Inside: 500bhp daily driver Mk7R, sleeper-look T5.1, remapping tech, Bora VR6T Cover Story: R32-swapped Lupo
Performance VW2 min read
Rewind
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. Fo
Performance VW1 min read
The World’s Best Loved Magazine For The Modified Volkswagen Scene
Why waste time - and fuel - driving to the shop when you can sign up for a year’s subscription to Performance VW and have the latest issue delivered to your doorstep - saving money in the process? Join the Performance VW family and you’ll be part of
Performance VW1 min read
Events Diary 2024
VW FESTIVAL Harewood House, Leeds vwfestival.co.uk VAG FAIR York, USA vagfair.com RETRO RIDES GATHERING Mallory Park Circuit retroridesgathering.com EUROFEST MAGGIE VALLEY Maggie Valley, NC, USA southeasteuromotorsport.com CARFEST Laverstoke Park Far
Performance VW1 min read
Next Month
• Latest new products • Pull-out poster • Specialist • Show reports • Events Diary • Rewind • Classifieds Don’t miss it! To Subscribe visit here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/pvw■
Performance VW7 min read
Specialist
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 Awesome GTI, Unit 1 Siemens Road, Manche

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