Substance // GTI MK7 on BBS
Hidden inside the countrysides of Austria is a lake called Wörthersee. Refreshing, laid-back, with ample breathtaking sceneries around; it’s a magnificent getaway-spot located miles away from the busy metropolis. Lake Wörthersee has always been a true gem for tourists. Plus, when the time is right, the whole place transforms into a hot-spot for automotive tourists. Every year, countless number of …
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Powerhouse // Anthony’s GTI MK7 on Revo
Back in the days before fuel injectors, bumping horsepower figures involved some pretty serious physical tweakings to the engine: things like carburetors, spark plugs, and engine internals. Not a simple task, mind you. With all the independent factors that’s essential to the engine’s smooth-running; modding and adjusting them isn’t exactly a child’s play. Today? Thanks to the ever-so-more-complicated designs, things …
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High Scores // Golf MK7 on Rotiform
Ever tried ice skating before? It’s amazing how the simple task of moving on ice requires plenty of factors to be counted. Imagine then how it feels like to move on ice while evading people, and trying to land a score using a long stick at the same time. Congrats; you’ve just felt the glimpses of ice hockey, folks. Combining …
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One Hot Shot // Golf MK7 on ADV.1
Surakarta (Solo), for one, has truly surprised me by its properly done modified rides we’ve posted to HnP. From boosted GT86 to the Volk Racing 335i featured couple of days ago. Today, the little city has yet again broke my traditional beliefs in its car culture with this lavishly styled Golf MK7. The VW Golf was first introduced in 1974 …
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Daily Boost // Ongky’s Golf MK7 on Rays Homura
No doubt in these past few years we’ve been seeing a rise in the population of VW cars on our land. In the area where I’m living, North Jakarta, I most frequently encounter the Golf and Tiguan among other VW models, with Scirocco perhaps coming in on the third place. Compact, fuel efficient and German workmanship have set these people …
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The New Heir is Here // Golf MK7 on BC Forged
Seven generations and 29-million units later since 1974, now comes the MK7 version of Europe’s hot hatch king – the VW Golf. Sharper, lighter, and more functional than ever, the MK7 Golf rises up to be the king’s new heir in pursuing the prestigious title of “World’s Car of the Year” (in 2009 and 2013 the Golf MK6 managed to …
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Snappy Hatch // Turbo Fiesta on BC Forged
When it comes to modifying cars, we are often faced with tough decisions on whether or not to compromise things along the way. Should I install a custom-fitted turbo? Will it be safe? Reliable? But what should I do, then, if there’s really no bolt-on turbo kit in existence out there for my beloved car? Should I really just get …
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