July 2009 on sale NOW   To buy the latest issue online, click here! The Editor says...    Innovation and investment are two big words often banded about the VW industry, but have you really stopped to think about what they really mean for the scene? Take for instance the innovative design of the Mendeola S2 rolling chassis – in my mind that’s a truly innovative concept, which has developed from the Buggy scene and is now being aimed at the mainstream market. This kind of ‘high-tech’ rolling chassis (or fornt/rear clips) concept hit the custom and street rod scene some years ago, and those guys haven’t looked back since. OK, so it might be beyond the budgets of some, but on the flipside, if it’s bringing new money into the scene by offering a straightforward, high-performance kit right off the shelf (ie within the realms of home assembly), then how can that be a bad thing for our scene? I for one would love to see some hi-tech builds along the lines of US-built custom ’32 roadsters etc., but based on similiar serious underpinnings for VWs. And what of investment? Well, if you believed everything the economists are telling you, then you might think the VW scene could stagnate for a few years, but what about companies such as the Heritage VW Parts centre, surely they know what’s happening in our scene? And would they have invested a huge amount of money, time and research into the new range of reproduction wheels for VWs if there wasn’t a market for it? I don’t think so. Lots of thought has gone into the relaunch of these wheels, including revised offsets and longer lasting, better-looking finishes than ever before, which once again can only be seen as a positive step in the right direction for the scene. Thank god for the innovators and investors, who can see the future of our hobby, and are happy to pursue that future market despite such hard times. It’s a curious market right now, but there’s definitely an air of change about the scene, and, in our case, I think a change is most certainly better than a rest. Paul Knight Don't forget, EBI is just around the corner!! 3-5 July, 2009 - click here for more... Classified car of the week   Early rare RHD '66 Notch 1500, full MoT, magazine featured, Porsche Sepia Brown, ghost flames, custom interior, Empis, real head turner. For further details visit our classified pages! Having trouble finding Ultra VW? If you cannot find Ultra VW on the shelves, always check in or just call us on 0208 655 6400 or email and remember that most newsagents will always order and reserve your copy of Ultra VW under the Just ask! scheme. Of course the best way to never miss an issue is to SUBSCRIBE! Get in touch If you have something to share, why not send us a link or attach a file... we'll do the rest! Contact UVW Subscribe online and save over £10! Get your copy delivered right to your door before it hits the shops and SAVE SAVE SAVE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY!! If you have something to share, why not send us a link or attach a file... we'll do the rest! Contact UVW

2009 events calendar now on Google maps! Now you can plan your summer season online with this neat virtual show planner. Show locations, dates and details are listed to the left of the page, and you can zoom right in to the location using the interactive map on the right. Better still, you can plan your route, work out the mileage and even how long the trip is likely to take. And don't forget to check out the surrounding areas for local campsites, pubs and attractions. - click here for full details!  thanks to Dez @ VZi for the map. Subscribe for only £9 (3 month UK Direct Debit) Get your copy delivered right to your door before it hits the shops and SAVE SAVE SAVE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY!! or call 020 8655 6400 Inside the latest issue...   We just know you're going to love this wild ride. Take one rusty Porsche 356 project, strip the interior, fit a roll cage and safety equipment, add some tasty striping and paintwork and finish it all off with an insane VW Type 1 turbocharged monster motor! That's the perfect recipe for a head-turning drag car, for sure! The sun is shining here in the UK at long last... perfect cabriolet weather! This cool Resto-Cal RHD cab has been transformed from a full-on, stroker-motored Cal-looker to a more sedate but far more usable Resto-Looker so the owner can make the most of the posing potential offered by a Karmann Bug. We love it! Steve Beecher's Bug looks like a stocker form the outside but don't ever try to beat him away from the lights! This wolf in sheep's clothing features a 200+bhp motor and capped slicks on widened steel rims and is the ultimate sleeper! With only 16 days to go till Bug Jam 23 you’d better get your skates on if you want to ensure you get your advance tickets for the original and best VW fest this summer! Advance tickets close on Friday 10th July at 5pm online and 5.30pm via phone.  We recommend you don’t leave it till the last minute as we wouldn’t want you to miss out on the advance ticket savings on offer. This year’s event is certainly going to be a whopper, with activities and entertainment morning, noon and night, the anticipation is rising and the buzz is definitely buzzing.  A  true festival in every sense of the word, with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW culture.  Don’t forget, there’s free camping on-site all weekend and better still, the under 13’s get in for absolutely nothing! (Three under 13’s FREE per paying adult). With a capacity crowd expected, show goers are advised to book their tickets early, you DO NOT want to miss this one! For more information, or to book tickets, click to www.bugjam.co.uk or call 01234 782828. Win a brand new 1641cc Air Speed UK engine with 3-year warranty!   Following the item in our news section of the April about the all-new 1641cc engines from Air Speed UK, you’ll no doubt be pleased to hear that we have hooked up with proprietor Richard Trent and co. to bring you not only a complete series of build-up features based around one of these superb units, but will also be giving away a complete longblock to one lucky Ultra VW reader! The engine will be covered by the impressive Air Speed UK 3-year warranty, incidentally the longest warranty offered anywhere in the VW industry, and presentation will take place at the Ultra VW Bug Boogie event on September 20th As the build-up series continues, be sure to take notes as the competition will involve answering a few basic questions on the information contained within!  Check out the Ultra VW blog We'll be striving to keep you up to date with the latest random happenings, freaky VWs and Ultra VW news on our blog, so be sure to pop back often! Are you a dedicated Blogger? If you run a cool, VW-related blog, or have spotted a cool blog out there in cyberspace, why not drop us a line? Follow the link to our blog in the main menu for a list of our favourites.

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