Volkswagen Specs, News, DIY Guides, Upgrades and Replacement Parts (2024)

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Our 5 Favorite Factory Wheels Of The Decade

If there's one feature that can make or break a car's design, it has to be the choice of wheel. We polled the office to find out everyone's favorite factory wheels of the decade.

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Mk1 (1974-1984) (First Generation) Golf built on the A1 chassis includes models such as the Golf, Jetta, and Scirocco I/II and Cabriolet (1.6, 1.7 1.8 8v and 1.8 16v, 1.6 diesel) Mk2 (1985-1992) (Second Generation) built on the A2 chassis includes models such as the Golf and Jetta (1.6 diesel, 1.8 8v and 1.8 16v, 2.0 16v) Mk3 (1993-1998) (Third Generation) build on the A3 chassis includes models such as the Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet (2.0 8v and VR6 12v, 1.9TDI, 2.8 VR6 12v) Mk4 (1999-2006) (Fourth Generation) includes models such as the Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI, R32( 2.0 8v, 2.8 VR6 12v, 2.8 VR6 24v, 3.2 VR6 24v, 1.8t 20v, 1.9TDI)

Mk5 (2006-2009) (Fifth Generation) built on the A5 chassis includes models such as the Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI, R32 ( 2.0T, 3.2 VR6 24v, 2.5, 1.9TDI, 2.0TDI) Mk6 (2010-2014) (Sixth Generation) built on the A6 chassis includes models such as the Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Golf R (2.0, 2.5 , 2.0T, 1.4T, 2.0TDI) Mk7 (2015-2021) (Seventh Generation) includes models such as the Golf, Jetta, GTI, Golf R (1.4T, 1.8T, 2.0T, 2.0 TDI)

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Sequential Vs. DSG Transmissions: Differences Explained

4/11/19

2 Min Read By: Michael Roselli

This year, we made one of the biggest advancements in our motorsports career–purchasing two Sadev sequential transmissions for our Volkswagen GTI TCR race cars.

How To Install An Audi/VW Coilover Kit - SACHS Performance (GTI, Golf R, S3, A3, A3 Quattro)
Really Quick Product Review: 034Motorsport Carbon Fiber MQB Cold Air Intake System
Why You Need A Dogbone/Pendulum Mount Insert For Your Audi/VW MQB (A3, S3, RS3, TT, Golf, GTI, R)
Why An Oil Catch Can Is An Awesome Addition For Your Turbo Or Supercharged Car
Why Your 2.0 TSI Deserves The iAbed Rear Main Seal Upgrade
One Rowdy Volkswagen GTI VR6-Powered Renault Dauphine
Don’t Judge This Book By Its Cover - VR6 Swapped VW GTI
Love and Attention – R32 VR6-Swapped Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen Scirocco - The Golf’s Forgotten Sibling

2023 FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Spectator Guide

6/21/23

7 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer

The 2023 FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix presented by LIQUI MOLY is right around the corner. Check out this spectator guide to find out how you can see it.

Proving How Far You Can Take An $850 Craigslist Find

5/10/23

12 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer

The 850 Project became much more than it was ever supposed to. Some simple suspension work and a half-cage turned into a faithful BTCC tribute machine.

Reimagining The 'Golden Era' Of DTM Racing: Mercedes 190E 2.0-16 Build Thread

7/5/22

31 Min Read By: Danny Kruger

FCP Euro takes a Mercedes-Benz 190E bought off of Facebook Marketplace and turns it into the ultimate modernized tribute with a contemporary soul.

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