Alex Grant
It’s funny how things work out. PVW had a switchover of cover cars for the new issue, which meant I ended up interviewing the owner of this stunning Mk7.5 GTI while my parents happened to be in New Zealand (where the owner lives). Today I picked my parents up from the coach station after they got home, and this was waiting in the hallway when I got in. #weirdcarmastodon #volkswagen #performancevw
May 26, 2023 at 1:23pmWeb
Show threadAlex GrantMay 26, 2023
Anyway, if you fancy seeing one of the best examples of a new-wave OEM+ build and get feeling for the obsessive nature that goes into a car like this, then can I suggest you give this one a read. It really is a work of art.
Show threadMark  May 26, 2023
@AlexGrantUK These things are beasts and one of the greatest modding platforms in recent years. I'm curious to hear a summary of the mods.
Show threadAlex GrantMay 26, 2023
@Mark it’s as close as you’ll find to a Mk7.5 Clubsport S, but sympathetic to the original Performance Edition 1 spec. So it’s the only 7.5 3dr sold in Australia, he’s fitted Recaro wingbacks but matched them to the factory seats, stripped the rear bench out to fit a cage, CSS subframe and spoiler, etc. It’s a really well thought out, very usable and perfectly executed build.