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Hello I’m Matthew Maitland from Northampton from the UK and this is my MK4.

How long have you owned this car?
Just about 3 years.

Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
Not overly.

What other cars did you consider?
For a second I considered an S3, but I always really wanted a mk4 to be honest.

What was your objective with this car?
When I bought the car I had a vision in my head of exactly how I wanted it to look, 3 years later and
a lot of hard work its there. Although I haven’t gone a little further
than I first intended, I just caught the bug I guess.

What tuning style would you describe this car as?
Id say its OEM/Euro styled.

Who helped you build this car?
My dad has helped a hell of a lot during the build as well as my mates, specifically my resident vw man Steve!

What makes your car special?
My 4 way air, lets me 3 wheel like Snoop dog

What is your favorite part/feature/function?
My favorite part has to be the wheels, as I bought them in a very bad way and build them all up myself. Although they look like most other Porsche wheels, they are actually 3 piece Techart Daytonas by speedline and after looking all over the internet I have still only ever seen a few sets.

Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
The US scene has been a huge inspiration to me, as well as the attention to detail the UK scene brings.

What don’t you like about this car?
One thing I am thinking of changing for next year is the r32 front, It will be making way for a us spec front.

What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
I guess finances, just saving as much as I could to meet the deadlines of different shows through the different stages of the build.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
I would say about an 8, the plans I have next year will hopefully take it higher!

What would you do to the car if money were no object?
It would have a fresh respray in Nimbus grey, lots more carbon parts, a smoothed bay with a fully chromed engine…lol the list goes on I guess.

Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
Probably myself, being a designer, I am incredibly anal about things, so everything has to be done well.

Who gets to drive this car?
Mainly me, although I have let a few friends drive it, mainly because I have been to hungover to drive!

Engine: 1.8 20v turbo, full powerflow exhaust system, Remapped to 210bhp

Suspension: Air Lift 4 way Air ride installed by Plush automotive

Wheels and tires: 18×8 18×10 Techart Daytona by speedline 3 piece split rims. Mirror polished dishes, chrome plated bolts, Misano red centres

Brakes: Porsche Boxter 4 pot Brembo Brake Conversion, with 312mm grooved and drilled disks

Exterior: Smoothed R32 front bumper, smoothed 4 motion rear splitter, Lupo gti mirror conversion, Smoothed handle on boot, Sharan rear badge painted graphite, Graphite roof, Graphite grill, Red pinstriped front and rear badges.

Interior: Full Re-trim in red leather, Evo 6 fronts, Flocked seat backs, Flocked roll cage, Flocked centre console and stereo surround, Carbon Fibre door trims, Custom made Pods for the air ride gauges and the switches are both trimmed in black alcantara.