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Title: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Top Cat on December 10, 2008, 06:12:11 pm
This forum and the 1st forum meet are going to be featured in the above magazine, January issue out on the 19th of December.  :jumping:
We are not sure what Photo's they will print if any due to the resolution quality of photo's from the meet, but they are doing some sort of write up and you may see your car in the mag if you are lucky, lets hope they can use JPC's excellent line-up shot.
Also details are vague on this but they where so impressed with John_o's anti-lift kit write up they are going to use that somehow as well.
Sorry the information is vague, we will just have to see what they have done when the magazine comes out.  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:

EDIT - Details on confirmed further down this thread  :happy2:

I have ordered my copy.  :santa: :drinking: :santa:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: T88OMM on December 10, 2008, 06:23:31 pm
Good Stuff! Will be straight to the Newsagents on the 19th to purchase a copy. Congrats to the mods for their hard work on the forum, publicity like this is in such a short space of time portrays how good this place is  :happy2: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 10, 2008, 06:36:39 pm
 :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: nice one cant wait to get my copy  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: 182_blue on December 10, 2008, 06:54:12 pm
Nice one, will get my copy too  :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: Hurdy on December 10, 2008, 07:46:48 pm
That is great news :happy2:

I don't subscribe, but still have a large collection of back issues :grin:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: markymark on December 10, 2008, 09:19:39 pm
Excellent news chaps well done, I will have to reserve my copy at WHSmiths! :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: Top Cat on December 10, 2008, 09:29:00 pm
Excellent news chaps well done, I will have to reserve my copy at WHSmiths! :happy2:


   Loving the new avatar Flora.  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: markymark on December 10, 2008, 09:30:11 pm
Excellent news chaps well done, I will have to reserve my copy at WHSmiths! :happy2:


   Loving the new avatar Flora.  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Yeah it made me chuckle too! :laugh:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: Top Cat on December 10, 2008, 09:31:47 pm
Excellent news chaps well done, I will have to reserve my copy at WHSmiths! :happy2:


   Loving the new avatar Flora.  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Yeah it made me chuckle too! :laugh:

I cant stop watching it.  :laugh:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: john_o on December 10, 2008, 09:32:20 pm
cool lets hope it comes out well  :happy2:

http://www.volkswagendrivermag.co.uk/
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: neg on December 10, 2008, 09:55:56 pm
Subscription is the way ... saves trying to find a copy!
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: markymark on December 11, 2008, 04:26:08 pm
Subscription is the way ... saves trying to find a copy!
My mate has a free subscription so I think I will just go rob his if I cant find one!!!! :xmasrolleyes:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: billyboy on December 11, 2008, 08:37:50 pm
Subscription is the way ... saves trying to find a copy!
yeah and a free T'shirt, i have VW one and AUDI one. :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: 182_blue on December 12, 2008, 09:10:36 am
Subscription is the way ... saves trying to find a copy!
yeah and a free T'shirt, i have VW one and AUDI one. :happy2:

how do you get a free Tshirt
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: wigit on December 12, 2008, 09:34:17 am
good to see your getting a mention, i've been in contact with the editor for a few weeks given our scirocco forum which may be in feb/march, he wants some pics of pirelli and roc together so means will have to get my arse in gear over christmas, did say this was a great forum as not too big and serious

he has told me how they get better figures out of the manuals, in essence being brutal with the manuals, so beware of a press car tested by them :)
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: NeilM on December 12, 2008, 09:46:06 am
I know Neil Birkitt the editor of Volkswagen Driver, should I ring him up and tell him about the Pod meet? Although I did take him around Silverstone as a passenger, but he is probably still talking to me :smiley:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: joesgti on December 12, 2008, 09:47:26 am
NO WAY!! thats well good news, make sure you let them know about the POD, they may even bring their own photographers!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 12, 2008, 09:57:41 am
good idea Neil its all good for forum :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: NeilM on December 12, 2008, 11:08:22 am
Got this back from Neil.

Neil Birkitt to me
show details 10:32 (21 minutes ago) Reply




Can’t promise, but I’ll make a note in my new diary...   

Cheers  Neil B

PS Drove the Racing Line R300 to and from and at Bruntingthope on Wednesday – very impressed, but too cold and icy to really enjoy it
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: SteveP on December 12, 2008, 11:46:04 am
Thanks Neil  :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: joesgti on December 12, 2008, 12:18:21 pm
 :jumping: :jumping:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: Greeners on December 12, 2008, 01:37:09 pm
Looking forward to getting my subs copy a few days before  :jumping:

I just hope they don't bump it as they do tend to promise content the month before and it never appears  :sad:  :santa:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: magpie on December 12, 2008, 05:33:23 pm
good news for the site lets hope there is a few pics
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: RedRobin on December 12, 2008, 08:46:12 pm
Got this back from Neil.

Neil Birkitt to me
show details 10:32 (21 minutes ago) Reply




Can’t promise, but I’ll make a note in my new diary...  

Cheers  Neil B

PS Drove the Racing Line R300 to and from and at Bruntingthope on Wednesday – very impressed, but too cold and icy to really enjoy it

....That's the one I drove : -

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRRVWRdemo.jpg&hash=d1ca50080b2bd3ef3798332fc1c9674425860da8)

I drove it first! Na nana na na! :grin:

Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: SteveP on December 13, 2008, 04:22:39 pm
Firstly a very big thank you to Neil at VW Driver Magazine for running the feature about the forum

Here is a preview of the article they have featured with a little picture of our foggy day out in Stafford  :grouphug:

Plus an article based John_o's excellent review of the Whiteline Anti Lift Kit is also featured this month.  :happy2:

So remember it's out on the 19th of December so go and get yourselves a copy


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FStevep_010%2FForum_Stuff%2Fmag1a.jpg&hash=86b347ff096812f739e27607ce4e9093f32a1fc1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FStevep_010%2FForum_Stuff%2Fmag2.jpg&hash=b734b33b26020e15ca8ec19d1e1006e166e8b4b8)
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Hurdy on December 13, 2008, 05:16:16 pm
Is that RedRobin's pic thy have used too 8)
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: T88OMM on December 13, 2008, 05:20:50 pm
Looking good  :happy2: Can't wait to get my mits on it  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Hurdy on December 13, 2008, 05:28:34 pm
I bet RR is glad he chose the right end :wink:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: 182_blue on December 13, 2008, 05:47:57 pm
Nice one, will get my copy on the 19th :-)
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 13, 2008, 05:53:08 pm
 :grouphug: looks spot on and its great for the site  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Greeners on December 13, 2008, 06:22:27 pm
Superb  :happy2: :santa:

Nice one Mr PG  :drinking:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: RedRobin on December 13, 2008, 06:27:58 pm
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Big Thumbs Up, guys!! Great for our site!

Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: john_o on December 13, 2008, 07:38:06 pm
fantastic I can see some great things from this forum  :happy2: for a long time to come.
Roll on the next meet .......
(Is that you in the background of that pic RR ?)

Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: JPC on December 13, 2008, 07:39:24 pm
ohh nice! thats a great little mention there! ;)
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: SteveP on December 13, 2008, 07:41:29 pm
Thanks for the great comments everyone  :happy2:

One thing is I can't work out who is in the background of the picture they have used, it's not very clear on the scan but when you get the magazine you can just see someone's head towards the back of the picture.  :laugh:

Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on December 14, 2008, 06:27:21 pm
Great news TC..  :happy2: Shall be investing in a copy this friday..  :wink:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: gazbutS3 on December 14, 2008, 08:20:35 pm
nice 1, great for the site :happy2:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of December *****
Post by: billyboy on December 14, 2008, 09:01:02 pm
Subscription is the way ... saves trying to find a copy!
yeah and a free T'shirt, i have VW one and AUDI one. :happy2:

how do you get a free Tshirt
when you do a subscription, i used to get audi driver (had old S3) then switched my subs to vw driver, let it run out then reordered it to get T shirt
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: BeezerDiesel on December 15, 2008, 11:47:16 am
My VWD mag has just plopped through the letterbox so can I now claim to be the first to have seen the article/letter in the flesh?!!!! LOL   :laugh:  (Monday 15th at 11.30 AM)

Not as good an issue as last month's though as I'm not in it!   :P
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Top Cat on December 15, 2008, 12:16:52 pm
My VWD mag has just plopped through the letterbox so can I now claim to be the first to have seen the article/letter in the flesh?!!!! LOL   :laugh:  (Monday 15th at 11.30 AM)

Not as good an issue as last month's though as I'm not in it!   :P

Should have come to the meet then, we all are.  :P  :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: BeezerDiesel on December 15, 2008, 01:16:50 pm
My VWD mag has just plopped through the letterbox so can I now claim to be the first to have seen the article/letter in the flesh?!!!! LOL   :laugh:  (Monday 15th at 11.30 AM)

Not as good an issue as last month's though as I'm not in it!   :P

Should have come to the meet then, we all are.  :P  :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

My passport doesn't allow me North or East of Bristol!!! 
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Greeners on December 15, 2008, 08:04:54 pm
Got my copy when I got home from work  :happy2:

Nice work there Mr PG  :grouphug:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 19, 2008, 02:33:16 pm
Got mine today  :happy2: :happy2: and i noticed joes car in the for sale section  :laugh:
Title: Re: ***** VW Driver magazine out on the 19th of Dec - UPDATED WITH DETAILS *****
Post by: Strat on December 19, 2008, 10:38:09 pm
Quality, "and a Pirelli edition", thats me surely! no one else had a personal mention! hehehehe  :happy2: