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dubai Seriously Crusin Dubber

161 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#842807
I like to read Ultra VW and Volks world what are you guys reading and why isit good?

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#842820
for me , VWMA without a doubt . Craig is on the right track with this one ....
Keeps us informed on a wide range of VW events , restorations , daily drivers and just general VW chit-chat from all around the country .
Without this quality magazine we all would be at a great loss , and in the dark regarding the VW scene in Australia .
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68Volkaru Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#842828
Has anyone looked through the 'AirMighty' off the CB Performance website?

I am thinking about getting them shipped over. The $ is good at the moment, and they are reasonable on postage.

Would love to hear comments on the mag.... feel free to PM me if the response is not 'favorable'.
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Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#842850
68Volkaru wrote:Has anyone looked through the 'AirMighty' off the CB Performance website?

I am thinking about getting them shipped over. The $ is good at the moment, and they are reasonable on postage.

Would love to hear comments on the mag.... feel free to PM me if the response is not 'favorable'.
You can buy them over here from:

http://www.volksmarket.com.au/

I have a few issues, they're interesting, the photography and quality is great, but the writing is a let down both in interest and length, because they squeeze three languages in for each article.

Hot VWs is OK, but I prefer UltraVW, VolksWorld and VWMA (in no particular order).

VWMA is almost compulsory here, I think Craig does a great job. VolksWorld tends to keep a foot in each of the stock and modified camps, whilst UltraVW tends towards the modified end of town.

What Volksworld do, which I wish the rest did, is have wallpapers available on their site of the cars from each issue, which lets you download and have a much closer look at things then you can in a magazine.

It would be good if they included more photos that aren't in the magazine as well.
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1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#842887
dont choose

read them all like me LOL 🙄🙄
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sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#842914
I always buy VWMA - no matter what the features are.

With the others they are a bit pricey to buy every month; so I only get the ones that I really want to read

If I was forced to pick a mag though I would of picked VWTrends but it's gone now - so next up would be Volksworld (all of the above after VWMA)

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RISKY4LIFE Officially Full-On Dubber

308 posts · joined Jul 2010 ·

#842947
yup VWMA all the way i used to buy Ultra
and i must re subscribe dang two years comes around fast
Wayne is spot on it's great for the AU scene

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#842990
Yep, VWMA is certainly my favourite. I especially like the Australian content and advertisers, and storys on people, cars, and events that I know.

I also love the fact that Craig is a VW person who puts a LOT of effort into making sure his magazine is as factually correct as he can get it, and covers as wide a range of VWs as possible.
From your ole' mate Jeff

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#842991
Yep, VWMA is certainly my favourite. I especially like the Australian content and advertisers, and storys on people, cars, and events that I know.

I also love the fact that Craig is a VW person who puts a LOT of effort into making sure his magazine is as factually correct as he can get it, and covers as wide a range of VWs as possible.
From your ole' mate Jeff

whathaveidone Custom Title Time!

1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#843000
Ill agree with most VWMA! Thanks Craig

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#843010
Any vw mag that has drag racing and storys that I havn't seen before.
Anyone notice how thin Hotvw's is now ( lost about 30pages)
Just shits me when they all have the exact same story , word for word or car feature story to .

robb Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#843018
im finding it harder all the time to find a place that keeps other vw mags any ideas in sydney

Iris-the-lovebug Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#843117
My local newsagent loves me... I get all 4! 🤪
Ultra VW, Hot VWs, Volksworld, and VWMA. But VWMA rules. If I had to pick one, that would be the one I'd pick.

I only wish it was monthly or bi-monthly... 😵

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#843136
Volksworld, then UltraVW, vwma was OK when it started but it has too many adverts and always features an advertisers car? Also too much on the Formula Vee, I guess it's because the owner is into it.
Volksworld has started to run readers rides and is getting more down to grass roots level

Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard

428 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#843148
Airmighty is the cream of the crop for me but it's not a magazine its a MEGASCENE 😂

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#843334
Black64 wrote:Volksworld, then UltraVW, vwma was OK when it started but it has too many adverts and always features an advertisers car? Also too much on the Formula Vee, I guess it's because the owner is into it.
Volksworld has started to run readers rides and is getting more down to grass roots level
Ever tried to run a magazine with no adverts? Costs would put the magazine out of production unless you had very deep pockets. As for featuring an advertisers car why not if it's good enough? And as for Formula Vees yes Craig does own one now but he has been covering them for a long time now as well as the drag racing, circuit racing and hillclimb events.

If you participate in a motorsport event in a VW then send Craig the blurb with good quality pics and he more than likely try to fit it in the mag somewhere. VWMA is becoming more and more the heart and soul of the VW community in Australia along with forums like these.

Why do you think there has been such a revival in drag Racing VW's in the last 5 odd years??

One answer ...... VWMA and the man behind it. Went out on a limb and set something up that is now a must for all Volksy nuts to attend and compete in.

My hat off to you Craig and the efforts you put into the mag. Gets bigger and better each issue that's for sure!!
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Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#843357
Alright another gripe regarding the Aussie mag.
How come it has the shows featured but never says who actually won?
Doesn't the photographer bother to stay to the end? But surely if you are going to feature a show a phone call to the organizers would inform them of the winners?

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#843413
dubai wrote:I like to read Ultra VW and Volks world what are you guys reading and why isit good?
I get Volksworld, VWMA, Airmighty & Ultra VW religiously.
Also HotVWs every now and then.

There isn't much in HotVWs that interests me, if you picked up a copy from the 80's not much would have changed, only really get it if there is something in it I really want to read.

I love Volksworld & Ultra VW, I think they're more in line with the current "scene"

VWMA is great because it's local, most of the content doesn't appeal to me, but there's always at least something of interest in every issue. The show coverage is great. Like I said it's great as it's local, thats why I get it.

But the number 1 pick for me is Airmighty! It's more of a coffee table book than a magazine, It is by far the best reading available. It's the one that I can't put down till I've checked out every page thoroughly. I can't wait for the next issue to turn up in the letter box. LOVE IT!!!!!

I get mine here........
http://fuelmagazine.bigcartel.com/

Luke still has some back issues available, also the 2010 portfolio is fantastic, a book full of pics the did'nt make it into the mag.

GET ON IT!!!!!!



Luke also stocks the European Bug-in DVD which is awesome viewing.........

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#843430
only one I have read and have is issue #1 of VWMA.

I have the centerfold of the 69 fasty on my wall since 99?

apart from that I find vw mags to full of useless info, well useless for me anyway.
I hate ads 😀

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#843435
Be nice if Luke would answer his phone and call back after you leave messages .Yes , Airmighty is show standed mag but vw people will never buy every copy at it's price .
Phat Bug , tell him to ring me , if you know him ,thanks , Peter Page 0409004767

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#843485
Black64 wrote:Alright another gripe regarding the Aussie mag.
How come it has the shows featured but never says who actually won?
Doesn't the photographer bother to stay to the end? But surely if you are going to feature a show a phone call to the organizers would inform them of the winners?
Do agree with you there. sometimes there will be pics with a few captions under some saying this car won but not often.

I get annoyed sometimes when events are even put up on here by the organisers and no results are listed. You just have to wait for someone to post up pics and hopefully they'll say who won what.

One thing Pete and I will always do with Dyno Mania is get the info posted up of who won what category then have a list of what everyone did on the day.

Time consuming yes but it is far easier than answering a million PM's about "what did such and such do" LOL 🙂
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#843543
I just subscribed to Hot Vws mag again, $75 US for two year's, That's $3.12 a copy delivered, a bit better than $13 that we pay here, i do not really see there is any incentive in subscribing to VWMA, i will save a whole $5.80 for the year.

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#843574
Dak-A-Tak wrote:Be nice if Luke would answer his phone and call back after you leave messages .Yes , Airmighty is show standed mag but vw people will never buy every copy at it's price .
Phat Bug , tell him to ring me , if you know him ,thanks , Peter Page 0409004767
He's only just got back from the states, maybe try him again??

PS. I know of at least 4 local guys that have all 6 issues of Airmighty, not all VW guys are cheap, and I've got no problems in paying good $$ for IMHO the best read out there.

Newt Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#843764
OK, my question is, which article do you turn to first each time you get VWMA?
It is as it is - If you didnt enjoy today, you've missed the opportunity.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#843773
vlad01 wrote:only one I have read and have is issue #1 of VWMA.

I have the centerfold of the 69 fasty on my wall since 99?

apart from that I find vw mags to full of useless info, well useless for me anyway.
I hate ads 😀
Well Vlad

without adds, how do You know where You can buy parts You need???
I do buy from the VWMA advertisers..

I read every add in VWMA...
and have every copy...

I also read Ultra VW

I don't like the hot Vws or other US VW magazines.

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#843788
I wouldn't touch any of those parts with a 10 mile pole.

pure garbage! besides you can't find nos type 3 parts in a mag 😂 and internet is your friend.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#843811
vlad01 wrote:I wouldn't touch any of those parts with a 10 mile pole.

pure garbage! besides you can't find nos type 3 parts in a mag 😂 and internet is your friend.
That's OK. With an attitude like that, they are probably glad of that.

I always like to peruse the ads while I am reading VWMA, and often buy from them. I know who will be more likely to help me out when I have a problem then.
From your ole' mate Jeff

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#843841
beetleboyjeff wrote:
vlad01 wrote:I wouldn't touch any of those parts with a 10 mile pole.

pure garbage! besides you can't find nos type 3 parts in a mag 😂 and internet is your friend.
That's OK. With an attitude like that, they are probably glad of that.
X2......yep yep same attitude displayed in most his posts