Author Archives: Vincent Wight Malatesta

The Mk7 Jetta facelift is a disappointment.

Honestly I didn’t like the MK7 Jetta very much to start with, after having the MK6 Jetta from 2011- 2018, the 2015 GLI being my favorite out of the generation with only having the rear end facelifted to have better tail lights, a seven year run with a car mostly unchanged kind of gets youContinue reading “The Mk7 Jetta facelift is a disappointment.”

To GridLife Colorado and Back!

So what’s your idea of a fun road trip? Driving 7-10 hours per day for three days, then not showering for nearly 3 days, being woken up to the sound of race cars for two days and then driving for three days again?  If I hit the nail on the head then you my friendContinue reading “To GridLife Colorado and Back!”

Helene Rother

The 60’s were a time of change but they were nothing without those who pioneered in the decades prior so it would be a crime to not mention Helene Rother, a single mother, and refugee that made waves in the automotive design world. Helene Rother, 1908-1999, was the first woman automotive designer. She was bornContinue reading “Helene Rother”

4 German Cars That Are Hard To Find And Will Hurt Your Wallet (One Way Or Another)

Old German cars, we all love them, or hate that we love them, and or we love to hate them. The old and rare ones are hard to come by. If they’re “cheap” expect to be replacing a lot of things or that it needs an engine. Something along those lines. (Also click on theContinue reading “4 German Cars That Are Hard To Find And Will Hurt Your Wallet (One Way Or Another)”

Mk4 1.8T Coilpack “Conversion”

Alright everybody, I bought yet ANOTHER Volkswagen – My self hatred knows no bounds. This is an unbelievably quick install. Twenty minutes tops for the most part! Tools that are needed for the job! Ten millimeter socket (and a socket wrench) Five millimeter Allen key/Allen socket Flat head Screwdriver There are many different ways youContinue reading “Mk4 1.8T Coilpack “Conversion””

I applied to Donut Media and was REJECTED. Which is totally fine.

Honestly I really think that my video portion needs to be worked on. Here’s the kicker though, from the amount of people I had read my submission script, everyone of them said that it sounded exactly like a donut script. I will be editing it and changing it for my own use. I just wantedContinue reading “I applied to Donut Media and was REJECTED. Which is totally fine.”

I bought a wrecked MK5 Rabbit

On the everlasting hunt for a winter beater as to not let my high mile mk6 gti rust out more in the rear fenders so I can get them fixed at a later date. I searched and searched Facebook marketplace. I found this for almost $600 dollars. I bought it for $500 flat. It hasContinue reading “I bought a wrecked MK5 Rabbit”

Oh Canada, oh Montreal, OH NO!

So being that I work at a hotel, during the first Christmas party I got a two night stay in Montreal. Being the Euro fanatic that I kind of am I lined up using my stay with Eurokracy. I put together the trip with my best friend Noah. Backstory before this: I bagged my carContinue reading “Oh Canada, oh Montreal, OH NO!”

MK4 R32: Volkswagens Holy Grail or Crusty Cup?

The 2004 Volkswagen R32 is something that every Volkswagen enthusiast seems to lust over for so many reasons. It’s an AWD VR6 hot hatch, and it’s 1 of 5000 in the United States. Is it everything that you dreamed it to be, or will there be something left to be desired? Ever since I delvedContinue reading “MK4 R32: Volkswagens Holy Grail or Crusty Cup?”