A word from VZi’s latest sponsors – Paint Shop Pros…

At last somewhere to paint your car. But we could use your help to get going…

Like you, I am a Vdub nut and there is nothing I enjoy more than the build process on a new project. However…  I am sure that you have had the same experience as me when it comes to finding a place you can spray your car or someone who can spray it for you.

Most garages just aren’t interested in full re-sprays as it doesn’t make the best economic sense for the business. This usually means that you have to wait for a friend of a friend to become available who can do the work for you in 6 months time or you lose patience and decide to paint your car in the driveway and then spend 3 days polishing out airborne contaminates, flys, runs, orange peel and removing overspray. Sure it develops a good right arm but so do other male hobbies.

Having been in this situation to many times now I decided to see if I could create a mobile Spraybooth system that works and fellow Veedubbers and myself could use. After nearly a year, loads of testing and far too many expensive mistakes I have got the solution for us, but I need your help…

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WIN A WEEKEND IN A BAY CAMPER

- JUST BY HAVING A TICKET TO THE SHOW

VW ACTION LAZY SUNDAY
Sunday 29th July
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Wood Lane
Uttoxeter ST14 8BD
www.vwaction.com

www.youcanwithacampervan.co.uk have kindly agreed to supply ‘Peppermints’ – their Brazilian Bay Camper for one lucky visitor to VW Action Lazy Sunday to use FREE for a weekend’s camping.

Every VW Action Lazy Sunday ticket is numbered and at 3.30pm the organisers will be making the draw to see who the lucky winner is. No extra cost, just hang on to your show ticket. Couldn’t be easier.

Please visit: www.vwaction.co.uk for details.

5 Glove Compartment Gifts

The average car-lover won’t venture into their precious motor without knowing they’ve got all the things they need in case of emergency: a car jack, jump leads, all their paperwork and, of course, comprehensive breakdown cover with roadside recovery. Come Christmastime, it can be hard to think of a present for the auto-head who’s thought of everything!

So below, we’ve compiled a quick list of five helpful in-car gadgets that’d make perfect stocking fillers. They’re all small enough to fit in a glove box but their impact on your loved one’s life could be huge. Pretty soon, they’ll be wondering how they lived without your nifty gift.

1. A dongle: There’s nothing like driving along to your favourite tune – and a ‘dongle’ (or FM transmitter) is a small, wireless tool that lets you do just that! By plugging the tiny gizmo into an mp3 player, they’ll be able to play the DJ as the tracks of their choice sound through the car speakers.
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2010 Volkswagen Golf

There have been many different versions of the Volkswagen Golf produced for almost forty years now. These cars have become popular as used vehicles today. One model you should consider for your next used car purchase is the 2010 Volkswagen Golf, you can search for it on motors.co.uk and get one in great condition at low cost.

This car continues the tradition of the Volkswagen Golf as being an economical car with details. The car drives well with its aerodynamically designed body. The car also possesses a multilink rear suspension that puts it at the top of the list in comparison to other cars in its class. This car features a manual transmission with six different gears which makes it great to drive.

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New Wolfrace GB Wheels
Catania and Messina

 
•    Two new Wolfrace wheels available from February 2012
•    Up to five years warranty – TUV approved.
•    Catania – five stud fitments – 8.0×17” 8.5×18” 8.5×19”
•    Messina – four and five stud fitments – 7.0×15” 7.0×16” 7.5×17” 8.0×18”
•    Price from: Messina £126.95 Catania £175.95

Wolfrace launches two stunning new designs in 2012 – Catania and Messina, part of the premium Wolfrace GB range.

The striking new Catania is a directional design finished with exquisite sculpting on each of the five spokes – Wolfrace has enjoyed huge success with other designs of the same ilk such as Lugano and Murago and this will no doubt continue in 2012.
The subtlety of the Catania’s styling and the wide range of five stud fitments makes the wheel suitable for many of the latest generation of passenger and executive 4×4 vehicles including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ford and VW.

The new Wolfrace GB Catania is available in a multitude of five stud fitments in sizes 8.0×17” 8.5×18” and 8.5×19”. Offsets vary between ET30 and ET45.

The second design – Messina, is a multi-spoke design engineered for optimum lightness. The 17 ultra thin spokes extend to the rim edge and the wheel is finished in new Royal Silver finish – a high quality durable finish that enables Wolfrace to offer a five year warranty when the product is registered at www.wolfrace.com. Messina is also TUV approved.

The new Wolfrace GB Messina is available in 7.0×15” 7.0×16” 7.5×17” and 8.0×18”. The 7.0×15” is available in four and five stud fitments whilst the 16” 17” and 18” versions are available in five stud fitments only. Offsets vary between ET22 and ET48.
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Get along to Camperfest 2012 and have a great family weekend, this is a unique event giving you a great opportunity to camp at the prestigious racecourse location right in the heart of Chester, within walking distance to the city centre.

The event takes place from the 6th – 9th April at Chester Racecourse, so come and spend your Easter weekend in our fabulous city.  Where else can you camp in the middle of a city in such a beautiful setting?

Visit HERE (click) to download your booking form and for more information.
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Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing has just unveiled its super-smart and ultra-convenient online ticket store. Santa Pod has invested in the latest ‘Ticketmaster’ software, which allows customers to quickly buy and acquire their show tickets for any of Santa Pod’s 2012 events.

As well as being much quicker, clearer and easier to use than the previous system, the new ticket site allows purchasers to buy and then instantly print a valid ticket from the comfort of their own home – something to bear in mind if you’re looking for the ultimate in convenient Christmas shopping for the petrolhead in your life!

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TWO lots of new VZi Merchandise. Perfect for Christmas gifts for friends, loved ones or even to treat yourself.

1. OFFICIAL VZi T-SHIRTS – ONLY 15 inc. p&p

Support you favourite VW Forum and wear with pride. The Volkszone T-Shirt is available in men’s fit and sizes.

Black T-Shirt with classic red and ivory pinstriped design on the reverse and Volkszone logo motif in ivory on the front left breast.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Please order HERE.

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Santa Pod Raceway Presents Bug Jam 26. Europe’s Biggest and Best VW Show!
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd July

Although it may seem like months away, it’ll be July 2012 before you know it – and time to celebrate Europe’s biggest and best VW festival; Bug Jam! So, grab your tent, your shades and your VW and mark July 20/22 on your calendar! It’s going to be the best show ever, and Santa pod have already laid out some major plans to ensure that true VW enthusiasts get the priority treatment they deserve.

After last year’s capacity-packed event, the ‘Pod has already made several key changes to the way the event is being run. Not only have extra fields already been secured to cope with demand, but also much more emphasis is being put back on getting VW fans – and their vehicles – into the showground.

‘Whilst we always expected the 25th anniversary of Bug Jam to be busy, we never dreamt that we’d be so overwhelmed,’ said David Lloyd-Jones, Santa Pod’s General Manager. ‘It was a massive challenge to get everyone in and under severe pressure we didn’t get it completely right. This was partly due to the local police turning people away to try and ease traffic queues (even when we had space!) and partly because some show goers took up space that we had earmarked for say, 40 campers, with a huge lorry, paddling pool and only maybe 5 or 6 people. Although it’s still all about having a good time, for 2012 we have introduced a number of measures to make sure everyone has the best experience from start to finish:
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After the success and the fun of last year’s event, VW Heritage is organising another Santa Cruise in aid of Chestnut Tree House on Sunday, 4th December 2011.

If the idea of dressing as Father Christmas and going for a leisurely drive in the company of other festive folk sounds likes fun, then this is definitely for you! To take part in the fun visit www.vwheritage.com/santacruise for details on how to register.

This year the chosen charity and destination for the Santa Cruise is Chestnut Tree House located just outside of Worthing in West Sussex. This charity looks after life-limited children from birth to 19, offering periods of respite care and support for children and families alike.

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