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ADVENTURE TIME
A GREAT ESCAPE: CRANTOCK – WEST CORNWALL
We’re back in Cornwall, joining Carole Bayliss, as she shows us some hidden gems near Newquay, in search of the Atlantic breeze…
SHOW SCENE
VANWEST 2015
We head down to the Somerset coast for the annual beachside blow-out that is VanWest and find another warm welcome in the Westcountry...
ULTIMATE DUBS
We ‘drop’ by Ultimate Dubs where the cream of the crop gather for one of the best displays around of the mighty and the lowered!
THE VW VIBE CRUISE TO THE PROM 2015
Cruise To The Prom rolled out for its 7th year, bringing the VW masses once again to the Beach Lawns at Weston Super Mare, for a fantastic day beside the seaside.
IN GENERAL
THINGS AND STUFF
More news, reader offers and cool products to tempt you with for you or your dub. This month includes a preview on the one and only VW Action!
2015 SHOW LISTINGS
We check out what’s on the menu for the 2015 summer VW show season; there’s so much happening in July, it’s got a page all to itself!
SUBSCRIBE
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SHOPPERS DIRECTORY
Find a VWV stockist near you; plus a handy at-a-glance guide, to see who’s who in the useful galaxy of VW Vibe advertisers.
NEXT ISSUE TEASER
Really can’t wait to see what we’ve got brewing for the next serving of VWV? Oh, go on then… turn here and a have a cheeky peek!
THE RIDES
GIRLY, WITH A CAUSE
Susan Larsen of Las Vegas, raises cancer awareness in original fashion, driving a virtual billboard in the guise of a stunning Beetle called Pinky!
HOME-BUILT HEAD-TURNER
When Jim Clayton bought this ‘72 Bay, he knew he had a major project on his hands. We find out just how this Porsche powered creation evolved…
KING OF BUSES
This is the story of the Budweiser Bus; a 1966 American Import belonging to John. Ralph – perfect patina and superb signwriting.
BLUE HAWAII
We discover a hard working, hard playing T5 family camper that proves the water-cooled side of the VW family has every bit as much fun as their air-cooled elders.
BEYOND THE IRON CURTAIN
We take a left fi eld look at the scene beyond the scene, with an iconic ‘German people’s car’ that’s come in from the Cold War… it’s a VW engined Trabant!
TECH TIME
MORE POWER SIR? DYNO TESTED ECU MAP SHOOTOUT!
What happens when you alter the factory settings, or ‘map’ on your van’s on-board computer? Grant Wyness explores all the options.
STAY REGULAR
THE A&R MAN: BIG FESTIVALS
This month we look at three massive events on the music festival calendar, as Del highlights a few choice bands worth checking out, away from the main stages…
THETAILGATEGOURMET: BOURSINBOOSTED PORKALICIOUS PASTA
This month Grant stops by the headquarters of SC Conversions in Devon, where the boys down tool and pick up utensils for a spell of workshop cuisine!
